Code of Behaviour for Members, Players, Visitors and spectators

Hervey Bay Pickleball Club has adopted the PAA Code of Behaviour for all club sessions and events.

Code of Behaviour Incidents and Reporting Procedure

 If an incident occurs that you believe is in breach of the COC.

While on the courts playing either socially or competitively.

1. Player to stop the play/call Time Out if needed, and report the issue to the Session Organiser.
2. The Session Organiser together with a Committee member when available, is to manage the situation via discussion/mediation with the players involved.
3. Ask the player(s) to cease any behavior that is in breach of the Code of Conduct.
4. Give a warning but, if the negative behavior/breach continues, the Session Organiser/Committee member will request that the player, who is the subject of the incident, leaves the courts and/or premises if necessary.
5. The Session Organiser is to ask for support from a committee member whenever possible. A female session organiser should also be able to ask for assistance from a senior male player if necessary.
6. Complete the Code of Conduct Incident Report Form on the website, the committee will discuss and take appropriate action

Incident Reporting Form