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Terms and Conditions of Membership

Management has the right to suspend and/or terminate any membership for non-payment dues, fees, behavior detrimental to the enjoyment of the Pickleball University members and staff or for any reason deemed sufficient at the sole discretion of Pickleball University Inc.

Code of Conduct

Treat all players with courtesy and respect

  • Wear clothing that is inoffensive and suitable for playing sports.

  • When entering the facility, avoid disrupting games that are in progress.

  • Avoid the use of profanity on or near the courts.

  • Do not make inappropriate personal comments to or about other players.

  • Do not bully, harass, or intimidate any member.

  • After a point, return the ball to an opponent in a non-aggressive manner.

  • Call “ball” when the ball from your game enters or goes into an adjacent court that is occupied, then wait for it to be returned.

  • A player may enter onto an adjacent court to return a shot but should do so as safely and briefly as possible, using good judgment.

  • Do not congregate by courts that will interfere with play on courts or safety of players.

Facility and Equipment

  • Help to keep the courts and sitting areas as clean as possible.

  • All gym bags, drinks etc., must be placed underneath the benches or on bag rack.

  • Treat the balls, net, and paddles carefully - they are all susceptible to damage.

  • Place squeegee in proper area after cleaning the courts of water.

  • Know and follow the rules of the game.

  • Players are expected to make all the line calls on their side of the court.

  • If a team cannot decide on a line call, then the benefit always goes to the opponent.

  • Be prepared to have your group ready to play when your group is up next.

  • If only two paddles are ahead of you feel free to add your paddles.

  • Play fairly and encourage others to do so.

  • Rotate on and off the court in such a manner that everyone has equal playing time.

  • Announce the score loudly and clearly before serving so that it is known to everyone.

  • Do not intentionally hit the ball at someone in a manner that could cause injury.

  • One-sided games can be used to practice different shots.

  • Do not celebrate points excessively or degrade the opposition when they miss a shot.

  • Violations of the Code of Conduct can result in a suspension from the pickleball program and/or a cancellation of a player’s membership.

  • To report a violation, go to play@pickleu.com and log a concern. Please be specific with name, date, time, and offense.

Code of Conduct Displinary Procedure

If an individual (the “complainant”) believes that a member, non-member, or entity (the “Respondent”) has violated the Code of Conduct Pickleball University, Inc (‘PBU”) then they may file a signed, written statement (the “Complaint”) with PBU.   The Complaint shall specify the Respondent and the acts of fact the Complainant alleges were committed by the Respondent that constitute a violation of the PBU Code of Conduct.


The President shall promptly provide a copy of the Complaint to each Member of the PBU Board of Directors. The Directors shall vote by email, or at a scheduled Directors meeting, not later than five (5) days from receipt of the Complaint, whether there exists reasonable cause to believe that the statements set forth in the Complaint, if true, constitute a violation of the PBU Code of Conduct.


1. If upon majority vote of the Directors it is determined that the facts alleged in the Complaint, if true, do not rise to a violation of the PBU Code of Conduct then the Complaint shall be dismissed.


2. If upon majority vote of the Directors it is determined that if true, the facts alleged in the Complaint do rise to constitute a violation of the PBU Code of Conduct then a copy of the Complaint shall be sent to the Respondent by email and U.S. Mail with notice the Respondent has ten (10) days to provide a written response in the defense against the allegations set forth in the Complaint. The Respondent’s response could also include statements of witnesses in his/her defense. The Complainant shall have the same ten (10) days to submit a supplemental statement and statements from the witnesses to support his / her position.  The board upon reviewing the submissions from the Complaint and Respondent shall have the discretion to pose written follow-up questions to either, or both Complainant and Respondent to respond to in writing.


(a) If after reviewing the evidence the Board by majority vote of this Directors voting determines by a preponderance of evidence that Respondent’s conduct did not violate PBU Code of Conduct occurred then the Board shall dismiss the Complaint.


(b) If after reviewing the evidence the Board by majority vote of this Directors voting determines by a preponderance of evidence that Respondent’s conduct did violate the PBU Code of Conduct occurred then the Board at is discretion may:


(I) Provide written warning to the Respondent.


(II) Suspend the Respondent for a set period of time.


(III) Expel the Respondent from PBU.


(IV) Take any other action that the Board seems just and proper.

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3. The Board shall use good faith efforts to keep the proceeding confidential. Any Board member who frequently socializes or plays pickleball with or against the Complainant, Respondent, or a witness shall be encouraged to recuse themselves from such proceeding. The votes of Board members relating to a Complaint shall not be made public.

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4. The board shall have discretion to provide as many written or verbal warnings as in its collective judgment shall be appropriate. It is the intent of the Board that discipline shall be progressive however the Board shall have the discretion to determine that some violations are more egregious than others and shall not be bound to provide one or more warnings prior to suspension or expulsion of a member.

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