Tennis at South Hampstead is built on respect, fairness and enjoyment. A few simple courtesies help everyone get the most out of their time on court.

On court

• Play in recognised tennis clothing and wear non-marking tennis shoes
• Have fun and play in a sporting manner
• Show respect to fellow players and guests at all times

Care for the courts

• Take all litter off court at the end of play
• Collect all balls and return any that aren't yours to the clubhouse rack
• Dispose of unwanted balls in the white bin provided
• In dry weather, please sweep the court after play using the drag net

Moving around the courts

• Wait until the end of a point before crossing behind another court
• Players using courts four and five should enter via the far gate
• Always close gates behind you
• No bicycles, scooters or skateboards on the courts
• Use the brushes provided to remove sand from shoes before entering the clubhouse

Calling lines

• You call the ball on your side of the net
• If a ball touches any part of the line, it is in
• A ball should only be called out if you clearly see space between the ball and the line
• If there is any doubt, the ball is in

For tournament matches, any concerns about conduct or decisions should be referred to the tournament referee.