Wedmore Tennis Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all its members. The club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with:
David Evans at [email protected]
As a member of Wedmore Tennis Club, please help us to abide by the following code of practice:

All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.
All members must respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of age, gender, ability, race, cultural background, religious beliefs or sexual identity.
Members should ensure that they are familiar with court etiquette.
Members must wear suitable kit and footwear for training sessions and matches, as advised by the coach.
Members should ensure that they take a suitable drink onto court with them for training sessions and matches.
Members are not allowed to consume alcohol or use drugs of any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club.
Members should advise their coach of any relevant medical conditions.
Members must pay any fees for training or events promptly.
Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions, or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.

Wedmore Tennis Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all its members. The club believes that it is important that members, coaches, administrators and parents/guardians associated with the club should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. Therefore, members are encouraged to be open at all times and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about any aspect of the club with:
David Evans at [email protected] 
As a parent or guardian of a young member of Wedmore Tennis Club, please help us abide by the following code of practice:

•          Encourage your child to learn the rules of tennis and play within them.
•          Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
•          Help your child to recognise good performance, not just results.
•          Never force your child to take part in sport.
•          Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.
•          Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
•          Publicly accept judgements made by officials.
•          Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.
•          Use correct and proper language at all times.
•          Allow your child to play in the Mini Tennis colour stage that is appropriate to them. This will ensure they enjoy playing the game, develop their skills and gain confidence.
•          Purchase balls and rackets that match the stage your child is in.
•          Be patient. Steady progression is unusual in children; peaks and plateaus are common.
•          At no stage should you communicate with your child or interfere with the on-court helpers and referees during a match.

● Talk quietly if you are near courts that are in use
● Do not walk behind a court during an active point. Move quickly when able
● Spin to determine who serves first
● Balls from another court should be rolled to the back of the court and not to the player unless requested to do so
● Pick up your balls from your court and return them politely to the person serving within your court
● Do not criticise your partner or opponent but offer encouragement instead
● Call out line calls clearly and if not sure, play a let
● In doubles, both receivers should agree on a line call, if not sure play a let
● Always respect the line calls of your opponent as he/she is nearest to the ball and line
● Each side should keep score – if either is not sure, go back to the point where both sides agree
● Do not argue with your partner or opponent and always be pleasant on court
● Do not deliberately hit a ball at an opponent
● Apologise if your ball hits the top of the net and falls to win the point

The LTA and Wedmore Tennis Club are committed to ensuring that tennis is played in a fair, open and inclusive nature at all levels.
Below are some of the core values of fair play for you to consider when on the court and playing tennis.

• Respect other players, parents and officials at all times.
• Learn and follow the rules.
• Call the score and lines clearly.
• Enjoy playing tennis. Be a good sport whether you win or lose.
• Talk quietly and don’t cross other courts when they are in use.

Also, for your comfort and safety.

• Wear suitable kit and footwear when on court.
• Ensure you have a suitable drink with you on court when playing matches.
• Do not chew gum on court.
• Make sure your coach is informed of any medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes