RULES AND REGULATIONS
OF
THE SUN CITY CENTER
PICKLEBALL CLUB
December 2010 (Revised)
The purpose of these Rules and Regulations is to
establish priorities and controls for fair, efficient and practical use of our
pickleball courts and equipment, for the optimum benefit of all club members.
The Club is hereinafter referred to as PBC.
MEMBERSHIP:
PBC membership is open to all current Sun City Center residents who are CA members in
good standing upon payment of all PBC Member fees. Membership assumes an
agreement on the part of each member to comply with these Rules and
Regulations.
Members are required to bring all issues or
concerns they may have to the PBC Board of Directors for resolution prior to
taking them elsewhere.
A two week trial period is available to CA members who are interested
in joining the club.
ORGANIZATION:
The PBC operates as an unincorporated special
interest group as an official SCC Club under control of the CA Board of
Directors and is administered within by an Executive Board. The Executive Board
operates under published By Laws, copies of which are available upon request.
PROXIES:
Club
Members unable to attend a PBC general meeting can submit a signed
proxy that allows another Club Member to vote on his or her behalf.
Each proxy will also be counted in the total membership attendance for
the meeting.
DUES:
PBC members are required to pay annual dues on
or before December 31st. Membership expires December 31st
of each year. A listing of
paid members will be posted on the PBC bulletin board. COURT USUAGE:
Pickleball court hours for club members & their house
guests are Mondays through Saturdays, 7am to 11am
& 3pm to 10 pm. House
Guests are visitors currently staying overnight at the residence of the member
without any form of payment. Additional time may be assigned to PBC members
during tournaments and special events. CA members not in the Pickleball
Club & their house guests may use the courts during non-club hours.
Games may
be played to 11 points even when others are
waiting for a court. The last players to leave the courts need to put all balls
away & lock the cabinets.
DRESS
CODE:
Casual, comfortable clothing is acceptable.
Shirts and court shoes are mandatory.
COMBINED
USAGE VOLLEYBALL-PICKLEBALL COURT:
The Executive Boards from each Club, or their
designated representatives, will meet periodically (at least twice a year) to
review the assigned usages. They will agree to work together for the best
maximum use and enjoyment of both clubs.
LIMITATIONS:
No skating or golf carts on courts. Rules may be
updated at periodic board meetings based upon needs and member input. Failure
to comply with these rules or other action deemed unacceptable could result in
suspension of playing privileges. It is the responsibility of all members to
read all notices posted on the Pickleball Club bulletin board.