Code of Ethics
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I treat all people equally.
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I respect the game, the rules, myself and others.
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I have honesty, integrity and loyalty.
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I am tolerant.
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I accept defeat by being satisfied with the effort accomplished within the limits of my abilities and by recognizing the good work of my partners and opponents.
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I demonstrate sportsmanship at all times.
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I will always remember that pickleball is a game and that I do it for fun.
Code of conduct during games
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Do not hog the courts during warm-ups.
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Before each game, greet the players and introduce yourself to the new ones.
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Make sure everyone is ready before starting the game.
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Call the points out loud.
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Do not cross on a court when the ball is in play.
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Call the out balls loudly, especially when it goes to other courts.
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Stop the game when a player from another court calls "ball".
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Allow the players to make the calls; not the spectators.
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‘’Out’’ calls are made by the pickleball players on the side of the pickleball court where the pickleball bounces.
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If you and your partner can’t determine if the ball was in or out, the benefit of the doubt goes to your opponents.
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Avoid taking advantage of people’s limitations.
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Never criticize opponents nor your partner’s play.
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At the end of the game, all players meet at the net to congratulate and say thank you.