Member & Player Code of Conduct

Last Updated: October 8, 2026

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Welcome to Pickleball Junction. This Code of Conduct applies to all members, players, guests, and spectators at our facility, located on Wildflower Drive in Bryan, Texas. It is built on the sportsmanship principles and Official Rules of USA Pickleball, and on the standards of safety and respect we expect at our courts. All players must read, agree to, and sign this Code of Conduct before their first visit.

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1. Sportsmanship & Respect
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• Treat all players, staff, coaches, and spectators with courtesy and respect, on and off the court.
• Introduce yourself to players you don't know and welcome newcomers and guests.
• Never use foul language, obscene gestures, or engage in taunting, bullying, or harassment of any kind, including based on race, gender, age, skill level, or ability.
• Do not denigrate, criticize, or give unsolicited coaching to another player.
• Win and lose graciously. At the end of each game, acknowledge your opponents at the net in a positive manner.
• Give opponents the benefit of the doubt on line calls, and call your own faults (foot faults, double bounces, kitchen violations) promptly and honestly.

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2. Rules of Play
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All play at Pickleball Junction follows the Official USA Pickleball Rulebook, including the two-bounce rule, non-volley zone (kitchen) rules, service rules, and scoring. The Official Rules of Pickleball take precedence over this Code in any situation not addressed here.

• Know and apply the Official Rules fairly; cooperate in good faith on anything the rules do not expressly cover.
• Follow posted court signage and any paddle rotation or “paddle master” system in effect during open play.
• Reserve, check in for, and vacate courts according to posted facility scheduling policies.
• Avoid distracting behavior during a live rally, such as loud noises, stomping, or waving a paddle to distract an opponent.

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3. Safety
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• Warm up and stretch before play; stay hydrated and take breaks as needed.
• If you are injured, feeling unwell, or notice another player is, stop play and notify facility staff immediately.
• Closed-toe athletic shoes with non-marking soles are required. Eye protection is recommended for all players.
• Immediately call out “ball” and pause play if a ball rolls onto an adjoining court.
• Report any facility hazard (wet floors, damaged nets or surfaces, equipment issues) to staff right away.
• Follow all posted emergency procedures and staff instructions during any emergency.

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4. Facility & Property
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• Respect Pickleball Junction facilities and equipment; keep courts, common areas, and locker rooms clean and orderly.
• No outside food, glass containers, or alcohol on the courts. Water and sports drinks are welcome courtside but must stay off the court surface itself, since spills can stain the courts.
• Report any damaged or malfunctioning equipment to staff instead of attempting repairs yourself.
• Members are responsible for any guests they bring, including ensuring guests follow this Code of Conduct.

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5. Zero-Tolerance Policy
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Pickleball Junction is committed to a friendly, safe, and inclusive environment for players of every age and skill level. Harassment, discrimination, threats, physical altercations, or repeated flagrant violations of this Code will not be tolerated.

• Report any harassment or unsafe behavior to facility staff or management immediately.
• Behavior violations may result in a verbal warning, temporary suspension of court privileges, or permanent removal from the facility, at management's discretion, consistent with USA Pickleball's approach to flagrant conduct violations and ejections.

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6. Open Play: Playing as a Group
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Open play at Pickleball Junction is built on rotation, so everyone gets fair court time and meets new players. Members who arrive together are welcome to play together, as long as they follow the guidelines below.

6.1 Stacking as a group. A pre-formed group of four players may place their paddles together as one stack in the open play queue. Group stacks must be placed at the end of the line. Placing a group stack ahead of paddles already waiting is not permitted.

6.2 All players must be present. All four players must be on site and ready to play when the group stack is placed. Paddles may not be used to hold a spot for a player who has not arrived.

6.3 Taking courts in order. When a group stack reaches the front of the line, the group takes the next available court. A group that passes on an open court to wait for a different court returns to the end of the line.

6.4 Peak-time rotation. When three or more stacks are waiting, a group may play one game together, then each player must join the general rotation for at least one game before the group re-forms. This keeps wait times fair and gives solo players and newer members a chance to play with everyone.

6.5 Game length. Each turn on court is one game, played to 11 (win by 2). Players may not start an additional game while others are waiting.

6.6 Skill-level sessions. During sessions designated for a skill range, every player in a group stack must fall within that range.

6.7 Private play. Members who want to play only with their own group should reserve a court. Open play is intended for rotation and mixing.

6.8 Enforcement. Staff and court monitors may adjust stacks or rotation to keep play fair. Their decisions are final. Repeated disregard of these rules may result in a warning and, if it continues, a limit on open play privileges.

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7. Acknowledgment & Signature
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By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to follow the Pickleball Junction Code of Conduct and the Official Rules of USA Pickleball while at this facility. I understand that violation of this Code may result in suspension or loss of my playing privileges.

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