To help keep the environment fair, safe, friendly, and enjoyable for everyone, please follow these club rules.

1. Payment and Arrival

• Please pay upon arrival before playing. Payment can be made by cash, bank transfer, or EFTPOS.
• Write your name in the attendance book.
• Payment is required regardless of how long you play.
• If you are unable to pay, please inform Paulo or Joe.

2. Fair Use of Tables and Consideration for Others

If no one is waiting, you may stay at the table and play as long as you like.
When the club is full, and players are waiting, please:

• Have a short warm-up
• Play one match
• After the match, both players leave the table
• Take a 3-minute rest before playing again so others have a chance

• You are welcome to join another table if one becomes available.
• If many players are waiting, please consider playing doubles so more people can participate.
• Please also pick up nearby balls when you can and be mindful of others waiting to play.
• Support beginners and lower-level players where possible. A friendly and inclusive club depends on everyone helping each other.

3. Respect and Behaviour

• Treat everyone with respect.
• No harassment, offensive language, bullying, or aggressive behaviour.
• Please do not impose your views on others or start arguments about personal, political, religious, or social issues.
• If a disagreement happens, move away and allow things to settle.
• We are here to play table tennis, enjoy ourselves, and create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

4. Sportsmanship

• No throwing bats, shouting, or swearing in any language.
• Treat opponents, officials, and club organisers with respect.
• Respect decisions made by officials and organisers, even if you disagree.
• Shake hands or fist bump after matches.
• Win and lose with grace.
• Please avoid making excuses after a match and instead acknowledge your opponent’s effort.

5. Cleanliness and Equipment

• Bring a towel if you sweat a lot.
• Please help keep the playing area clean and safe.
• Clean tables and the floor when changing sides or leaving the table if needed.
• Keep storage areas tidy, including nets, scoreboards, clipboards, and other club equipment.
• Help pack up before you leave if needed.

6. Personal Belongings and Borrowed Equipment

• Do not take, borrow, or use another player’s belongings without their permission.
• This includes bats, cleaners, glue, towels, balls, or any other personal items.
• If you do not have a bat, please speak to Paulo and he will be happy to help you find one to use or show you where to get one.
• If you borrow a club bat or any club equipment, please return it after use.

7. Health

• If you are sick, coughing, or sneezing, please do not attend.

8. Robot Use

• Please use the robot considerately.
• Check club occupancy before using the robot
• If all tables are in use, please prioritise playing with other players
• If the club becomes busy, stop using the robot and return it to storage
• Avoid monopolising the robot during busy times
• Limit robot sessions to 10 minutes when others are waiting
• Use a 3-minute break before another turn
• Do not set the robot to unsafe speeds
• Use barriers where available
• Return all balls to the robot after use
• If you are the last user, return the robot to the storage room

9. Care for the Venue and Pack Up

• Please respect the venue and help look after club equipment.
• Before leaving the hall, take a moment to look around and see whether tables, barriers, or other equipment need to be returned to the storage room. This is especially important when only a few people are left.
• Please do not assume that someone else will do it. Helping with packing up is part of being a player and supporting the club. If everyone helps a little, the work becomes much easier for everyone.
• When needed, please assist with returning tables, barriers, and other equipment so the hall is left tidy and ready to close properly.