Beaudesert Tennis Club Policies
Beaudesert & District Tennis Association follow the National policies set out by Tennis Australia. You can view our policies here.
Covid-19 policy
The health and wellbeing of the Australian Tennis Community is our number one priority, and amidst growing concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), we’ve released a set of COVID-19 Guidelines for Australian Tennis Organisations.
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide an understanding of the disease and preventative steps for those who participate in the activities of an Australian Tennis Organisation. They will be updated as this situation progresses.
> View the Tennis Australia COVID-19 Guidelines
Member Protection policy
Beaudesert Tennis Club take seriously our duty of care to children and young people, as well as their families and community.
The Tennis Australia Member Protection Policy has been developed as part of Tennis Australia’s ongoing commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of its members and participants. Member Protection is all about practices and procedures, which protect a sports organisation’s members including athletes, administrators, coaches and officials.
To see more on our Member Protections policy and contact details for our club Member Protection policy click here
Code of behaviour
The Code of behaviour regulates behaviour breaches related to and during tournaments and weekly competitions in Australia. We are committed to protecting the integrity of tennis and ensuring we provide a healthy and positive environment for players to compete in. Improving the behaviour of players and spectators at tournaments and competitions is a major element of this.
> View all tournaments regulations and code of behaviour
Tennis Etiquette and Rules for Non-Umpired Matches
The Rules of Tennis, as published by the ITF, assure the presence of a Chair Umpire or other officials to determine and interpret particular situations. Rules for non-umpired matches cover certain situations where players are determining their own matches.
> View the tennis etiquette and rules for non-umpired matches
Extreme Weather Policy
The policy is designed to protect competitive tennis players from injury and illness that may result by playing tennis in extreme weather conditions.
> View the Extreme Weather Policy
Social Media Policy
Beaudesert Tennis club & Tennis Australia encourages the use of social media and recognises and appreciates the value of social media as a tool for the Australian tennis community to engage, communicate, learn, share and drive innovation. As social media is shared in the public realm, it is vital that the valuable public reputation of TA, Australian Tennis Organisations (ATO’s), sponsors and other TA stakeholders is protected.
> Download the Tennis Australia Social Media Policy
Communication Policy
Electronic communication is essential for sharing club news and information with our members. Our communication will be timely, appropriate and related to club business. Our communication policy was developed to protect members’ privacy..
Smoking Policy
Beaudesert Tennis Club is a no smoking venue as per state-wide smoking bans the Queensland Tobacco Laws. We have highlighted the restrictions that apply to our patron's.
Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is banned across Queensland in a number of outdoor public areas, eating and drinking venues and education, healthcare and residential aged care facilities, as well as some communal areas in multi-unit residential premises.
Outdoor smoke-free public areas
No smoking:
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at and within 5 metres of public transport waiting points such as bus stops, taxi ranks, and ferry terminals
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at or within 10 metres of campsites and public facilities at national parks such as:
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picnic tables
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toilet blocks
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barbecues
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visitor information centres
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roofed shelters
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jetties, boat ramps and landing stages
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at or within 10 metres of playing and viewing areas during organised under-18 sporting and recreational events
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within 5 metres of non-residential building entrances
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at outdoor pedestrian malls
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at government precincts around certain state government buildings (including the land around prescribed buildings and adjacent footpaths and nature strips)
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at or within 10 metres of public skate parks and children’s outdoor playground equipment
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at patrolled beaches between the flags
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at public swimming facilities
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at prescribed outdoor swimming areas (e.g. artificial beaches and lagoons)
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at major sports or events facilities
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at or within 5 metres of the entrances and exits of outdoor markets.
Smoking in vehicles
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where children under the age of 16 years are present
You can see all the current Queensland Tobacco Laws here
SUNSMART POLICY
Beaudesert Tennis club has created a SunSmart policy dedicated to help develop and promote a sun smart club environment.