I.  Membership (requirements must be met)

  • Members must be a property owner or registered resident of Tellico Village or Rarity Bay.
  • Members must have a current Wellness Center membership or use guest passes from the Rec Department.
  • Players must have skill level assignments or prior-experience evaluation made by TVPBC Evaluation Director.

    II.Dues/Fees

    • Members pay $15 per calendar year.
    • The payment deadline is January 1st of the current year.
    • Non-payment of dues by March 1 will result in terminated membership.
    • Dues are paid by enrolling in the Tellico Village Pickleball Club on Pickleball Den.  See instructions.
    • Board of Directors may raise dues with 30-day written notice to the membership.
    • Players who are not Wellness Center members, regardless of Club membership status, must pay daily guest fees or use current valid guest passes.
    • Daily guest passes must be presented at the front desk of the Wellness Center prior to play.

    III. Check-in

    All players—members, property owners and guests—must sign-in (name and skill designation) on the sign-in sheets located in mailboxes adjacent to courts for each play session. Players may sign in more than once per day. Members who do not have Wellness Center membership must purchase guest passes and check in at Wellness Center desk.

       IV. Dress Code

      • Name tags are encouraged.
      • Proper outdoor court sport attire is required (shorts, sweatpants, leggings, tights, sweatshirts,  t-shirts, warm-ups).
      • Shirts must be worn at all times.
      • Proper court shoes must be worn (not allowed: dark-soled shoes or other soles that mark courts, sandals, open-toed shoes).

      V. Club Court Use

      • Club Court use or Club Play is defined as sessions where Club Membership in addition to Parks and Recreations Membership is required. Categories of Club Play are:
        • Club Level Play: These sessions are limited to the level or levels designated on the schedule. No reservations are needed.
        • Club Open Play: All Club members may play with no reservations. This would include All Ladies, Veterans & First Responders, Ghost Doubles and Ambassador Play.
        • Miscellaneous session times may be noted for Skills and Drills, Evaluations, etc.
      • Playing during Club Level Play requires a skill level assignment made during an TVPBC Orientation Session or by the TVPBC Evaluation Director (or designee). TVPBC will recognize the skill level assessment given to Rarity Bay residents from their club when they obtain a Tellico Village Parks and Recreation membership and join TVPBC.
      • Open-to-Reserve (OTR) Session: These sessions are managed and operated by the Parks and Recreation Department and TVPBC membership is not required. Reservations begin 8 days prior to date of reservation through the Parks and Recreation web site accessed through Tellico Life.
      • Special Events require advanced approval by the TVPBC Board of Directors and Parks and Recreation Department
      • Court Schedule Development
        • A Schedule Coordinator, assigned by the TVPBC Board of Directors will lead a volunteer team to develop a schedule in coordination with Parks and Recreation Department management. Schedule will be approved by the Board prior to implementation.
        • The Schedule Coordinator will review guidelines for scheduling with the Board prior to schedule development.
        • New schedules will be given to the Parks and Recreation Assistant Director no later than one month before taking effect and posted on the club website no more than two weeks before taking effect.
        • No changes will be made to the current schedule without Board approval and will typically be limited to discrepancies between the Scheduling Team’s intent to actual implementation e.g. typo on the schedule, inadvertently left off planned Orientation session, etc. Any change proposed by the Parks and Recreation Department will be reviewed by the Board for comment.

      VI. Player Skill Levels

        • Skill-level designation is required during scheduled play times.
        • Specific definitions for each skill level can be found on the Club web site (tvpbc-gameon.org) under Player Development—Skill Assessment Form and Player Advancement.
        • Initial skill levels will be determined at New Player Orientation Classes for players with limited or no experience or by the Evaluations Director for new players having prior experience.
        • Should a player feel the need to move to a lower level, the player should notify the Evaluation Director of the desire to lower club rating level.

      VII. Court Rules

      All members must follow Club policies and Wellness Center policies, or they may face suspension from club play and events at the discretion of the TVPBC Board.

      • Spectators are not allowed on courts during play.
      • When courts at a scheduled time are fully occupied, and 7 or more players are waiting, players move to 4 on 4 off system.
      • Players play at the designated skill levels unless invited to fill a vacancy; however, player levelling prevails when enough players arrive.
      • Players should show common courtesy and respect for all players.
      • Players and spectators should limit court noise.
      • Players should arrive promptly for scheduled group times:
        • designated skill level players have priority during their specific group times;
        • other skill levels may play on unoccupied courts after group time begins until designated skill-level players arrive.
      • Players must exit courts by outside gates to avoid interrupting play in progress.
      • Players use paddle rack system to determine next-to-play.
      • Players must refrain from vulgar/offensive language and excessive arguing:
        • offenders will be asked to leave;
        • temporary play restriction may be imposed;
        • incidents will be reported to the Wellness Center;
        • suspension (minimum 45 days) or expulsion from the club may be imposed in extreme cases.

      VIII. Court Etiquette (see detailed description)

      • Leave the court promptly when your court time expires.
      • Exit courts by outside gates to avoid interrupting play in progress.
      • When courts are full and players are waiting, use paddle rack system to determine next-to-play (see posted instructions courtside)
      • Introduce yourself to new players.
      • Call the score audibly.
      • Wait for all players to be ready before serving.
      • Avoid giving coaching advice.
      • Don’t “play keep away” in recreational play.
      • Call “Ball on Court” when a stray ball appears on your court.
      • Avoid disputing ball calls.
      • Compliment good shots.
      • Practice good sportsmanship.
      • Practice the Golden Rule.
      • Paddle tap after every game

      IX. Alcohol Policy

      Our club is committed to the responsible consumption of alcohol. All members will abide by the POA policy on alcohol.

      • Alcohol will be limited to the areas outside the fenced-in pickleball courts at the Wellness Center.
      • Alcohol is prohibited on the courts.
      • Each participant will ensure that all containers are cared for and disposed of in the provided trash and recycling containers.
      • In case of any breakage, the responsible group will ensure the area is cleaned.
      • This alcohol policy is a privilege granted by the Recreation Department and can be suspended or revoked at any time.

      X. Facilities

      • Players should keep courts clean, uncluttered, and safe for play.
        • secure all personal items outside the fence;
        • hang court rollers and brooms on hooks on back side of bleachers when not in use;
        • hang wet towels to dry on fences and/or bleachers ­away from the parking lot;
        • return dried towels to storage bins as soon as possible;
        • properly dispose of trash;
        • keep glass and other breakable containers off the courts.
      • Pickleballs are supplied by the club:
        • return pickleballs to canisters between courts after use;
        • members may supply their own balls if desired.
      • Storage bins are located outside the courts at each end and contain extra pickleballs, towels for drying courts, and lost and found.
      • Clean ball machines and return to the designated storage bin after use and plug in the charger.
      • Turn off fans and lights before leaving premises.
      • Play after 10:00 p.m. or before 6 a.m. is prohibited.

      XI. Emergency Procedures

        • First aid kits are located on each court.
        • Injured player protocol follows:
          • Report all injuries to Wellness Center staff.
          • Determine if ice, water, rest, first aid or ambulance is needed,
          • If necessary, call 911 or ask Wellness Center staff to call an ambulance.

      XII.  Vendors and Instructors

      Vendors and instructors must be approved by the POA prior to arrival.

      XIII. Indoor Pickleball Courts Chota Recreation Center gymnasium.

      • Portable pickleball nets/balls are stored in gym storage closet.
      • Key to storage closet at Rec Center is located at the front desk.
      • Current Recreation Center Gym Schedule prevails.