Playing Rules & Etiquette

Court Etiquette

Court etiquette is in place to ensure the enjoyment of all players at the AFTC. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and enjoy your game!

Enter the courts area through the door in the front lobby.
Enter the Please wear indoor court shoes, preferably with non-marking soles.ourts area through the door in the front lobby.
If your court is occupied, you may make your way to your court 2 minutes prior to your scheduled court time. Please wait for the players to finish before walking on court.
If your court is not occupied, you may access the court up to 10 minutes prior to your court time.
Foul language, loud shouting and screaming will not be tolerated.
Abuse of rackets, balls, other equipment or property will not be tolerated.
Please wait for play to stop before asking to have your ball returned from another court. Ensure play has stopped before returning a ball to another court.
Please keep the courts clean by picking up all balls and throwing away any garbage, including ball cans and lids in the bins on the the courts.
No chewing gum, food, hot drinks (other than water and sports drinks) are permitted on court.

Player card holders can book 7 days in advance.
Non player card holders can book 48 hours in advance.
Check in and pay your court fee before entering the court area.
Players are asked to cancel their court 12 hours before their reservation time. Players who consistently do not cancel their booking will lose their 7 or 2 day in advance booking privileges.

For AFTC program cancellations not related to snow days, participants receive credit valid for one year
Withdrawals require a call to (506.457.2382), with full refunds available up to 7 days before the program’s start. Within 7 days or post-first lesson, refund minus one lesson, unless spot filled.
No refunds after the second lesson, except with management approval.

Coaching on court by non-AFTC staff is not permitted.
No more than six (6) balls allowed on the court (with the exception of AFTC programs. coach-approved performance players and ball machine).
No personal ball machines will be allowed on the courts.
A hopper of balls will be made available from the desk for players wanting to practice their serve.

Payment for all programs must be made at registration or before program start date to secure your place in the program.
Before a private lesson all players must check in and pay.
The AFTC has a minimum number of registrations for each class to run. In the event a program is undersubscribed registrants will be offered alternative classes or a full refund will be provided.