1. Player Code of Conduct

The Ottawa Racquet Sports Association (ORSA) will operate within a positive atmosphere of respect, fair play and good sportsmanship. Regular board selection play will be offered to permit challenging games at appropriate levels for all members, at the same time as providing an opportunity for social play among all members.

• Respect the court time allowed for games. Leave your court promptly for rotation.
• Be aware and respectful to games and players that are on other courts. For example: players leaving or entering the court should do so as quickly and with as little disruption as possible to the games that are in progress. Whenever possible, wait until action on the courts has stopped, or make your way to or from the court through the hallway rather than through the gym.
• Zero tolerance for loud, abusive, or profane language.
• Zero tolerance for racquet throwing or indiscriminately hitting the shuttle.
• Zero tolerance for harassment of any form, including but not limited to physical or psychological abuse.
• Keep positive whether you win or lose, whether you are having a good day or not.
• Develop a consistent habit of good sportsmanship and fair play, for example:
  • Keep the score correctly and state the score clearly after each rally.
  • Call the lines fairly (remember it is the lines on your own side of the net for which you are responsible).
  • Shake hands, bump fists or touch racquets after each match.
  • Congratulate your opponent politely if you lose.
  • Acknowledge a strength, good shot, or good rally of your opponent when you win.
  • Accept congratulations graciously from your opponent.
• Proper badminton attire is required, for example, indoor court shoes, shorts, and a t-shirt.
• No food, chewing gum or candy is allowed while on the court.
• Protective glasses are strongly recommended.
• Guests numbers will be limited to allow maximum playtime for members.
• Guests playtime can be limited at any time to allow maximum playtime for members.