1. Participant Responsibility

All players participate at their own risk and are responsible for:

Being physically able to participate

Wearing appropriate athletic footwear

Using proper equipment

Staying hydrated

Stopping play if injured

Players should not play while ill, injured, or under the influence of substances that impair ability.

2. Court Safety

The teams should:

Inspect courts for obvious hazards when possible

Remove debris or moisture if observed

Report unsafe court conditions to the opposing captain

Ensure nets and equipment are properly secured

Play may be delayed or stopped for:

Wet courts

Lightning or severe weather

Unsafe surfaces

3. Equipment Safety

Only approved pickleball paddles and balls may be used

Protective eyewear is strongly encouraged

4. Injury Response

If an injury occurs:

Play stops immediately; provide assistance as needed.

Contact emergency services if necessary.

Submit an incident report.

Players are responsible for their own medical costs.

5. Heat & Weather Policy

The league may modify or cancel play due to:

Extreme heat or cold

Lightning

Severe weather

Water breaks are encouraged. Shade should be used when available.

6. Emergency Preparedness

At league events, attendees should know:

Facility address

Location of AED (if available)

Emergency contact procedures

7. Conduct & Safety

Unsafe or reckless behavior is not permitted, including:

Throwing paddles

Aggressive play

Verbal altercations that escalate

Players may be removed for unsafe conduct.

8. Youth Safety (if applicable)

Minors must:

Have parent/guardian consent

Be supervised when required

9. Waiver Requirement

All participants must sign a liability waiver prior to participation.

10. Incident Reporting

Any injury, unsafe condition, or safety concern should be reported to league officials as soon as possible.