Club Policies & Court Guidelines

Players must demonstrate respectful behavior toward fellow players, volunteers, city staff, and spectators. Unsportsmanlike conduct, harassment, abusive or disruptive behavior, and foul language will not be tolerated.

• Make fair line calls
• Resolve disputes calmly
• Promote inclusion
• Contribute to a positive playing environment

The Club reserves the right to remove individuals from organized programming for repeated violations.

The Groveport Recreation Center courts are City-owned facilities. All posted City rules apply.

• Pickleball is the only permitted activity within the fenced court areas. Only proper pickleball paddles and balls may be used.
• Food and beverages, other than water, are not permitted on the courts. Sealed water bottles are allowed inside the fencing but must remain off the playing surface and out of active play areas.
• Glass containers, gum, alcohol, smoking, vaping, and tobacco products are not permitted within the court or spectator areas.
• Pets are not permitted on the courts or in the spectator areas.
• Chairs, coolers, and bags are not permitted on the playing surface and must remain outside the courts.
• Proper athletic footwear is required.
• No intentional contact should be made with court equipment or structures, including nets, net posts, fencing, or windscreens. Climbing, hanging, leaning, or striking fencing is prohibited.
• Protective eyewear is recommended.
• Groveport Recreation Department programs and City-sponsored activities have priority use of the courts.
• Private instruction, whether paid or unpaid, is not permitted without written approval from the City of Groveport.
• Courts may be closed due to inclement weather or unsafe conditions. The City of Groveport determines official court availability.

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Players must be registered members of Groveport Pickleball Club on Global Pickleball Network (GPN), with annual club dues paid and active at the time of registration, in order to participate in organized leagues and events unless otherwise stated.

Eligibility requirements (skill level, age division, gender-specific programming, etc.) must be met prior to registration. Additional requirements may apply depending on the specific league or event.

• Refunds are not guaranteed once a league or event has started.
• If an event is canceled due to weather, we will reschedule when possible.
• Credits may be offered at organizer discretion based on timing and circumstance.

Outdoor programming may be delayed or canceled due to rain, lightning, unsafe surfaces, or extreme temperatures. When possible, updates will be shared through official club channels.

Children age 13 and under must be supervised by a parent or guardian unless participating in a supervised clinic or league. Youth participants must follow all club and City court rules.

Participation in club events and programming may result in photos or video being taken for use on the club’s website, social media, or promotional materials. If you prefer not to appear in media content, notify a club organizer in advance. We will make reasonable efforts to honor requests, but we cannot guarantee removal from all background media.

Participation in pickleball involves inherent risk. By participating, individuals acknowledge and accept these risks. Groveport Pickleball Club, its volunteers, and the City of Groveport are not responsible for personal injury, lost items, or damage to personal property. Participants are responsible for their own health, safety, and equipment.