Rules and Guidelines of Play:   

PURPOSE:
The following rules and guidelines are meant to assist the AZT Pickleball Club, which is “to provide a fun, healthy,
recreational activity for all AZT residents, visitors and guests.

SCHEDULE FOR PICKLEBALL CLUB MEMBERS:
 Scheduled court time for club members will change twice during the year. We will have a Fall and Summer
Schedule. The current court schedule is posted at the courts and available to view on the website “aztpickleball.net”.
Club time is daily 7:00 to 11:00 am. Scheduled special events are posted at the courts.

RESERVING COURTS:
Courts reservations are available through the AAM Website. Your must register and create a password.

PICKLEBALL COURT RULES:
A. Only non-marking gym shoes or court shoes are to be used on the courts. No street shoes.
B. WARNING: Eye Protection Recommended
C. No chairs on Courts
D. No Animals on Courts
E. No Beverages on Courts
F. No smoking around the Courts
G. Proper court attire is required at all times.
H. After you play one game exit the courts to ensure fair play time for all.

VISITORS AND GUESTS:
A. Follow the AZT HOA/Charter guidelines regarding visitors and guests.
B. Guests and visitors must be accompanied by a club member / resident during club time.
C. Court 6 is open to residents, visitors and guests during posted club time. Exit court after one game.
D. Scheduled Club Activities take priority over open play.
E. During the summer months of April to November, pickleball clubs/groups from neighboring communities may be invited at the      discretion of the Board to play during club time.
F. Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks are open to guests.

COURT CONDUCT:
Good sportsmanship should be adhered to at all times, as well as, refraining from the use of bad language.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH:
All children and youth are to be accompanied by an adult while using the courts.
 
PADDLES AND BALLS:
Official paddles and balls are to be used at all times on the pickleball courts.  Balls are provided by the AZT
Pickleball Club during club time.

SOFTBALL:  Our Pickleball courts are adjacent to the softball field. There is a risk of a softball coming into
courts 1– 4. You will hear a loud buzzer if there is a possibility ball may enter the courts. The buzzer is manned by the softball team. It is your choice to play on court 1 – 4 or you may choose to play on court 5 and 6.​​

AZT PICKLEBALL CLUB RULES AND GUIDELINES OF PLAY