Code of Behaviour
Everyone involved in competitive play helps shape the experience. This Code supports respectful behaviour and keeps competition fair, safe and true to the spirit of tennis.
Why the Code matters
The Code of Behaviour sets clear standards for players, coaches, parents, spectators and officials at tournaments, competitions and leagues across Australia.
It helps ensure:
safe, inclusive and respectful environments
fair play and positive conduct
clear expectations and consequences for behaviour.
By supporting the spirit of competition, the Code helps create a tennis environment that’s welcoming, enjoyable and true to the values of the sport.
You can download the full Code of Behaviour and the child-friendly version below.
The Code of Behaviour: Child-friendly version is also available in Arabic, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Vietnamese.
What happens if you breach the Code of Behaviour?
As a player or spectator, if you do not follow the rules, you may be in breach of the Code of Behaviour. This is called a Code Violation, and for every time you receive a Code Violation you may receive a disciplinary point, which goes on your behaviour record. An official might give you a Code Violation if they see you do something wrong, or your behaviour may be reported, and you may then receive disciplinary points afterwards.
It is important to know that:
- More than 4 disciplinary points in 12 months will result in you being suspended from playing.
- The more points you get, the longer you might be suspended.
- For serious incidents, your behaviour may be sent to a Disciplinary Review Panel which might decide on further sanctions.
Download a list of recent decisions made by the Disciplinary Review Panel below. The Code of Behaviour register is published to encourage role model behaviour and deter breaches of the Code of Behaviour.
Reporting a breach
If you witness or experience behaviour that breaches the Code, you can report it. Our complaint-handling process has been simplified to ensure incidents are addressed fairly and efficiently.
You can report a breach by:
Email: [email protected]
Calling STOPLINE (24/7 confidential reporting): 1800 11 SAFE (1800 117 233)
