Terms of Membership
MTG exists to promote interest and participation in tennis among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender men and women; to encourage fellowship among its members in an athletic environment; and to foster support and interest from the entire community. By being a member of MTG, you are bound by our Terms of Membership, Code of Conduct, and Bylaws. MTG reserves the right to update these terms at any time.
General Terms
- Membership is open to anyone 18+ years of age, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
- Your name or image may be used on this website or in MTG promotional materials with your permission.
- Members’ data profiles (except street address and birth date) will be accessible to other members of MTG unless the member changes the access in his/her own profile.
- Any dispute that arises with this club shall be arbitrated in New York, NY under the rules of the American Arbitration Association and the laws of New York at your own expense.
Code of Conduct
The following guidelines are set forth to foster and promote a positive, amicable and enjoyable playing atmosphere for all MTG members.
It is the mission of MTG to create the healthiest social and playing atmosphere for every member (and non‐member) who plays at an MTG event or attends one of its other functions
The following rules prescribe the parameters for unacceptable conduct. These Rules of Conduct will be enforced by the Board of Directors and will serve as guidance for possible disciplinary action against any offender who engages in inappropriate conduct or who exhibits conduct detrimental to the welfare of MTG.
1. All players shall engage in the highest degree of sportsmanship when playing a tennis match or practicing/hitting with other members. Questionable/close line calls will be resolved amicably. Cheating and poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated;
2. No stealing or theft of any kind (from facilities played in, from other members); no borrowing of equipmentwithout permission;
3. No unauthorized use of court facilities or equipment therein;
4. No destruction of property, personal, league or otherwise;
5. No sexual harassment or harassment of any kind;
6. No inappropriate communications, oral or written, either circulated or directed at any member, or made public by way of e‐mail, social media postings (including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, etc.), posters or other instruments of communication;
7. No improper, aggressive or offensive written communications (text, e‐mail, etc) to fellow MTG members;
8. No inappropriate communications, oral or written, directed at any member via‐mail, texts or other written instruments of communication;
9. No inappropriate communications regarding fellow members, shall be made publicly broadcast to harass, embarrass or other way injure a fellow MTG player (i.e., posters, writing on bathroom walls, email/texts/tweeting to non‐MTG members);
10. No racquet throwing or other flagrant and/or destructive displays of anger and frustration;
11. No profane language; no pranks, horseplay, mocking or other behavior injurious to any fellow members;
12. No threats; fighting, no aggressive behavior, verbal or physical; no provocation or inciting of members to fight or engage in aggressive behavior;
13. No falsification of membership information, USTA ratings or information on the membership or event registration forms;
14. No carrying or use of weapons, firearms or weapons of mass destruction;
15. No deliberate causing of delays, disruptions or disturbances on/off the court;
16. No insubordination or willful disregard of directives (referees, MTG Board members, facility staff);
17. No fraud, breach of trust; no criminal activity of any kind;
18. No retaliation; no stalking of;
19. No discrimination based on racial/sexual/religious/disability criteria or otherwise;
20. No yelling, boo‐ing, hecking, taunting or name calling; no offensive gestures;
21. No lack of courtesy or etiquette when meeting up with opponents at net after the conclusion of matches;
22. No assault and/or battery; no deliberate bumping during changeovers; no deliberate slamming the ball at opponents
23. All dues for events and membership fees shall be timely paid.It is desirable that all MTG members display the highest moral character, behavior and leadership at all times.
Please follow these guidelines and make MTG the most pleasant and enjoyable playing atmosphere it can be!
MTG By-laws