Policy: All members of Red Deer Pickleball Club must abide by the applicable implied rules and regulations outlined in the RDPC Code of Conduct approved by RDPC Executive.

Procedure:

  • If an incident or event has occurred with an individual member or a group of members, the RDPC Executive will gather all applicable evidence to ensure a fair and honest approach to mitigating the situation.

The RDPC Executive, as a group, will decide appropriate process and action should this be needed in the following circumstances:

  • The member(s) has/have failed to abide by the RDPC Code of Conduct
  • The member(s) have purposely disrupted meetings or functions in a way that is not appropriate.
  • The member(s) has caused harm to any RDPC members or the association itself

The identified member(s) shall be affected by the following disciplinary action:

  • First action: Verbal warning shall be disclosed to the member(s) by the RDPC President or his/her alternate and one other RDPC Executive member’
  • Second Action if unresolved: The RDPC executive will forward a letter to the affected member(s) warning of suspension or termination should the issue not be resolved in a reasonable period of time as outlined by the RDPC Executive.
  • Third and Last Action: If the outstanding and/or reoccurring issue has not been resolved in a time frame as outlined by the RDPC Executive, the RDPC Executive have the right to terminate that member(s) membership immediately. This action will be in the form of an immediate verbal communication by the RDPC President and supported by documentation of which the member(s) will receive and the Executive will file accordingly which outlines the reason for the discipline. As well, any funds contributed to RDPC by the terminated member(s) will be forfeited by that member upon notification by the RDPC Executive of the termination.

If the issue or situation is such that the RDPC Executive feel that the member(s) committed an excessive unsportsmanlike act toward another RDPC member or the Association, then the following procedure will be instituted:

  • The RDPC Executive has the right to terminate that member(s) membership immediately. This action will be in the form of an immediate verbal communication by the RDPC President and supported by documentation of which the member(s) will receive and the Executive will file accordingly which outlines the reason for the discipline and the final outcome. As well, any funds contributed to RDPC by the terminated member(s) will be forfeited by that member upon notification by the RDPC Executive of the termination.

The decision of the Red Deer Pickleball Association (RDPC) is final.

All copies of the documentation will be filed electronically and manually to ensure precise and accurate reporting in all situations concerning disciplinary action.