Bylaws and Standing Rules

Bylaws

The Club’s bylaws are the governing document of the Smashers Pickleball Club and define the operating structure of the Club and its Board of Directors.

Standing Rules

The intent of establishing and maintaining Standing Rules is to create a place and process for policies and procedures already established and to establish new policies and procedures.

Modification of Standing Rules should not be cumbersome, but reasonably updated in a board meeting by majority board vote. Members shall be notified of any changes to these established “rules” at a General meeting or changes shall be emailed to all members and posted in a place accessible to all members on this website. Rules shall not be changed without notification.

The purpose of the Standing Rules is to document standard policies and procedures of the Club to promote continuity, including but not limited to:

• Details of defined policies
• Details of guidelines and procedures
• Details of expected etiquette and behavior
• Disciplinary Issues
• Court usage
• Captains and Team responsibilities
• Retain all documents in an accessible place so all members may know and understand these standards.  While longtime members may understand the guidelines, newer members should have the opportunity to read, understand or even question applicable “rules” or policies.

The Standing Rules allows for “governing” of the club with flexibility, continuity and accountability.

What qualifies a policy or procedure as a “Standing Rule”? Issues that may change with the changing needs of a growing club, changes in court usage, expectations from Evergreen Lifestyles, ability to schedule and control social events, and tournaments, training, skills classes, etc.