We appreciate that people play pickleball for a wide variety of reasons
- Motivations range from fun-seeking to intense competition
- All intentions are valid, and important to the individual
- Our community can make space for all unique needs to co-exist
We spread a sense of belonging and equality on the GMCF courts
- Our facility is a safe place where everyone is welcome
- All who play pickleball are at the same level: human being
- DUPR scores and playing abilities are not a “pecking order”
We support less experienced players whenever possible – they are our future
- All players deserve the opportunity to learn from each other
- Occasionally playing up is expected behavior, as is playing down
- Share your knowledge and passion for pickleball generously
We prioritize our commitment to culture over our need for competition
- Be gracious to your fellow players on good days, and bad days
- Find and display the best version of yourself, regardless of score
- Be the most supportive partner as possible – no eye rolls please!
We remind ourselves frequently… “It’s just pickleball” – Billy Perreault, GMCF member
- Discrepancies on the court are not worth dragging out – just play on
- Pickleball is important to us, but it is not who we are
- Don’t take the game too seriously – we whack plastic over a net