Terms of Membership

The GLTF 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 the GLTF, you are bound by our Terms of Membership, Code of Conduct, and Constitution and Bylaws. The GLTF 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 GLTF promotional materials.
• Members’ data profiles (except of street address and birth date) will be accessible to other members of GLTF unless the member changes the access in his/her own profile. View Your Profile >
  
• Any dispute that arises with this club shall be arbitrated in San Francisco, California under the rules of the American Arbitration Association and the laws of California at your own expense.

GLTF Code Of Conduct
updated Nov. 16, 2009  |  Download a PDF of the Code of Conduct >
Members of the Gay & Lesbian Tennis Federation (GLTF) are expected to conduct themselves in a positive manner that demonstrates good sportsmanship. They must show respect for other members, for non-members who come in contact with the organization, and for the game of tennis itself. Whenever conducting business for the GLTF or participating in any of its activities, members are under an obligation to realize that their actions may impact the reputation of the organization either positively or negatively.

The GLTF Board reserves the right to revoke the membership of any member it deems to have acted in such a way as to shed a negative light on the organization, and to prevent said member from rejoining the organization for any period it deems appropriate. While the board may issue formal or informal warnings, they are not obligatory. Following are examples of what the board expects from its membership. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action by the board.

Since the GLTF is primarily a tennis organization participating in USTA activities, members are expected to conduct themselves during all events according to the publication “Friend at Court.” This publication outlines what is expected of players regarding good sportsmanship. Download a PDF of Friend at Court >

Any GLTF members conducting official or unofficial business for the organization, including but not limited to board members, volunteer coordinators, event managers, event staff, USTA captains, etc, must adhere to the highest ethical standards while engaging in said business.

All members are expected to treat each other with respect. While this topic is well-covered in “Friend at Court,” “Friend at Court” primarily covers on-court conduct. Members should act in a positive way off the court as well.


GLTF Constitution and Bylaws
updated Nov. 16, 2009  |  Download a PDF of the GLTF Constitution and Bylaws >