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PTR
Code of Ethics |
As a PTR member, you must fulfill the obligations of being
an upstanding citizen and role model to your students, to
your community, and to the tennis teaching and coaching
community at large. All PTR members are expected to maintain
and observe a sound base of moral integrity and to exemplify
the highest ideals of our profession. The Organization requires
strict adherence to the following Code of Ethics:
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All
members must be fair, honest, and sportsmanlike
at all times, conduct themselves in a professional
manner both on and off the court and exemplify
the highest standards of moral character. |
| 2. |
Members
must meet their financial responsibilities promptly
and honor their contracts. |
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Members
should continue to enhance their professional
goals by continuing educational pursuits, seminars,
conventions, etc., and striving for excellence
through professional improvement. |
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Personal
grooming habits should be of the highest standard,
respect each place you work, play or visit so
that you are in accordance with their standards
as well. |
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Teach
and abide by the rules of the game in letter
and in spirit. Always respect officials and
their decisions. |
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A
member shall not give or solicit lessons where
a resident professional is employed, unless
prior approval has been given. |
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Encourage
healthy respect for your fellow colleagues and
Professional Tennis Registry. |
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In
being an effective professional, if you lead ethically and
with intelligence, respect and compassion, the common good
will emerge for yourself and for the entire organization. |
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