Open Court Calendar

Open Court Rules

• Children under the age of ten (10) must be accompanied by a person sixteen (16) years or older while on courts.
• No outside food or drink allowed on the courts.
• No personal items are to be placed on the court floor.
• We strongly encourage members to place all items in a cubby or locker. BVRC is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• All equipment used on the courts should be used appropriately and safely.
• Only equipment for scheduled open court activities are allowed to be used on courts (i.e no soccer balls, footballs, racquets, frisbees, etc.).
• Volleyballs, basketballs, and pickleballs/paddles are not allowed on courts or in gyms unless that activity is scheduled for open play or programming purposes.
• The Rec Center courts are used for a variety of purposes including programs, rentals, activities, events, and open play.
  • All designated open play will be displayed through our open court schedule online and is subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
• Patrons will not adjust volleyball net or basketball goal heights.
• Monopolizing of courts for training, coaching, drills, or practices is not allowed during scheduled open court times.
  • Paid training, practices, or coaching sessions are not allowed in the facility.
• Offensive language, horseplay, or inappropriate /disrespectful behavior is not allowed and will not be tolerated.
• Any behavior determined to be unacceptable by the RC, and /or detrimental to those we serve will result in removal from the facility for the day. Repeat violators may lose court privileges and/or have their membership revoked.

Dress Code

• Participants should wear athletic apparel and closed toed athletic shoes at all times.
• Crocs, dress shoes and sandals are not allowed.
• Clothing must be appropriate for all ages.
• Shirts must be worn at all times and should not be removed outside of a locker room/changing room area.
• Undergarments (i.e sports bras, bras, underwear, etc) must be covered at all times.
• Swimsuits are not allowed.

Open Basketball Rules

• Due to risk of injury: No dunking is allowed.
• No hanging on any rims at any time.
• No half court or full court shots.
• Full court basketball games may be played when space is available.
  • Staff may stop full court games when others are waiting for court space.
• All basketball goals will remain at ten (10) feet in height at all times, unless otherwise coordinated by staff or management for a specific program or rental.
• Only Basketballs allowed on open Basketball courts.
• Violations of these rules will result in removal from the facility for the day. Repeat violators may lose court privileges and/or have their membership revoked.

Open Pickleball Rules

• When courts are full, players take turns by stacking paddles, allowing others to play.
• When games are finished the players will leave the court and allow the next players to rotate on.
• Players may not place multiple paddles on the stacking area to reduce their wait time.
• Games are played to 11 points or a 15 minute MAX time limit before rotating off.
• At no time will any player move another persons paddle.
• Nets may only be moved by a staff member