Court Rotation and Player Obligations

We must all help to fulfill our responsibility to have the nets removed when the rink is scheduled to be used by other organizations Court Rotation: Play to 11 and relinquish the court to anyone waiting.

– If fewer than four are waiting, invite them to join your group and play with them, or turn the court over to them and wait until another court opens up for you.

 — Net Removal Responsibility Monday through Friday Mornings —

– All nets must be off by 3:00 pm on weekdays or when you have completed playing unless there are people waiting to play on your court, remove the court net from the rink and store it next to the storage locker at the North end of the rink.

– The last eight players on the court decide who will remove the dividing nets, which are to be hung outside the courts on the east side fencing.

– The stanchions are to be removed and placed next to them.

– The last group to play removes the last net.

The court rotation policy has been established by the club for fair, fun, and inclusive play.

Pickleball Guidelines and Rink Rules

 1. The Lafayette Multi-Sport Rink is a reservation facility, and you MUST have a permit for organized play and fee programs. Single family and drop-in individual use is allowed if the rink is not reserved. 


2. Play one game to 11 points, then, rotate off the court, if there are waiting players. If you are practicing, drilling, or playing singles, leave the court after 20 minutes 


3. Call your own foot faults at the non-volley zone line and the baseline where you serve. 


4. When busy, keep warmups short. When game ends, leave quickly; let others know court is open. 


5. No pets allowed on any court. 


6. Warn nearby court if your ball rolls on to their court, “Ball on Court”. 


7. Only engage in sportsmanlike conduct and encourage others to do the same. 


8. Treat others with respect and courtesy on and off the courts. 


9. Do not coach others unless asked to do so. 


10. Receiving team determines when a ball is out. Hitting team should remain silent unless asked for help by the receiving team. 


11. Hard hitters aka “bangers” be aware of the skill and physical capability of who is on the other side. Think placement over power. Safety is everyone’s primary concern. 


12. Be inclusive and aware of who is waiting to play, particularly strangers.

13. No smoking or vaping and alcoholic beverages are allowed in or around the rink. 


14. Appropriate athletic footwear required. For your own safety wear shoes made for pickleball or tennis. 


15. Pickleball nets are to be used for pickleball play and no other purpose. 

16. Take care of these courts as if they were your own. 

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