General Guidelines
- Non-marking closed-toed athletic shoes are required. FiveFingers shoes are allowed. Moccasins, sandals, flip-flops, cleats, sandals, stocking feet and/or hard soled shoes, open-toed or open-heeled shoes of any kind are NOT allowed.
- Appropriate athletic attire is required. Generally, this consists of athletic pants or shorts and a t-shirt, sweatshirt or tank top. Shirts must be worn at all times.
- Jeans and/or dress pants are allowed for individual play ONLY.
- Food, gum, and spitting are prohibited.
- Beverages are allowed in non-glass, closed, spill-proof containers in the gymnasium.
- Backpacks, bags and purses are not allowed and must be kept in a locker. The staff is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Lockers are available on the fitness floor or in the community locker rooms.
- Individual personal items such as cell phones, chargers, iPods, personal radios, shoes and sweatshirts must also be kept in a locker. Charging phones is not allowed. The staff is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Any announcements, fliers, posters, or any other marketing materials must be submitted to the Assistant Director for Marketing and Memberships for approval to be displayed in the facility.
- Hanging on the basketball rims or nets is not allowed.
- Fighting, rough play, swearing or foul language is NOT allowed. Failure to comply can result in suspension or termination of membership.
- Gambling of any kind is strictly prohibited and may result in termination of membership and/or loss of HFRC privileges.
- No climbing on bleachers.
- Throwing objects, including balls, against the walls, bleachers, and lights is not allowed.
- Full-court play is first come; first serve basis. High volume may require courts to be shared to accommodate more participants. Staff reserve the right to ask patrons to move to half-court play at any time. Check with Rec Monitor for full court availability.
- Activities outside of basketball and volleyball require the use of approved indoor balls or other equipment, and are only allowed under the supervision of a Moraine Valley Coach, scheduled FitRec program, or other approved activity.
- If not specified otherwise, courts are prioritized for athletic varsity games, athletic practices and rentals. FitRec will make one court available for informal play at all times when possible.
- Requests for volleyball, badminton, and indoor soccer equipment set-up will be accommodated when possible. Do not remove any equipment set-up on courts. Ask the FitRec Staff for assistance with equipment set up or removal.
- Children 12 years of age and under must be directly supervised by a parent or guardian over the age of 18 at all times in the gymnasium. Children ages 13, 14 & 15 can use the gymnasium with direct or indirect supervision by a parent or guardian, no orientation required for access.
Athletic Events Policies
- Anyone attending an officially scheduled Athletic Event must check in at the Welcome Desk upon entering and inform Entrance Attendant of their visit.
- Food and drinks are permitted in the Gymnasium during scheduled event time ONLY, however drinks must be in non-glass bottles or covered, spill-proof containers.
- Children 13 years of age and under must be directly supervised by a parent or guardian over the age of 18 at all times while attending an event in the facility.
- Appropriate attire must be worn at all time, this includes shirt and shoes.
- Disorderly conduct, abuse of spectators, athletes, coaches and/or disregard for the Health, Fitness & Recreation Center’s policies will result in immediate dismissal from the facility.
- Spectators must exhibit good sportsmanship at all times towards athletes and staff, including event officials.