City of Palm Bay, FL
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General Rules
- No food or drink allowed in the gym.
- Dress code will be strictly enforced.
- No profanity or swearing.
- While in the community center, everyone is treated with respect.
- Abusive language and physical contact are strictly prohibited.
- Hanging from the rim is prohibited.
- No one under the age of 9 is permitted in the basketball gym during open gym unless directly supervised* by a parent/legal guardian age 18+. Older siblings under the age of 18 are not permitted to supervise children under the age of 9.
- No one under the age of 5 is permitted in the basketball gym during open gym activities. This includes, but is not limited to, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and badminton.
- The mezzanine and rooms are closed except during programmed activities.
- Storage rooms, bleachers, and spaces behind the bleachers are off limits and not to be accessed by the general public.
- Staff has final authority in application and interpretation of rules.
- Rules, regulations, and policies may change without notice.
- Violations of the rules will result in disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal from the facility and suspension of membership and facility usage.
- No organized practices or games during open gym.
- No bouncing basketballs in hallways, lobby, or bathrooms.
Weight Room
- No one under the age of 13 is permitted in the weight room or cardio room.
- Children ages 13-15 can use the weight room or cardio room, but MUST be directly supervised* by a parent/legal guardian age 18+.
- Participants ages 16-17 MUST have a signed waiver by their parent/legal guardian to use the weight room or cardio room.
- An updated waiver will need to be signed each year.
- Anyone using the weight room or cardio room will need to have an active membership.
*Directly supervised is defined as participating in the same activity as the child or observing the child while not participating in a different activity.
Minor Misconduct Violations
- Smoking or vaping
- Improper dress
- Minor profanity
- Failure to follow staffs' instruction
- Littering
- Minor harassment of other patrons
1 - 2 Minor Violations: Up to 5-day suspension at supervisor's discretion
3 or more Minor Violations: Up to 14-day suspension at supervisor's discretion
Major Misconduct Violations
- Fighting
- Excessive profanity
- Excessive arguing
- Breaking suspension
- Theft
- Defiance of staff
- Use of alcohol or drugs
- Possession of weapons
- Major harassment of other patrons or staff
- Being in unauthorized area of building
- Vandalism to building, property, or equipment
- Sneaking into the facility/sneaking someone in
1 Major Violation: 30-day suspension with possibility of trespass
2 Major Violations: 60-day suspension with possibility of trespass
3 or more Major Violations: Permanent suspension and trespass