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Veronawalk Rules & Regulations
PICKLEBALL COURT RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Verona Walk pickleball courts are reserved for residents and their overnight guests. Organized team tournament play with outside communities can be scheduled with adequate notice.
HOURS/COURT USE
North (4 court facility): 7:30 am to dusk
South (2 court lit facility): 7:30 am to 9 pm
7:30 am-10:30 am daily on all courts, 6:00-9:00 pm courts 5 and 6: Open Play.
Sign up on white board at the courts to play individual games in turn.
During the winter season, various groups reserve courts for recurrent weekly play. The CourtReserve app can be used to view court schedules and make reservations. See www.Veronawalkpickleball.com. Reservations have priority over walk-ons.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DIAL 911
CONSULT EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS/AED LOCATIONS SIGNAGE IN COURT BULLETIN BOARDS
The VeronaWalk pickleball courts are reserved for residents/lessees and their guests.
Definitions:
Guests: overnight house guests have residents’ rights.
Daytime pickleball visitor: can use the courts if accompanied by a resident during open play hours.
Nonresidents can participate in community group or league play only if there is room after residents have signed in.
Individual court reservations can only be made by residents.
Organized team tournament play with outside communities can be scheduled with adequate notice.
GENERAL RULES
1. APPROPRIATE ATTIRE IS REQUIRED: shirts, shorts, pants or skirts, CLEAN court shoes or sneakers.
2. QUIET PADDLES AND BALLS ARE REQUIRED for play. Balls are provided in holders inside the courts. Quiet paddles can be borrowed from the equipment lockers adjacent to the courts, returning them after use. Information about quiet paddles can be obtained from the pickleball club.
3. COURTEOUS, RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR IS ALWAYS EXPECTED. Exceptionally loud noise, rude or aggressive conduct and verbal harassment are prohibited.
4. COURT RESTRICTIONS: Courts are to be used only for pickleball play. No pets, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, or any other use.
No smoking or vaping permitted in or around the courts.
Residents shall be financially responsible for any damage to the courts caused by the residents, their guests, or their pickleball visitors.
5. PARKING: Golf carts and bicycles must be parked outside of the court fences and completely off the sidewalk.
6. PERSONAL ITEMS: Must be kept away from the playing area and removed from the court after play.
7. OUTSIDE INSTRUCTORS must have professional and CPR certification and proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance, naming VeronaWalk Homeowners Association as additional insured. They must be approved by the pickleball club and vetted by the management company prior to teaching.
8. CHILDREN under 12 must be accompanied by an adult unless participating in an organized program or lesson. Parents are financially responsible for any damages to the courts caused by their children.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF PRIVILEGES AND/OR A FINE BEING IMPOSED.