Open gym

Open Gym Policies

Park District ID

All open gym participants are required to show a Park District ID or state-issued photo ID at check-in. This includes residents and non-residents of all ages. Park District ID’s are available for free and are valid for a 3-year period. Lost card replacements cost $3. Daily admission fees apply.

How can I get a FREE Park District ID?

• Complete an ID card registration form (available at the Rec Center or online at www.pdlg.org-home page bottom right) • Minors under age 18 —have your parent/guardian complete & sign an

ID form • Show proof of address/identity with state-issued photo ID at the Rec Center, 536 East Avenue, La Grange • PDLG staff will take your picture and print your ID card • Patrons with a current yearly membership do not need a new ID card

Courts/Nets/Dividers/Basketballs/ Volleyballs/Pickleball Equipment

For a volleyball net to be put up there MUST be a minimum of 8 participants. Please call ahead —subject to availability. Curtains can be lowered to divide the courts. Only Park District staff is authorized to lower curtains.. The dividers are to be used as a backdrop. No participant is permitted to throw directly into the dividers. No one is allowed to lift a divider to go underneath or hang on a divider during the raising or lowering. This activity throws the cables off their track. NO DUNKING during open gym. Basketball hoops will not be lowered

for open gym or private rentals.

Only patrons presenting a valid Park District ID may check out a Park District basketball/volleyball or pickleball equipment.

Pick up Games

Games can be played cross-court only. All players must sign in on the list to get a team together to play a game. If a participant plays in a game and they are on the list their name moves to the bottom of the list. The name on the list is considered the team captain, and he picks his five-player team. If your name is called and you are not present, you will lose your spot and the next person on the list will take your spot. The first two names on the list will play the first game and it shall be up to 15 points, all other games will be to 12 and teams must win by 2 points with a 16-point cap. Winner of the game stays on the court. If the winning team leaves the court the next two names will play that game.

Clothing/Loss of Personal Property

No headgear may be worn in the gym during open gym hours including bandanas, baseball caps, sweat bands, skullcaps, etc. All headgear must be removed prior to entering the gymnasium. Participants are required to wear gym shoes while participating in open gym activities. Shirts must be worn at all times. Open Gym participants must wear non-marking shoes on the gym floor. Participants wearing shoes that cause damage to the floor will be asked to change into non-marking shoes. Dark soled gym shoes (black, gray, red) damage the gym floor. The Park District reserves the right to refuse any participant whose shoes may damage the gym floor. The following shoes are not permitted to be worn by participants: sandals, cleats or spikes, boots, dress shoes or others deemed inappropriate for athletic activity. Wearing jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc.) in the gymnasium is strongly discouraged. Wristbands must be worn on wrists during open gym activities. The Park District of LaGrange is not responsible for the loss of participants clothing, equipment or valuables.

Food/Spitting/Alcohol, Drugs, & Tobacco

NO food or drink allowed in the gymnasium. Beverages are allowed in the social area ONLY. Please dispose of empty bottles and wrappers in the garbage receptacles. NO GUM in the gym. Please dispose of gum in receptacles prior to entering the gymnasium. Spitting is not allowed. Please use garbage receptacles if necessary. No one will be allowed to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs during open gym hours. Violators will be asked to leave the facility immediately and may have their Park District privileges suspended or revoked. No chewing tobacco or smoking is allowed in any Park District facility.

Sportsmanship/Language/ Respect/Music/Headphones

Any participants engaging in a fight or other acts of poor sportsmanship will, without refund, be removed from the Recreation Center for a period of time set by the Superintendent of Facilities. Any participants using inappropriate language (NO SWEARING) or showing disrespect towards other participants nor Park District Staff will, without refund, be removed from the Recreation Center for a period of time set by the Superintendent of Facilities. No headphones or amplified music will be allowed during open gym activities.

Track

Track for walkers/runners only. No personal belongings or sitting allowed on track.

Open Pickleball

Open Pickleball Play Please bring your own paddle and balls. Open games to be played. Nets will be provided by the Park District. Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 9am-12pm, Friday 3-5pm Drop In fees: $5 Resident/$8 Non-Residents Yearly pass includes 24 visits