Chapter 12.15
RACQUET SPORT COURTS
Sections:
12.15.020 Reservation of the courts.
12.15.050 Restrictions on use.
12.15.010 Use of courts.
The racquet sport courts are the property of the city of Donnelly and are for the use and enjoyment of the residents of Donnelly and surrounding area. The courts are open to public play to play singles or doubles matches during daylight hours.
Parking for the racquet sport courts is on the northeast side of FW Gestrin Street. Lawn chairs, and any other items not necessary for pickleball or tennis matches, are prohibited on the racquet sport courts. Users are expected to use the provided benches.
Animals are prohibited from being on the racquet sport courts at any time. [Ord. 249 § 1, 2020; Ord. 219 § 1, 2013; Ord. 191 § 1, 2008.]
12.15.020 Reservation of the courts.
Any person, persons or groups desiring to reserve the courts in advance for play shall contact the City Hall of Donnelly to make such reservation. Reservations must be made at least 72 hours in advance and shall be subject to a $10.00 nonrefundable fee per reservation. Reservations shall be limited to two hours per reservation. Persons making such reservation shall obtain from City Hall a notice of such reservation and place it on the notice board at the courts.
Tournaments/clinics/events will be charged a $25.00 nonrefundable fee for up to six hours a day for a maximum of two days. Anyone wishing to give lessons on the courts must receive authorization from the city and pay, in advance, a $5.00 fee per individual lesson. Other uses may be permitted by resolution from the city council. Reservation of racquet courts is prohibited during holiday weekends and community events.
Occupancy of 17 or more pickleball players on the racquet sport courts will constitute an event. Occupancy of nine or more tennis players will constitute an event. Any advertising of congregation of clubs or groups constitutes an event. Single-family groups are excluded from event registration rules. [Ord. 249 § 1, 2020; Ord. 219 § 2, 2013; Ord. 191 § 2, 2008.]
12.15.030 Rules of play.
Players must use only approved shoes that do not leave marks on the court surface. No food or drinks, except water and sports drinks, are allowed on the courts. All trash must be placed in the receptacles provided. No profanity or loud noise will be allowed. Normal rules of proper tennis etiquette and attire shall be observed. The east court shall not be striped for pickleball. [Ord. 249 § 1, 2020; Ord. 219 § 3, 2013; Ord. 191 § 3, 2008.]
12.15.040 Time of play.
Time of play is limited to two hours per match or six hours per day per event if other players are waiting to play. However, players are allowed to complete their set or match before giving up the court. Players waiting to use the racquet sport courts shall refrain from entering onto the courts or otherwise interfering with players completing their set and/or match. [Ord. 249 § 1, 2020; Ord. 219 § 4, 2013; Ord. 191 § 4, 2008.]
12.15.050 Restrictions on use.
The racquet sport courts are for tennis and pickleball only. No skateboards, bicycles, roller blades or any other recreational devices shall be allowed. [Ord. 249 § 1, 2020; Ord. 219 § 5, 2013; Ord. 191 § 5, 2008.]
12.15.060 Ball machine.
In the event that the city of Donnelly purchases a tennis ball machine, it shall be used for free by individual members of the Donnelly tennis club and if the machine is used for lessons, the machine will be rented from the city of Donnelly at a rate of $5.00 per lesson. In the event that a nonmember rents the machine, it shall be rented at a rate of $5.00 per hour. [Ord. 249 § 1, 2020; Ord. 219 § 6, 2013; Ord. 191 § 6, 2008.]
12.15.090 Violations.
Persons found violating this chapter will be subject to a fine not to exceed $100.00 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than five days or by both such fine and imprisonment. Persons in violation of this chapter more than once shall be subject to double fines and imprisonment. In addition to fines and imprisonment, persons violating this chapter may also be banned from using the racquet sport courts. [Ord. 249 § 1, 2020.]