Guidelines - Gym Use

Lee’s Summit R-7 School District The Lee’s Summit School R7 School District welcomes youth sports organizations to utilize their gyms for practices and activities. To ensure a positive experience for both district employees and scouting organizations, the following are a few guidelines to follow when using gym space (in addition to School Board policies pertaining to facility use). Repeated failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in the loss of facility privileges.

1. The renter should have a copy of their rental agreement with them at all times during their event.
2. Groups may only use the spaces assigned and approved on their facility use permit. Using additional spaces will result in additional charges. Unauthorized use of district space may result in further enforcement action, which could include a permanent loss of facility access.
3. Facility use agreements are not transferrable.
4. During the time a building is used by a group, the Building Manager or Crew Leader has full authority and his/her directions will be adhered to by the group. Any abuse of custodians or foul language may result in future usage privileges being suspended or revoked.
5. Children MUST be supervised by an adult at all times. This includes the restroom areas. A coach over the age of 21 must be present at all times and is responsible for ensuring players and parents abide by the guidelines while they are using the facility.
6. The coach should be the last person to leave the facility and should check to see that no belongings are left behind and make sure the area is clean.
7. P.E. storage rooms, office areas, and stages, are off-limits and should not be entered. When bleachers are folded up no one should be on them. District property must not be tampered with in any way. This includes wall posters, P.E. equipment, displayed work in hallways, etc.
8. All persons must enter and exit gyms through the designated gym door. Groups may not use other doors to enter the building and doors may not be propped open.
9. No food or gum is allowed in gyms. Water is allowed in a plastic container with a secure lid and cannot be taken onto the gym floor.
10. No tape or any other adhesive is allowed on any floor or wall surface.
11. Only clean athletic shoes with non-marking soles are allowed. No black soled shoes or cleats are allowed on gym floors.
12. Raising and lowering of basketball goals should be done under the supervision of school personnel
13. Hanging on basketball hoops or dunking is prohibited.
14. Any damage that occurs must be reported to the custodian on duty immediately.
15. Bouncing balls in any area other than the gym is prohibited.
16. Groups using district facilities are responsible for maintaining the general appearance and cleanliness of the buildings and grounds, including returning the facility area used to the order in which it was found. Excessive trash after any event will result in additional custodial fees.
17. No alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products are allowed on any district property, including outdoor areas, at any time.
18. School equipment should not be used unless specifically allowed on the facility use agreement. Any damage to school equipment by a team will be charged back to the coach or organization.
19. Arrive no more than 5 minutes before your practice time and leave immediately when your time is up.
20. Any equipment requests must be made at the time of application and are subject to additional charges.
21. Any equipment or property left behind will be held at the facility for 7 days to allow for retrieval. Any equipment not claimed after 7 days shall become the property of the district.
22. Baseball Teams are allowed to use gyms for conditioning purposes only. No bats or baseball/softballs are allowed.
23. Balls allowed in district gyms are: basketballs, volleyballs, futsal balls.
24. Balls prohibited from gyms include: baseballs, softballs, footballs.
25. Cancellations should be made by phone or email 24hrs in advance.