Racquetball/Squash Courts

Reservation Procedure

• Court reservations are accepted only on the day prior to the date the court is desired, unless an hour time block(s) has not been reserved. Then, the reservation can be made on the day of. Courts can be reserved in person or by calling the Courtesy Desk at the Fitness Center at 588-1KFC(1532), during regular hours of operation.

Time Limitation

• Both courts are limited to one hour of playing time per person per day starting on the hour, unless a court has not been officially reserved for a specific hourly time block.
• Court #1 will be reserved on the hour, while Court #2 will be reserved on the ½ hr.

To claim a court

• When claiming a court, all players scheduled for the court must check-in at the Courtesy Desk.
• Each player will be asked to present a valid KUMC photo ID, or another photo ID if not an employee of KUMC.
  Failure to check in at the Courtesy Desk may lead to forfeiture of reserved court time.
• If one of the players that has reserved a court does not claim their court within 10 minutes of their reserved time, their reservation will be forfeited, and the court will become available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• When claiming a court in use, players should wait until the rally has ended before knocking on the door or entering the court.
• The official clock for settling time discrepancies will be the clock located in the viewing area of the courts.

Equipment

•  For safety, protective eyewear MUST be worn at all times during play. Protective eyewear can be checked out at the Courtesy Desk at no charge with a valid membership photo ID.
• Shoes or balls that mark the court surface will not be permitted.
• Shoestrings must remain tied at all times, and no one will be allowed to use the court in bare feet or stockings.
• For safety, all racquets must have a wrist lanyard that must be worn by players at all times.
• Metal racquets must be equipped with a protective head guard to avoid damaging the walls.
• Handballs may not be used with a racquet under any circumstances, and racquetball or squash racquets must be used with a racquetball or squash ball respectively.
• A limited number of racquetball and squash racquets and balls will be available at the courtesy desk for check out at no charge with a valid photo ID. However, players are encouraged to invest in their own equipment to avoid being inconvenienced due to unavailability of equipment.
• The moveable wall to convert the court from racquetball to squash, or vice-versa. Ask for staff assistance at the Courtesy Desk.

Other Information

• Good sportsmanship is expected at all times. Any player that displays unsportsmanlike conduct will be removed from the court, and possibly from the entire Fitness Center. Repeated acts of unsportsmanlike conduct will result in forfeiture of playing privileges indefinitely.
• A "Goody Box" is available on each court for small storage purposes. It is highly recommended NOT to use the "Goody Box" for storage of valuables.
• Do not spit on the court. Violators will be reprimanded accordingly.
• Never look back to see where a ball is hit, as this can lead to serious injury.
• Drink containers are not allowed in courts.
• Shirts must be worn on the court at all times.
• Courts may be used to practice tennis strokes. However, only one person is allowed in the court if it is used for this purpose. Racquetball and squash reservations take priority over tennis use.
• Courts may be used to conduct intramural wallyball leagues. Organized intramural wallyball leagues have precedence over general court use during designated hours of the day.
• Kirmayer Fitness Center general facility use policies are in effect at all times in all areas of the Center. Please consult the Member's Guide, or a Kirmayer staff employee, for clarification on any facility use policy.