Pick up play Court Etiquette

The permanent courts on the beach as well as at the parks are available to the public for pick up play, but there is a courtesy that is to be followed.

1. There are typically 4 courts on the beach that the FCVA try to keep nets up on a permanent basis during the season.  These courts are open for public play when FCVA events are not being held.
   • Placing your own personal lines on one of these four courts does not give you permission to refuse play to others
   • If you bring your own net and lines there are several other sets of pole in which you may set up your own private court on the beach if you wish.
2. Anyone may challenge for a game on the public courts
   • It is suggested that you seek a court where the level of play is similar to your own skill level if possible.
   • Be sure to inquire as to the waiting list of players and claim your spot in the order; call “downs”.
   • It is recommended that once you call “downs” on a net, stay close in order to keep play going without delay.
   • Once you are playing a game on any court, you no longer have “downs” on any other court, because if you’re playing you’re not waiting.
3. Courts are winner stays, until conceding the court or losing the court.
4. All players must be civil and courteous at all times.