Basketball

 Frequently Asked Questions – Basketball (Outdoor)

Q. Are the outdoor basketball courts reserved for City of Kelowna basketball leagues?

A. All outdoor courts are reserved for Kelowna Sport – Basketball Leagues Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday 5:30 p.m. to dusk at City Park and Rutland Centennial Park. Otherwise courts are available to the general
public when tournaments and/or events aren’t running.

Q: What if the current or forecasted weather looks like the game will be rained out?

A: Your team must show up to the game. Do not assume the game is cancelled. Once at the court (and after a
10 minute rain delay has expired) both teams can decide to re-schedule the match. Team captains needs to
agree on a day/time prior to contacting the league coordinator, 250-469-8461, to book a court. Re-scheduled
games will be based on court availability and may not be possible.

Q: How many players do we need for an eligible game? Can we pick up other players if we are short?

A: Minimum 4 players on the court at all times of which at least 1 must be of a different gender. The game is
forfeited if a team does not have the minimum player requirement by 10 minutes past the scheduled start
time.

Player Pick-up Rule: A team may pick up 1 player only from another team in the league to reach the minimum
number of players required (4 players of which at least 1 must be of a different gender). If the team’s regular rostered player shows up then that player must take the place of the substitute player. This is for league play only.

Q. Can alcohol be brought to the outdoor courts?

A. Alcohol is not allowed on the courts at any City park. Consumption of alcohol in a non-licensed
public place is illegal and enforceable by the RCMP.

Q. What equipment does our team need to bring to play outdoor basketball?

A. Balls (Men’s size 7; 29.5′) and matching colour shirts or jersey’s are to be provided by teams.

Q. Which beach courts are scheduled for game play?

A. Depending on size of league, games will be scheduled to play at City Park and Rutland Centennial Park outdoor basketball courts.

Q. Is there parking at the outdoor basketball courts?

A. Parking is available at both City Park and Rutland Centennial outdoor basketball courts. Use the pay by phone app or the onsite parking meter for City Park. Street parking for Rutland Centennial. Allow extra time and read parking lot signs for parking hours and rates.

Q. What do I do if there are people playing on our scheduled courts?

A. All outdoor courts at City Park and Rutland Centennial Park are reserved Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to dusk for City of Kelowna sports league programs. Politely request that the
individuals or group playing on the outdoor basketball court free it up for your team to play your scheduled league game.