Youth Basketball Gym and Wrestling Room Time

We get a lot of requests from youth coaches to use our gyms. Most districts our size have 3-4 gyms for use. We have two. It is a challenge to schedule all of the requests, so we have developed a process that gives everyone an opportunity to practice at least once a week. Please follow this process when requesting gym times.

We will create a doodle that identifies all of the available times for using the gym from October 30- December 20 and contact coaches who complete the survey below. The wrestling room times will be coordinated directly with Mr. Roberts since there are set youth times. Each basketball team will get to schedule one practice a week with a chance for more if time is available. Each team will be notified when they can request more practice times. ALL PRACTICE TIMES ARE FLEXIBLE. We may need to adjust the practice schedules of our school teams so youth team practice might have to be canceled. To have the opportunity to use the gym, you will need to follow each step outlined below.

The process for getting gym time is as follows:

1. Complete this survey by 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 21. You can do it later, but most times will be taken.

2. The available gym dates will be sent out on Wednesday, October 26 to all who have contacted us.

3. A Doodle scheduler with available times will be emailed to coaches.

4. Complete the Doodle for one practice time per week for each non-school team.

5. The schedule will be shared by Friday, October 28 with all coaches.

6. If more times are available, coaches will be notified at a later date.

The expectations that all outside entities will follow if they expect to continue to use the school facilities include:

1. Do not enter the building more than 5 minutes prior to the scheduled practice time.

2. Exit the building immediately after the scheduled practice time.

3. All players must have clean court shoes that they change into upon entering the building.

4. Non-coach parents should not wait in the gym for the end of practice. Please wait in the lobby.

5. Each team must provide its own basketballs.

6. Each player should have their own water bottle.

7. Make sure the gym is clean after practice and that all equipment, shoes, water bottles, clothes, etc. are picked up.

8. Have fun!

Thanks for following all of the guidelines established.

If for some reason the expectations are not followed, gym usage may be revoked. It is critical that we all do our part to keep the gym available for youth sports.

There are other options for youth sports. Contact the Van Meter Rec Department or other private youth sports entities to see what options are available.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

GO DAWGS!

Van Meter Facility Usage Agreement

For more information, contact Rick Roberts (rick.roberts@vmbulldogs.com)