Pickleball & Beach Volleyball

PickleBeach will open 10/31 at Noon and hours of operation for the semester are below.

PickleBeach Hours of Operation: October 31 – December 11

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday = Noon - 10 PM

Saturday = 9 AM - 10 PM

Sunday = 1 PM - 10 PM

PickleBeach will be open through December 11. It will close for the season on December 12, with updates on future operations to be announced after the new year.

For safety reasons, PickleBeach will close if temperatures fall below 40°F. When this occurs, notifications will be sent via the FitRec On The Go app and posted on the FitRec Instagram account (@BUFitRec).

Phone Number:  615-460-8111

Email Address:  PickleBeach@belmont.edu. 

Access Policies

• The Picklebeach is available exclusively to currently enrolled Belmont students, faculty, staff, and FitRec members. To learn more about membership eligibility for Fitness and Recreation, visit our membership page by clicking here.
• Guests are permitted and must purchase a day pass for $10 at the Picklebeach Trailer. Guests under the age of 16 are not permitted.  FitRec members may sponsor up to 2 guests per visit by paying a fee per guest and can be purchased at the Picklebeach trailer.  FitRec members are responsible for the actions of their guests.
• FitRec members can access the facility through a staffed entrance by using the Belmont issued identification card or by using the FitRec On The Go application.  Individuals gaining access by any other means outside of the ones mentioned are subject to the appropriate disciplinary actions including, but not limited to, suspension of FitRec access and/or referral to the Community Accountability office. 
• The facility has a maximum occupancy limit; once reached, additional patrons will not be admitted until space becomes available.
• Individuals found using someone else’s Belmont ID will be denied entry, and the ID will be confiscated. The person whose name appears on the ID will have their access suspended and must schedule a meeting with a member of the FitRec professional staff. Additional consequences may follow in accordance with university policies and procedures.

Unauthorized Facility Access

From the Bruin Guide on page 73:  In the interest of student safety as well as successful living and learning, students are expected to not physically enter non-public areas of the University without first receiving the appropriate permission(s) that grants access. Permission may be given in many forms, such as actual permission from the person that controls the area, card access, etc. Further, students are expected to refrain from allowing objects under their control to enter such areas or assisting others without permission to enter such areas. This includes entering or attempting to enter University facilities where the physical environment presents itself to be locked, closed or restricted (i.e. lights off, after class hours, etc.). Non-public areas include residence halls, residence hall rooms, construction areas, athletic playing surfaces, staff or faculty offices, card-restricted rooms/areas, rooftops, balconies, etc.

Court Use Policies

Reservations

• Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise reserved for official FitRec programs, University events, or approved group activities.
• The Beach Volleyball Courts are unable to be reserved ahead of time. Pickleball Courts 1–3 are available for reservations through the FitRec Connect Portal or FitRec On The Go app. Pickleball Court 4 is unavailable to be reserved as it will always remain open for drop-in play.
• Reservation slots open 24 hours in advance.
• A minimum of two players is required to reserve a court; however, only one person needs to complete the reservation online.
• Patrons may make one reservation per day for a maximum of one hour.
• Patrons may cancel their reservations by calling the Picklebeach Trailer (615-460-8111), emailing the staff (picklebeach@belmont.edu), or by cancelling themselves through the FitRec Connect Portal
• Failure to cancel reservations ahead of time may result in forfeiture of making future reservations.

Check-In Procedures:

• Reservations may begin checking in 15 minutes prior to the start of the reserved time.

• If fewer than two members of the reserving party are present five minutes after the start time, the reservation may be forfeited to waiting patrons.

Pickleball Open Play

• Pickleball Open Play is a designated time when anyone can show up and play, without needing to reserve a court or bring a full group.
• During designated Open Play times, all four Pickleball Courts will be used for Open Play.
• Games are limited to one game to 11 points (win by 2) with a cap of 15.  
• Waiting players will place their paddle in the paddle rack from left to right.
• All 4 players must exit the court promptly after their game.
• The next 4 paddles in the paddle rack will enter the court and begin their game.
• Players may place their paddle in any paddle rack at any of the four courts to signify they are playing next at the indicated court.
• Open Play format is welcoming to all skill levels; good sportsmanship is expected at all times.

The Department of Fitness and Recreation supports and enforces Belmont’s Community Commitments and all policies and expectations in the Bruin Guide and Faculty and Staff Handbooks.  Any behavior or action not consonant with the University mission or violates principles, policies or statements within the Commitments, Bruin Guide, or Handbooks will be handled appropriately.  If necessary, individuals may be reported to the appropriate campus department for further action.

1. Appropriate attire and clothing are required when using the fitness center. This includes wearing shirts, shorts of appropriate length, and non-marking, closed-toe athletic shoes. Patrons found not supporting this statement will be asked to immediately put on acceptable attire or to leave the facility.
2. Animals are prohibited in the facility unless utilized as a service animal and registered in the office of Accessibility Services. Emotional Support Animals are not permitted in buildings other than the residence hall they are assigned to. For more information regarding emotional support and service animals on campus, please refer to page 71 of Bruin Guide.
3. Bluetooth speakers are permitted for use at the pickleball, and beach volleyball courts and volume must be kept at a reasonable level with music that is appropriate and does not contain explicit language. If music violates these expectations, students will need to turn it off. Other audio/visual media is prohibited unless authorized by FitRec Directors.

Respect and Community Standards

• All patrons are expected to treat others with respect, courtesy, and integrity, contributing to a positive and inclusive environment for everyone.
• FitRec staff enforce Belmont’s Community Commitments, and all policies outlined in the Bruin Guide and Faculty and Staff Handbooks.
• Any behavior that violates these standards will be addressed appropriately and may result in suspension of privileges or referral to the appropriate University office.

Behavior and Sportsmanship

• Poor sportsmanship, arguing, or inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
• Examples of prohibited conduct include:
  • Threats of violence or physical altercations
  • Lewd, obscene, or profane language, comments, or gestures
  • Harassment, bullying, or discrimination of any kind
  • Destruction or vandalism of property
  • Refusal to comply with staff instructions
• Patrons and spectators who display disruptive or disrespectful behavior may be asked to leave the facility immediately.

Food, Drink, and Personal Items

• No glass containers of any kind (including water bottles) are permitted within the facility.
• Food must be consumed in designated seating or picnic areas, not on the courts or sand surfaces.
• Personal items must be stored away from play areas.  On the pickleball courts items should be stored along the fence beyond the endline of the courts.  For the beach volleyball courts items should be stored on the grass hill or on the ledge of the pickleball courts.
• FitRec is not responsible for lost or stolen belongings. Items turned into staff will be documented and stored for two weeks before disposal.

Attire and Footwear

• Proper athletic attire must be worn at all times.
• Closed-toe athletic shoes are required on pickleball courts; bare feet are permitted on beach volleyball courts only.
• Shirts are required within all public areas of the facility.

Prohibited Items and Behaviors

• No animals are permitted inside the court area, with the exception of documented service animals.
• No climbing fences, hanging from nets, or tampering with court structures.
• No altering of court surfaces or setups (e.g., tape, chalk, paint, or repositioning nets).