GYM & TRACK RULES

GYM RULES:

• No food or gum is allowed in the gym. Bottled water or bottled sports drinks are allowed.

• No profanity, acts of aggression, bullying or discrimination.

• Anyone entering the gym must be wearing a shirt and appropriate footwear (athletic shoes, nonmarking soles). Heels, boots, bare feet, sandals, shower shoes, Heelys (or like shoe), roller skates, etc. are not permitted. It is recommended if raining or snowing to bring a dry pair of shoes to walk, run, or workout in.

• No dunking or hanging on the basketball rims.

• Basketball hoops will be kept at 10ft. Hoops can be adjusted for Sedalia Parks and Recreation programs and upon request.

• Please do not touch or hang on the dividing curtain.

• Open gym participants/spectators may only use designated program areas during their scheduled program time.

• No organized team practices during open gym.

• The gym may be designated for volleyball, basketball, pickleball, or other activities. It is possible that during designated volleyball times, basketball will not be available and vice versa.

• No paid, private or group training sessions are allowed unless under contract with Sedalia Parks and Recreation.

• For the safety of spectators, the bleacher areas and walkways are a no-play zone. Moving, playing on, or playing around bleachers is not allowed.

• No speakers or other audio devices that project music. Headphones and earbuds are allowed.

• Return all checked out balls and equipment after use. Scoreboard controllers are not available for open gym use. Membership card, keys, or other items may be kept as collateral to ensure equipment is returned.

• Please keep your valuables locked up and/ or secure; Sedalia Parks and Recreation is not responsible for belongings that are lost or stolen.

• Staff reserves the right to ask any individual to leave the facility and/or suspend them and their membership.

• No full-court games during open gym.

• No flying objects such as Frisbees and remote control devices.

• Access to use the gym is a priority and pick-up games may be suspended in order for everyone to have access to play.

• Exits must be kept free of all obstructions at all times.

• Staff reserves the right to add rules as deemed necessary.

TRACK RULES:

• One lap around equals 1/9 of a mile: 9 laps equal one mile.

• The track is available to anyone age 13 years of age and older.

• Youth ages 6 to 12 must be supervised by an adult or guardian (ages 16+) while using the track.

• Youth ages 5 & under must have a parent or guardian (ages 16+) within arm’s length in the track area at all times. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that their children do not interfere with other runners or walkers on the track.

• Walkers and slower runners should keep to the inside lane while faster walkers and runners should keep to the outer lanes.

• Please follow the arrow near the track entrance for track direction.

• Shirts and athletic shoes must be worn at all times.

• Food is not permitted in the track area; Drinks are permitted in approved closed containers.

• Proper attire is required at all times, which includes closed-toe athletic shoes (no sandals, work boots or slip-on shoes), shirts (no sports bras or halfshirts- shirts must cover the full torso)

• Muddy, dirty or excessively wet shoes are not allowed in the track area.

• Strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs are allowed on the track. All wheels must be clear of any debris and cannot be wet.

• Roller skates and all like equipment are not permitted on the track or anywhere in the building.

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Heckart Community Center Hours Of Operation

Monday-Friday: 5am - 9pm

Saturday: 7am - 7pm

Sunday: 10am - 7pm

In 1948, The Heckart Family made their home here in Sedalia, established their family business, The Heckart Funeral Home and became pillars of the community. They believed their success as a family business was in large part because the community trusted in them and supported them. Because of the support of the community, it was their philosophy that they in return give back to those that had supported them for so many years. Sue carried on the family’s motto of “We Care, We Share, We Love.” Being a strong business woman, community leader, and philanthropist, Sue wanted nothing more than to bring her parents’ dream of a community center to the people of Sedalia.

To honor the legacy of her parents, Del & Stella, Sue believed that the community deserved a place where everyone can come together to share experiences and create memories while improving the quality of life for all. It was with her generous multi-million dollar donation that allowed the Sedalia Parks & Recreation Department the ability to present a 1/8 cent sales tax to help build a Community Center. The community overwhelmingly responded with an 80% YES vote.

Sue knows and values the importance of Parks and Recreation and trusts Sedalia Parks & Recreation to honor her parent’s legacy with this outstanding facility that will forever impact the Community of Sedalia.

The Heckart Community Center will be closed on the following holidays: Easter, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The Heckart Community Center may have modified hours of operation for other observed holidays.

In addition, the Heckart Community Center may have modified hours of operation in cases of inclement weather and/or modified hours for maintenance, up to and including facility closure.