REC COURTS
Welcome to the heart of indoor recreational sports at WashU – the Rec Courts. Here, enthusiasts of basketball, volleyball, badminton, and pickleball come together in one arena that's not only dedicated to open rec play but also sets the stage for intramural sports competitions.
What truly sets the Rec Courts apart is its visual masterpiece – a testament to WashU's spirit and St. Louis' iconic landmarks. We house the largest gym floor wood stain mural in the Midwest, stretching across all three courts. It's not just a mural; it's a journey through time and place, featuring the majestic Brookings Hall, the timeless Francis Field Gates, and the iconic silhouette of the Gateway Arch. Let this awe-inspiring artwork inspire your play and remind you of the rich heritage surrounding WashU and St. Louis.
Court 3 Priority Schedule
Tuesdays/Fridays/Saturdays - Badminton
Wednesdays/Thursdays/Sundays - Pickleball
- Pickleball paddles and balls are available for checkout at equipment desk.
- If a request is made for a priority activity on a court, the existing activity is allowed 5 minutes to wrap up game.
- To setup a net for the designated priority activity, you must request assistance from the equipment desk staff.
- Due to limited facilities, if all three courts are occupied then all courts will become "challenge courts" to prevent one team from continuously occupying a court.
- Participants are required to ensure courts are free of all debris after their game has ended, a dust mop is provided to help this process.
Challenge Court Rules for Pickleball/Badminton
- First come, first serve. Spaces cannot be reserved or held.
- To challenge you must make a verbal challenge and place a shuttlecock on the pole to signal a challenge has already been made to other participants. Team must be present to play immediately following the end of the current game.
- A match will be to 21 points, win by two.
- Rally scoring, every serve will be a point scored.
- If participants are waiting, the winner of match will stay on court for a game with next challenger.
- After winning three consecutive games, the winning team/individual must give up the court if there are other participants waiting.
- Good sporting behavior and common courtesy are required. Bad sporting behavior will result in forfeiture of game. This includes delay tactics to accept challenge match.
