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Basketball Court Rules Signs
A basketball court sign sets the rules and hours at the gate, which is the first place players look when they arrive. Parks, apartment complexes, schools and HOA lots use it to keep the court for players rather than bikes or scooters.
18" x 12"
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Basketball Court Rules Sign prices
| Size | Aluminum | Plastic | Reflective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | Not offered |
| 12" x 18" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 18" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 24" x 18" | $63.95 | $40.95 | $137.95 |
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Where basketball court rules signs are used
A driveway hoop at a townhome cul-de-sac, a rec league's outdoor half court, a church lot with a painted court, or a college quad court all draw players who need the rules before the first shot. A court owner may hang one on the fence beside the entry, and a neighborhood group might post one on a pole by the court. It keeps the court for players rather than riders who want to use it for a ramp.
Choosing the size and where to hang it
Set the sign on the fence or a pole near the court entry, at about eye level, so players read the rules before they warm up. The 24 by 18 in size fits a fence, and 12 by 18 in suits a short post or a backboard pole. Aluminum is the right pick outdoors, since it is rust-free and holds up to sun and rain. Plastic is light and suits an indoor court. Use holes or zip ties, and check your state and local rules for posting.
Questions about basketball court rules signs
How long should the rules list be?
Keep it to the three or four rules you actually enforce, such as hours, no glass and no bikes. A long list is hard to read from the gate, so use a second sign for anything else.
Is the open hours line a legal limit?
The hours you print are your rule, but many cities set their own park hours and noise limits. Check your local ordinance before you post hours on a public court, and ask your HOA if the court is shared.
What size works on a fence?
An 18 x 12 in landscape sign fits a chain-link fence panel and reads from the court. A 12 x 18 in portrait sign suits a gate post. Aluminum with corner holes is easy to fix to fence rails.
Can I ban skateboards on the sign?
Yes, you can type that rule on the extra line, such as No skateboards on the court. The printed words stay the same, and the preview shows how the line prints. A short ban works better than a long list, since players read it as they walk up.
Who enforces the rules?
The sign states the rules, but someone still has to enforce them. A court owner, a property manager or a neighborhood group can handle complaints and talk to repeat visitors. Check your state and local rules on posting, and print a contact number on the sign if you want people to report problems.
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