We welcome to the Saint Joan of Arc Gymnasium and our newly installed floor. The Gerflor® flooring product is one of the finest in the synthetic flooring industry. The proper care and maintenance of this new floor is critical to the longevity of the floor and meeting the requirements of the 15 year warranty on the floor.

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Rules are as follows:

1.  All sports street shoes are not permitted on the playing surface area. Street shoes are permissible at the bleacher area. Gym shoes are preferred and encouraged to be worn at all times by anyone using the gym.

2.  Gym shoes should be put on upon arrival to practice or a game. This applies to students and adults. Avoid walking outside in their gym shoes and then entering the gym with dirt on the shoes.

3.  Separation of outside balls from inside balls. Balls or equipment used outside of the gym on the playground should not be used or played with in the gym.

4.  Women’s heeled shoes of any type will be prohibited. We will be researching a possible covering for the floor to accommodate Mass services.                                                                                                                  

5.  Entry into Gym: Once a student leaves the gym and goes outdoors, they need to enter through the doors at the lobby entrance. They are not be permitted to enter the gym again through the outside gym doors. Their shoes need to be cleaned on the walk off mats before re-entering to the gym. 

6.  NO Tape: Tape of any kind is not permitted under any circumstances to be placed on the gym floor. It you require some special markers for an event you need to contact the Parish Manager to discuss your needs.

7.  NO cutting tools, nails, tacks, screws, scissors, pens or pencils should be brought into the gym. No exceptions.

8.  Approval of Decorations Needed. Decorations must be pre-approved prior to any special event.

9.  Tables / Chairs / Equipment: All must have solid rubber caps if they are used on the gym floor. No sharp or metal edges are permitted on the floor.

10. NO food is permitted in the gym.

11. Only water is permitted in the gym. Gatorade, soda, coffee or any other colored drink is prohibited.

12. Concession stand sales: Items sold at the concession stand (other than water) are not permitted in the gym.

13. Supervision of Children: Parents who bring younger siblings to an event in the gym must supervise the children by keeping them with them in the gym. Children are not permitted to run around in the gym lobby area or the school hallway.

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