Basketball Spectator Rules at All Locations

1. Monroe Sports Center: 

  • A maximum of 2 spectators per player may watch from the mezzanine or from the sideline bleachers.  The maximum of TWO spectators per player in attendance will be strictly enforced and the responsibility of each team's coach to ensure this is complied with.  Violations of this policy will result in ZERO spectators being permitted for this team for the rest of the season.  Livestreaming of all games at MSC will be provided FREE so families can enjoy the games. Links to the livestreaming are posted on MSC's Facebook and Instagram pages. Since the Red Court livestream has not been working, we still suggest that 1 parent from each team livestream the game from their phone so grandparents and other relatives can watch for free.
  • All players, coaches and the 2 spectators are to remain in their vehicles until previous game has ended and those players/coaches/spectators have left the gym.  Please view the livestream or wait for notification from the MSC Staff to know when the court is clear and you can enter the building.
  • There is to be NO CONGREGATING in the front lobby, main lobby or party room area at MSC at anytime.  Everyone, including coaches, MUST wait outside the building until it is time for your team to enter the court.  If the MSC staff sees anyone hanging around the lobby, they will be asked to wait outside until the court is clear.

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2. Central Jersey Basketball: 

  • A maximum of 2 spectators per player may watch from the mezzanine or from the sideline bleachers.  The maximum of TWO spectators per player in attendance will be strictly enforced and the responsibility of each team's coach to ensure this is complied with.  Violations of this policy will result in ZERO spectators being permitted for this team for the rest of the season. 
  • All players, coaches and the 2 spectators are to remain in their vehicles until previous game has ended and those players/coaches/spectators have left the gym.  
  • There is to be NO CONGREGATING in the front lobby, main lobby or party room area at CJB at anytime.  Everyone, including coaches, MUST wait outside the building until it is time for your team to enter the court.  If the CJB staff sees anyone hanging around the lobby, they will be asked to wait outside until the court is clear.

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3.  St Joseph HS,  Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, St Anthony of Padua, Hoop Group, Peak Sports, Charger Nation

  • A maximum of 2 spectators per player may watch the game from inside the gym.  The maximum of TWO spectators per player in attendance will be strictly enforced and the responsibility of each team's coach to ensure this is complied with.  Violations of this policy will result in ZERO spectators being permitted for this team for the rest of the season.  The games at St Joe's will still be livestreamed for a fee at bigpush.org/monroesportscenter. We still suggest that 1 parent from each team livestream the game from their phone so grandparents and other relatives can watch for free.
  • All players, coaches and the 2 spectators are to remain in their vehicles until you visibly see the previous game's players exiting the facility and are clear of the entrance.
  • There is to be NO CONGREGATING indoors at any common areas before or after games. Any post game team talks need to be outside the building.

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4.  Red Bank Salvation Army, Hoop Heaven

  • A maximum of 1 spectator per player may watch the game from inside the gym.  The maximum of ONE spectator per player in attendance will be strictly enforced and the responsibility of each team's coach to ensure this is complied with.  Violations of this policy will result in ZERO spectators being permitted for this team for the rest of the season.  We suggest that 1 parent from each team livestream the game from their phone.
  • All players, coaches and the 1 spectator are to remain in their vehicles until you visibly see the previous game's players exiting the facility and are clear of the entrance.
  • There is to be NO CONGREGATING indoors at any common areas before or after games. Any post game team talks need to be outside the building.

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5. Avenel Presbyterian Church, St Denis

  • Because of the limited space inside the gym area, there are still NO spectators allowed in the gym at these locations.  A maximum of 2 coaches, 1 videographer and 1 scorekeeper are allowed on or around the bench. This spectator policy will be strictly enforced and the responsibility of each team's coach to ensure this is complied with.  Violations of this policy will result in ZERO spectators being permitted for this team for the rest of the season at all locations.  
  • All players and coaches are to remain in their vehicles until you visibly see the previous game's players exiting the facility and are clear of the entrance.
  • There is to be NO CONGREGATING indoors at any common areas before or after games. Any post game team talks need to be outside the building.

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6.   Sportika

  • A maximum of 1 spectator per player may watch the game from inside the gym. 
  • Sportika generally charges admission fees for all games.  However, there will be no admission fees for all MJBL or MSC Tournament teams IF AND ONLY IF your team sends an email by 9pm of the day before your game to basketball@monroesportscenter.com with a complete list of all spectator names (maximum 1 spectator per player).  These spectator names will be on a list at the front desk of Sportika and only these individuals will be allowed into the gym.  
  • All players, coaches and spectators are to remain outside the building until at least 7 minutes before game time.

 

​7.   SportsPlex at Metuchen

  • Beginning March 20th Sportsplex at Metuchen will allow 1 spectators per player. 
  • Upon entry of the facility, ALL individuals MUST wear masks and be scanned with our temperature scanner by a staff member at the front door. Any temperature readings above 99.00 will prompt our staff to kindly request the individual(s) to leave the facility.
  • Individuals will be directed towards the front desk with the use of guidance stanchions, depicting the flow of traffic and minimizing the possibility of individuals bumping into one another or coming face-to-face when going to areas, such as the bathroom or party room.
  • The Front Desk is equipped with Plexi-Glass, to protect both, our customers and all staff members. 
  • Upon entry into the fields/courts, after passing the temperature scanning, it is up to the individual players or group organizer to decide whether they want to keep their masks on or off. However, if any individual leaves the field for any reason whatsoever, a mask MUST be worn!
  • ONLY players are allowed on the fields/courts.
  • Hand Sanitization stations will be set up throughout the facility to promote constant reminders to keep sanitation/hygiene levels up, for customers and all staff members.
 

8.   Academy Charter

  • A maximum of 1 spectator per player may watch the game from inside the gym.  The maximum of ONE spectator per player in attendance will be strictly enforced and the responsibility of each team's coach to ensure this is complied with.  Violations of this policy will result in ZERO spectators being permitted for this team for the rest of the season. 
  • All players and coaches are to remain in their vehicles until you visibly see the previous game's players exiting the facility and are clear of the entrance.
  • There is to be NO CONGREGATING indoors at any common areas before or after games. Any post game team talks need to be outside the building.
  • All games will be livestreamed on Instagram Live from @RJ13basketball

​9. Iron Peak (137 Mountain View Rd., Hillsborough, NJ)

  • A maxmium of 1 specator per player may watch the game from inside the gym

  • LiveBarn is Iron Peak's live streaming video service, which provides excellent quality and easy access to game footbage via your personal device https://www.livebarn.com/en/venue

  • Iron peak is excited to offer a full concessions stand, complete with grill, fryer, beverages, and more!

  • No smoking, no dogs or other animals, and no outside food or drink