Homecourt Tournament & Event Policy

Homecourt facility tournament/event reservations

Please reference the information below about the policies and procedures regarding the reservation of Meridian Homecourt 
for a tournament or event.

Policy:

Meridian Parks and Recreation Department’s goal is to maximize use of Meridian Homecourt by 
membership holders, daily users, community athletic groups, and the general public when 
scheduling tournaments or other athletic events. 

FREQUENCY OF TOURNAMENT RESERVATIONS

Anyone may reserve Meridian Homecourt for a tournament or other athletic event. Between 
October 1 and April 30, Homecourt staff will make every effort to schedule tournaments/events 
at least six (6) to eight (8) weeks apart, in order to preserve time for the general public to use the
facility, though tournaments/events may be scheduled four (4) weeks apart if suitable alternative 
later dates are not available. Between May 1 and September 30, when facility usage rates are 
typically lower, tournaments/events may be scheduled no closer than two (2) weeks apart. 

For all tournaments and events, Bays 1–4 shall be reserved and will not be open to the public. 
The reserving party is responsible for payment of all applicable fees necessary to reserve all four 
bays. Approved space for tournaments and events at Meridian Homecourt includes access to the 
Bays 1–4, restrooms, changing areas, and any other areas of the facility that are approved by the 
Facility Manager. Bays 5 and 6 are not reservable spaces and will continue to accommodate 
community education classes that may take place during a tournament or event. 

Homecourt may be reserved for tournaments and events only on Fridays, Saturdays, and 
Sundays. Such reservations are limited to up to three (3) consecutive days. 

PROCESS FOR TOURNAMENT RESERVATIONS

To reserve Meridian Homecourt for a tournament or event, the tournament/event organizer must 
submit a reservation application. The Facility Manager will review the application, determine 
availability pursuant to this administrative policy, and notify the organizer of the status of the 
requested reservation. The organizer must provide payment for the reservation in the amount set 
forth in the City’s fee schedule at least three (3) days prior to the event. Failure to timely submit
the reservation fee may result in cancellation of the reservation. 

At least thirty (30) days prior to the tournament or event, the organizer shall submit to the 
Facility Manager proof of an insurance policy, issued by an insurance company licensed to do 
business in Idaho protecting the organizer from all claims for damages to property and bodily 
injury, including death, which may arise from operations under or in connection with the use of 
Homecourt for the tournament or event. Such insurance shall name the City as additional insured 
and shall provide that the policy shall not terminate or be canceled prior to the expiration date 
without thirty (30) days’ advance written notice to the City. Such insurance shall afford 
minimum limits of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) per person bodily injury, five 
hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) per occurrence bodily injury, and one hundred thousand 
dollars ($100,000.00) per occurrence property damage. Failure to timely submit proof of 
insurance may result in cancellation of the reservation.
 
Homecourt reservations are subject to MPR’s policy regarding cancellations, reschedules, and 
refunds. Rescheduled reservations are subject to the frequency limitations set forth in this 
policy.