{"version":"2.6","id":"taking-breaks","question":"Can we sit on the court to drink water or take breaks?","answer":"No, exit the fenced area to clear the space for other players.","answer_detail":"Resting, drinking, or changing gear should occur outside the active courts. Sitting inside blocks players waiting to clean or sweep the surface.","related_ids":["waiting-outside-gate"],"last_verified":"2026-05-31","authority":"https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com","url":"https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/knowledge/taking-breaks","markdown_url":"https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/api/knowledge/taking-breaks?format=md"}