# Should waiting players wait inside or outside the court fences?

**Category:** Access & Queueing
**Verified:** 2026-05-31
**Canonical:** https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/knowledge/waiting-outside-gate
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## Quick answer

Waiting players must remain outside the gates.

## Detailed answer

To prevent crowding, safety hazards, and distractions, all waiting players and spectators must stay outside the perimeter chain-link fence until it is their turn.

## Related

- https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/knowledge/paddle-rack-rotation