California Code of Regulations
Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections
Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole
Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs
Subchapter 3 - Incarcerated Person Activities
Article 2 - Recreational and Physical Education Programs
Section 3220 - Recreational and Physical Education Program Participation

(a) Interested incarcerated persons shall be provided an equal opportunity to participate in constructive recreational and physical education programs under safe and secure conditions, consistent with the incarcerated person's custodial classification, work/training assignment, privilege group and security requirements.

(b) The recreation program may operate seven days a week with specific program, gymnasium and/or yard schedules established by the institution head. Notices of tournaments and special events shall be posted in locations accessible to all incarcerated persons.

(c) Employees shall not participate in incarcerated person contests, except as a coach, instructor or official, unless authorized to do so by the institution head.

(d) Prizes and trophies may be purchased using incarcerated welfare funds and awarded to incarcerated persons participating in activities and contests. An award, prize, trophy or certificate of participation in a recreation or physical education event shall be delivered to the participant incarcerated person as soon as possible following approval by the coordinator of the activity or event involved.

(e) Competition between outside public teams and incarcerated person teams may be permitted only within the facility and under the direct supervision of staff.

(f) Incarcerated persons may voluntarily participate only in those contests, games, and/or athletic activities which have been specifically authorized by the institution head or the institution head's designee.

(g) Incarcerated person weight lifting programs and equipment shall not be permitted at departmental institution/facilities. Exceptions shall be permitted as specifically authorized by the director, in compliance with Penal Code Section 5010.