(a) Interested inmates shall be provided an equal opportunity to participate in constructive recreational and physical education programs under safe and secure conditions, consistent with the inmate'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 inmates.

(c) Employees shall not participate in inmate 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 inmate welfare funds and awarded to inmates 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 inmate as soon as possible following approval by the coordinator of the activity or event involved.

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

(f) Inmates 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) Inmate 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.