Our fields: Ballenger Creek Park Stadium
Stadium Policies
1. A representative from your organization must be present throughout the duration of the reservation. • All spectators must remain in the bleacher/spectator area or outside of the fence/perimeter surrounding the field. Only players, coaches, and officials are permitted on fields. • Children are to be monitored at all times by an adult. This includes players under eighteen (18) years of age. • Cooperate and communicate with all participants involved with the activity in a friendly and reasonable manner. This includes officials, other coaches, participants, parents, and spectators. • Never use profanity or language that is in bad taste. • Never physically, verbally, or emotionally harm, hurt, humiliate or intimidate another participant, coach, parent or official. Never show frustration in the presence of players, parents, spectators, etc. Physical violence will result in indefinite suspension. • Always demonstrate and require fair play and sportsmanship from your players. Lead by example by always demonstrating respect and class toward your opponent.
2. You have reserved a section of time and a specific park and facility. • Be respectful of other organizations reservations and do not enter the field(s) until the designated time on your permit. End your reservation on time and exit the fields promptly • The fields reserved must be left in the same or better condition that they were before your reservation. Your group is responsible for policing sidelines for trash and depositing in receptacles. A trash pick-up/removal fee will be charged to the permit holder for excessive trash removal after facility use.
SYNTHETIC FIELD POLICY & GUIDELINES Revised 9/2022 9 | Page • Fields are NOT to be used when conditions are likely to cause injury to participants or result in damages to the playing surface (Please see the cancellation policy on page 5). • Alteration or installation of equipment (temporary fences, moving soccer goals, bases, mounds, benches, bleachers, etc.) is prohibited. A Special Request form must be submitted at least ten (10) business days prior to the requested reservation for any alteration to be considered. • NO PARKING or DRIVING on grassy areas. Park in designated spots only.
3. FCPR complies with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and requires that all facility users comply with ADA regulations.
4. Any conduct that may jeopardize the safety of others, or of the individual or group in question, is prohibited
• No person shall have in his or her possession any firearm or weapon, including but not limited to bows, air guns, paintball guns, and slingshots, while on park land unless by permit. (§ 1-12-43)
• Possession and/or consumption of any illegal drugs or unlawful use of substances is strictly prohibited.
• Use of fireworks, including smoke bombs, are strictly prohibited.
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