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Football - Cricket Letting Conditions

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BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

PARKS SERVICES

CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE LETTING OF
FOOTBALL GROUNDS / CRICKET GROUNDS AND, WHERE AVAILABLE, CHANGING ACCOMMODATION

Football / Cricket Grounds are let on the understanding that the Council will not entertain any claims in respect of personal injury which may arise from the use of or the condition of the ground or otherwise.
The Neighbourhood Services Manager, or his representative, is authorised to prohibit play if, in his opinion, it would from any cause be detrimental to the turf. Further, it is the responsibility of the Club to act in accordance with the Rules and Bylaws of the Football / Cricket Association under whose authority the relevant competition is organised relative to such contingency.
The Neighbourhood Services Manager, or his representative, shall be the final authority in all matters appertaining to the use of the ground and, where available, accommodation.
The Council and their Officers, Agents or Servants will not under any circumstances, accept responsibility of liability in respect of any damage to, or loss, theft or removal of property, articles or things whatsoever placed or left in the grounds or accommodation by hirers or other persons, and the hirers shall indemnify the Council and their Officers, Agents and Servants from and against all claims demands, actions and proceedings in respect of any such loss, theft or removal or any loss sustained by any person in consequence of such damage, theft or removal.
It is the football / cricket club's responsibility to check the playing surface before commencement of play for objects that may be deemed to cause injury to players, officials and spectators.
Hirers will be responsible for any damage to or loss or theft of any equipment or accommodation provided by the Council, and shall repay to the Council, on demand, the cost of reinstating or replacing any equipment or accommodation which shall be damaged, destroyed, stolen or removed during the period of their letting.
Pitches will only be allocated when the necessary charges have been paid in accordance with the current scale of charges approved by the Council.
Sub-letting of grounds is strictly forbidden.
The charges levied are for approved League and Cup games only.
Changing accommodation will not be used for training sessions. The use of changing accommodation for training sessions will be subject to a separate charge.
The Council will assume responsibility for the provision and repair of goal posts, as necessary, but goal nets and corner flags must be provided by the club.
Initial marking out of the pitch will be carried out by the Council, thereafter it is the responsibility of the Club to maintain all marking to the satisfaction of the referees or leagues.
There will be no refunds given on monies paid for the hire of a pitch if the club defaults on its fixture list, or withdraws from the League.
The buildings are not to be used for the preparation of food including tea/coffee etc, or the storage of perishable substances, without written permission from the Head of Parks Services.
Clubs must first register with the Environmental Officer under the Food Premises (Registration) Regulations 1991 before written permission will be considered. All clubs in breach of the above lend themselves to forfeit all use of the facilities without refund.
Clubs will be responsible for cleaning and pavilion throughout the season. The Council will carry out periodic inspections of all pavilions. Failure to meet minimum cleaning standards could result in the facility being withdrawn.
Football / Cricket teams and visitors should park their vehicles in the appropriate car parking area. No vehicle will be allowed on or near the playing surface. The Council will not allow any parking of vehicles on the grassed areas.
Clubs shall ensure that vehicles are parked to avoid the blocking of footpaths or entrance gates.
The club will be responsible for the conduct of the players and supporters and must ensure that during the period of hire shall not cause offence to the surrounding proximity.
Facilities will not be provided for the Summer/Winter training and the use of mobile floodlights must not be used without approval from the Council.
Invoices for the hire of the pitch / facilities will be sent out prior to the season. The amount shown on the invoice must be paid by the 31 July and 31 October 2005 respectively (or in full by 31 July 2005). Failure to pay the fees by the date shown will result in the use of the pitch / facilities being withdrawn.
The club and hirers shall ensure that any portable electrical equipment used on the premises shall comply with the Electrical at Work Regulations 1988.
Should you require further information please contact J Sutton Support Officer Neighbourhood Services, Parks, Telephone (01226) 774353.