Ballybricken Bohermore GAA Astro-Turf Policy

Policies

All Weather Pitch Rules

All Weather Pitch Rules:
The maintenance of the surface is paramount and any activity which would pose a threat to the surface or integrity of the facility is strictly prohibited. The following Astro Turf Pitch User Rules apply to all personnel whether entering the facility as a player or attending the facility as a visitor.

• Users must vacate the All-Weather Pitch at the end of their hire time (55 Minutes). Hire time is on the hour for 55 minutes.
• Managers and Coaches are responsible for maintaining good order at the facility for the duration of their allocated training periods and must ensure that the facility and any equipment used is left in a safe, tidy, and orderly condition.
• All users should treat the facility in a considerate and proper manner.
• Managers and Coaches are responsible for the supervision of children under their care when training / playing at the centre and must ensure that their players take reasonable care for their own health and safety and for the health and safety of others.
• Adequate supervision should be in place to ensure that players do not behave in a manner which could cause injury, damage or nuisance to property, staff and other users of the facility or residents.
• All users must comply with any instruction they may receive from a Club Representative.
• All users under 16 years of age must be supervised by an appropriate number of adults.
• All accidents at the All-Weather Pitch must be reported immediately to a Club Representative.
• Any damage or fault discovered to equipment, fixtures or fittings must be reported to a Club Representative.
• Spectators are welcome however they should remain outside the Astro turf pitch fencing at all times.
• All jewellery must be taped over or removed prior to commencement of any session or game.
• It is prohibited to climb on or swing from any of the goal frames on the Astro turf pitch or fencing surrounding the Astro turf pitch.
• Only water in plastic containers is permitted on the Astro pitch. No glass bottles.
• Food, drink and chewing gum are strictly prohibited within the Astro turf pitch area.
• There is no smoking permitted within the facility.
• No alcohol is to be brought onto the premises.
• Litter should be removed from the facility at the end of use.
• Under no circumstances is anyone permitted to climb or attempt to climb the perimeter fence.
• No dogs allowed within the AstroTurf turf pitch area.
• Ballybricken-Bohermore GAA decisions on admission, allocation, use, operation, or closure of the facilities is final.
• In the event of snow and/or frost or extreme weather conditions which Ballybricken-Bohermore GAA deem it unsafe to play in, all bookings may be cancelled.

Ballybricken-Bohermore GAA reserve the right to:
i) Close the facility for maintenance, repair, holidays or for any other reason.
ii) To refuse persons entry into Ballybricken-Bohermore GAA Astroturf facility to whom are breaking, appear to be breaking or are associated with anyone breaking any of the above terms and conditions of hire and use.
iii) Introduce, amend or delete these terms and conditions of hire and use at any time.
iv) Alter fees or pricing structures as it considers appropriate for use of the astroturf facility at their sole discretion.