PARK RULES AND POLICIES

TRAVIS MERCY MEMORIAL SKATEBOARD PARK RULES
· Skateboard and in-line skate at your own risk.
· Required equipment: helmet and shoes.
· Recommended equipment: knee and elbow pads and wrist supports.
· NO glass containers.
· Only 1 person per skateboard.
· This facility is limited to skateboards and in-line skates only.
· NO makeshift items or modifications to existing ramps permitted.
· NO . . . alcohol, smoking, illegal drugs, weapons, spray painting, defacing of property, or profanity allowed.
· Children age 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible person age 18 or over.
· This facility is used by both experienced and inexperienced skateboarders and in-line skaters.
· There will be NO attendant on duty; use of this facility will be at your own risk. The Town of Barre does not assume responsibility for any and all injuries that may occur.
· Violators will be asked to leave by town employees if these rules are not followed.

OUTDOOR SKATING RINK RULES
· This is an unsupervised rink . . . skate at your own risk.
· No hockey or broomball is allowed.
· It is recommended children under 6 wear a helmet.
· Respect other skaters.
· No skating after 10:00 P.M.

NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUND RULES
· Area is off limits from sunset to sunrise.
· No alcohol or drugs.
· No abusive language or profanity.
· Do not damage park equipment.
· Limit playing time to one hour if others are waiting.
· Please call the Barre Town Police Department to report any violations of these rules.
· Respect the rights of others.

MAIN RECREATION AND ATHLETIC COMPLEX RULES

GENERAL RULES

All group use of any area should be scheduled through Don Gainey (476-6174). Written confirmation requested.

As the area is on school property, alcoholic beverages are not allowed.

Parking of vehicles should be in assigned lots for each area. If these lots are full, the general lot is to be used for overflow. NO PARKING signs along the sides of the roads must be observed or violators will be towed away. When picnic shelter is in use, please park in the area below.

All users are requested to keep the area clean and police grounds after use.

The area is used by all ages from pre-school to senior citizens. Please respect with no obscene language.

With respect to residents of adjoining properties, an 11:00 P.M. curfew has been established. The tennis courts lights are the only ones controlled by a timer.

A $50.00 per day fee is charged if facilities are used for profit-making events.

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FIELD USE

Coordinate all field use, including regular schedules, practice, tournaments, or make-up games through Don Gainey (476-6174).

Barre Town, along with donor and volunteer aid, has provided these fields for use. General maintaining will continue to be shared by manpower help, by pre-game preparation and periodic work-bee's. The cost of paint and lime for lines will be shared.

Electric power cost for field lights must be passed on to the users. A nightly flat rate has been established and will hold until cost reviews warrant change:

A. The large baseball field lights + lining supplies $40.00 per night
B. The softball field lights + lining supplies $22.00 per night

The fees will be invoiced in advance and are expected to be paid in advance. Arrangements for full season schedules can possibly be adjusted to one-half of schedule, but also in advance.

Tournaments at times require other charges such as requested field assistance, restroom supplies, etc. These also are to be paid in advance.

FIELD REGULATIONS

1. First Teams on Field:

A. Rake around home plate and bases, and fill in holes in the infield (prepare field).

B. Bases, if not already out, are in the equipment rooms. A rake and shovel are available.

2. Teams Playing the Game at Dusk When Field Lights Are Required and Authorized:

A. Throw the light switch on manually on the panel inside the transformer fence.

3. Teams Playing the Last Game:

A. Managers and coaches of the last game are responsible and should be the last to leave.

B. Pick up area of paper, bottles, etc.

C. Put bases and any tools in equipment rooms and lock doors.

D. Throw field lights off and lock same. Note: These lights are not on a timer and must be turned off manually. The field does have an 11:00 P.M. curfew.

E. Pull gates together at the road entrance from the parking lot.

4. Scoreboards and Scorers Booth:

A. The large field has an electric scoreboard with the controls in the scorers booth on the end of the third base dugout. Coordinate access and lock up with Don Gainey.

B. The softball field has a scoreboard and booth. The use of this is also through Don Gainey.

5. Other Reminders From the General Rules:

A. No obscene language allowed.

B. No alcoholic beverages allowed on property. Please advise your fans as well as participants.

C. NO PARKING signs to be observed along the road or be towed away.