Field/Facility Use Rules (Mendham Township)
Fields are not playable if there is standing water on the infield or grassy playing area, or if extremely muddy or wet conditions exist on playing areas. (Raking of infield dirt onto the grass in an attempt to dry it out is prohibited.)
- A Mendham Township employee or agent will determine if fields are playable Monday - Friday by 3:30 pm. Fields designed as not playable will have a "Field Closed" sign posted. In addition, field playability will be communicated to a league representative. The program is responsible for communicating the Recreation Department's decision to the individual teams scheduled to use the facility.
- A league official will determine field usage on Saturday and Sunday. This agent must act in good faith, based on the above criteria.
- An agent appointed by the group will determine field usage if weather causes a problem prior to a game. This agent must act in good faith, based on the above criteria.
- NEW RALSTON: gates will be open Monday - Friday, if any of the fields are playable. A "Field Closed" Sign will be posted on a specific field that is not playable. The last coach/person responsible at the facility MUST CLOSE AND LOCK THE GATE.
- A league official will determine field usage on Saturday and Sunday. This agent must act in good faith, based on the above criteria.
- An agent appointed by the group will determine field usage if weather causes a problem prior to a game. This agent must act in good faith, based on the above criteria.
- Please report any damage to the field to the Recreation Department immediately by calling (973) 543-7301, whether it was done by you or not. The Township will assume the last group scheduled at the field caused the damage unless reported otherwise.
RULE INFRACTION PENALTIES
- If any group is on a field which had previously been determined not playable or closed, the host organization forfeits their permit for field usage for a period of one week. On the second offense, they forfeit the permit for the season.
- If any damage occurs to the facility as a direct result of improper facility usage, or misuse, the group using the facility will be responsible for any and all damages including expenses to repair such damage.
- If any unsafe condition is found on or around the facility, it should be reported to the Recreation Director or Department of Public Works immediately. DO NOT PLAY ON AN UNSAFE FACILITY.
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