Park Rules for the Athletic Complex

Abstracted and Abridged from the Park Rules Booklet

Preparing the Fields for Games

Games, Practices and Tournaments on Athletic Fields

¤     All athletic activities (games, supervised practices and tournaments) and events are scheduled and fields reserved through the Sulphur Springs Parks and Recreation Department except those open fields posted as “Public Practice Fields”. Insurance verification, agreement to abide by Park Rules and payment of a User Fee are items in a User Agreement. Field reservations and User Agreement information are available at www.colemanpark.com or call the Parks and Recreation Office, ( 903 ) 439 - 1189 .

¤     Public Practice Fields are posted and anyone can use them for non-game and non-tournament activities. Waiting time is about one hour when fields are being used.

¤     Scheduled Teams are requested to not enter a field more than twenty minutes before a game for warm up and only when their coach is present in the field. Warm ups should be conducted using a practice net to prevent damage to fences by balls being tossed and hit against them.

¤     The Parks and Recreation employees make repairs and adjustment on equipment and controls. Call ( 903 ) 439 - 1189 for service and the call will be forwarded during non-work hours whenever there is scheduled activity on the fields.

Players and Fans Safe and Appropriate Conduct Guide

¤     Sportsmanship behavior, appropriate language and conduct are expected of everyone while at the Athletic Complex.

¤     Children should be supervised and pets kept under controlled so they do not cause damage or become a nuisance.

¤     Possession of alcoholic beverages, non-prescription drugs and firearms are criminal offenses. Smoking is restricted by City ordinance.

¤     Bicyclists are permitted on the walking paths and roadways. Bicyclists, tricycles, skaters, skateboarders and scooters should not be in or about the Athletic Complexes for their own safety and to prevent accidents with fans at events.

¤     Vehicles should be legally parked in marked parking stalls so they do not impede the access of emergency vehicles into the Athletic Complex. Motorized vehicles should not be driven or parked on sidewalks or the grass.

¤     Players and fans are requested not to bring food and beverages into the Athletic Complex during events. Your patronage of the concession stand helps pay for the operation and upkeep of the athletic fields and reduces User Fees.

¤     Picking up litter and placing it in the available containers reduces labor and prevents increasing fees to use the fields.

Safety and Emergency

¤     Emergency or unlawful activity should be reported directly to the Police or use the 911 phones provided in the Park.

¤     Golf balls are dangerous and should not be brought into the Parks.

¤     Drive slowly and carefully on Park roadways and in parking lots.

¤     Coleman Park entrance gate will close about midnight and reopen around 5 : 30 AM.

ark Rules were written and reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission to provide a greater opportunity for you to have a safe and enjoyable experience at our parks. The Rules for Athletic Complex in this brochure are abridged and are a more easily read abstraction of the Park Rules booklet.

F  Having activities on an athletic field in a park requires scheduling and reservation of the field and the signing of a User Agreement

F  Several fields are available and posted for Public Practice and do not require a reservation or User Agreement.

F  Please respect and care for other people and property while at the park.

F  If repairs or services are needed call P&R at 903 439 - 1189 and the call will be forwarded to a duty person after work hours whenever fields are scheduled for activities.

F  Emergency phones are located in the Athletic Complexes and jogging trail for your safety.