Edmonton Soccer Association Facilities

 

Edmonton Soccer Centre West, 17415-106A Avenue
Edmonton Soccer Centre East, 12720 Victoria Trail

Edmonton Soccer Centre South, 6520 Roper Road
Edmonton Soccer Association Complex, 14920-142 Street

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS

 

           1.     Bookings for field usage and cancellations for both indoor facilities can be done only through the ESAF office, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (413-6493).

           2.     If instances of field booking duplication arise, ESAF Building Attendant Master Schedule will take precedence.

           3.     All times of fields must be paid in full before play will be allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS! VISA or MasterCard must be used to in order to book a casual practice over the phone. Payment can be made by cash, credit card or debit card in person at the East Soccer Centre only.  (NO PERSONAL CHEQUES)

          Edmonton Soccer Centre West:                17415 – 106 A Avenue   (Cheques payable to ESC West)

          Edmonton Soccer Centre East:                 12720 Victoria Trail        (Cheques payable to ESC East)

          Edmonton Soccer Centre South:                6520 Roper Road          (Cheques payable to ESC South)

           4.     Cancellations of booking casual practice must be received, during office hours, a minimum of FIVE (5) days prior to practice time. Any team or person failing to cancel a minimum of FIVE (5) days prior to practice time will be charged in full. Absolutely no credits will be issued for this instance. Associations and other major user groups are subject to separate block booking turn back policy.

           5.     Practice and game times are for the duration of 55 minutes and not one hour.  Score clocks are operated by official referees ONLY.  Building Staff will facilitate any bookings running over allotted time.

           6.     Climbing or jumping over boards or on the outside of bleachers will not be tolerated.  On mezzanine/spectator level:  No standing, climbing or sitting on railings. Falls may result in injury. Do not leave children unattended.

           7.     Supervision of minors is required by their parents or guardians at all times. Facilities staff is not responsible for the supervision of children.

           8.     NO hanging or pulling on the bleacher nets, or field nets.

           9.     NO chewing gum allowed on the fields.

        10.     NO sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, shelled pistachios or shelled peanuts allowed anywhere on the premises.

        11.     NO street shoes or outside shoes are allowed on soccer fields (indoor and outdoor). Black soft-soled rubber shoes that will mark the turf are not permitted.  Use of children’s “Heelies” or roller-shoes are not permitted.

        12.     NO spitting or squirting water in the facility.   NO food or drinks (other than water) are permitted on the fields or in the player/referee boxes.

        13.     NO pets are allowed in the facilities. Pets are allowed on premises directly outside of indoor and outdoor facilities provided they are leashed and with the owner.

        14.     NO smoking – no smoking permitted in any of the buildings. Violation will result in a $250 FINE for first offence. A second offence will result in a FACILITIES BAN.

        15.     NO alcohol – including dressing rooms and parking lots. Consumption of alcohol permitted in lounges only. Violation will result in a $250 FINE for first offence. A second offence will result in a FACILITIES BAN.

        16.     Please park in designated areas and comply with the "NO PARKING" and "EMERGENCY ACCESS" and "STAFF PARKING ONLY" signs posted. Violators are subject to ticketing and towing. No parking is permitted in neighbouring businesses' parking lots. Building Staff can act as agents for the City of Edmonton for By-Law Enforcement and can issue tickets for parking infractions.

        17.     Dressing room and referee room keys are available at the control desk and require the deposit of team representative or referee car keys prior to issuance. Keys will be issued thirty minutes prior to game/practice time and must be returned within thirty minutes of booking completion. Keys not returned immediately following booking will be subject to $100 LOST KEY charge.

        18.     MINIMUM $50 FINE to teams leaving dressing rooms untidy and/or damaged and for leaving the showers running. Costs for repair will also be charged to the team or to individuals.

        19.     NO playing with soccer balls or other sports equipment and NO warming up outside field areas.  Coaches must not issue soccer balls or other sports equipment until the team is on the playing field. In-Line skates are permitted within arenas only except for helmeted referees.

        20.     Helmets must be CSA approved and are mandatory for all activities during summer season on the concrete surfaces. Violation will result in $50 FINE for first offence. A second offence will result in FACILITIES BAN.

        21.     A)  Recommended Treatment for Indoor Soccer Centres Artificial Turf Burns:

i)                     Treat immediately.

ii)                    Wash with soap and water.

iii)                  Use an antiseptic (ESAF understands some indoor teams use Medi-Quick First Aid Spray).

iv)                   See medically-trained personnel.

B)  All teams utilizing ESAF must have first aid equipment on their bench.   ESAF first aid supplies are meant only to be used as a supplement to the individual clubs' first aid equipment.

C)  Alberta Soccer Association policy for "Dealing with a Bloody Wound" is posted in first aid and referee rooms.

D) Alberta Soccer Association member’s insurance coverage (Emergency Transportation Benefit) is up to $50 for transportation from arena or field to nearest hospital or doctors office. Actual ambulance costs are approximately $344 (for AB residents, $473 for non-AB residents) plus mileage charges, if outside city limits. Responsibility for ambulance costs are individuals' (or parent/guardian) being transported. Claim forms for injuries through Alberta Soccer Association or Ball Hockey Edmonton insurance policies must be obtained through the Association which an individual plays (i.e. EMSA, EDSA, EIYSA, BHE).

        22.     Indoor Soccer Admissions Policy - Edmonton Soccer Centres West, East and South

$3.00 Daily Admission – spectators (18 and over)

$25.00 Individual Season Pass – spectators (18 and over). Pass must be shown for each individual for admission without charge. Valid for one person's admission and can be used within an immediate family (i.e. mother or father) on separate occasions.   Valid for only one person's access without charge, when more than one immediate family member is present.

FREE – Ages 17 and Younger – Ages 60 and Older

Non-transferable Player and Coach Admission Passes are required to be shown for admission without charge and are to be used by registered players and coaches only (distributed through your league).

ESAF reserves the right to charge additional admission fees for special events at all facilities.

        23.     All facility users, including players (parents or guardians), coaches, managers, trainers, gate openers, referees, etc. are required to complete an ESAF Release of Liability Waiver of Claims Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement (Release Forms) prior to using any Edmonton Soccer Association Facility (Edmonton Soccer Centre West, East and South, and the Edmonton Soccer Association Complex).  It is the responsibility of each individual Association to coordinate and confirm completion for their member teams.

        24.     Edmonton Soccer Association Facilities/Edmonton Soccer Centres are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Valuables should not be left in dressing rooms and/or shower/washrooms. For Lost/Found articles, check with the Building Attendant on duty.

        25.     Any individual (player, coach, spectator) or team whose behaviour warrants that the police be called to any ESA Facility will be AUTOMATICALLY BANNED from all ESA Facilities for a period of one year and/or will be subject to performance bonds and a probation period. This disciplinary action may be increased depending on the severity of the incident. Further disciplinary action may be taken by the league in which you play in addition to the ESAF ban.

        26.     If an individual or team is found guilty of vandalism or property damage to ESAF, that individual or team will be responsible for all repair costs incurred, will be assessed an automatic ONE (1) YEAR MINIMUM BAN from entering all ESAF and/or will be subject to performance bonds and a probationary period. Acts of vandalism will also be subject to criminal persecution. Further disciplinary action may be taken by the league in which the individual or individuals play(s) in addition to the ESAF ban. (This includes hockey sticks and lacrosse equipment misused in the indoor facilities).

        27.     A)                        If an individual is found guilty of fighting outside the fields of play and within facilities properties, ESAF will assess an automatic ONE (1) YEAR MINIMUM BAN to the individual   from entering all ESAF, and/or subject him or her to performance bonds and a probationary period. Further disciplinary action may be taken by the league in which the individual or individuals play(s) in addition to the ESAF ban.

B)  If fighting altercations occur outside the fields of play and specific individuals cannot be identified as participants, teams will be assessed one year performance bonds by ESAF. These performance bonds will be payable only in cash, certified cheque or credit card to ESAF and must be paid in full prior to that team being allowed entrance to ESAF.

        28.     Violations of facility bans by an individual will result in formal charges under the Trespass to Premises Act of Alberta along with increased terms of the ban and police involvement. If the individual violating the facility ban is connected to a specific team/league, performance bonds will be issued to that team/league. These performance bonds will be payable in cash or certified cheque to ESAF and must be paid in full prior to that team being allowed entrance to ESAF.

        29.     Teams will be held responsible for the behaviour of their players, coaches, management and supporters. Performance bonds, fines, facilities ban can result.

        30.     Assaults on staff/directors or instances of provable theft from ESAF, will result in MINIMUM FIVE (5) YEAR FACILITIES BAN and criminal charges filed.

        31.     Elevator is for handicapped accessibility and others who may require it.  See Building Control Desk for access.

        32.     Illegal substances and weapons of any nature are absolutely forbidden on the property of any ESAF and will result in a FACILITIES BAN.

        33.     Use of obscene/foul language on or off the fields will not be tolerated. Referees and building staff have been instructed to deal with this immediately. Facilities accommodate a wide range of age groups.

        34.     Verbal abuse towards Edmonton Soccer Association Facilities staff will not be tolerated. The ESAF will assess a fine and possible suspension from the facilities. In certain situations, i.e. assaults, court action will be pursued.

        35.     Laser pens/pointers are forbidden within the Edmonton Soccer Association Facilities. Police involvement, facilities ban/bonds as well as team sanctions can result.

 

NOTE: VIOLATIONS OF THE ABOVE RULES AND REGULATIONS MAY RESULT IN EJECTION FROM BUILDING.

September 1, 2006