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Artificial Field

Field Conditions (as of April 26, 3pm)

The field is  Open (subject to weather conditions)  CLOSED due to snow

Please note- we will do our best to update the field conditions as they change or by 3pm weekdays but, due to rapidly changing conditions, this may not always be possible. The general rule of closure for this field will be: Winter closure policy: The Field (or areas on the field) should not be used if you cannot see the field lines (due to snow or frost) or there is pooling water on the field. Either rain or snow can make the field more slippery, therefore users need to pre-determine that field use is safe for their purposes, during times when weather has effected the field. Also, during times of Lightning please do not use the field or areas surrounding field until at least 30 mins. following the last lightning flash.

Schedules:

Weekly Schedules: Please note that field closures (above) take priority over these schedules.

NOTE- field lights will not be turned on for Drop-in users

Field Information

Our new artificial field was installed November 2008 and opened for use in the Spring of 2009.

The Field is lined for:

  • Soccer (69m x 100m or 226' x 328')
  • Football (59.44m x 137m or 195' x 450')
  • Field Hockey (55m x 91.54m or 180' x 300')
  • Mens' Lacrosse 54.85m x 100.5m or 180' x 330')

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Field Layout & Markings information >>

Field Location & Parking

For information on field location, view the UBC Okanagan Campus Map.

The nearest parking lot to the field is the B Lot.

General Use Rules

  • No Food, Beverages (other than water) or Gum are allowed on the Turf (within the fenced area).
  • No Dogs are allowed on the Turf (within the fenced area).
  • No Smoking is permitted on Campus, except in designated Gazebos.
  • Alcohol is not permitted in the Recreation Facilities areas at any time
  • No metal cleats
  • No items may be spiked/pressed into field (e.g tent stakes, corner flags, etc). Tents should not go on the field unless previously approved and appropriate tie down arrangements have been discussed.
  • All groups must be pre-booked
  • Participants/spectators must not access Field Area (fenced area) prior to the start of the booking time and must be out of the fenced area by the end of your booking time. The booked user is responsible or any user within the Fenced area during their time as well as for their spectator conduct and spectator area cleanliness.
  • Nets must be stored off play area in their appropriate spots
  • Lights will come on a few minutes prior to contracted times for pre-booked times that require the use of lighting. Litghts go off 10 minutes following the end of a contracted time.
  • In the event of an injury/incident wherein bodily fluids are on the field the activity must stop and the user is required to remove any contaminants and clean the area using soap and water. Any wounds must be treated/cleaned immediately.
  • The rentor must provide for their own first aid coverage and must insure that their onsite representative is aware of  UBCO's Emergency procedures (click here for copy of), prior to using the field
  • During times when snow may be an issue: due to rapidly changing conditions it is the bookings/users responsibility to determine if the field conditions are suitable for their activity. Any funds paid for times when the conditions are not suitable will be credited/refunded. Do not use the field if unsure or when it is signed/locked as closed.
  • Do not use the field when there is any pooling water on it (from rain, snow melt, etc.)
  • During times when thunder/lightning may occur it is ultimately the responsibility of the booking to safeguard their participants. The general rule of thumb is that play should stop and players should leave the field when the “Flash-to-Bang” (when you see lightning and then hear it) count is 30 secs or less.  Just because it’s not raining doesn’t mean there’s no danger.  Players should go inside a building or, if unable to do so, to cars (be inside and grounded with doors/windows closed). Do not stand near the light standards, poles, player areas, bleachers, etc…  Outdoor activity should not resume until 30 mins following the last thunder.

The field is monitored. Failure to follow the above rules may result in loss of use for the group booked on the field and possible fines/charges.

Rentals

Rates currently are:

When booked at least 7 days prior:

  • non-profit minor use: $25/hr & $35hr (Tournaments / Camps)
  • non-profit major use: $45/hr & $60/hr (Tournaments / Camps)
  • Fall/Spring: Times after 4pm may require Field lights and have an additional charge of $5/hr

  • Summer: Times after 8pm may require Field lights and have an additional charge of $5/hr

  • Commercial use is to be determined by nature of event
  • bookings that do not pay their final payment by indicated deadline may be treated as a late booking and higher fees will apply

When booked within 7 days prior and for additional hours:

    • non-profit minor use: $35/hr & $50/hr (Tournaments / Camps)
    • non-profit major use: $60/hr & $80/hr (Tournaments / Camps)
    • Fall/Spring: Times after 4pm may require Field lights and have an additional charge of $5/hr
    • Summer: Times after 8pm may require Field lights and have an additional charge of $5/hr
    • Commercial use is to be determined by nature of event

    All groups must be pre-booked and provide payment/insurance prior to field use.

    Taxes are additional

    Please note that use of the Recreation Facility, even if open during field times, is not available unless booked at an additional cost.

    For information on renting the Artificial Field, please call 250.807.9702 or e-mail carol.boyd@ubc.ca

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    Last reviewed5/23/2012 10:14:46 AM

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