SAC HC requests and is granted permission to use public school fields by the Board of Education (BOE). Fields are used for the clinic program, practice fields for the recreational and travel programs, regular season play for recreational and travel games and for tournaments.

Permission is granted on specific field permits that specify the dates, times and conditions under which their fields may be used. These permits may be cancelled if the fields are littered, left in a state of disrepair, or are played on when they are officially closed.

SAC HC members are obligated to abide by the conditions under which the fields are made available to SAC HC and this provision applies specifically to the cancellation of both league play and practices due to wetness.

Coaches are not allowed to practice or play league games on Board of Education fields unless specifically authorized to do so by SAC HC.

Due to the high number of teams in SAC HC and other sports organizations that need practice and game sites during the week, space available for practice is limited. Thus, SAC HC does not designate practice areas for its teams. It is imperative that SAC HC coaches work together to share the limited resources we have available to us. Under no circumstances should one team/coach take up an entire field, or even a major segment thereof, for its practice sessions.

During the spring season, soccer ranks behind both baseball and lacrosse in the allocation of fields by the Board of Education. Therefore, if there is a conflict about space with coaches in either of these sports, soccer coaches must move. Being a good neighbor to our baseball and lacrosse colleagues will go a long way toward ensuring that our practice opportunities are maximized.

Permits:

All rental or usage of Board of Education fields/buildings is coordinated by the SAC HC office. Please provide adequate notice via email of your request. Costs of rentals by SAC HC teams will be billed to the team.

Clean-Up:

Coaches are responsible for making sure that the area around the rented fields is clean and devoid of any debris. Failure to do so may result in additional charges and/or refusal of the Board of Education to rent SAC HC the fields.

Field Closure/Status:

Please call the Board of Education weather hotline number at 410-313-6827.