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<br /> <br />3 <br /> <br />Introduction <br />Welcome to the City of Pleasanton’s Sports Co-Sponsorship Athletic Field Allocation Handbook. We <br />are excited to provide this comprehensive guide to assist our resident sports organizations in making <br />the most of the City's athletic fields. We hope this handbook will help your sports organization <br />navigate the process of field allocation, ensuring that you have a positive and enjoyable experience at <br />the City's athletic fields. <br /> <br />The City of Pleasanton provides multiple athletic fields and facilities for a variety of sports league <br />practices, games, tournaments, camps and clinics throughout the year. These spaces also <br />accommodate a wide range of recreational needs and provide the Pleasanton community with <br />passive and active recreational opportunities, social gathering spaces, and contribute to the <br />community’s health and wellness. <br />Purpose <br />The purpose of this handbook is to establish transparent guidelines and procedures for the equitable <br />allocation of athletic fields within our community. This handbook is designed to promote efficient and <br />organized field usage, foster community engagement, support physical activity, and ensur e the <br />equitable distribution of City resources. It serves as a comprehensive resource for both City staff and <br />the public, with the goal of enhancing transparency, reducing conflicts, and optimizing the utilization <br />of our athletic fields, ultimately contributing to the well-being and enjoyment of our community. <br /> <br />This handbook outlines the City of Pleasanton sports co-sponsorship organization requirements for <br />the permitted use of athletic fields. <br /> <br />The City of Pleasanton Sports Co-Sponsorship Athletic Field Allocation Handbook is designed to: <br />• Prioritize field allocation to resident sports organizations <br />• Provide an equitable means of sharing City facilities across a diverse range of services and <br />programs <br />• Ensure inclusive recreational opportunities for Pleasanton residents and comply with the Fair <br />Play in Community Sports Act (Gender Equity) while preserving a means of access for other <br />recreational uses <br />• Incorporate a “turf recovery period” to protect and maintain safe, quality fields for long-term <br />viability. <br /> <br />Please carefully review this handbook prior to submitting your request for field usage. You will be <br />asked to acknowledge receipt of this document when you complete your field use application. <br /> <br />The City of Pleasanton (City) reserves the right to make any decision regarding facility use that is in <br />the best interests of the City and its residents. In addition, the City reserves the right to revise, <br />supplement or edit any of the guidelines, requirements, standards, and procedures outlined in this <br />handbook at any time. <br /> <br />This document is not intended to address all possible applications or exceptions to the general <br />requirements and procedures described.