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Attachment 4: Co-Sponsored Organization Feedback <br />Sports Co-Sponsorship Athletic Field Allocation Handbook <br /> <br />Cricket for Cubs <br /> <br />1. Q: What is the process for reporting non-use of fields? Also, are there <br />repercussions for repeated non-use? <br />A: Thank you. We will add reporting processes and repercussions for non-use into <br />the handbook. <br />2. Q: Can the City stagger the field closure calendar? <br /> <br />A: The closure schedule in the handbook provides a framework to help groups <br />schedule league games appropriately, as well as assist Parks in scheduling <br />equipment, staffing, and products to maximize off-season work. In years past we <br />have staggered the field closures, primarily at Sports Park. This past Fall 2023, we <br />worked with Parks to stagger closures at the Sports Park and allow for the <br />completion of fall sports seasons. In the event of rain, staff will continue to work <br />with groups to best accommodate field needs. The Parks Division does not have a <br />problem with continuing this practice based on field conditions, but closures for <br />maintenance will take precedence over league schedules. <br /> <br />We also have to consider Opening Days for baseball and softball in spring, falling <br />on the first Saturday of March. We must open fields for this event and therefore <br />need sufficient closure time for recovery and repair to do so. We also stagger <br />spring opening dates to provide practice time for both groups before Opening Day. <br /> <br />3. Q: Need storage for the cricket group to store the game and training equipment. <br />Small knack box will do. <br /> <br />A: This has been included in the cricket construction project. A concrete pad and <br />knack box are present. <br /> <br />4. Q: Had a question regarding cricket’s “sports season” (spring). Cricket’s season <br />will run through September, so will cricket be able to use the pitch into the fall? <br /> <br />A: Thank you for the field request this early. Schedules that may not coincide with <br />other season’s start dates will need to be worked out between groups. Soccer <br />traditionally uses Soccer Field 6 in the fall. We can begin talks early in the year for <br />best planning.