FACILITY POLICIES
Updated 1/08
 
GENERAL:
 
1.      The City of Newport News, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, is not responsible for lost or damaged items. 
2.      Per City Ordinance, smoking is not allowed within 300 feet of any ball field.  This includes all areas inside the fenced complex, restrooms, concession stand and office.
3.      Fields not being used/rented are not available for practice use.  Use by scheduled permit only.
4.      No hitting or throwing balls into fences or dugouts.  No pulling or kicking fences.
5.      Teams are expected to clean-up dugouts and put trash in receptacle before exiting for the next game.
6.      No skateboards, bicycles, skates or scooters allowed within the complex.
7.      No dogs or pets allowed at any time within the complex.
8.      Stoney Run staff will be on site at all times during operational hours and are the ONLY authorized personnel to perform field maintenance.
9.      Facility closes at 11:00 pm nightly.  Last inning can begin no later than 10:30 pm.
10.  Please respect the landscaping. Anyone who causes damage to any landscaping or City    property will be removed from the premises and held responsible for their actions. This includes damage to the outfields by players who dig into the sand with their cleats or remove grass (not related to play).
 
FOOD AND BEVERAGES:
1.      The concession stand will be open during most facility operational hours.
2.      Team water coolers are allowed inside the complex.  Team players will be permitted to bring in needed drinks for during game times only.
3.      No outside food or drinks will be allowed in the complex.  If a person in your party requires a special diet please notify the Complex Supervisor.  Patrons are allowed to bring food and drinks into the parking lots but not within the green complex gates.
4.      No glass containers allowed in the complex.
5.      No selling of outside food is permitted at the complex or park.
6.      No alcoholic beverages allowed within the Stoney Run Park, including all parking areas.
 
BUILDING USAGE:
 Upstairs of the building is reserved for Stoney Run staff only.  
 
VEHICULAR TRAFFIC:
1.      No cars, trucks or motorized vehicles are allowed to be on any fields at any time.
2.       No vehicular traffic on the aggregate circle drive directly around the building.
3.       Based on the size of events, bus or motor home parking may be moved from parking areas next to the fields to the entry area of the complex at the discretion of facility staff.
4.      Please obey posted speed limits (15 MPH), no parking areas, and do not enter signs.
 
INCLEMENT WEATHER:
1.      In the event of inclement weather, the Stoney Run Facility Supervisor will make all decisions on field playability.  Dragging will not be allowed on wet fields at any time.  No drying substances will be added to fields by outside groups.  The Facility Supervisor will make all decisions on maintenance requirements for playability and game cancellations. Please call (757) 886-7868 for field updates in the case of inclement weather.
 
WARM-UP ACCOMMODATIONS:
1.      Team warm-ups can be done in designated areas only.  These areas are located between fields 3 and 4 in addition to between fields 1 and 5. Batting cages (located beyond Field #3) are on a first come first serve basis, but please limit your time appropriately (15 to 20 min. per team) if there are other teams waiting. Please see the Stoney Run Facility Supervisor for other applicable locations.
 
VENDORS/ ENTRANCE FEES:
1.      A vendor fee of $50.00 per trailer or 10’ x 10’ space will be charged for any merchandise sales, including but not limited to: apparel, equipment, photography. 
2.      All vendors and merchandise must be pre-approved by the Stoney Run Facility Supervisor prior to the event.
3.      All vendors are responsible for all applicable licenses, permits and taxes.  Please contact the Stoney Run Facility Supervisor for requirements and contact information.
4.      Teams may display their TEAM banners at each field or at the complex so long as content is appropriate for all ages.  All banners must be pre-approved by the Stoney Run Facility Supervisor before they are displayed.
 
 
Facility requests outside the scope of policies will be
reviewed on a case by case basis.
 

THIS FACILITY IS OWNED BY THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS
AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM.
 

  
  
Good luck to all the teams!