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Policies Concerning the Use of Outdoor Facilities of Clayton State University Campus

Facilities of the University such as tennis courts, soccer fields, and the golf putting area, are maintained by the University for the use in the instructional programs and related activities of the University. Funds for the repair and maintenance of these facilities are provided by the State and the students of Clayton State University. The purpose for which these facilities are provided and the limited resources available to the University for repair, maintenance, and supervision of the facilities, require certain priorities and restrictions concerning their use.

The following guidelines shall apply to the use of these facilities.

PERSONS NOT COMPLYING WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE CAMPUS.

General Rules Concerning Campus Usage

  • Priority of use
    • Class instruction
    • Practice by students enrolled in classes
    • Intramurals
    • Intercollegiate athletics
    • Play by students, faculty, staff, guest and alumni
    • Groups not affiliated with the University that have been approved through the Office of Continuing Education and the Department of Physical Education
    • Individuals not affiliated with the University
  • Campus Policies
    • Persons under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times and be within their immediate dominion and supervision.
    • Students, faculty and staff using University facilities must have in their possession a valid University I.D. card. Alumni must present their alumni card. All others must have in their possession acceptable identification. Spring semester student identification cards and parking permits are valid until Fall Semester begins unless otherwise notified.
    • The fields, tennis courts, lakes, and all other outdoor areas are closed at dusk.
    • During the weekend and on holidays, the campus closes at dusk unless otherwise posted or announced.
    • Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
    • The Department of Physical Education shall maintain a master schedule of all scheduled outdoor facilities and coordinate all such reservations. Specifically, reservations for classroom instruction practice for classroom instruction and intramurals shall originate with the Athletic Department; reservations for groups not affiliated with the University may reserve tennis courts no more than 72 hours in advance. Individuals not affiliated with the University may use tennis courts only on an “as available” basis.
  • Specific Area Rules
    • Tennis Courts:
      1. Tennis courts will be used by individuals and groups in accordance with the general priority of use statement.
      2. Smooth-soles (non-marking) tennis shoes must be worn by everyone who enters the fenced court area.
      3. A student, faculty or staff member, alumnus, or alumna may bring a maximum of three guests for tennis play and must restrict their play to one court.
      4. Glass containers are not allowed on the courts.
      5. Trash should be removed by individuals using the area.
      6. The use of any court is restricted to a period of one hour from the time play commenced whenever anyone is waiting for the use of the court.
      7. National and local tennis organizations such as ALTA and USTA will be allowed to participate on a limited basis as sanctioned through the Continuing Education Office. A copy of insurance endorsement must be filed through the Continuing Education Office before any outside group may use the courts.
      8. All activities and reservations must be schedule in accordance with II-6.
    • Archery:
      1. Prohibited campus-wide.
    • Soccer Field:
      1. Activities on the soccer field are limited to organized university instruction; intercollegiate athletics; intramural activities; Continuing Education class instruction; students, faculty, staff, and alumni; and groups approved by the Office of Continuing Education.
      2. A valid university ID must be in the possession of all individuals using the soccer field without prior registration.
      3. All activities and reservations must be scheduled in accordance with II-6.
    • Golf Practice:
      1. Prohibited campus-wide.
    • Dogs on Campus
      1. All dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
      2. Dogs must be kept outside all university buildings and away from shrubbery, plants, wildfowl, and out of the water.
      3. Unattended animals will be reported to the Clayton County animal shelter.
    • Vehicles:
      1. No vehicles are allowed to be operated on any walkway, field or landscaped area unless it is a campus or emergency vehicle.
      2. Entrance and exit of the campus must be made through authorized accesses. Any unauthorized entrance onto the campus will be considered criminal trespass.
      3. Motor vehicle driver’s instruction (DRIVERS TRAINING) is prohibited.
      4. Go-carts and mini-bikes are prohibited on campus.
      5. Repairs or servicing on vehicles is prohibited on campus.
    • Fishing:
      1. Fishing in campus lakes is permitted from 8:00 a.m. until sunset.
      2. Fishing is prohibited from the west bank of the large lake south of the pedestrian bridge.
      3. Persons desiring to fish must observe all State fishing laws and have a valid fishing license.
      4. No live minnows may be used as bait.
    • Others:
      1. Skating, skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, and unsupervised children on bicycles and tricycles are prohibited.
      2. Horseback riding is prohibited.
      3. Hunting, trapping, and the use of firearms, BB guns, air rifles, bow-and-arrow, or any other weapon is prohibited.
      4. Building fires, camping in any form and organized group picnicking is prohibited.
      5. Swimming, boating, model airplanes, kite flying near power lines, operating model airplanes, radio-controlled boats, or radio-controlled cars are prohibited.
      6. Climbing or repelling from trees, buildings, fences or poles is prohibited.
      7. Jogging after dark or when campus is closed is prohibited.
      8. All wildlife, including all migratory species and plants are not to be disturbed without permission.
      9. Fallen trees, pine straw, and other natural materials are not for sale or for the taking.
      10. Trash should be removed by individuals when leaving the campus.
      11. No food, drink or other items may be sold on college property.
      12. Fund raising events are not permitted on campus.
      13. Individuals may not trespass on campus when the campus is closed, and no activities are allowed at such time.

THE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THESE REGULATIONS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.