Castlemitchell GFC Indoor Astro Pitch Terms and Conditions of Hire and Use.
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All bookings are made to the Astro Park co-ordinator at 087 2476570
All hirers and users of Castlemitchell GFC Indoor Astro Pitch are subject to these Terms and
Conditions of Hire and Use.
Indoor Astro Pitch Rental is for duration of one hour unless previously arranged.
Football boots, studded shoes, heeled shoes or outdoor shoes are all forbidden on the playing
surface. Moulded soled football trainers or multi-studded boots (maximum length 6mm) are
permitted. No steel studs under any circumstances.
Glass bottles, alcohol, chewing gum and smoking are strictly forbidden in the Astro pitch. Any
person who is in the opinion of the Management under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not
be admitted or allowed on or near the facility.
Standard pricing structure is €50.00 after 6.00pm Monday to Friday / Off-peak €35.00 all other
times excluding weekends. 10% reduction to Castlemitchell GFC members for Mini Games hire.
A minimum notice of 24 hours must be given for all block booking cancellations. Failure to show
on the given hire time for the booking, will result in the group being charged for the hire of the
facility.
Booking person must make contact with the co-ordinator before each session.
Castlemitchell GFC accepts no responsibility for items lost, stolen or damaged.
The hirers and users of all facilities will be responsible for all personal injuries, loss, or damage to
the property or other damage of whatsoever nature caused to the hirers or members of the
organisation/group, their licensees or invitees or members of the public or their property while on
the premises and grounds. The hirers hereby agree to indemnify and keep indemnified
Castlemitchell GFC and all those acting on behalf of Castlemitchell GFC in respect of all such
claims. Hirers are encouraged to arrange their own “Personal Accident Insurance” through their
own insurers.
Block bookings will not be guaranteed if there are any outstanding payments.
Management does not accept responsibility for any illness or injury resulting from use of the
facilities.
Patrons with any known medical conditions should consult with their medical practitioner before
participating in any form of exercise.
Please clean footwear prior to and after using the pitches.
The management reserves the rights to cancel any or all bookings if patrons using the Astro pitch
fail to abide by rules and regulations.
Persons/groups wishing to book the Astro facilities must complete the official
Booking/Application Form which is available online. Applicants will then be informed if their
application has been accepted. No activity can commence until official confirmation of the
booking is received by the applicant person/group from Castlemitchell GFC. Persons/groups who
wish to use the facility on an ongoing basis and who have made an initial booking application do
not have to submit ongoing booking applications once they agree to adhere to all terms and
conditions set out by Castlemitchell GFC.
The hirers undertake that they will inspect the facilities prior to the period for which the facilities
are reserved for their use, and in the absence of such inspection the hirers shall be deemed to
acknowledge that the facilities are safe and in good working order.
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Pre-booked Astro Park may not be transferred by the Hirer to any other person/group without
prior approval from the Castlemitchell GFC Indoor Astro Pitch Co-ordinator.
The contact person named in the application/booking form will be the person with whom all
official communication from the Co-ordinator will take place. If there are any changes in the
details of the group organiser/contact person the Co-ordinator of Castlemitchell GFC Indoor
Astro Pitch must be informed immediately.
One of the contact people named in the Application/Booking form must attend each booked
session and will be the person responsible for the group on that occasion, including full payment
of the facility before playing, behaviour of those attending the booking, and adherence to the
Terms and Conditions of Hire and Use of the Facility.
Deposits: A 100% deposit must accompany all applications for new bookings. Cheques should be
made payable to Castlemitchell GFC.
All bookings include the time required to prepare, erect, dismantle and remove equipment.
Bookings for children under 18 years of age must be booked and supervised by a person aged 18
or over.
On each booked session the Hirer must register with the Co-ordinator of Castlemitchell GFC
Indoor Astro Pitch before playing. The Hirer must also pay the Co-ordinator Castlemitchell GFC
Indoor Astro Pitch in full for the pitch before play commences unless alternative arrangements
have been agreed in advance.
No items should be taken on to the pitch except those needed to play the activity for which the
facility was booked. Drinks, tracksuit tops etc should be left at the viewing area in the interests of
user safety.
Hurleys must either have no bands or have bands taped and fully covered. No damaged hurleys
will be allowed.
All jewellery should be removed before playing in the interests of player safety
Management accepts no responsibility for items lost/stolen on the premises and/or grounds, or for
any loss, damage, or injury occurring in or in the vicinity of the pitch, or for any injuries to
persons participating in any activity in or on its facilities.
Any damage done to facilities, property, or equipment, fair wear and tear excepted, must be made
good by the individual, group, club or organisation responsible for the damage
Climbing on the nets, swinging from crossbars and any other behaviour likely to lead to damage
to the facility or injury is forbidden and will lead to immediate expulsion from the facility.
All activity must cease by 10pm
Persons using the facility must be attired according to their intended activity
No activity, which could be misconstrued or give offence to other patrons, or to surrounding
neighbours, will be permitted
Special consideration must be given to neighbours living near the facility. No excessive noise,
conduct or general nuisance will be tolerated and offending users will be removed.
Supervising personnel must be obeyed at all times during the rental. They are responsible for
ensuring compliance with the Terms and Conditions of Hire and Use and have the authority to
remove users from the facility. Non acceptance of supervisory personnel’s decisions or any
aggression or violence towards supervisory personnel will not be tolerated and may result in the
removal of those involved from the premises and the cancellation of all future bookings.
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Only players and trainers/coaches are permitted inside the pitch during a booking time. For safety
reasons children under the age of 18 are not allowed inside during a booked session unless they
are officially part of the booking and of the activity for which the booking was made.
The Management decisions on admission, allocation, use, operation, or closure of the facilities is
final.
The Management reserve the right to:
a) Introduce, amend or delete such rules as may be required from time to time due to the needs of
the service or due to changing circumstances.
b) Refuse admission or the continued use of the facilities to any person or group who in their
opinion are in breach of any management rule, or whose behaviour is such that it interferes with
the safe, efficient operation of the facility
c) Close the facilities for maintenance, repair, holidays, or for any other reason. Where such
closure occurs, no claim shall lie against Castlemitchell GFC in respect of loss or inconvenience,
or any other damage suffered.
Birthday Parties
Castlemitchell GFC Indoor Astro Pitch operates for Birthday Parties on a Friday & Saturday from 1 6pm and Sunday from 12 - 6pm. Please complete the attached booking form and return with a deposit
to secure your booking. We can cater for party groups ranging from minimum 10 children to
maximum 32.
Terms & Conditions :
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A non-refundable deposit of €50 is required for all parties.
Final numbers must be confirmed at least seven days prior to the date requested.
At least two parent/guardians must stay with the party group for the duration of the party (parent/
guardian must be 18 years or over).
Provisional bookings will only be held for two weeks. Bookings are automatically cancelled if the
application form and deposit are not paid within the 2 weeks.
All birthday parties must abide by the Terms and Conditions of Hire and Use of Castlemitchell
GFC Indoor Astro Pitch.
Parents/Guardians are permitted to bring their own sweets and treats but under food safety
regulations hot food, sandwiches or any other homemade produce are not permitted. Parents may
however bring a birthday cake.
Castlemitchell GFC can arrange hot food e.g. Chicken Goujons, Cocktail Sausages, Chips etc.
Bookings can be paid by cash or cheque. All outstanding balances must be paid on the party day
preferably before the commencement of the party.
The use of Bouncing Castes and other such inflatable items are not allowed.
Kids Birthday Party hire is for 2 hours
(€50 First Hour, €30 per hour thereafter)
Party Food available @ €10 per child (includes 2 hour Astro Pitch hire)
Minimum group of 10 for Party Food