Artificial Turf Fields – Lum and Shunpike Field

As a joint venture of the Borough of Chatham, the Township of Chatham and the Chatham Athletic Foundation, its critical we protect these investments for our community to enjoy. Having these artificial turf fields available for our programs, especially with the wet weather, has allowed us to continue our weekly sessions as scheduled.

The Coaches/Trainers have asked that we please relay to families these items below as they organize sessions:
Families are requested to please watch their child’s session from the adjacent grassed areas or behind the fence.
Animals are not permitted on the artificial turf fields.
Spectators, if they attend and want to play catch, etc. with their families, are requested to play off the field and not on the turf.

Artificial Turf Use

• • No bikes, skateboards, carriages, scooters, or any other wheeled items.
  • No food or drinks other than water.
  • No gum, candy, or sunflower seeds.
  • No smoking or chewing tobacco.
  • No staking of any items.
  • No chairs, canopies, umbrellas, or tables.
  • No metal/plastic cleats.
  • No pets.
  • No throwing/shooting of balls into the baseball backstops, fencing or against the brick building.
  • Lax nets or the lax wall are to be used for shooting lax balls. 
  • Spectators are asked to remain off the turf if a session is being held.
  • When an organized activity is using the field, that space is dedicated to that activity. 
  • When portable light units and/or activity equipment are on the field, those items should be only be touched by those authorized to do so.
  • Dispose of water bottles/ trash into the receptacles.

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CHATHAM RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Few youth sports programs are successful without the positive support of volunteer parents and coaches. In the effort to properly utilize the Mountainview facility and provide a positive athletic environment for the youth of Chatham all volunteer coaches and officials must adhere to the Usage Policy. We respectfully ask that you abide by the established rules and guidelines.

Any and all scheduled time must be requested and approved a minimum of 48 hours prior to intended usage. All requests are to be sent to Chatham Recreation Dept. in writing. In season programs will have priority.

Unauthorized or non scheduled usage is not permitted & will not be tolerated!!!

Each group is responsible to police and clean-up their scheduled area and bathrooms at the conclusion of their time. They are also responsible for making sure the building is locked, lights off and secured after use. Other groups/residents/youths are not to be let in unauthorized.

Access to the remainder of the building is not permitted. Doors to the main building are to remain locked at all times.

The usage policy is subject to change at the discretion of Chatham Recreation and the Township Administration.

Failure to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines will be subject to disciplinary action