NEW - Tournament Fields at Risk - \'No Bottle Policy\'
It is becoming harder for our tournament organizers to obtain fields. Even if they are able to secure fields, many organizers are finding that their rental costs are increasing. Some of the causes for reduced field availability and/or increased field costs are beyond our control. However, there are some areas where we can self-police ourselves.
One area relates to the significant use of glass bottles at tournament fields. Glass bottles are being left at or around fields causing a litter problem. Broken bottles have been found on the actual playing surface, presenting a risk to all Touch Football Ontario participants. In addition, broken glass being found on and around fields after our events can cause us to lose fields. Expecting tournament volunteers to clean up the broken glass and the litter is not acceptable.
As such, Touch Football Ontario is implementing a “no glass bottle” policy at all Trillium Tour Events, beginning in 2009.
· Team Managers of all member teams will be responsible to advise, control, and enforce this ‘no bottle’ policy with their own players.
· Should any team be found breeching this policy, the Team Manager[s] will be held responsible and will answer to, and face sanctions from, the discipline committee.
While Touch Football Ontario adheres to a zero tolerance policy with regards to alcohol consumption on Tournament Facilities other than in designated areas, all participants are reminded that they are responsible for their own litter and clean up.