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SHOREVIEW PARKS AND RECREATION <br />POLICY ESTABLISHING PRIORITY FOR USE <br />OF CITY ATHLETIC FACILITIES <br /> <br />GENERAL STATEMENT <br />The City of Shoreview encourages the use of City owned and operated athletic facilities by athletic <br />associations, community groups and other organizations that provide recreational opportunities for <br />residents of Shoreview. In general, the City makes every effort to provide the number of athletic <br />facilities relative to the number of Shoreview residents served by a program, and relative to the <br />number of residents served compared to the overall size of the program. <br /> <br />PRIORITY FOR SCHEDULING FACILITIES <br />A. Purpose Statement – Due to the large number of requests for the City’s athletic facilities, it is <br />necessary to establish a priority system to insure that the City’s facilities are made available in an <br />equitable manner to best meet community needs. <br /> <br />B. Priorities – Listed below are the priorities for use of City athletic facilities: <br />1. All City activities or recreation programs <br />2. School District #621 or #623 activities and programs <br />3. Recognized community athletic associations – to be recognized, the association must meet <br />the following requirements: <br />a. generally serve the Shoreview geographic area; <br />b. be a registered non-profit organization; <br />c. serve a minimum of 40 Shoreview residents; <br />d. accept all eligible Shoreview residents into the program; <br />e. publicly announce registration procedures in local newspapers; and <br />f. provide recognized training program for coaches. <br />g. Provide a certificate of insurance naming the City of Shoreview as co-insured. <br /> <br />Recognized athletic associations will be required to submit an annual application form to the <br />City to maintain their status. The City of Shoreview Parks and Recreation Commission will <br />make the determination on whether an athletic association is recognized. Decisions of the <br />Commission may be appealed to the City Council. <br /> <br />4. Other community groups including athletic associations, churches, or civic organizations that <br />provide recreational opportunities to Shoreview residents. <br /> <br />5. All other individuals or groups including non-resident, commercial and private membership <br />groups. <br /> <br />C. Permits <br />In order to receive exclusive use of any City athletic facility, any group or organization must <br />follow the guidelines and policies established by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department <br />and receive an appropriate permit. Permits are issued only the Shoreview Parks and Recreation <br />Department. <br /> <br />D. Disclaimer <br />The City of Shoreview reserves the right to schedule athletic facilities in a manner that best <br />serves the City.