FIELD USAGE PERMIT APPLICATION
POLICY
The Field Usage Policy for the Village of Lincolnshire has been established to provide a systematic
method for utilization of the Village’s playing fields. It has also been developed to protect and ensure
that those fields are in top condition.
A permit is required for any organized game or practice, other than those run or organized by
Lincolnshire Sports Association or the Village of Lincolnshire. The Village does not rent Athletic Fields
by the hour for individual use. General drop-in use of the Village athletic fields does not require a
permit and is available on a first come, first serve basis. Drop-in use is limited to four hours and does
not include any organized league games or practices. A group with an approved permit shall have
priority use of the fields over a group without an approved permit. Any individual or organization
wishing to use the playing fields for team use for more than four hours in any given season is
required to file an application under Classification C. A separate application and criteria are required.
Permit requests by all applicants must be submitted, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the date(s)
requested and not more than one hundred and twenty (120) days in advance of the date(s)
requested. Permits will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Applicants will be notified
approximately thirty (30) days prior to the first requested field usage date if their request is approved
or not.
Field conditions are determined by staff. If staff determines that the fields are not playable then no
play will be held. Fields will be scheduled based on existing usage levels for the overall facility and the
ability to keep the fields in good playing condition. The Village of Lincolnshire shall invoice any
applicants which cause damage during use of any of its playing fields. In addition to field fees there
will be additional charges for lights.
Applicants requesting a permit on a non-seasonal basis shall be required to pay the established fee at
the time of application. Should an application be denied all fees will be refunded. A minimum of one
hour is required for each field reservation but may be reserved in increments of thirty minutes after
the minimum one hour period.
Applicants requesting a permit on a seasonal basis are required to apply under Classification C. See
Village of Lincolnshire Field Usage Criteria for Classification C and the Field Usage Application
Classification C. Fees for seasonal use shall be due to the Village of Lincolnshire within ten business
days after the first day of play. If fees are not received within ten business days, the remaining field
dates will be cancelled and made available to other teams. Applications and fees shall be submitted
to: Lincolnshire Village Hall, 1 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
It is understood that normal wear and tear is acceptable. However, any damage beyond what is
considered normal wear and tear will be charged to the permit holder. The permit holder is
responsible for all damage done to Village property as a result of their use. This would include, but
not be limited to, heavy play on fields after a rain event, damage to fencing, park amenities, trash,
etc. At the conclusion of the each scheduled event, an inspection of the picnic area will be performed
by Village staff to determine if the athletic field area was damaged. If there are damages and/or
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expenses incurred by the Village as a result of said event, the permitee shall be responsible for the
costs of such damage and may be invoiced for all such costs.
A refund of athletic field permit fees shall be made for the following reasons:
1. If the Village of Lincolnshire believes that the athletic field is in unplayable condition and/or may be
damaged due to field conditions, no play will be allowed and a refund or a credit towards a
substitute time will be issued, in the Village’s sole discretion.
2. If the group or individual provides written notification of cancellation to the Village at least one
week prior to the date reserved. NOTE: written notification is required for each individual field, date
and time and does not apply to seasonal permits.
3. An applicant who wishes a refund for a seasonal permit must provide a written notification of
cancellation not less than one week prior to the date requested.
4. The Village of Lincolnshire cancels a permitted use of the athletic fields due to a conflict with a
Village use.
All groups or organizations who provide organized play of sports and who are requesting a permit for
use of Village playing fields, must provide, at the time of application, a certificate of insurance listing
the Village of Lincolnshire as additional insured and a copy of the waiver form to be completed by its
participants. This waiver shall clearly state the Village of Lincolnshire is relieved from any and all
responsibility arising out of use of the playing fields.
The Village of Lincolnshire shall request the holder of the permit for organized play to provide copies
of all signed waiver forms for each participant intending to use the playing fields.
Insurance and waiver forms are not required of groups or organizations who are requesting a permit
for use of playing fields for a private party, outing or similar one time activity who do not provide
regular organized play.
Subject to Village use, Lincolnshire Sports Association has priority use of all fields. Fields will not be
permitted for use during dates and times reserved for Lincolnshire Sports Association.
ATHLETIC FIELD CLASSIFICATION
Classification A: Village of Lincolnshire
The Village of Lincolnshire shall have first priority for use of the North Park Athletic Fields and, provided
the Village’s use conflicts with a permit for use, may cancel or reschedule any permits for use of the
North Park Athletic Fields at its discretion.
Classification B: Lincolnshire Sports Association and Affiliates
Lincolnshire Sports Association - The Village of Lincolnshire does not provide organized sports activities
for its residents. LSA fills this need through volunteer service and is recognized as providing a valuable
service to the community. For this reason they shall have second priority for use of the North Park
Athletic Fields. The Village may review the participant fee for use of North Park Athletic Fields and
therefore reserves the right to increase fees appropriately as needed.
LSA may wish to establish a partnership with an organization to provide assistance in supporting its
programs. LSA shall enter into an Affiliate Service Contract with the Village and each partner organization
(an “Affiliate”). The form of the Contract shall be approved by the Village Board.
The Affiliate shall complete a Program Proposal Form prior to entering into the Affiliate Service Contract.
The Village shall evaluate the program based upon the following criteria. Those programs not meeting the
criteria shall be presented to the Park and Village Boards for review and approval.
Affiliate Criteria:
1. The program shall identify a direct benefit to residents of the Village.
2. The program shall identify a direct benefit to LSA.
3. The Affiliate has been previously approved by the Village as an Affiliate and has complied with all
park regulations and has not caused damage to the facilities.
4. The Affiliate is offering a program similar to that which has historically been offered by LSA.
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5. Field time is available.
Copies of all agreements establishing such partnerships shall be submitted with the application.
Classification C: Non Affiliates
Any individual or organization wishing to use the North Park Athletic Fields that is not affiliated with
the Village of Lincolnshire, LSA, or a partner with LSA, is required to apply for North Park Athletic
Field usage under this classification. A separate application and criteria are required.
1. Applications shall not be submitted less than sixty (60) days nor more than one hundred twenty
(120) days prior to the start of play. Notification of field availability, if any, will not be provided
until approximately 30 days prior to the start of play.
2. The applicant cannot request North Park Athletic Field usage, in Classification C, for any
programs which would be in competition with a program currently offered by Lincolnshire Sports
Association.
3. Priority will be given to the applicant who has the highest percentage of Lincolnshire residents
participating in their program. Resident participation is defined as those individuals who reside
within the corporate limits of the Village of Lincolnshire and would not include participants who
may be in School District 103 not residing in Lincolnshire. The applicant must provide a certified
team roster for the current program year. This roster shall identify each participant, their age,
name, address and phone number. This roster shall be provided with the application.
4. The applicant is required to provide proof of insurance which complies with Paragraph 7 above.
Proof of insurance must be provided at the time of application.
5. A program description shall be required and shall include:
i. The North Park Athletic Field number requested (fields are numbered and must be
identified by the applicant on the application form) and size of field.
ii. Number of teams and ages of team members
iii. Number of hours of field time broken down into practices and games
iv. Start date and end date for each season (fall or spring)
v. Days and times of days requested
6. The need for lights will be determined by the Village. The applicant will receive a listing of dates
and times for lights with the final permit. Applicant will be responsible for any applicable lighting
fees as herein described.
7. Class C usage fees are required to be paid at the conclusion of the season.
8. Class C usage fees shall include the participant fee in addition to the team fees. These fees shall
be paid prior to the use of the fields. If fees are not received by this time, North Park Athletic
Field usage for the remaining portion of the season will be cancelled and no refund will be
provided.
9. For each 5% of the participants who are Lincolnshire residents the North Park Athletic Field
Usage Fee will be reduced by 5% until a maximum of 50% is reached.
10. Selection for Classification C status for single events meeting the above criteria is determined by
Village staff. Requests for three or more events in a single year will be determined by a
recommendation from the Park Board with final approval by the Village Board. This process may
take up to sixty days. The ability of the North Park Athletic Fields to support play is determined
by staff. This is based on existing usage levels and the ability to keep the North Park Athletic
Fields in good condition.
11. The applicant shall require its participants to sign the standard Lincolnshire waiver form or a pre-
approved equivalent waiver form. A copy of the waiver form shall be submitted at time of
application. Signed copies of waivers shall be submitted for each player at the time of payment.
All Other Athletic Fields
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1. Permits are not required to use the athletic fields at Spring Lake Park and Olde Mill Park. The
Village may adopt policies from time to time governing the use of the facilities. These policies
shall be posted at the facility in a conspicuous place.
FIELD USAGE HOURS
Spring Lake Baseball Field
8 a.m. 9 p.m.
Olde Mill Park Baseball and Soccer Fields
8 a.m. 9 p.m.
NOTE: Spring Lake Park and Olde Mill Park do not have lighted fields
North Park Baseball and Soccer Fields
7 a.m. 10 p.m.
NOTE: North Park has two lighted baseball fields and four lighted soccer fields. North Park hours can be extended to 11 p.m. by
request.
BASEBALL/FIELD HOCKEY/SOFTBALL/KICKBALL FEE SCHEDULE
Classification A: Village of Lincolnshire
No participant fee
No deposit required
No fee charged for lighted fields
Classification B: Lincolnshire Sports Association and Affiliates
$35.00 per participant (per season)
No deposit required
$15.00 per hour fee charged for lighted fields (in addition to participant fee)
NOTE: Applicants in Classification B are only required to pay the per participant rate plus hourly rates for lights and are not
required to pay additional Team Fees.
Classification C: Non Affiliates
$75.00 per participant (per season)
No deposit required
$80.00 per hour fee charged for lighted fields (in addition to participant fee)
Team Fees:
5 16 hours
$1,200.00 per season
17 32 hours
$2,400.00 per season
33 48 hours
$3,600.00 per season
1. For every 5% of the team participants who are Lincolnshire residents, a 5% reduction in fee will
be provided to a minimum fee of:
$375.00 per season
$1,275.00 per season
5 16 hours
17 32 hours
33 48 hours
$2,475.00 per season
NOTE: Team Feed are calculated by the maximum amount of hours of usage and are to be paid in addition to the per participant
fees for applicants in Classification C. For example, a team in Classification C consisting of 10 players and playing between 5 16
hours would pay $750.00 ($75x10=$750.00) in addition to the team fee of $1,200.00 based off 16 hours of usage. Additionally, any
hours requested over the maximum 48 hours will require an hourly payment at a rate of $80.00 per hour.
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Permit #: ____________
Village of Lincolnshire
FIELD USAGE PERMIT FORM
(Classifications A or B)
APPLICANT
Name:
Phone #:
Address:
Email:
Applicant Classification
Park:
Spring Lake Park
Sport:
Baseball
Field Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Kickball
Field #:
Date Requested:
Start Time:
End Time:
North Park Lights Requested
PAYMENT
See fee schedule above for fee information
Total # of Participants:
Total Payment:
Date:
Check #:
On behalf of ___________________ (individual or organization name), I have read the Village of
Lincolnshire Field Usage Policy and do hereby agree to comply with the rules and regulations outlined in
this policy.
___________________________
(Signed)
INTERNAL USE ONLY
Field Inspected By:
Date:
Condition of Field Area:
Damage Sustained:
Action Taken:
Copy to Applicant:
Copy to Public Works:
Copy to Book:
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Permit #: ____________
Village of Lincolnshire
FIELD USAGE PERMIT FORM
(Classification C)
(Complete a separate application for each season)
APPLICANT
Name of Organization:
Address:
Phone #:
Fax #:
Email:
Season:
Program Description:
Start Date of Program:
End Date of Program:
# of Games:
Length of Field Time Needed for Each Game:
# of Practices:
Length of Field Time Needed for Each Practice:
# of Teams:
Total Number of Field Hours:
Team
Age of
Participants
Day(s)
Requested
Time(s)
Requested
Field Size
Requiremen
ts
Lights
Total Hours
It is understood by the applicant that the Village will adhere to specific times when lights are required. The applicant will be billed
for light fees and shall pay for all fees related to permit usage times when lights are on.
PAYMENT
See fee schedule above for fee information
Totally # of Participants:
Total Participant Fee:
Total Hours of Field Time Requested:
Total # of Teams:
Total Team Fees:
Percentage of Lincolnshire Residents:
Resident is defined as those individuals residing within the corporate limits of the Village of Lincolnshire
Total Payment (participant fees + team fees):
Date:
Check #:
The following attachments are required:
Certified team roster from the current program year. Individual names, addresses, and phone
numbers of participants must be provided
Certificate of Insurance listing the Village of Lincolnshire as additional insurer. Minimum liability
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of $2,000,000.00
Copy of waiver form to be used (Signed and completed waivers shall be provided to the Village of Lincolnshire
at time of payment)
Any promotional material used to advertise/publicize the existing program and/or to solicit
participants
I have read and understand the Village of Lincolnshire Field Usage Permit and policies.
I am executing this application on behalf of
Date:
Signature:
Title:
INTERNAL USE ONLY
Field Inspected By:
Date:
Condition of Field Area:
Damage Sustained:
Action Taken:
Copy to Applicant:
Copy to Public Works:
Copy to Book:
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