CONDITIONS OF HIRE
1. Nottingham Hockey Centre reserves the right to refuse or cancel the hiring of the pitches and premises, at any or no notice. Where the hirer has already paid for their booking, they will be refunded within 21 working days. Nottingham Hockey Centre shall not be liable for any payment whatsoever, either to the hirer or to any person, in respect of a claim for compensation or damage arising in any manner from the cancellation of same.
2. Nottingham Hockey Centre does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage suffered by the hirer or any other person as a result of any occurrence or accident, necessitating the cancellation or interruption of the hiring.
3. Nottingham Hockey Centre reserves the right to charge the appropriate fee if suitable notice of cancellation is not received at least 72 hours prior to the booking.
4. The hirer shall not assign or sublet the permission to use the pitch without prior permission of the General Manager.
5. The hired pitch must be vacated at the end of the time of hire. The hire period includes watering, if required, on the water based pitch.
6. No intoxicating liquor shall be brought upon the premises. The licensed bar will be open during normal licensing hours, subject to demand.
7. No right to supply refreshments of any kind whatsoever without permission of Nottingham Hockey Centre. Catering at The Stick and Pitcher can be arranged through Nottingham Hockey Centre. No food or drink may be consumed on the premises unless purchased from Nottingham Hockey Centre.
8. Nottingham Hockey Centre reserve the right to alter charges without notice. The hirer will be informed of the change in charges and will be given the right to cancel without prejudice.
9. Timings may be altered at short notice, at weekends; to accommodate the Nottingham affiliated clubs, if they are drawn at home in any England Hockey competition.
10. In the event of inclement weather, it remains the responsibility of the hirer to ascertain the condition of the facilities. In the event of pitches being unplayable, no charge for hire will be made. The final decision as to the playability of the surfaces shall lie solely with Nottingham Hockey Centre.
11. Cars are parked at the owner’s risk on all land leased by Nottingham Hockey Centre.
12. Teams are requested to supply their own first aid equipment and have their own designated first aider. Teams are advised to carry out their own risk assessments regarding sporting activities carried out on site and ensure they are fully insured for injuries to players and officials.
13. No moulded studs, blades, or football boots are allowed on any of the pitches. Failure to comply will result in immediate cancellation of booking. No refund will be given in these circumstances and any other bookings may be subject to cancellation if they fail to honour the terms and conditions.
14. Please ensure no valuables are left unattended on the premises. Team should take out insurance to cover themselves from loss or damage. Please do not leave kit bags around the building or in the main stair well near the front entrance.
15. Any breakages to the lift mechanism by non-disabled people will result in full payment for any damages / repairs. . The lift is intended for use by disabled people only.
16. Hirers are responsible for ensuring that their opposition abide by Centre rules. Hirers should inform their players not to warm up on the grassed areas surrounding the pitches. If pitches need cleaning though failure to observe this request, hirers may, at Nottingham Hockey Centre discretion, be charged for these additional costs.
17. No dogs / animals are allowed on site, in the clubhouse or on the pitches and their surrounds except for guide dogs for the blind.
18. There is a no smoking rule inside the building and in the Stick and Pitcher public house.
19. Teams / individuals will be charged for breakages to windows in the clubhouse.
20. Teams asking for floodlights at weekends before 2.40pm will be charged an extra £5 on top of their booking.
21. Children under 16 years old must be supervised by a responsible adult when upstairs in the clubhouse.
22. Business Names Act 1985 – Nottingham Hockey Centre and The Stick & Pitcher are trading names of Nottingham Hockey Centre Ltd.