Indoor Practice Facility (IPF) Rules and Guidelines

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General

1. Coaches are responsible for the action of all team and family members while in the IPF.
2. NO gum, seeds of any kind, tobacco products, drinks (other than water), hard candy or other food of any kind will be allowed in the IPF.
3. NO horseplay or other activities that put the facility or the people in attendance at risk.

Scheduling

1. Scheduling time for use of the IPF will be done by the NJJBA Scheduler based on:
   1. Input provided by the coaches who desire time in the IPF
   2. Available space
2. The IPF is capable of accommodating two (2) teams for practice. Both will be limited to ninety (90) minutes of practice time.
3. Reschedules and/or additional practice time can be requested from the Scheduler via email or phone.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be received by the Scheduler via email or phone no later than forty eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled time. Cancellations received less than forty eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled time will be documented. Teams that do not adhere to this policy on two (2) occasions will be removed from the schedule for the remainder of the year and will not be able to reschedule or request additional time.

IPF Use

1. Coaches must check in with the attendant prior to starting practice.
2. Scheduled practice times will be ninety (90) minutes in duration. Make sure you end your practice a little ahead of your finish time to ensure the team that follows will be able to start on time.
3. Teams shall assemble outside or in the entry hall prior to their scheduled practice time.
4. Teams shall NOT enter open cages ahead of their scheduled practice time.
5. Coaches should assess the condition of cages and equipment prior to starting their practice. Any issues should be identified and shown to the attendant. Attendant will be checking each cage between practice sessions, and any damage or signs of misuse will be noted. Patterns of misuse or equipment damage by teams will be evaluated by the NJJBA Board of Directors and appropriate action will be taken to remedy the situation up to and including removal of the team from future IPF scheduling and use.
6. All team equipment bags shall be maintained together near the cages being used. In all circumstances, keep all walkway clear of obstruction.
7. All equipment shall remain in player´s bags when not in use.
8. All players must wear helmets when hitting pitched balls in any of the hitting cages. This includes machine or hand pitched balls.
9. Players are NOT allowed to swing bats outside of cages.
10. Players are NOT allowed to operate the pitching machines.
11. Coaches and players must pick up all equipment (ex. – balls; tees; etc.), shutoff machines, and make sure screens are in their proper location at the end of their practice sessions.

ALL EQUIPMENT, CLOTHING, ETC., LEFT AT THE IPF WILL BE DISCARDED