Recreation Fields
The Recreation Fields Committee holds its regular meeting on the third Thursday of each month, at 7:00 PM, at the Town Office Building. Dogs are not allowed on Town of Hyde Park recreation fields.
Recreation Fields Committee Core Members appointed by Selectboard:
Chasity Fagnant, (4 year term), Term Expires 2012
Debbie Slayton, (3 year term), Term Expires 2013
Deanna Judkins, (3 year term), Term Expires 2013
Trevor Kneeland, (2 year term), Term Expires 2013
Nate Brigham, (2 year term), Term Expires 2014
Telephone: 888-2300 E-Mail: kim@hydeparkvt.com
Recreation Field Committee Meeting Minutes:
April 2011
January 2011
October 2010
September 2010
August 2010
July 2010
May 2010
April 2010
March 2010
September 2009
July 2009
June 2009
May 2009
April 2009
Febraury 2009
October 2008
HYDE PARK RECREATION FIELDS COMMITTEE 2010 ANNUAL REPORT
The Hyde Park Recreation Fields Committee is a group of interested citizens that manage the recreational area off McFarlane Road in the Garfield area of Hyde Park. If you have never been up to the fields, you should come up this year and see for yourself what a wonderful recreational area we have.
The Committee is very dedicated to fundraising, to help with the budget, to maintain this recreational area. The committee was awarded $10,000.00 through a Vermont Recreational Grant offering this summer. This money is going to be used to develop a concession stand/restrooms/storage building. The septic system was installed last fall at a very reduced price. Outback Design and Siteworks Excavation donated their time for the design and installation of this system. The Committee wants to give them a big thanks for this generous donation.
The recreational fields are used for youth soccer, baseball, and softball as well as the men’s, women’s, and co-ed softball league. We hosted three state tournaments on these fields the summer of 2010. There were also a number of fund raising tournaments held here as well. One of the fund raisers was for Mackenzie Pratt, a Hyde Park All Star. The family of Mackenzie offered donations in memory of her to be donated to the recreational fields. We want to thank the family for this contribution. There is also a volley ball pit and a walking path on the grounds and a playground for young children to play at.
The committee meets the third Thursday of each month at the home of Ken Harvey and Debbie Slayton. The public is always welcome to attend our meeting are always open to the public. Please try to join us. We always have a lot to discuss as these fields are some of the best in the State and the committee is very dedicated to keeping them that way. All of the Hyde Park residents should see what has been developed in the Town of Hyde Park.
2010 Committee Members
Deanna Judkins, Core Member
Debbie Slayton, Core Member
Nate Brigham, Core Member
Terry Judkins
Kenneth Harvey
Gary Nolan
Chasity Fagnant
Kelly Picard
HYDE PARK BASEBALL/SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION REPORT
The Hyde Park Baseball/Softball Association would like to request the sum of $1,000.00 from the Town of Hyde Park. The continued financial support from the Town assists in our youth program. The money helps the program purchase new uniforms, equipment and assist with maintaining the fields.
The 2010 season was very successful with over one hundred children ranging from age 5 to 12 participating. Every team enjoyed a great season with some players advancing on to All-Star play. This past season we celebrated the 5th season of play on the Hyde Park Recreation Fields. We received a few unexpected expenses during the 2010 season. The Little League Baseball Association changed the age of play from 5 years old to 4 years old. This may not seem like a huge change but our numbers on the tee ball level changed requiring four teams instead of three. An additional team means more equipment needs as well as more insurance fees. Unfortunately, there were not enough girls to field a major league girl’s team, but we were so happy that there were enough for a minor league girl’s team. We had to purchase new uniforms for the minor’s team as well as smaller helmets, bats and catcher’s equipment. In years past and going forward, the money received from the town had been very much appreciated and will continue to be extremely grateful.
We would like to thank the coaches who volunteered their time throughout the season: Nate Brigham for Major League Baseball; Michele Bourdeau for Minor League Softball; Kris Dompiere and Troy Lowe for Minor League Baseball; JJ Staples and Mag Sladyk Benoit for Rookie League; Rich Grenier, Tom Fuss, Doug and Jennifer Mayo and Eliza Peters for Tee Ball.
We would also like to thank the many parents who helped the coaches. It takes many volunteers to make this program work, and we would like to graciously thank you for all of your efforts.
Thank you to the Town of Hyde Park for your assistance with the Hyde Park Baseball/Softball Association.
Ruth Ingalls, Secretary
Heidi Kneeland, Treasurer
Jamie Dubie, Vice-President
Kelly Picard, President
Town of Hyde Park
Rules & Regulations for Recreation Fields
To ensure safety, fairness, and for mutual protection of all patrons of the Town Recreation Fields Facilities (hereinafter referred to as Rec Fields), the Town of Hyde Park maintains certain operating rules and regulations. The following rules and regulations have been developed to be in the best interests of the Town, its residents and the public who use the facilities. These rules and regulations are designed to assist the public in understanding their responsibilities and to ensure a safe environment for all persons using the Rec Fields. The following rules and regulations are as indicated but are not limited to the following:
1) Persons shall not enter the Rec Fields under the influence of alcohol or consume alcohol at any time during youth play. Persons shall not possess or use illicit drugs on the Rec Fields property. No glass containers are allowed on the Rec Fields property.
- Persons shall not use any tobacco product during youth play.
- Persons shall not possess, use, or store a weapon of any kind such as firearms, knives, or explosives on the Rec Fields property.
- Persons shall promptly report all personal injuries and accidents to the Recreation Committee, including damage to the property or to an employee or member of the public, regardless of who is responsible for the damage.
- Persons shall not steal, or attempt to steal any property from the Rec Fields.
- Persons shall not knowingly falsify any document that may be required as part of using the facility. No person shall defraud the Town in any manner.
- Persons shall not fight, assault, threaten or otherwise endanger any employee of the Town, Committee Member of member of the public.
- No person shall litter on municipal property.
- Persons shall not engage in threatening or abusive language or actions or any harassment, discourteous, indecent, or immoral conduct directed towards any player, umpire, Committee Member or member of the public.
- Persons shall not engage in any form of disruptive conduct while on the Rec Fields property.
- Persons shall not loiter on Rec Fields property.
- Persons shall observe all traffic laws and traffic signs while on the Rec Fields property.
- Persons shall comply with all safety rules and notices.
- Persons shall report to the Town defective equipment or unsafe conditions of any equipment or facilities that may endanger anyone.
- Persons shall not misuse, abuse, damage or tamper with the property of the Rec Fields.
- Persons shall not use or enter the concession stand without proper authorization.
- No dogs (except those needed for the visually impaired, or allowed with prior permission of the Town) are allowed on the Rec Fields property.
- The Town assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen goods.
- No solicitation or sales of goods or services are allowed without prior written approval of the Town Administrator.
- Little League and Babe Ruth youth play may not begin an inning after 8 PM.
- During Little League and Babe Ruth games, the umpire reserves the right to eject anyone who violates youth play rules.
- During Little League and Babe Ruth play, harassment of coaches, umpires and players is prohibited.
- No trespassing upon adjoining properties.
- No use of the facility is permitted after 11:00 PM.
- The entrance gate shall be closed and locked upon exit of the final user.
- No open fires or grills are allowed except at approved concessions.
- All revenue and expenses associated with the facility shall go through the Recreation account.
- Coaches shall meet with the Town Administrator before the start of the season to review these rules and regulations. Coaches shall meet to review these rules and regulations prior to each tournament. Coaches shall review these rules and regulations with each player.
Violation of rules and regulations of the Town as adopted or other rules or regulations established by user organizations may result in immediate suspension of use of the Rec Fields facility. Depending upon the severity of the offense, or the frequency of other offenses, the Town may initiate legal action. Resumption of privileges shall be at the sole discretion of the Selectboard. Note: These rules and regulations are intended to be representative of standards that persons must adhere to and are not all-inclusive.
All field use applications should be filed at least two weeks in advanced of proposed field usage date. All users shall adhere to the field use policy, which may be obtained at the Hyde Park Town Clerk’s Office. Insurance certificates must be furnished upon request. NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY!
THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS LEGALLY WARNED AND ADOPTED BY THE HYDE PARK SELECTBOARD AT IT’S MEETING ON APRIL 28, 2006 AND AMENDED ON April 30, 2009.
I/We have read, understand and agree to abide by the above Policy.
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