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IMNE-BEL- PE
8
December 2006
SUBJECT: Standing Operating
Procedures For Use of Fort Belvoir Unsupervised Skate Park.
1. REFERENCE: AR 215-1, 15 August 2005, page 52, 8-20 3
(d). Sosa Community Center is the
responsible activity for the Fort Belvoir Unsupervised Skate Park operations.
2. ELIGIBILITY: All
active duty and retired military, DoD civilians and Fort Belvoir contract-hire
civilians are eligible as specified in AR 215-1, paragraph 6-1 (15 August
2005), and USAGFB Policy Letter #215-8-03.
3. CONCEPT: The main focus of the park will be for open
recreational use, during posted hours of operation. In addition, however, the park can be used for both official
military functions, scheduled MWR functions and events, and private party or
social functions. For private
party and social functions usage fees will apply.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES: The skate park facility and programs will
have periodic oversight by staff.
Responsibilities of Sosa include:
a. Review
facility and equipment daily for safety and maintenance concerns. A daily written checklist will be
completed. (Appendix A)
b.
Keep
area safe, neat and clean.
c.
Maintain
accurate records of maintenance, accidents, incidents, and safety inspections.
d.
Schedule
use of park and oversee all MWR events within the park.
e.
Budget,
advertise and direct future development of skate park program and facility.
5. ELIGIBILITY: All active duty military, military retirees,
ready and selected reserve members and retirees, DOD civilian personnel and
retirees, DOD contractors, and federal employees and their family members may
use the unsupervised skate park.
6. EQUIPMENT:
a. All patrons
will provide their own skates, skateboards, and safety equipment.
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SUBJECT: Standing Operating
Procedures For Use of Fort Belvoir Unsupervised Skate Park.
b. All participants regardless
of age are encouraged to wear proper safety equipment. At a minimum safety equipment includes
helmets, knee pads, elbow pads,
wrist guards, and gloves. Safety equipment is available for daily
use from the Sosa Community Center and Youth Services at no charge. Patrons will be required to show an
I.D. card to borrow the equipment.
(Appendix B)
6. FACILITY AVAILABLE FOR USE:
Monday-Saturday 0800-2000
Sunday 0800-1800
Holidays 0900-1800
**At the discretion of Sosa
Staff, the park will not be open if weather conditions make usage of the park
unsafe.**
7. RULES AND REGULATIONS:
**This is an
unsupervised skate park**
a.
Use
skating facility at your own risk.
b.
Inspect
all equipment prior to use.
c.
Only
inline skates and skateboards are permitted.
d.
Spectators
are not permitted inside the fenced area.
e.
Food
and beverages are not permitted inside fenced area.
f.
Safety
equipment should be worn at all times.
g.
The
use of profanity (verbal or nonverbal) or aggressive behavior will not be
tolerated.
h.
Patrons
will be held financially responsible for the repair or replacement of skating
property intentionally damaged or destroyed.
i.
Tobacco,
drugs and alcohol are not allowed in or near the facility.
j.
All
skaters will uphold a courteous, equal skate time system to ensure fair and
equitable participation by all skaters.
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SUBJECT: Standing Operating
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k.
Shirts
will be worn at all times.
8. GUIDELINES:
a.
Facility
will be used at own risk. No supervision on sight.
b.
Facility
is open at posted hours and may be used for private groups before or after
public use hours. The facility
rules will be posted at the skate park facility.
9. PRIVATE FUNCTIONS:
a.
Reservations
are taken at the Sosa Community Center and require a deposit and signed
reservation form. Cost: $25.00 per
event and cleaning deposit of $50.00, refundable after area is cleaned.
b.
During
private functions, use is restricted to guests of the individual renting the
skate park.
Kristin Mayer, Chief
Community Recreation Director
