Ground Requirements

Changing rooms:	Essential: All clubs must have changing rooms by season 2012/2013
Lockable	Essential: theft / security.
Sole occupancy	Essential: team confidentiality.
Size	Essential: to accommodate 16nr people.
Number of pegs	Essential: minimum 16nr per team.
Lighting	Essential: adequate lighting.
Heated	Desirable.
Distance to pitch	Must be within comfortable walking distance.
Shower area:
Number of showers	Desirable: minimum of 4nr per team.
Hot water	Must be sufficient for both teams.
Separate each team	Desirable.
Ladies toilet	Desirable.

Officials room:
Separate	Desirable: officials confidentiality.
Lockable	Essential: theft / security.
Size	Desirable: to accommodate 3nr people.
Separate showers	Desirable.
Separate toilets	Desirable.

Ground:
Pitch Size	Ideal: 105 yds x 65 yds or equivalent
Minimum 60 yds width or 100 yds length
Cut and rolled	Essential: regularly maintained.
Markings	Essential: all lines clearly marked.
Posts and nets	Essential: must be safely installed.
Ridges and ruts	Essential: to avoid serious injuries.
Flat surface	Desirable. No excessive slopes.
Grassed	Must have reasonable cover through season.
Drained	Must not retain excessive water.
Enclosed	Fenced or roped: sides desirable.

Miscellaneous:
Emergency services	Essential: Access for emergency vehicles.
Respect charter	Essential: League charter to be displayed.

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