The following rules and guidelines are in place for your safety and protection.

• All patrons are expected to participate in a friendly and sportsmanlike manner.
• Responsibility for supervision of the facilities rests with staff directly in charge of the activity or area. Harassment or disregard of the directions provided by the staff will result in immediate ejection from the facility and may result in additional disciplinary action.
• CRW reserves the right to postpone, delay, or cancel any event due to unsafe playing conditions, inclement weather, lightning, or general precautionary measures to preserve the playing surfaces and maintain a safe environment.
• In the event of lightning or inclement weather conditions, patrons, players, and coaches must seek shelter immediately in their vehicles or the closest enclosed building.
• CRW is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property.
• Pets are prohibited.
• Skateboards and personal skating equipment are prohibited at the NRC.
• Guns, weapons, and glass containers are prohibited.
• The NRC is an alcohol and tobacco-free environment.
• All vehicles must park in designated parking spaces. Vehicles are not allowed on the fields. Anyone in violation will have his/her vehicle towed at his/her expense.
• Golf is prohibited.
• Cook-outs/grilling must be done in designated areas only. Gas cookers and open fires are prohibited.
• Coolers are subject to inspection.
• Sales, solicitation, and surveys by groups must have prior written approval by CRW.
• CRW authorizes use of the North Recreational Complex. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

• No swimming allowed.
• No lifeguard on duty.
• Lake activity will be monitored by individual program areas, i.e., CRW programs, EXSS, RCLS and other academic programs.
• In the event of lightning or inclement weather conditions, patrons must seek shelter immediately in their vehicles or the closest enclosed building.
• All water programming requires a prior reservation with CRW. Certified lifeguards must be on duty during all programs that include children under the age of twelve.
• Coast Guard approved life jackets are required for every boater.
• Only non-motorized water craft/boats will be allowed on the lake.
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
• Watercraft/boats must be launched/removed from the designated area only.
• Anglers must utilize catch/release practices.
• A North Carolina fishing license is required.
• No feeding wildlife.

1. Monday through Friday, CRW staff will meet at approximately 2:00 p.m. to discuss playing conditions. Facility staff will meet with appropriate program personnel (intramural sports, club sports, special events, etc.) to make this decision.

2. Assigned field and/or site managers will have responsibility of determining whether to start activities after 5:00 p.m., on weekends, and at other times.

3. Full time CRW staff members responsible for program areas will consult with the assigned supervisor during nights and weekends as requested.

4. The CRW staff have responsibility to cancel activity due to weather conditions or noticeable field damage after play has started.

5. In the event of an impending electrical storm, the NRC (fields, lake, and other activity areas) will be cleared. Use of the NRC is prohibited when lightning is in the vicinity. Additionally, a flash-to-bang of 30 seconds should be used to suspend activity. Once an individual sees lighting he/she will start counting (1-one thousand, 2-one thousand, 3-one thousand, etc.) and if he/she hears thunder before he/she gets to 30 they suspend play. This indicates that the storm is six miles away. Play at a minimum will be suspended for a length of 30 minutes after the last sign of lightning/thunder. In the event of lightning or inclement weather conditions, patrons, players, and coaches must seek shelter immediately in their vehicles or the closest enclosed building.

Campus Recreation & Wellness- (252) 328-6387, www.ecu.edu/crw

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