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1. Can a league from a different municipality reserve a sports/practice field in Hamilton?

No, permits are only given to Hamilton Township sponsored and co-sponsored leagues.

2. What are the field permit rules?

Schools always have priority over the permits the Recreation Department issues.

No one is allowed on the practice fields, or in the vicinity of the practice fields until all school team players are off of the playing premises (this includes the field, dug-outs, etc.)

Absolutely no side-line practices.

No one is to use the varsity soccer field at Steinert High School for practice.

Cars are not allowed to be driven on any access road or fields at the Steinert/Reynolds complex (or any other school). Cars must be parked in designated spots only!

All trash must be picked up and disposed of properly or carried out by the individual.

These rules will be strictly enforced. Area Athletic Directors have been notified to report to this office, any problems or complaints regarding field misuse. Failure to abide by the above rules will result in the following penalties:

• 1st Offense - Team is warned and League is notified of the charge.
• 2nd Offense - Team's right to obtain field permits for any field will be revoked.
• 3rd Offense - The League's right to obtain field permits will be revoked. (This rule applies when more than one team has had two offenses.)

3. What are the field restrictions?

All high school and middle school fields: Weekdays - fields will be issued for 6 pm (or 6:30 pm) time slots only (pending school usage).

High school fields: Saturdays - fields will be issued beginning 2 pm.

The above restrictions apply until school playing season is over.

Hamilton West and Steinert Varsity Softball Fields: These fields may only be used by women and children for practice. No permits will be given to Men's Softball Teams. (Steinert Varsity Softball Fields not available until June).

All high school varsity baseball fields: Not available for play - no permits will be given.

Sayen School: Play only allowed on one permitted field. Play not allowed on surrounding school property.

4. What fields are suitable for Adult League (Men and Women)

• Cornell Heights (Amherst Avenue-off Princeton Avenue)
• Crockett Softball (on right-facing fields)
• Drialo (Yardville-Allentown Road)
• Morgan (Stamford Avenue - off Edinburg)
• Municipal (behind Municipal Building-Greenwood Avenue)
• Nottingham Softball 1 (with dug-outs-near parking lot)
• Sayen (Nottingham Way)
• Steinert Softball 3 near pool/student parking lot on Klockner Road

Rules:

• Permits must be in manager's name only (not coach's)
• A team is able to be in possession of two permits at one time. When one permit is used, the manager may get one more (so that you have a total of 2).
• Fields may be reserved as far in advance as you'd like. The only restriction is how many you have at one time.
• Fields may be reserved in person at the Recreation Office or By Calling 890-4028.
• It is highly recommended that you have the permit on your while practicing.

Schools reserve the right to cancel any of our permits at any time.

5. What is the procedure for obtaining a permit for a Sports/Practice Field?

Baseball/Softball practice field permits begin on March 29th at 9 am. All requests should be forwarded directly to Recreation so a permit can be issued by phone. They are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis and are not guaranteed until speaking with the Recreation office. Requests are not accepted by email.

• Permits must be in manager's name only (not coach)
• A team is able to be in possession of two permits at one time. When one permit is used, the
• manager may get one more (so that you have a total of 2).
• Fields may be reserved as far in advance as you'd like. The only restriction is how many you
• have at one time.
• Fields may be reserved in person at the Recreation Office or by calling 890-4028.
• It is highly recommended that you have the permit on you while practicing

Schools reserve the right to cancel any of our permits at any time.

Due to a high volume of requests to reserve a sports/practice field starting March 29th, fields may be reserved in person at the Recreation Office located at 2388 Kuser Road or by calling the Recreation Office at 890-4028 between the hours of 9 am to 4 pm.

After 4 pm, submit a Citizen Service Request and someone will call you back the following business day or call the Recreation Office at 890-4028 after 8 am. Your request is not considered received until the following day. Email requests to reserve a sports/practice field are not accepted. To guarantee a reservation, you must speak with a representative from the Recreation Office.

6. What practice fields are suitable for older children?

(Boys ages 10 to 12/All girls Softball)

• Crockett Softball (on right-facing fields)
• Drialo (Yardville-Allentown Road)
• Grice Softball (near parking lot)
• Hamilton West V Softball (front left field)
• Hamilton West JV Softball (Back left corner)
• Morgan (Stamford Avenue-off Edinburg): Adult leagues have priority
• Municipal (Behind Municipal Building-Greenwood Avenue)
• Nottingham Softball I (near parking lot - with dugouts)
• Nottingham Softball II (near portable classrooms)
• Reynolds Softball, girls only (over creek on the right)
• Sayen (Nottingham Way - with the backstop)
• Steinert Softball I (between Reynolds and senior high school on Yardville-Hamilton Square Road) No permits until June
• Steinert Softball III near pool/student parking lot on Klockner Road
• Sunnybrae No Permits - First Come/First Served
• Wilson Softball I (in back corner)
• University Heights I (on left-facing fields)

Rules

• Permits must be in manager's name only (not coach's)
• A team is able to be in possession of two permits at one time. When one permit is used, the manager may get one more (so that you have a total of 2).
• Fields may be reserved as far in advance as you'd like. The only restriction is how many you have at one time.
• Fields may be reserved in person at the Recreation Office or By Calling 890-4028.
• It is highly recommended that you have the permit on your while practicing.

Schools reserve the right to cancel any of our permits at any time.

7. What practice fields are suitable for Senior League Age Baseball (13- to 15-year-old boys)?

• Crockett Baseball (on left-facing fields)
• Grice Baseball  (near gym)
• Nottingham Junior Varsity Baseball  (near track)
• Reynolds Baseball Over Creek* (behind Reynolds "over creek" - On the left)
• Reynolds Baseball  on right (behind Reynolds, before creek - on right)

Rules:

• Permits must be in manager's name only (not coach's)
• A team is able to be in possession of two permits at one time. When one permit is used, the manager may get one more (so that you have a total of 2).
• Fields may be reserved as far in advance as you'd like. The only restriction is how many you have at one time.
• Fields may be reserved in person at the Recreation Office or By Calling 890-4028.
• It is highly recommended that you have the permit on your while practicing.

Schools reserve the right to cancel any of our permits at any time.

8. What practice fields are suitable for T-Ball and Children to Age 9?

• Alexander School (Robert Frost Drive)
• Grice Sobatll (Near Parking Lot)
• Homedell School (Redfern St) - no hard ball
• Klockner School (Klockner Road)
• Mercerville School (Regina Avenue)
• Reynolds T-Ball (Behind Reynolds - on the left)
• Robinson (Hempstead Road)
• Wilson II (in front, closes to school)
• University Heights II (on right-facing the fields)
• Yardville School T-Ball only (No permits - first come, first served)

Rules:

• Permits must be in manager's name only (not coach's)
• A team is able to be in possession of two permits at one time. When one permit is used, the manager may get one more (so that you have a total of 2).
• Fields may be reserved as far in advance as you'd like. The only restriction is how many you have at one time.
• Fields may be reserved in person at the Recreation Office or By Calling 890-4028.
• It is highly recommended that you have the permit on your while practicing.

Field availability subject to change. Schools reserve the right to cancel any of our permits at any time.

9. What practice fields are suitable for Women's Leagues Only?

• Grice Softball (near parking lot) - no 4 pm time-slot after June 24
• HHW V Softball (Front left)
• HHW JV Softball  (Back left corner)
• Nottingham Softball II (near relocatable classrooms)
• Reynolds Softball (Behind Reynolds - Over creek on the right)
• Steinert I (between Reynolds and senior high school - on Yardville-Hamilton Square Road) No permits until June

Rules:

• Permits must be in manager's name only (not coach's)
• A team is able to be in possession of two permits at one time. When one permit is used, the manager may get one more (so that you have a total of 2).
• Fields may be reserved as far in advance as you'd like. The only restriction is how many you have at one time.
• Fields may be reserved in person at the Recreation Office or By Calling 890-4028.
• It is highly recommended that you have the permit on your while practicing.

Schools reserve the right to cancel any of our permits at any time.

10. When will the township begin to issue field usage permits?

Starting March 29th at 9 am, Monday through Friday (2 per person limit at a time), the Hamilton Township Recreation Division will begin issuing field usage permits.

11. What is the procedure for obtaining a permit for a sports / practice field?

1. Permits must be in manager's name only (not coach's)
2. A team is able to be in possession of two permits at one time.  When one permit is used, the manager may get one more (so that you have a total of 2).
3. Fields may be reserved as far in advance as you'd like.  The only restriction is how many you have at one time.
4. Fields may be reserved in person at the Recreation Office or by calling 609-890-4028.
5. It is highly recommended that you have the permit on you while practicing.

Schools reserve the right to cancel any of our permits at any time.

Due to a high volume of requests to reserve a sports / practice field from April 1st to June 30th, fields may be reserved in person at the Recreation Office located at 2388 Kuser Rd. or by calling the Recreation Office at 609-890-4028 between the hours of 8 am to 4 pm.

After 4 pm, submit a Citizen Service Request and someone will call you back the following business day or call the Recreation Office at 609-890-4028 after 8 am.  Your request is not considered received until the following day.  E-mail requests to reserve a sports / practice field are not accepted.  To guarantee a reservation, you must speak with a representative from the Recreation Office.