Astro Turf Football Field

All players must wear football turf boots and shin guards during training sessions and matches. This is mandatory to minimise the risk of injury to both themselves and other players.

DO'S

1. Remove slippers, sandals, or casual footwear before entering the Astro Turf Football Field.
2. Carry your football boots and shin guards in your sports bag. Wear them only in the designated changing/preparation area
   adjacent to the football field. Remove slippers or sandals before entering the playing area.
3. The wearing of football turf boots and shin guards is mandatory for all players during training sessions and matches. This helps minimise the risk of injury to yourself and other players.
4. Wear appropriate football sports attire while using the facility.
5. Sign the Entry & Exit Log Book before entering and after leaving the field.
6. Follow the allotted playing schedule and vacate the field promptly at the end of your session.
7. Respect fellow players, coaches, officials, Sports Department staff, and spectators.
8. Warm up before play and cool down after your session.
9. Use the field only for football and activities authorised by the Department of Physical Education & Sports.
10. Follow the instructions of coaches, match officials, and Sports Department staff at all times.
11. Enter and exit the field only through the designated access points.
12. Keep the field clean and dispose of waste only in the designated bins.
13. Carry all personal belongings with you before leaving the facility.
14. Report any injury, damaged equipment, or unsafe condition immediately to the Department of Physical Education & Sports.
15. Stay hydrated by consuming water only in the designated areas.
16. Handle goalposts, nets, and training equipment with care.
17. Demonstrate discipline, respect, fair play, and good sportsmanship at all times.

DON'TS

1. Do not enter the playing field without wearing football turf boots and shin guards during training sessions or matches.
2. Do not wear football boots inside classrooms, hostel rooms, corridors, offices, or any other university building. Carry them in
   your sports bag and wear them only in the designated changing/preparation area adjacent to the football field.
3. Do not wear metal-studded boots, spikes, or any footwear that may damage the artificial turf.
4. Do not enter the field with muddy or dirty footwear.
5. Do not bring food, chewing gum, snacks, soft drinks, glass bottles, or any refreshments onto the playing surface. (Only plain
   water in non-glass bottles is permitted.)
6. Do not smoke, vape, consume alcohol, tobacco, or any prohibited substances within the sports facility.
7. Do not litter or spit on the playing surface.
8. Do not drag goalposts, benches, training equipment, or any heavy objects across the turf.
9. Do not climb, hang, or sit on the goalposts, nets, fencing, barriers, or any sports equipment.
10. Do not move goalposts or sports equipment without prior permission from the Department of Physical Education & Sports.
11. Do not use bicycles, motorcycles, scooters, skateboards, roller skates, or any motorised or non-sporting vehicles on the turf.
12. Do not play cricket, hockey, golf, athletics throwing events, or any activity that may damage the artificial turf unless specifically
    authorised by the Department of Physical Education & Sports.
13. Do not use sharp objects, fireworks, flammable materials, or glass items on or near the playing field.
14. Do not fight, use abusive or offensive language, create unnecessary noise, or engage in unsporting behaviour.
15. Do not intentionally damage the artificial turf, fencing, goals, nets, floodlights, irrigation system, or any other university property.
16. Do not use another person's sports equipment without permission.
17. Pets and animals are strictly prohibited on the playing field.
18. Do not organise coaching sessions, tournaments, commercial activities, photography, or videography without prior written
    approval from the Department of Physical Education & Sports.
19. Do not park vehicles in front of the field entrance, emergency access routes, or fire exits.
20. Do not enter restricted, maintenance, or equipment storage areas without authorisation.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Mandatory Sports Attire: All players must wear appropriate sports shorts, T-shirts, football turf boots, stockings, and shin guards during training sessions and matches.
• Footwear: Slippers, sandals, and casual footwear must be removed before entering the playing area. Football boots must be carried in a sports bag and worn only in the designated changing/preparation area adjacent to the field.
• Entry and Exit Register: All users must record their in-time and out-time and sign the Entry & Exit Log Book.
• Football Collection and Return: Footballs must be collected from the security personnel at the Staff Quarters Security and returned after use.
• Playing Schedule: Users must adhere to their allotted booking slots and vacate the field promptly at the end of their session.
• Facility Discipline: All users must follow the instructions of the Department of Physical Education & Sports and maintain the cleanliness, safety, and condition of the facility.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• Any damage caused due to negligence, misuse, or violation of these rules shall be the responsibility of the individual(s) concerned.
• The Department of Physical Education & Sports shall not be responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings.
• Any person violating these rules may be denied access to the facility and may be subject to disciplinary action and recovery of repair or replacement costs.
• The Department of Physical Education & Sports reserves the right to suspend, reschedule, or cancel field usage due to maintenance, adverse weather conditions, safety concerns, official university events, or administrative requirements.

FAIR PLAY

Respect the Game • Respect the Players • Respect the Officials • Protect the Facility
"Play Hard • Play Fair • Play Safe"

Note:

The above rules and regulations apply to all Students, Staff, Faculty Members, Coaches, and Visitors using the Astro Turf FootballField. All users are expected to comply with these guidelines to ensure player safety, protect the playing surface, and maintain a safe, clean, and enjoyable sporting environment.