Policies & Procedures

Policies & Procedures
Candler Field

It is the responsibility of the requesting group to enforce all the policies listed below:

  1. Wet field conditions may prohibit activities being performed in a safe manner. Groups are strongly encouraged to make alternate site arrangements in case of inclement weather and/or wet grounds. A fee will be charged for any damage to the field caused by use in wet conditions. Athletics and Recreation Staff have the authority to cancel use of the field due to inclement weather or bad field conditions.
  2. Vehicles are not allowed on the field.
  3. Paint, Jello, mud, hay, seed or other materials should not be used on, or applied to, the field without prior, approval. Canned drinks may not be distributed to participants during the event; all drinks should be in cups or in plastic bottles only. Chicken or any type of meat with bones may not be served. The Facilities Office must approve the specific food and beverages to be served during the event. Costs incurred to remove unapproved materials will be billed to the group reserving the field.
  4. Any damages or loss to Candler Field or its surroundings will be billed to your account. This includes, but is not limited to the field, fence, gates, padlocks, trash removal, etc. All trash, litter, decorations, banners, balloons (including strings on fence), etc. should be removed promptly or they will be removed and a charge will be assessed. Arrangements for the removal of trash and ordering of trash containers MUST be made by contacting Facilities Management Division at 727-7463 prior to the event. A fee for trash not removed from the field will be assessed to the group. Candler Field is an intramural field, and intramural activities must not be hindered due to untimely clean up of items left from your event.
  5. Prior approval must be given for all amplified sound systems. This includes public address systems, bands, etc. Organizing group is responsible for ensuring that song lyrics or any amplified sound does not include profane, lewd, or suggestive lyrics.
  6. Glass containers, pets, or animals are not permitted on the field.
  7. Alcohol is PROHIBITED except for Student Programming and College Council events. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. If your event is an SPC or College Council sponsored event, then you will need to secure special permission, in writing, from Student Activities. It is also your responsibility to abide by all the Emory University alcohol policies and security requirements.
  8. No metal spikes allowed on field.
  9. If you need the field lined for your event you must organize this through the WPEC Facilities Coordinator. Please note there may be a fee charged to your account. You may not line the field yourself without prior approval from the WPEC Facilities Coordinator.
  10. Contact Facilities Management Division at 727-7463 for electrical needs or table/chair reservation requests. The Woodruff PE Center, or any of its staff, is not responsible for items delivered for this event.
  11. All bleachers, goals and other equipment must be returned to original placement upon completion of your event.
  12. If lights are requested and approved for an event a $15.00 per hour fee may be assessed for an Intramural Supervisor to supervise light/field use. Lights must be turned off before 11:00pm.
  13. PARKING: Parking policies will be strictly enforced. Violators will be ticketed and/or towed. There are a total of 23 marked parking spaces and parking is allowed in marked spaces only. All vehicles parked outside of marked parking spaces will be towed.
  14. Should an emergency arise, the Emergency Phone is located by the gate entrance to the field. This phone is linked directly to Campus Police.
  15. Special conditions may dictate additional restrictions. Communications of such special restrictions will be done in advance of the date of use and become part of the reservation agreement.
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