Blackburn Rovers Indoor Centre
and its Satellites
For further information, please contact Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, on
01254 508256 or visit our website Blackburn
Rovers Soccer Schools
| Soccer Schools (sportsfusion.uk)
For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions of Hire, the following terms
shall have the meanings set out below:
"Hirer(s)" means a club, individual or group of individuals. The Hirer must
be over 18 years of age and must be the person signing the application.
He/she is responsible for:
- the payment of all charges and other costs of the letting
- the observance and performance in all respects of these Terms and Conditions.
"Centre" means Blackburn Rovers Indoor Centre (BRIC) and Our Lady & and
St John College (OLSJ)
"Trust" means the Blackburn Rovers Community Trust (BRCT).
"Sports Fusion" means the online management system used to process bookings
and payment.
Contents of Terms and Conditions
of Hire
- Private Pitch Bookings
- Chartered Standard and Partnered Clubs Bookings
- Special Events
- Pitch Footwear
- Equipment
- First Aid
- Safeguarding
- Damage of Site
- Miscellaneous
- Disclaimer
Private Pitch Bookings (General
public)
How to Book
Payment
- All private pitch bookings must be paid for at the time of booking using the online payment portal.
- Any block bookings or 10 weeks or more will require five weeks upfront payment, with the subsequent weeks paid via direct debit (Please call 01254 508256 of details and bookings)
Cancellations
If a booking is cancelled, the "hirer" will be liable for the following cost,
dependant on notice:
- 24 hours' notice or less - the hirer will be liable for 100% of the total cost.
- 24 Hours - 72 hours' notice - the hirer will be liable for 50% of the total cost.
- Over 72 hours' notice - full refund will be given.
- Online/cash payments - All monies owed will be issued back to the payment method used (please note this might take 2 -3 days).
- Invoice Payment - Totals will be adjusted against your final invoice.
* All cancellations to be made via our online booking service Sports Fusion -
please see confirmation email for details, or by calling 01254
508256.
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust reserves the right to terminate any
booking if three or more bookings are cancelled without reasonable
purpose
FA Chartered Standard and
Partnered Clubs Bookings
How to Book
- For all multiple booking enquiries from affiliated clubs please email enquiries@brfctrust.co.uk for further details.
- All prices are for 55 minutes to allow a 5-minute change-over.
Payment
Cancellations
If a booking is cancelled, the "hirer" will be liable for the following cost
dependant on notice:
- 24 hours' notice or less - the hirer will be liable for 100% of the total cost.
- 24 hours - 72 hours' notice - the hirer will be liable for 50% of the total cost.
- Over 72 hours' notice - full refund will be given.
- Online/cash payments - All monies owed will be issued back to the payment method used (please note this might take 2 -3 days).
- Direct Debit Payment - Any monies owed will be credited to your Sports Fusion account (not your bank account).
- Invoice Payment - Totals will be adjusted against your final invoice.
* All cancellations to be made via our online booking service "Sports Fusion" -
please see confirmation email for details, or by calling 01254 508256.
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust reserves the right to terminate any
booking if three or more bookings are cancelled without reasonable.
purpose
Special Events (One-off events
such as a football tournament)
How to Book
Payment
- Special event payments will be invoiced separately. Failure to pay any invoice within 30 days from issue, Blackburn Rovers Community Trust reserves the right to suspend or cancel the booking and seek legal advice to obtain monies owed.
Cancellations
- The hirer shall be liable to 50% of the total cost of the booking if cancelled with one month's prior notice; the full cost of the event will be charged if cancelled with one week or less notice.
* All cancellations to be made directly, in writing, to enquiries@brfctrust.co.uk.
Pitch Footwear
- The Hirer shall ensure all participants wear permitted footwear:
- BRIC - Moulded studs only (see site signage)
- OLSJ - Astro turf trainers or moulded studs only (see site signage)
No blades or metal studded boots to be worn at any time on the pitches.
Equipment
- Under no circumstances shall the Hirer or participants move the goal posts or any other equipment, only staff are permitted to move goal posts and other equipment. Please contact reception for assistance.
BRCT does not provide footballs or other associated equipment for private
bookings.
First aid
- All "hirers" wishing to book the centre's facilities for either sports matches or practice sessions are required to provide their own first aid equipment and qualified first aider.
- All accidents must be reported to a Blackburn Rovers Community Trust sports assistant and documented in an accident form.
- Emergency first aid kit at sports reception.
Safeguarding
- The "hirer" of the facility is responsible for all participants of their group, including their whereabouts and welfare.
- The "hirer" is responsible for the safeguarding and welfare of any children and vulnerable adults that have accompanied them (spectators).
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust's Safeguarding policies and procedures are
available on our website, www.rovers.co.uk/help-info/safeguarding
Damage of Site
- The hirer will be responsible for any damage caused to the pitch, equipment, building or any of the "Trust's" equipment
- Please report any damage as soon as possible to the duty receptionist/ member of Trust staff on site.
Miscellaneous
- "Hirers" are reminded that the "Centre" is also used by children and young people. "Hirers" must ensure that facilities are used correctly and individuals accompanying or belonging to the "Hirer" do not use foul or abusive language whilst using the "Centre". The "Centre" will serve a written notice on the "Hirer" in the event that the facilities are not used correctly. If inappropriate conduct by a "Hirer" re-occurs the Hirer will be required to leave the Centre immediately and any future bookings made by that "Hirer" will be cancelled with immediate effect without any claim whatsoever against the "Trust".
- The "Hirer" shall be responsible for leaving the premises in a clean and tidy condition. Litter bins are provided around the site. Any cleaning costs incurred will be charged to the "Hirer".
- Please report any health and safety matters (spillages, broken equipment, etc) to a member of staff immediately.
- No football, running or other sports to be played in the spectator area of the facility.
- Strictly no pets allowed on site at any time. (Except assistance dogs see policy)
- Food and/or drink including chewing gum must not be taken onto the playing surface or area.
- No alcohol shall be brought into the centre or on its grounds at any time.
- The "Centre" operates a strict no drugs policy. Anyone in possession of any drugs or suspected to be under the influence of drugs will be automatically banned from the centre and the police informed.
- No smoking is allowed on the site (including car parks) or in the "Centre" at any time.
- Use of any external filming/broadcasting or promotional material must be agreed by the "Trust's" Facilities Manager/Press & Communications Office prior to the event. The recording of images by members of the public attending events booked by the "Hirer" is strictly forbidden unless prior written permission has been obtained from the "Trust's" Facilities Manager.
- The sub-letting of pitches/facilities is not permitted; all bookings are personal to the "Hirer" concerned. Any non-community / non-not-for-profit booking must be pre-approved by the Centre Manager prior; including (but not comprehensive):
- Pro / Semi Pro Football clubs
- Commercial / Private Academy's
- Commercial / Private Sport Leagues
- Commercial / Private Sport Camps & Activities
- The "Centre" is located in a residential area, please take this into consideration and keep noise levels down to a minimum at all times. Avoid foul or abusive language.
- "Hirers" must park in the areas provided and use overflow car parking if necessary. Any property and/or vehicles left on the premises are done so at the owner's own risk.
- Opening and closing times are displayed at the entrance of the Centre or are available from the Centre office. All persons must vacate the site by closing time. No cars shall be left on site after closing.
- CCTV cameras are in operation, both within and outside the premises. Images are monitored and may be used for evidence purposes.
- At the absolute discretion of the "Trust" individuals/groups of individuals failing to comply with any of these Regulations and Conditions will be liable to forfeit use of the "Centre" for a period as the "Trust" deems appropriate, including permanently, with immediate effect.
- All bookings are 55 minutes in length, from the start time of the booking.
Disclaimer
- Blackburn Rovers Community Trust accepts no responsibility for any personal injury sustained by any members of your booking including spectators that arises as a consequence of attending an event/activity at one of our venues/facilities, including, but not comprehensive:
- Climbing on prohibited areas such as roofs and netting.
- Misuse of goals and netting.
- Misuse of the BRIC/OLSJ/Other Venue.
- Any associated equipment.
- Any injuries that may occur from stray footballs from other pitches.
- Parking on the facilities car park is at the user's own risk the Trust accepts no liability for any damage.
- Any actions contravening these terms and conditions.
- Blackburn Rovers Community Trust do not take any responsibility for any damage or loss of property whilst on site.
- At the absolute discretion of the "Trust" individuals / groups of individuals failing to comply with any of these Regulations and Conditions will be liable to forfeit use of the "Centre"/future event bookings for a period as the "Trust" deems appropriate, including permanently, with immediate effect.
- In the event of the facility or any part thereof being rendered unsuitable for use (i.e. adverse weather) of which it is being hired, Blackburn Rovers Community Trust will not be liable for any resulting loss/cost.
- Blackburn Rovers Community Trust reserves the right to refuse a booking without notice or to cancel this hiring agreement at any time either before or during the term of the agreement.
- Blackburn Rovers Community Trust bookings or special events (including matchday) will take precedence over all other bookings. BRCT will endeavour to give as much notice as possible (with a guideline of 48 hours' notice) to all bookings to be cancelled/ rearranged. BRCT shall not be liable for any resulting loss.
Complaints
Any complaints should be raised with BRCT staff on site. If you feel the complaint has not been resolved or would like to raise it formally,
please email Ryan Loftus, Assistant Administrative Officer, at ryan.loftus@brfctrust.co.uk within 48 hours of the issue being raised. The full complaints procedure can be found on our website at www.rovers.co.uk.
The full complaints procedure can be found on our website at www.rovers.co.uk.
By making a booking with Blackburn Rovers Community Trust and using our facilities, you agree to having read the above terms and conditions and to abiding by such. You further agree to having made all members of your club/organisation aware of these terms and conditions, and they too will abide by them.
BRCT Facility T&C's - Updated 5th Feburary 2024
