April 2, 2015
Fairfax County Sports Organizations-
As you are aware, the Fairfax County Athletic Council Policy Committee has been working to update the Field Allocation Policy. Throughout the past year, this committee has been sharing the policy with a number of stakeholders and has incorporated the appropriate feedback. As you may recall, in September 2014, all of the participating sports organizations in Fairfax County were forwarded the draft policy and were given an opportunity to provide feedback as well.
On March 18, 2015, the Fairfax County Athletic Council unanimously approved the proposed Field Allocation Policy be submitted to the Board of Supervisors for review and approval. Prior to submission, we would like to give the community another opportunity to provide feedback.
Listed below is a summary of the major changes in the proposed policy:
Certified Athletic Organizations-The most significant changes center around additional requirements for a group to qualify as a Certified Athletic Organizations (CAO). A CAO has a priority right of scheduling over non-CAOs. Added to the certification list are:
A. Proof of insurance- There is a minimum requirement of $1,000,000 liability coverage, and the policy must name FCPS, FCPA, and the BOS as a co-insured and they must be specifically listed as additional insured party.
B. Non-profits status- An IRS non-profit number or other written documentation supporting non-profit status as categorized by a federal or state regulatory agency.
C. Criminal Background Checks- A written certification Sent from my iPhone
Attached, please find the above mentioned policy. We request your feedback by April 17, 2015.
If you have any questions, feedback or comments, please direct them to
athleticservices@fairfaxcounty.gov or you may call 703-324-5533 to talk to a staff member.
Fairfax County
Neighborhood and Community Services
Athletic Services Division
Phone: (703) 324-5533 or (703) 324-5522
Fax: (703) 324-5546