Amenities

Hoover Parks and Recreation Patron Conduct Policy The following regulations, with regard to conduct, have been developed by the Hoover Parks and Recreation Department in accordance with the Hoover Parks and Recreation Board, and can be found on the city website and supplemental literature. All participants in activities and programs sponsored by the Hoover Parks and Recreation Department are expected to uphold these standards. Violations of these standards or any rule or regulation set forth by the Hoover Parks and Recreation Department may result in disciplinary action to the individual and/or members of a household account. Each incident will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. A level of severity will be assigned to each alleged infraction. The levels are termed Category I (most serious), Category II, and Category III (least serious). Examples are listed in the table below. Category 1 - violations include but are not limited to: • Sexual harassment • Possession of any weapon • Intentional assault or battery leading to serious injury • Intentional assault or battery leading to a minor injury • Attempted assault or battery • Unintentional assault or battery • Misuse of emergency or fire-fighting equipment Category 2 - violations include but are not limited to: • Public use of alcohol or drugs • Public intoxication • Misuse, duplication or alteration of an identification card • Perjury or furnishing false information • Falsification of a program registration or membership application • Disorderly conduct including the use of profanity toward a recreational sports patron, official or staff member and/or excessive or willful disrespectful behavior • Verbal assault of a recreational sports patron, official or staff member • Unsportsmanlike conduct including harassment, spitting, throwing an object or ball toward a patron, official or staff member • Pushing or kicking a patron, official or staff member • Intentional and/or repeated misuse of any facility or program area • Intentional and/or repeated misuse of any program equipment • Willful or careless destruction of property • Disrespect or disregard for the reasonable request of any departmental official • Willful failure to comply with any and all policies associated with a program registration or membership application • Forgery or fraud • Involvement in a violation of city ordinance or policy • Tampering with city property or equipment • Theft of property • Unauthorized entry or trespassing Category 3 - violations include but are not limited to: • Violations of general use policies • Failure to comply with the reasonable request of any departmental official • Failure to comply with any and all policies associated with a program registration or membership application • First offense and/or minor misuse of any facility or program area • First offense and/or minor misuse of any program equipment Disciplinary Actions (By Category) Category 1 An incident report will be filed with the Hoover Parks and Recreation Administration. A police report will also be made for Category 1 offenses. Privileges will be suspended pending the outcome of a hearing conducted by the Hoover Parks and Recreation Board. Category I offenses may also be subject to the administrative actions described under Category II & III below at the discretion of the Hoover Parks and Recreation Board. The patron will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to suspension of program participation and/or facility use privileges at the discretion of the Hoover Parks and Recreation Administrative Staff. Further disciplinary action may be taken up to suspension and/or termination of program participation and/or facility use privileges at the discretion of the Hoover Parks and Recreation Board. Category 2 Individuals and parties involved in Category II offenses will be subject to a hearing conducted by the Hoover Parks and Recreation Board. Privileges will be suspended pending the outcome of the hearing. A police report may be filed for Category II violations. Category II offenses may also be subject to the administrative actions described under Category III below at the discretion of the Hoover Parks and Recreation Board. The patron will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to suspension of program participation and/or facility use privileges at the discretion of the Hoover Parks and Recreation Administrative Staff. Further disciplinary action may be taken up to suspension and/or termination of program participation and/or facility use privileges at the discretion of the Hoover Parks and Recreation Board. Category 3 Individuals and parties involved in Category III offenses must meet with a designated administrative staff member in order to resolve the matter. The meeting is designed to be educational in nature, informing patrons of alleged wrongdoing and to explain the potential consequences of further violations. Privileges will be suspended pending the administrative meeting. The patron will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to suspension of program participation and/or facility use privileges at the discretion of the Hoover Parks and Recreation Administrative Staff. At the conclusion of the suspension period, any repeat offense will result in immediate disciplinary action up to suspension and/or termination of program participation and/or facility use privileges at the discretion of the Hoover Parks and Recreation Board.