Campus Recreation Facilities Policies

Outdoor facility policies

The following policies are in place for all of Campus Recreation’s outdoor facilities. Please see below for additional regulations specific to certain facilities.

  • Campus Recreation will make decisions pertaining to field and weather conditions and reserves the right to close the facility and/or cancel activities.
  • If a severe storm approaches, all participants should clear the field immediately and move into their cars or to a permanent shelter. This includes instances of high winds, heavy rain, hail, lightning, thunder and/or tornados.
  • No formal practices are permitted on the courts without prior reservation.
  • The facility may be closed at any time due to safety concerns or maintenance needs.
  • No animals, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, or moving vehicles are allowed on the field.
  • No glass containers are allowed on the courts or fields.
  • No open fires or charcoal grills are allowed on the property.
  • All IU Indianapolis Campus Security, IU Risk Management, and Campus Recreation policies apply.

Neither Indiana University nor Campus Recreation assumes responsibility for ill health or injury sustained while participating at the facility. Participation is voluntary. All individuals are encouraged to obtain a physical examination and suitable insurance coverage before participation.

Campus Recreation Outdoor Facility (CROF) at Lockefield Green policy

  • The Campus Recreation Outdoor Facility at Lockefield Green is available for informal use. Only IU Indianapolis-enrolled students, faculty, and staff are permitted to use the CROF. Campus Recreation-sponsored intramural and club sport activities have priority scheduling.
  • If a severe storm approaches, all participants should clear the field immediately and move into their cars or to a permanent shelter. The emergency shelters for the CROF are the Hine Hall and Vermont Street parking garages.
  • In case of emergency or injury, please report your injury to the Campus Recreation employee at the Campus Recreation office at 317-274-2824 or IUPD at 317-274-7911.
  • Courts are not maintained during the winter.
  • Unauthorized users will be asked to leave.
  • Video surveillance is in use on these premises.

Green space policy

  • No stakes, spikes, or other pointed materials may be used on the field without proper authorization.
  • In case of emergency or injury, please report your incident to IUPD at 317-274-7911.

Natural turf playability policy

The playability of a natural turf field will be determined using the five following conditions. Surfaces will not be useable if any of the five conditions are present.

  • Standing water test: Is there standing water on the field?
  • Lateral cut test: Will the foot slide on the surface on the soil or mud when making a lateral cut?
  • Footstep test (squish test): While walking on the field, can water be seen or heard with a footstep?
  • Heel imprint test: Does the heel of one’s shoe, when pressed with the weight of one’s body, make an impression into the soil?
  • Footprint test: While walking on the field, is there any impression of one’s footprint left in the surface?