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The Fayetteville SwampDogs would like to say thank you for making your reservation for the Family Scout Sleepover. Inside the handbook you will find some valuable information regarding our Family Scout Sleepover. We ask that you take some time to review the material in the handbook. We also ask that you share this information with other people in your group who will be attending. This will make sure that everyone in your group has the important information, which will make the event more enjoyable for everyone.

If you have any questions or want to buy tickets please contact me 910-426-5900 or via e-mail

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Sincerely,

Trey Wright

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Game Date, Times, and Cost………………………………………………….…...2

Sleepover Rules………………………………………………………….………...2

Rain out Policies (Rain checks, sleepover make up date)………………………….3

FAQS…………………………………………………………………….…………3

GAME DATE, TIME AND COST

Friday June 13th

Cost:

Game Only Ticket

Game tickets: $3 for Scouts in uniform

Game ticket for Adults: $5

or include a hot dog, chips and small drink for only $7( Must Pre-Register by June 5)

SLEEPOVER RULES

We ask that all scouts, scout leaders, and participants observe the following rules. It will make the eventmore enjoyable for everyone. (Must Pre-Register by June 5)

DO:

  • Treat the field with care
  • Stay in the outfield at all times
  • Carry all equipment on to the field
  • Use battery powered devices for lighting
  • Bring snacks for sleepover portion only. No food or drink is allowed to be brought into the game.

DO NOT:

  • NO plastic or tarps between tent and grass. Please only put plastic or tarps on the inside
  • of tent.
  • NO rain guard. Please don’t spray rain guard on tents. It washes off and kills the grass.
  • STAKE DOWN TENTS; no stakes allowed – confiscated stakes will NOT be returned.
  • Go on infield grass at anytime.
  • Use heating devices
  • NO wheeled wagons, coolers, etc. Please carry everything on to the field.
  • DO NOT spray BUG SPRAY on the field. Please go to main concourse to apply bugspray; spray will kill the grass.
  • Bring anything flammable (lighters, candles, kerosene lanterns) onto the field.
  • NO ALCOHOL. Confiscated alcohol will not be returned.
  • Bring pets of any kind, shape or size.
  • Smoke

RAIN OUT POLICIES

If the game is canceled, so is the sleepover. If the game is played, the sleepover would only be canceled if the weather forecast calls for severe storms overnight or the field can not take the abuse. If the sleepover is canceled hold onto your game tickets. These tickets will be good for the sleepover make-up date. There will be no refunds on game tickets or sleepover tickets. See rain check policy.

Rain Check Policy Game Tickets – the SwampDogs do not refund money on tickets purchased. Keep your tickets; they can be used as rain check for any future Fayetteville SwampDog 2008 regular season game,

Sleepover Make-Up Date

If the family scout sleepoveris cancelled it will be rescheduled for the July 18th

FAQ’S

What essentials do we need to bring?

The list should include a spikeless tent, sleeping bag/pillow, flash light, proper clothes to sleep in, lightjacket/sweatshirt for after the game and any necessary toiletries.

Is the sleepover available to family members?

Yes, Parents and siblings of scouts are welcome and encouraged to attend the game and spend the night.

Will there be adequate supervision?

YES! All scout groups that plan on staying overnight are REQUIRED to have adequate chaperoning bytheir scout leader(s).

What is the itinerary for the event?

Game- Gates open at 6 pm and the game will start at 7:05 pm vs.AsheboroCopperheadsfollowed by the showingLittle Big League.

SLEEPOVER - Once the field is cleared and prepared for a safe sleepover, the scouts will be allowed tobring their tents and any snacks they may have brought onto the field for the night. You will have about 1 hour to get your tents and belongings set up before the start of the movie. Lights will go out once the movie is ready to start and will remain out after the movie is over so make sure you get your tents up before we start the movie.

BREAKFAST - The following morning all campers will clean up their sites. Camping gear needs to be removed from the field by 8 am and before proceeding to breakfast. You can cook your breakfast on your grills in our parking lots and stay as long as you need.

MORNING CLEAN UP - All scouts are REQUIRED to assist in field cleanup Saturday morning! We will walk the field looking to pick up all debris left from the sleepover.

Where do the scouts store their camping gear?

Scouts will need to keep their gear in their chaperone/scout leader’s vehicle during the game. Scoutsshould meet after the game along the first base picnic area, this will also be announced over the publicaddress system.

How/When/Where should we transport our camping gear onto the field?

How? We must ask that you NOT bring wagons or coolers with wheels onto the field. All camping geartransport should be done by CARRYING items onto the field.

When? You will have about 1 hour after the end of the game to set up your tents up before the movie. You will not be allowed onto the field until it is safe.

Where?You will enter the field through the right field when bringing in yourequipment and tents.

What do we need to get into the sleepover?

There is a sleepover ticket that should be turned in to main entrance into the sleepover.

What will be included in the dinner? The dinner will include Hot Dog, a chips and a soda voucher. This will need to be used during the game.

Where is breakfast served?

Breakfast will be cooked out in the parking lot served in the picnic areas along the first base area.

If we have someone with special needs,, can we get them on the field to spend the night?

Yes, you can. Anyone needing additional accommodations please callTrey Wright at 910-426-5900 tomake special arrangements.

Will there be concession stands open during the sleepover?

No, there will be no concession stands open for the sleepover. Scout groups are allowed to bring food andbeverage into the ballpark for the sleepover portion only. No food or beverage is allowed in the ballpark forthe game.

Will there be restrooms open during the sleepover?

Yes. The restrooms on the first base side of the main concourse will remain open for the entirenight.

If we need to leave in the middle of the night can we?

Once we have everyone on the field all the gates in the ballpark will be locked. However, if you need toleave in the middle of the night for any reason you may do so by contacting one of the Fayetteville SwampDogsemployees on site.