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Preseason Training Applications

We are now accepting preseason training applications for Manningham outdoor sporting facilities.

Process to have bookings approved.

Applications will accepted for the period of the 1^st of January and 31^st of March 2024. No preseason usage/training is permitted prior to January 1^st.
You can check ground availability online at: https://apps.imscomply.com.au/manninghamrm/publiccalendar.php
All applications will be assessed, and council will consult the current summer tenants to seek approval for preseason training access.
Applications are only open for preseason training. Practice matches will need to be applied for separately through the IMS casual booking process.
Applications must be made as Casual requests through Council IMS system (attached are details on how to make casual booking requests). No club can do any preseason training unless they first receive approval from Council.

How to make a casual booking request

Please follow the IMS Booking System link: https://apps.imscomply.com.au/manninghamrm/
Log into IMS
Start New Application for Casual Sportsground Application
Complete booking details
Attach Public Liability certificate
Download terms and conditions
Submit Application

Rules of Preseason Training:

No studded shoes or cleats allowed, participants must only use flat souled shoes i.e. runners or cross trainers
Limit the use of the goals squares/goal mouths
Clubs must stay off newly laid turf areas
No training on or around synthetic or turf wicket tables
Clubs will be given priority to their home venue first and foremost. Secondary grounds will be considered on a first come first serve basis thereafter.
There will be no additional charge for preseason training on turf grounds
Council reserves the right to make changes to preseason allocations as required.

Club check list:

Item	Submitted Yes/No	Notes
Plan out your clubs proposed preseason training schedule.	Yes/No	Full schedule of teams and times must be available to council upon request to ensure maximum ground usage is achieved
Make and IMS application:	Yes/No	This is a similar process to seasonal allocations; clubs can use the same log in details. The booking is via the casual sports ground application.
Wait for approval from Council	Yes/No	Clubs must wait for Council to provide acknowledgement for the club to use requested grounds.