Matchday

Edgewater Castle FC strives to uphold high standards of matchday conduct by all involved. As such, we are proud to work with Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Parks District to create a fun, safe, and clean matchday experience for all by adhering to the following policies.

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• Gates open one hour prior to kickoff. Fans must be out of the stadium within 30 minutes after the end of the match.

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• The following are not allowed on the playing surface: 

  • Alcoholic beverages and other drugs

  • Tobacco products

  • Cans and glass bottles

  • Food and gum

  • Golf practice

  • Animals (working animals are allowed)

  • Sunflower seeds

  • Confetti

  • Coolers/ice chests

  • Fireworks

  • Laser pens and pointers
     

• The following are allowed, but subject to inspection:

  • Backpacks/Messenger Bags

  • Diaper Bags

  • Strollers

  • Fanny Packs

  • Purses

  • Camera Bags

 

• Banners, flags, and signs (collectively, “Banners”) are permitted within the stadium provided they comply with the following requirements:

  • All banners, flags, and signage will be inspected before entry to the stadium to ensure there are no safety concerns and compliance with the below requirements.

  • Banners must be event-related and may not be commercial or political in nature; Banners may not include advertisements, logos or political endorsements/slogans.

  • Banners may not contain images, words or other information that is (or could be construed as being) derogatory, obscene, profane, indecent, vulgar, offensive, graphic, dangerous, inappropriate, objectionable or in “poor taste”.

  • Banners may not interfere with the view or enjoyment of others.

  • Banners may not be attached to a pole or any other object that could cause harm to others.

  • Banners may not be constructed of wood, metal or any other material that could cause harm to others.

  • Banners may not be larger than 3 feet by 5 feet, if they are hung, or 3 feet by 3 feet, if they are held in hand, unless otherwise approved by stadium management.

  • Banners (or parts thereof) may not be used as projectiles.

  • Banners may be hung only with the permission of stadium management. If approved, Banners may be hung only with rope, string or plastic ties and may not block any existing signage or vent, or damage any stadium walls, paint, railings, glass, etc.

 

• Stadium Management reserves the right to remove and confiscate any banner at any time for any reason.

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• All structured activities MUST be completed by 10:00pm, per City of Chicago ordinance.