Soccer Field Reservation Procedures

Field Reservation Procedures

Plante’s Ferry Sports Complex – Spokane Rapids

To request field usage at Plante’s Ferry Sports Complex, please follow the guidelines below:

Seasonal Rental Request Deadlines

All reservation requests must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the 5th day of the month prior to the applicable season:

• Spring Season: April 1 – May 31 (weather permitting)
• Summer Season: June 1 – August 31
• Fall Season: September 1 – October 31

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Reservation Process & Confirmation

Field requests will be considered in the order received and accommodated to the best of our ability, but are not guaranteed until:

• Confirmed in writing by Spokane Rapids at Plante’s Ferry Sports Complex
• A signed rental agreement has been received from the user

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Field Use Prioritization Policy

In partnership with Spokane County, Spokane Rapids is committed to balancing local demand with the need to host regional and tourism-driven events at the facility. Field time will be prioritized as follows:

1. Spokane Rapids youth soccer programming (highest priority)
2. Youth soccer affiliate organizations
3. Other youth and adult sports organizations
4. Local community events

All scheduling decisions will take into account field maintenance needs, long-term field sustainability (wear and tear), and cost recovery.

Field Request Procedures

Reservation Deadlines

• Soccer fields must be reserved by the 5th of the month prior to the season requested.
• Seasonal Time Blocks:
  • Spring: March – May
  • Summer: June – August
  • Fall: September – November
  • Winter: December – February

How to Submit a Request

• All requests must be made via email and include:
  • The Plante’s Ferry Park Application and Usage Agreement for Non-Tournament Activities
  • Any required supporting documentation listed in the agreement
• Tournament field reservations must be submitted using the Plante’s Ferry Park Facility Usage Application for Special Event Rentals

Field Allocation Procedures

• The Spokane Rapids Facility Coordinator has sole discretion to:
  • Assign and schedule fields
  • Approve or deny requests
  • Reassign fields due to extenuating circumstances
• The Facility Director may assist as needed.

Allocation Principles

• Fields will be assigned to maximize usage while maintaining field quality.
• In general, tournaments and league games have priority over practices.
• Applications for national, state, or regional tournaments are processed before league or practice requests.
• Past user performance (e.g., payment history, cancellations, outstanding balances) will be considered during allocation.

Field Allocation Guidelines

Spokane Rapids retains full authority to manage field scheduling and allocation. Decisions may be influenced by the following factors:

• Past user performance
• Longevity of relationship with the facility
• Diversity of programs (i.e., variety of sports and groups)
• Primary sport the field was designed to support
• Potential conflicts with Spokane Rapids recreational programs
• Need for equitable access across different sports or user types

Field Allocation Priorities

Field requests will be prioritized in the following order:

1. Tournaments
   (Any changes to the level, date, or type must be submitted in writing. Failure to comply may result in cancellation or additional fees.)
2. Department-sponsored programs
3. Nationally sanctioned tournaments
4. Regionally sanctioned tournaments
5. State-sanctioned tournaments
6. Invitational sanctioned tournaments
7. Spokane Rapids Recreational Programs (Youth recreation soccer has location priority.)
8. Spokane Sports Commission Programs
9. Recreational youth athletic programs (No player cuts)
10. Club youth athletic programs (Tryouts involved)
11. National affiliate youth or adult programs
12. New or one-time user group requests

Field Assignment Criteria

Fields are assigned based on:

• Priority level (see above)
• Number of participants in the user group
• Number of field requests received
• Overall field availability

Ongoing Field Scheduling

Once initial allocations are complete, remaining field time will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, regardless of priority tier.

Cancellations & Weather-Related Changes

• In the event of cancellations due to weather or other conditions, user groups must re-request field space.
• Reallocations will be made according to each group’s original priority placement.

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For more information or to submit a request:

Please contact Spokane Rapids at Plante’s Ferry Sports Complex.

Email: Office@spokanerapids.org