Resolution 2008-38 STATE OF ILLINOIS )
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COUNTY OF KENDALL )
RESOLUTION NO. 2008- 3�
RESOLUTION APPROVING A
DISC GOLF FACILITY POLICY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the United City of Yorkville has considered establishing a
policy concerning disc golf facilities maintained by the United City of Yorkville Parks and
Recreation Department, and
WHEREAS, after considerable discussion and review of reports on the operation, usage
and rules of play and behavior, the City Council has determined it to be in the best interest if its
residents to establish the Disc Golf Facility Policy as set forth on the attached Exhibit "A" which
is incorporated herein.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the United City
of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois that the Disc Golf Facility Policy in the form set forth on
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein is hereby adopted.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois this
C , day of , A.D. 2008.
CIT CL RK
ROBYN SUTCLIFF JOSEPH BESCO
GARY GOLINSKIL A ARDEN JOSEPH PLOCHER
WALTER WERDERICH MARTY MUNNS
ROSE ANN SPEARS BOB ALLEN
Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this
Ck day of A.D. 2008.
MAYOR -?2o T -M
Exhibit "A"
DISC GOLF FACILITY POLICY
The Park and Recreation Department maintains a disc golf facility at Fox Hills East Park. This
and future disc golf facilities in Yorkville parks are subject to the following policy:
1. It is designed as a drop -in facility and is not available for private rentals.
2. A usage fee will not be charged for play at the facility. However, the Park and
Recreation Department may seek sponsorship fees to support events that it
operates at the facility
3. Tournament, league, or organized play must be approved in advance by the Park
and Recreation Department for non - exclusive use of the facility.
4. The Park and Recreation Department reserves the right to schedule, re- schedule,
modify, make adjustments to, or deny requests for tournament, league, or
organized play as it deems to be in the best interest of the overall public use of the
facility.
5. When approving non exclusive tournament, league, or organized play, groups
with a majority of Yorkville residents (51 %) will receive priority over groups
with a majority of non - residents. Corporations and businesses in Yorkville may
extend their resident privileges to their employees.
6. Small groups of drop -in players (4 or less) not associated with groups
participating in tournament, league or organized play, should be allowed to "play -
through" delays created by the event.
7. Organized play involving more than 25 participants is prohibited unless the event
is being operated by the Parks and Recreation Department
8. Exclusive use by groups and organizations is prohibited. The Park and
Recreation Department may periodically operate tournament, league, or organized
play, including lessons and youth programs, in which the facility is temporarily
"closed" to the general public. In such instances, a maximum of three (3) hours
will be set for closure. Public notice will be given in advance of closure.
9. The facility shall operate under Disc Golf General Rules of Play and Etiquette:
a. Disc golf is played like ball golf, using flying discs. One stroke is
counted each time the disc is thrown, and when a penalty is incurred. The
winner is the golfer with the lowest score.
b. Tee throws must be completed within the designated tee areas.
c. After teeing off, the player whose disc is farthest from the hole always
throws first. The player with the fewest strokes on the previous hole is
the first to tee off.
d. Fairway throws must be made with the foot closest to the hole on the spot
where the last throw came to rest. The other foot may be no closer to the
hole than the foot on this lie.
e. A run -up and normal follow - through, after the release, are allowed more
than 10 meters from the hole. Inside 10 meters, a player may not step
past his/her lie. "Falling" or "jumping" putts are not allowed inside 10
meters.
f. A disc that comes to rest inside the Disc Pole Hole® basket or chains
constitutes successful completion of that hole. A disc that comes to rest
on top of the pole does NOT constitute a successful putt.
g. A disc that comes to rest more than 2 meters above the ground is
considered unplayable. The disc must be thrown from the ground directly
below the disc. 1 stroke penalty.
I A throw that lands out -of- bounds must be played from the point where
the disc went out -of- bounds. 1 stroke penalty is incurred. Water, roads,
pavilions, and walkways are normal disc golf out -of- bounds hazards.
i. Never throw until the players ahead of you are out of range, and until the
fairway is completely clear of spectators and park guests.
j. Please keep our parks clean — Do not litter!
10. The facility shall operate under and enforce Rules of Behavior for the general
protection, peace, and well being of the neighborhood and park.
a. Alcohol is prohibited
b. Profanity is prohibited
c. Play ends at dusk
d. No Littering
e. Be respectful of neighbors
f. Tournament, league, or any organized play must be approved by the
Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department
g. Violators are subject to ejection from the park