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by the Association and a copy forwarded to the Department. Non-residents of Douglas County may be allowed registration and participation privileges only after all reasonable efforts have been made to register Douglas County residents. After registration has closed, no out-of-county applicants should take precedence over any in-county residents. (c) Fees: Non residents will be assessed an out-of-county fee to participate in and utilize Douglas County programs. The non-resident fee shall be $25.00 per child, per sport, per year. ALL FEES MUST BE TURNED IN TO THE DOUGLAS COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT WITHIN TWO (2) WEEKS AFTER THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE. (d) Facility Reservations: It is the County’s policy to maximize utilization of existing facilities of the Department. Recognizing the need for advance reservations to ensure for proper publicity, planning etc., the County authorizes facility reservations on a first-come, first-serve basis. Priority shall be given to Associations in good-standing with an approved Park Use Agreement in place, then to residents of Douglas County. Facilities where reservations are not accepted shall be available to any person on a first-come first-serve basis. Sunday Field Usage Sundays are to be used by families and individuals for open play or free play at Parks on a first-come, first-serve basis, except where an Association in good-standing has an approved Park Use Agreement. Uses such as large picnics, rain-outs, family gatherings, inter-business competition, etc., under certain circumstances, may be approved and permitted by the Department on Sundays due to the nature of the gatherings as hereinafter provided. Tournament and Special Event Reservations (a) Weekend tournaments may be allowed and a permit issued in community Parks, if they do not conflict with Department sponsored programs and activities, or Associations’ Park Use Agreements. It shall be the responsibility of the 3.3 3.4

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