For Immediate Release
April 22nd, 2013
Outdoor sports fields not ready for play
Due to the slow spring melt, the City of North Battleford has placed a ban on use of City sports
fields and ball diamonds.
Teams and players are asked to stay off all City fields and ball diamonds until they have been
cleared for use.
Director of Parks and Recreation, Keith Anderson, does not believe any of the fields will be
open for play prior to May 1st.
“We don’t know when the fields and ball diamonds will be ready for use, but it won’t be within
the next couple of weeks. Many are wet and some are still snow covered.”
Anderson said play on outdoor fields and ball diamonds right now would cause significant
damage.
“Soccer teams and other teams requiring a field for practice or play during this ban are
encouraged to contact the NATIONSWEST Field House to inquire about and book turf time.”
The ban on use of sports fields and ball diamonds is in effect until the City of North Battleford
issues a statement stating otherwise.
For more information:
Keith Anderson, Director of Parks and Recreation, 306-445-1742
Mike Halstead, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, 306-445-1710