Restrictions ‘August 27, 2018 Turf Restrictions ‘and then set down. The only exception to this are front ensemble instruments, PA. gear, and. equipment located atthe front of the field between the front sideline and spectator seating, These things may be placed on. carts and trailers and pulled into the pit area with lawn tractors and/or ATV Gnith tires that are not to9 ‘nubby”) ‘Anything taken into the performance area ‘mustbe eartied to its location ‘Alleilers and carts must be equipped \with pneumatic tires if they carry heavy items such as timpani, multiple Keyboards, ‘bass drums, etc If there is a possibility that the cat or trailer will make ruts, t suilLnot be allowed to go onto the aftifcial turk The same goes for scatfolding, large drum major podiums, tc. Heavy objects that do not displace the weight geross a large surface (scaffolding, large drum major podiums, large heavy props, etc.) ned to have plywood placed beneath them to spread out the foad. Individual instruments such ‘as marimbas, vibraphone, and xylophones are be allowed be pushed across the turf, ‘The lawp tractor oF ATV. that you use £0 pull equipment in and out ofthe tunnel and across the playing surface of Ford Field most be powerful enough to handle your load on a rather steep grade. No imotorized vehicles or trains of carts will, be allowed to fravel om-ar inside the ‘wide white boundary lines that stirround the field: No sharp tars will be allowed while on the artificial turf ‘The tractor or ATV must have a diaper beneath the crankcase to eateh any. ‘dripping oil and the wheels must be free from grease. ALL casters, wheels, legs, etc. MUST BE CLEAN before you will be allowed to move into the performance area from the tunnel DO NOT allow anyone to stand on moving trailers or hitehes, We haye had ‘ecidents in the past when people have ‘done this, Ford Field Requires Waiver of Liability and Release of All Claims Forms ‘To perform in the Championship Contest, Ford Field must have on file a signed WAIVER OF LIABILITY form (for ‘minors) oF an AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS form (for adults) feom every person that will be going onto the field. This includes all band members, staff members, pit crews, directors, ete. This is being demanded of every event held in Ford Field: high school football teams, youth league teams, cheerleaders, pompom squads, bands, etc. Go to the MCBA website and download the Waivers. Duplicate the Release forms ‘and disseminate them to every person that will be going onto the field with your band, Follow the directions. The form must not be changed in any way. No rewording or erossing out words is permitted! (Create a roster listing the members, staff ‘and support personnel of your band in ALPHABETICAL ORDER. ‘You may list the students separately from the staff and parents. Check to be sure that you have a signed form from every person that will be going onto the field and then sign the DIRECTOR VERIFICATION OF RELEASE form. (This form states that ceach person associated with your band that ‘will be going onto the field has signed the RELEASE form and hisvher form is inchided in the packet of materials being sent to MCBA, ut the completed release forms in alphabetical order with a copy of your alphabetized roster into a large envelope and mail them it to the MCBA office Do not fax or email seanned liability waiver forms DEADLINE: OCTOBER 20, 2018 2018 Championship Contest Ford Field, Detroit Flight 1 (8:00 a.m Flight { (11:15 a.m) Flight V @2:00 p.m.) Flight LV (S:30 p.m.) Flight U1 (8:15 p.m.) &