The Allerton Sports Complex is one of the finest of its kind in Northeastern Ohio. The complex is centrally located between Canton, Youngstown, Akron and Cleveland, with several hotels and restaurants within a few miles. With a great location, on-site concessions, lighted scoreboards, and four newly renovated & lighted fields, it is no wonder that the Department of Recreational Services hosts several nationally recognized tournaments at Allerton.

Rentals will be based on previous partnerships with the Department of Recreational Services -- Priority will be given to rental parties that request, at a minimum, the 2 day rental option.

League Rentals will be based on previous partnerships with the Department of Recreational Services -- Allerton Sports Complex and the number of teams that can be ensured.  The Department of Recreational Services reserves the right to limit the number of weeks that a league plays.

Deposits: are due at the time the contracts are signed. Arrangements may be made for payment, with prior approval from the Department of Recreational Services. Deposits will be applied to the balance due to The Department of Recreational Services unless the event is cancelled, see cancellation policy for refunds.

Cancellation Policy: Decisions to make refunds will be at the sole discretion of The Department of Recreational Services. Refunding deposits will only be considered if 3 days notice is given prior to the start of the event. Reducing a 2 day rental to a 1 day rental after the contract has been signed does not reduce the rental amount due. All rental groups will be charged the amount denoted in the contract signed. NO deposits will be refunded for league rentals.

Fees: All fees are due within 30 days of the conclusion of the tournament and/or event, unless prior arrangements are made with The Department of Recreational Services.

Lighting Fee: The lighting fee will be charged on a per field per hour basis. Partial hours will be billed at a rate of $0.25 per minute per field.

Maintenance Fee: The maintenance fee includes a cleanup fee for use of the facility. This fee is non-refundable and due at the time the deposit is paid.

Vendor Fee: The Department of Recreational Services requires vendors or tournament representatives that have items that are to be sold on University Property have a license to sell such items.

• Tournament/League Directors who wish to sell t-shirts for their tournament/league may do so by paying a $20 licensing fee.
• Tournament Directors/ Representatives who allow business to sell items other than tournament related t-shirts on University Property must pay a $40 per day fee for rights to sell such items.
• The Department of Recreational Services reserves the right to refuse to allow vendors and/or Tournament Directors to sell items on University Property.
• Alcoholic Beverages may not be sold, possessed or consumed on Kent State University Property.

Other Fees:
Unusual Wear & Property Damage Fees: Tournament Directors are ultimately responsible for the actions of all persons associated with the tournament. The Department of Recreational Services reserves the right to charge or pursue legal action against the Tournament Director and/or persons responsible for unusual wear and damage to Kent State Property.
Gate Receipts: Tournament Directors may charge a spectator or admission fee to the tournament, without payment of fees to the Department of Recreational Services. Limitations include employees of the Department of Recreational Services shall not be charged admission to the Allerton Sports Complex.

• The Tournament Director must ensure that the gate does not interfere with the pathway of emergency vehicles.
• The Tournament Director must charge a reasonable rate for admission.
• The Tournament Director is responsible for maintaining the gate area. Department of Recreational Services Employees shall not assume any responsibility for this area.

Drying Agent: All rentals will include 4 bags of drying agent per day. This drying agent would be utilized about the beyond what it has taken us to prepare the fields for play for each day. After the additional 4 bags have been utilized, the Tournament Director will have the opportunity to be charged $10 per bag for any additional bags.