Hall and Ballfield

Hall Rental Rules and Guidelines

All requests to rent the community centre hall (including the kitchen), or ball field require a completed rental request form which can be done online at https://www.mytidnish.ca/hall-and-ballfield.

Renters agree that they will:

• Abide by the Tidnish Community Centre main floor capacity for persons seated or unseated as determined by the Fire Department and posted at the Centre.

• Be responsible for setting up for their event. 

  • Renters must supply their own table cloths

• Return equipment, tables and chairs to proper storage areas after their event

  • Tables and chairs are not to be dragged across the floor. 

• Sort everything remaining after the event into returns (bottles / cans), recycling (clean paper / plastic), compost, and garbage.

• Clean up spills. 

• Wash, dry, and put away dishes and coffee pots. 

• Wipe all tables, counters, sinks and any other areas used. 

• Avoid use of staples, nails or duct tape on furniture or walls. If paints or markers are used tables must be covered

• Remove any tape and thumbtacks after the event. 

If the event results in non-accidental, major damage to facilities, furniture, or equipment then repair/s or replacement costs will be charged to the renter(s).

Rental of the hall does not include use of the kitchen (see below). If food prepared off-site is brought to the hall, the kitchen cannot be used to store, prepare or serve it.

Funds from any pre-negotiated proceeds splitting plan will be submitted to the TCCA immediately (or as otherwise negotiated).

Use of Bar Facilities

Only TCCA members who have successfully completed the NS Serve Right program are permitted to work behind the bar. 

• There must be a copy of each bartender’s NS Serve Right certificate in the bar.

If the bar facilities are required for a rental, it must be under one of the following options:

Option 1 – Use of the TCCA Club License

• Beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages are supplied and sold by the TCCA during the event.

• Renters must use bartending staff from the TCCA for their event.

• Renters understand that all proceeds from bar sales remain with the TCCA.

• Renters must comply with all applicable liquor laws and provisions of the TCCA's "Club License". 

• Renters understand that all persons attending their event must sign in at the door and that there must be at least 1 TCCA member for every six non-member guests.

Option 2 – Renter Provided Special Occasion Permit

• A special occasion permit is required when renters wish to have a private event that would not necessarily include a sufficient number of TCCA members.

  • As above, 1 TCCA member for every six non-member guests

• TCCA will obtain the appropriate permit. Permit costs will be passed back to the renter

• Renters must comply with the provisions of the special occasion permit

  • In situations where the event includes renter supplied beverages, such as a champagne toast, the renters must supply the beverage and the bar must be closed for that duration. Private beverages must be removed before the bar can be reopened.

• Renters must use bartending staff from the TCCA for their event. 

• Renters understand that all proceeds from bar sales remain with the TCCA.

Rental Rates - Community Centre Hall

*Rentals with an estimated 25 or more guests, wedding receptions or at the bar manager’s discretion

• ·For events that are two hours or less and do not require the kitchen there is a flat rate of $20.00 per hour. Renters must put tables and chair back into their designated places.

• Tables cannot be rented and may not be removed from the community centre hall for any reason. 

• Chairs can be rented at a cost of $3.00 / chair for a 24 hour period. A 25% deposit is required. 

Use of Kitchen Facilities

The TCCA kitchen is a food establishment under the terms of our Department of Agriculture Food Protection License. We must adhere to the rules and regulations set out by the Department which are available on line.

• • At least one person with Food-Handlers Certification must be present in the kitchen.

  • Renters must comply with posted TCCA kitchen rules.

  • All food served from the kitchen must be prepared within the kitchen with one exception: food prepared by a caterer or a store holding a Food Distribution Certification license may be served from the kitchen.

  • The downstairs kitchen has been renamed the Lunch Room.

    • Tea & coffee may be served

    • The fridge may be used

    • No food may be prepared in the Lunch Room.

Kitchen Use Rules

Following these rules will allow us to maintain our License to Operate.

• Wash your hands in hand washing sink provided before working in the kitchen. 

  • The double sink is only used to wash dishes, pots and pans.

• If you empty it, please fill it up (Salt, sugar etc.). This includes Commercial Dishwasher liquids.

• Keep cooler/freezer clear of old food and partially consumed beverages.

• Take home all leftovers and your containers.

• Wash any pots, pans, and coffee/tea makers in the double sink, rinse them in hot water with ½ tsp of bleach, air dry and put all away after use.

• Wash any dishes you use. 

  • If you only have a few dishes, please wash them by hand using same method as for pots. 

  • Only use dishwasher when there is a full load. 

  • Empty the dishwasher after running it and put all dishes away. 

  • Never leave dirty dishes in the dishwasher. 

• Never leave the dishwasher going unattended, stay until the dishes are clean and put away.

• Garbage/Recycling – please put recyclables/garbage/compost in the appropriate marked containers.

• Replace recyclable/garbage bags before they overflow; place full bags in outdoor bin. Make sure the recyclable/garbage/compost area is always clean, neat, and tidy.

• Make sure everything is put away in its proper place before you leave. 

• Clean all surfaces with water and a ½ tsp of bleach. 

• Clean the floor with Mr. Clean and water. 

• Turn off lights before you leave.

• In the summer, if you turn the air conditioning on or up, please turn it off before leaving. In winter make sure the heat is down to 16 degrees when you leave.

•  Let us know if anything is amiss in the kitchen as soon as possible.

We are all responsible for how this room looks, how it smells, and how usable it is. We have a beautiful kitchen; please ensure it is kept that way. 

Rental Rates - Ball field

Family or small group short term use (2 – 4 hours) of the ball field is free of charge to community association members. Non-members can also use the field in exchange for a charitable donation.

The following charges only apply to large, organized events such as a tournament. 

• Ball field - $100.00

• Canteen (if available) - $100.00

• Cleanup fee - $100.00

Hall Rental Request Form and Agreement

All facility renters will need to complete and sign the Facilities Rental Agreement which can be found under documents.