Newport Tent Rental Contract
Newport Yacht Club Stoney Creek clubhouse and tent facilities are available for rental by Members only (Patrons, EMR and Social Members) for personal events.
During the time of your rental, other club members must be given access to the Clubhouse for showers, bathrooms and laundry, and kitchen, but are required to walk around the Tent rather than through it and respect your access to the kitchen facilities as needed.
RENTAL FEES AND RULES:
Reservations to rent facilities are accepted from Members only, on a first come, first served basis.
A signed rental agreement and refundable $100.00 deposit must be received to reserve the date. Renting Members will be responsible for all damages. The $100 Deposit will be returned after the event once it is confirmed the facilities are in good order.
The remaining fees of $250 are due no later than 15 days prior to the event or the deposit will be forfeited.
Rental rates are $ 250.00 for up to five hours. $ 50.00 / hour each additional hour.
Care will be taken not to damage the property.
When hanging decorations, use of nails or other fasteners that leave holes or other damage of any kind in the Club building, tent or deck is prohibited. All decorations must be removed after the event.
Only flameless (battery operated) Candles are allowed only on tables. (Small candles on Cakes are acceptable)
Member will be responsible for all damages.
The gate can be left open for a time period to allow your guests to enter and park and again when they are leaving. Contact the on-duty Harbour Master for assistance.
KITCHEN,BBQ and RESTROOM USE:
The kitchen and BBQ’s may be used for cooking food for your event.
You may keep food and drinks in the refrigerator for the duration of your event. If you need to store food the day before your event, please reach out to the current Social Director to make arrangements and clearly label food with your name. All food and beverages must be removed at the end of the event.
Plastic tablecloths are available for your use and must be washed and dried and returned to the appropriate storage drawer after use.
You must supply your own dishes, glasses, and silverware.
Restrooms are stocked with soap, toilet paper, paper towels and garbage cans.
MEMBER RESPONSIBILTIES:
Building and grounds will be cleaned by member to original condition immediately following the event by the member host. NOTE: The renting Member is obligated to ensure that all guests are informed of Club rules and parking restrictions. The renting Member is responsible for all their guests. As per Hamilton City By-laws quiet time begins at 11 PM sharp. The clubhouse and tent are designated Non-smoking. Smoking is only permitted along the fence on the Service Road in the designated area. ALL children under 12 must wear a PFD when not under the tent.
Alcohol is BYOB and each guest must provide their own.
If you wish to serve or sell alcohol, you must obtain a Special Occasion Permit ahead of time from the Alcohol & Gaming Commission. This information can be found here:
https://www.agco.ca/en/alcohol/special-occasion-permits
A copy of this permit should be provided to the Social Director for their files.
A check list will be provided to be used for the after- party cleanup.
Newport Yacht Club reserves the right to cancel a reservation at any time due to emergency situations including, but not limited to, COVID, power outage, fire, flood, or an Act of God.