NLSIU Has a New Turf Football Field

As part of upgrading its core infrastructure, NLSIU’s sports facilities on campus is undergoing a two-phase renovation. Ahead of the new year 2025, we completed Phase I of this project – construction of a turf football field as per FIFA standards. The new field is 71m wide and 110 m long, and the turf has been installed as per FIFA prescribed procedures. The University will begin Phase II of this project in February 2025, with the construction of a retaining wall around the football field and the addition of a six-lane, 400-meter running track.

Here are some guidelines to keep in mind for those using the football field:

DOs

• Regular shoes with rubber soles/football turf shoes are permitted. Clean your footwear before getting on to the turf. Report any dirt/debris/damage to staff immediately.
• Protect the turf’s surface from sharp or pointed objects. When goalposts or other equipment is moved, they should be picked up off the turf. Dragging the goal posts damages the turf.
• All students must carry their valid ID cards while using the facilities. Access will not be granted without IDs.

DON’Ts

• Sport shoes with metal studs or spikes of any kind are not allowed on the turf.  Any physical damage caused by negligence of the user will be charged to the user.
• No littering on the field. Any waste/rubbish should be disposed off in the bins placed near the field.
• Spitting/chewing gum is not permitted on the turn and will attract a fine of Rs. 1000. The NLS staff are authorised to levy the fine.
• Glass containers are not permitted on the turf premises.
• Consumption of food/liquids other than water is not allowed in and around the play area.

All current NLSIU Rules & Regulations, and guidelines will apply in the sport arena.

TIMINGS

• Bookings for the field will be open through the day from 7 AM to 10 PM until April 1, 2025. One group may book a slot (60 minutes each) on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the BFC app comes into effect after April 1st, slots may be booked up to 12:00 midnight.
• Additionally, BFC will offer coaching sessions between 4 PM and 7 PM for both internal and external parties. During this time, one zone of the field (Quarter of the full pitch: 6-a-side) will be available exclusively for NLSIU students, while the remaining zones will be used for coaching sessions.
• Any other zones, if unused during the coaching sessions, will also be available to NLSIU students. In case of any additional slots beyond this period, slots can be provided as per availability.
• Additional Slots Post 7 PM: Any additional slots required after 7 PM must be booked at least 3 days in advance. Slots will be allotted based on availability.

Please note, if students do not occupy the ground within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time of booking, the reservation will be automatically cancelled.

Friendly Matches with External Teams: Students wishing to host friendly matches with external college teams must obtain prior approval. The guest team will be required to pay half of the rental amount to BFC.

To book a slot from 1st April, students may contact the BFC Coordinator, Mr. Jiju.

For further queries, please write to the Operations team or to the Director, Campus and Residential Life at NLSIU.