ACCESSIBILITY
The CK Barnstormers' home ballpark is Fergie Jenkins Field and is being fully accessible, with ADA accessible entrances, wheelchair, and companion seats, 100% accessible concession counters & ticket windows, restrooms and more.
ADDRESS
FERGIE JENKINS FIELD at ROTARY PARK
30 Tweedsmuir Avenue West
Chatham, ON
N7M 2A4
Click here for Google Maps link for directions.
TEAM OFFICE:
Our permanent office is at the Ewald Homes Field House, adjacent to Fergie Jenkins Field.
Click here for Google Maps link for directions.
OFFICE HOURS:
OFF-SEASON – September 16 to April 14
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 10 am – 3 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
IN-SEASON (GAME-DAY) – April 15 to September 15
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 10 am – 7 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 1 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 1 pm
IN-SEASON (NON GAME-DAY) - April 15 to September 15
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10 am – 3 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
ANIMATION CREW
The IBL is all about fan experience! Our animation crew’s job is to make fans smile, rain or shine, win or loose, days or nights. Our crew consist of comedian, dancer, singer, cheerleader, special character that you can only see at Fergie Jenkins Field during IBL games.
ATM
The CK Barnstormers ask guests to arrive prepared but ATMs remain available at the ticket booth.
ADVERTISING
For rates and information regarding signage, print, in ballpark advertising, and promotional opportunities, please contact us at 1-877-346-3553 or by email at info@ckiblbaseball.com
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Fans are not permitted to bring alcohol in and outside of Fergie Jenkins Field during IBL games. All guests purchasing alcoholic drinks require proof of legal drinking age. We reserve the right not to sale alcoholic beverages to any guest at any time.
ANIMAL AND PETS
Only assistance dogs are allowed to accompany guest into FJF during IBL games. No other animals will be accepted except for special pet day events.
BABY/TODDLER TICKETS
Every kid of 5 years and younger do not need to purchase a ticket for an IBL game if they sit on someone’s laps.
BAGS
We want your entrance to FJF to be as smooth as possible. Please bring only small purses. The exception will be for diaper bags and medical bags. Other bags could be put away for the duration of your stay.
BANDS
Every game we will have a live band playing for 30 minutes prior to our game as well as for 45 minutes after our game, win or lose, to have fun and to stretch the party!
BETWEEN INNING PROMOTIONS
We guarantee you will have a great time at FJF. All the promotions are designed for all age groups to have fun at the ballpark. Whether it is the race the mascot contest, spin the bat, sumo wrestling and other, you’ll always have a good time with us. If you would like to learn more or to have your group participating at one of our crazy contests during our games, please contact us at 1-877-346-3553 or email at info@ckiblbaseball.com.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
How about a birthday party at the ballpark? These special tickets include 6 tickets, player visit, autographed ball, promo hat, BDay cake + BDay card from the team mascot, picture, and chant on field. What a nice souvenir! Please contact us at 1-877-346-3553 or email at info@ckiblbaseball.com.
BLANKETS
On a chilly night, blankets are permitted at FJF. Please note that chairs are not permitted to be brought into the ballpark during IBL games.
CONCESSIONS AREA
Concession stands are located behind Homeplate and include food and beverages.
DIGITAL TICKETING
Fans are encouraged to use digital ticketing or to print their tickets at home. Our Ticket booth will always be open 2 hours prior to the game if you need more tickets or assistance.
DIRECTIONS TO FERGIE JENKINS FIELD
FJF is located at 30 Tweedsmuir Avenue West, Chatham, ON, N7M 2A4
Click here for Google Maps link for directions.
EMERGENCY SITUATION
Basic first aid, staffed by trained personnel, is located at the team’s Info Booth located on 1B side near the ballpark’s main entrance. In case an emergency arises during our ballgame, our office staff and our security attendant will help right away. If there is a need to call 911, we’ll proceed.
FAN CONDUCT
We strongly encourage our incredible fans to enjoy their time at FJF while respecting those around you. Our staff will proactively intervene, should any issues arise, involving impaired or intoxicated guests, foul/abusive language, obscene gestures, or inappropriate clothing/behavior for a family inclusive venue. Please remember that all we want is Fun at the Ballpark during IBL games.
FAN INTERFERENCE
Fans are not allowed to interfere with a ball in play or trespass onto the playing field. Interference and trespassing are strictly prohibited at FJF. Persons who violate this ordinance are subject to ejection. We strongly encourage our incredible fans to enjoy your time at FJF while respecting those around.
FIRST AID
Basic first aid, staffed by trained personnel, is located at the team’s Info Booth located on 1B side near the ballpark’s main entrance. In case an emergency arises during our ballgame, our office staff and our security attendant will help right away. If there is a need to call 911, we’ll proceed.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
Subject to limited exceptions, fans are not allowed to bring any outside food or beverages into Fergie Jenkins Field during IBL games. Exception for baby food/formula. If a guest has food allergies, please contact the team’s office before coming to a game at 1-877-346-3553 or email at info@ckiblbaseball.com.
FOUL BALL
If you return a foul-ball at The Curveball concession located on the 1B side, you will immediately receive a giant slushy of your favorite flavor for free. Also, stay alert for foul balls, bats or broken bat fragments which could land in the seating area. All fans attending baseball games at Fergie Jenkins Field assume the risk of being hit by a baseball or broken bat, and the IBL team is not responsible for any injuries or damages arising from fans being hit with baseballs or bats at a game. Always remember that any type of objects could hurt you or your child very badly if you don’t pay attention to the game. For your own safety, and the safety of your children, we recommend you all, to use your cell phones or any digital devices only between the innings.
GAME-DAY PROGRAM
Try to be one of the first 300 fans to get to FJF to receive your free game-day program. The game-day program includes a featured player’s bio, photos, and statistics, both team’s rosters for the game, some of our corporate partners, league standings and other cool stuff. This is a great keeper!
GAME BROADCAST
IBL games on the public game schedule are live streamed on the league and our Network broadcast on our YouTube Channel (CK BARNSTORMERS) and our Facebook page.
GATES OPEN
Each home game is a big family party. The gates always open 2 hours prior to the scheduled game time. For regular night games, the gates open at 5:30 pm, and the game starts at 7:35 pm. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy pre-game events and festivities like live bands and animation crew’s skits. Team’s amenities are available once the gates open. The gates will open at 11:30 am for a 1:35 pm game start.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Gift Certificates are available in any amount and may be obtained by visiting our Team Shop at FJF or on our website at www.ckiblbaseball.com or by calling 1-877-346-3553.
GIVE-AWAY ITEMS
Promotional items or “giveaways” are available on selected game dates to fans with a valid, paid ticket on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a limit of one item per guest.
GROUP TICKETS
There are a various variety of group tickets to be purchased. You can purchase them at www.ckiblbaseball.com or by calling our office at 1-877-346-3553 or by email at info@ckiblbaseball.com
INFO BOOTH
Our info booth is located on the 1B side if you have any question or suggestion. We even have a suggestion box! This is also where you get your prizes if you win something during the games.
INTERNSHIP
Our team has internship positions in a variety of departments, from operations, to sales, to marketing. Spaces are available for the upcoming year. For more information, please contact our office at 1-877-346-3553 or by email at info@ckiblbaseball.com. Please include a resume and cover letter.
LOST AND FOUND
Have no fear, our cleaning crew does a clean sweep of the ballpark. Anything that is left behind is handed off to our front office. Please contact us at 1-877-346-3553 or by email at info@ckiblbaseball.com if you left something.
MASCOT
Of course, there is a team mascot. It can be seen throughout all games and will make special appearances at birthday parties and in various community events year-round. Please contact us at 1-877-346-3553 or email at info@ckiblbaseball.com for reservation.
PARKING
There is no VIP parking area at FJF. Parking is located at Chatham Memorial Arena (80 Tweedsmuir Avenue West) and is on a first come basis. We do not charge for parking. There are a limited number of Handicap Parking spaces near the main front gates of the ballpark on Tweedsmuir Avenue West that are used on a first availability basis. Once those spaces are filled, we allow handicap drop off in front of the main gates. There is also handicap parking at Chatham Memorial Arena.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Fans are welcome to bring cameras into FJF during IBL games and may take pictures from their seats during the game. Any resale of the photography for any commercial purpose is strictly prohibited. The team’s name, logos, and players likenesses are all copyrighted material. Tripods are not permitted in the ballpark without a press credential. You will be able to take pictures with players after the games as the players will remain at the main gate to sign autographs and chat with the fans.
PROGRAM MAGAZINE
Get yourself a copy of our annual team program/magazine at the team’s shop or the program booth and make sure you have it autographed by your favorite players. Don’t forget to get the Mascot’s autograph!
PROHIBITED ITEMS
FJF is a No Weapons facility. All weapons are prohibited (including all versions of knives). No outside food, beverage, cans, bottles, chairs, or coolers may be brought into the ballpark during IBL games.
RAIN POLICY
Please be assured that we do all we can to play each home game. Just because it's raining at 9:00 am doesn't mean that night's game won't be played. Once rain is in the forecast, we immediately put our tarps on the field to keep the field as dry as possible.
We realize fans travel from all over the province, unfortunately, we can't predict what the weather is going to do a few hours in advance of game time. If you are traveling from a far distance, use your best judgment on whether you want to make the drive or not. Stay up to date on our website www.ckiblbaseball.com, as well as our social medias -- Facebook (CKBARNSTORMERS) Instagram and Twitter (@ckbarnstormers) 15 minutes prior to first pitch.
If a game is postponed or cancelled before the start or before the 4.5 inning is completed, your ticket may be exchanged for any future CK Barnstormers' home game during the 2024 regular season for equal or lesser value ticket (subject to availability.) If this occurs, we recommend exchanging ticket in advance of the game you wish to attend. NO REFUNDS are given for the tickets.
RE-ENTRY
If you need to leave the ballpark and wish to return, please keep your ticket to re-enter FJF. Security scan is required upon re-entry.
RESTRICTED ITEMS
In the interest of safety, the following items may not be brought into FJF during IBL games:
- Alcohol bottles, cans, or any liquid containers of any kind
- Backpacks (drawstring bags and baby diaper bags are allowed)
- Chairs (lawn chairs, beach chairs and other portable chairs except for wheelchairs)
- Glass, cans, aluminum bottles or thermoses
- Laser pens
- Mono/tripods or other professional camera equipment
- Video cameras or other equipment designed for the sole purpose of video and/or audio recording
- Drones
- Firearms, knives, or weapons of any kind
- Illegal drugs or substances
- Baseball bats of any size
- Projectiles (e.g., Frisbees or beach balls)
- Aerosol cans (e.g., mace, pepper spray, hairspray, or sunscreen)
- Fireworks
- Visible obscene signs
- Indecent, or inappropriate clothing
RESTROOMS
Restrooms are available at FJF.
SEASON TICKETS
There are a good variety of season tickets to be purchased. You can purchase them at www.ckiblbaseball.com or by calling our office at 1-877-346-3553 or by email at info@ckiblbaseball.com. There is a maximum of 600 season tickets available.
SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is prohibited in and around Fergie Jenkins Field during IBL games.
STROLLERS
We allow strollers in the ballpark, but there is not room in the grandstands for strollers. Guests can store strollers at Team’s Info booth on 1B side.
TEAM STORE
Our Team Store is conveniently located on 1B side beside the restrooms. The store open 2 hours prior to our game and usually remains open until approximately 30 minutes following the conclusion of the game.
To shop online click HERE.
WHEELCHAIRS
Wheelchair area seating is available at FJF. Please note that there are a limited number of wheelchairs area, guests may be required to transfer from their wheelchair to their reserved seat location.
WI-FI
Unfortunately, there is no guest wi-fi at FJF at this time. We are aiming to change that.
WILL CALL WINDOW
Tickets purchased or left by the CK Barnstormers may be picked up at the team’s Ticket booth located beside the main entrance of the ballpark. Will Call is available through the Ticket booth two (2) hours prior to and during games on game days. Guests must have proper identification to pick up tickets.
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