Frequently
Asked Questions
1. What is the Coliseum's alcohol policy?
Guests are allowed to bring their own liquor but are not allowed
to bring beer, wine or any other alcoholic drinks. Setups must
be purchased at the Concession stand. If a keg, champagne or
wine is needed, please contact Robert Stange, concessionaire,
830-609-3080 for prices.
2. Can we use glitter or confetti?
All
forms of glitter and confetti are prohibited. If these are used,
the customer will be charged a fee.
3.
What is the Coliseum's catering policy?
Customers
are welcome to use the caterer of their choice. A kitchen is
available and is included in the rental fee. Customers are encouraged
to remind the caterer to clean the kitchen after usage.
4.
Is the parking free?
The
Coliseum provides approximately 300 free parking to all Coliseum
scheduled events. Handicap parking is available and is located
on the north side of the Coliseum. The Coliseum shares parking
with other facilities; therefore, the City cannot guarantee
an exact number of parking spaces available.
5. What is the charge for putting a message on the marquee?
Only scheduled events are displayed on the marquee. Move-in
dates are not included as display dates. The number and duration
of such announcements will be subject to availability of time
and space based on the Coliseum's overall schedule of events
determined by the Coliseum Manager.
6.
What is the payment policy?
Fifty percent of the rental is due in seven business days from
the contract date. A signed contract and deposit must be made
in order for the contract to be valid. If this is not completed
by the due date, the Coliseum Manager will release the date.
The remaining balance is due one month before the event date.
7.
What are the hours of rental?
The
hours of rental are as follows:
Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 12:00 midnight
Saturday, 7:00 am to 1:00 am
Sunday, 7:00 am to 12:00 midnight
Requests for alternate times must be made in advance with the Coliseum Manager. The customer must have all decorations and other items out of the Coliseum be closing time. If the customer goes over the rental time, the customer will be charged $70.00 per hour.
Reservations are on a first come, first served basis.
8. What if we signed a contract and decide to cancel?
Should
the customer choose to cancel an event, notification must be submitted
in writing to the Coliseum Manager. Cancellation fees are determined
on the number of days before the scheduled rental date. Contract
cancellation will result in the following charges:
Days
Prior to the Event:
181
days or more 10% of total rental fee
91-180 days 25% of total rental fee
0-90 days 100% of total rental fee
9.
Do you provide tables and chairs?
Tables
and chairs are provided by the Coliseum and are included in
the rental fee. Eight-foot rectangular (140) and seventy-two
inch round tables (40) are available. The Coliseum staff will
set up all Coliseum tables. Tables that are not Coliseum property
are not included. All tables are required to be covered with
either plastic or linen tablecloths for health and sanitary
purposes.
10.
What type of audio equipment is available?
The
Coliseum has microphones, including one wireless. The Coliseum does not furnish projectors, laptops or
any other audio visual equipment.
11. Is security required at a function?
Customer agrees to have on hand at all times sufficient police security to maintain law and order and protect all persons and property. Such personnel will be Seguin Police Officers arranged for by the Coliseum Manager. If the Seguin Police Officers are not available, the Coliseum Manager will schedule Officers from the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Department. All officers are paid for by the customer at the department's prevailing rate for off duty officers and for which there is a two (2) hour minimum.
Payments may be made by cash or money order and is due upon the officer(s) arrival. Upon the officer's arrival, the Customer who signed the contract must meet with the officer(s) for a briefing. The officer(s) will explain the rules and procedures. Failure to make payment will result in immediate function suspension with no refund to customer.
The following are the requirements for security:
If the event continues to midnight, the customer is responsible for hiring the officer(s) until 1:00 AM.
If the customer does not want to pay the officer(s) until 1:00 AM, the event must end no later than 11:30 PM.
RENTALS WITH ALCOHOL:
|
Number
of Guests
|
Number
of Officers
|
| 1-200 |
2
|
| 201-400 |
3
|
| 401
or more |
4
|
RENTALS WITHOUT ALCOHOL
|
Number
of Guests
|
Number
of Officers
|
| 100 or less |
0
|
| 101 - 200 |
1
|
| 201 - 400 |
2
|
| 401 or more |
3 |
12.
Do you rent the Gazebo?
Yes,
the rental fee is $25.
