Coliseum

FAQs

1. What is the Coliseum's alcohol policy?

Alcoholic beverages may be served within the Coliseum during certain appropriate functions such as dances, receptions and banquets.  The City's contracted concessionaire much provide all alcoholic beverages including keg beer and wine.  The City's contracted concessionaire must also provide set-ups , soft drinks and mixers.  Customers and participants are not allowed to bring their own alcohol into the Coliseum.  If the customer requests liquor to include full bar service arrangements must be made with the Concessionaire for the provision of full bar service.  The service or sale of alcohol to minors is prohibited by law.  At least one off-duty Seguin Police officer must be present at any function where alcohol is served or sold.  The exact number of officers will be determined by the Coliseum Manager in conjunction with the Seguin Police Department.

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?

There is no charge for putting messages on the marquee.  However, 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 ten 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.  Rectangular (8 ft.) and seventy-two inch round tables 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 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.

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