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Use of Space & Tabling

The Centre for Student Community & Leadership Development supports various use of space at York's Keele Campus. This includes

  • Tabling locations in Vari Hall, Ross, & Central Square
  • East & West Bear Pits
  • Scott Religious Centre
  • Winters College Student Spaces
  • Classroom Technology requests for Student Organization events
  • Service Requests on behalf of Student Organizations

Tabling is available to Recognized Student Organizations (Clubs & Governments), University Departments, and group projects required for academic courses.

Available Locations:

  • Vari Hall Rotunda
  • Vari Link
  • Central Square
  • Upper & Lower Bear Bit (Reserved for Cultural or larger tabling events)

FALL: September 6th - November 30th

  • Monday: 10-4                                    
  • Tuesday: 10-4
  • Wednesday: 10-4
  • Thursday: 10-4
  • Friday: 10-4

WINTER: January 15th - March 29th   

  • Monday: 10-4                               
  • Tuesday: 10-4
  • Wednesday: 10-4
  • Thursday: 10-4
  • Friday: 10-4

SUMMER: May 20th - July 31st 

  • Monday: 11:30-2:30
  • Tuesday 11:30-2:30
  • Wednesday: 11:30-2:30
  • Thursday: 11:30-2:30
  • Friday: N/A

Tabling requests will only be processed for dates that take place during Fall & Winter semester classes.  Requests for tabling during the exam periods as well as on official study days will not be processed. 

SCLD reserves the right to reserve dedicated tabling space during the few first weeks of the Fall and Winter semester to host activities to help promote various categories of clubs to students.

SCLD will reserve one table and two chairs for use by the applicant subject to the following conditions:

  1. Tables and chairs must be picked up from 144A Central Square (next to Scott Religious Centre) and carried to the designated location by the signing authority or table staff. Tables are not to be left unattended at any time.
  2. Tables in Vari Hall must be located against one of the north quadrants of the Rotunda that face the Commons
  3. All tables and chairs must be returned to 144A Central Square (next to Scott Religious Centre) by the specified time. Groups must place the table inside the room and sign-off with an SCLD staff member at the end of every tabling shift. Groups failing to return their tables and chairs may be denied future use of space.
  4. Groups are not permitted to move table locations once application has been approved without the permission of SCLD.
  5. Tables are to be used for the dissemination of information, club promotion, membership recruitment, and fundraising.
  6. Cultural and larger events will be recommended to be held in the East Bear Pit area, otherwise a regular tabling location will be provided.
  7. Sound amplification is not permitted during regular tabling hours (including musical instruments)
  8. The centralized administrative needs of the University take precedence over any booking for use of space. As such, these bookings are subject to cancellation without notice.
  9. Users are asked to respect their proximity to the Library, walkways, and classroom spaces.
  10. Groups must comply with the University's food and alcohol policies, non-smoking policies, fire and safety requirements etc.
  11. All groups/organizations must, at all times, maintain a clean, orderly and informative environment when using space. Adhesive tape must not be used on the walls or windows; hooks, magnets and string are recommended. No adhesives are permitted on wooden, drywall or glass surfaces.
  12. We require 24 hours notice for cancellation; groups failing to show up may be denied future use of space.
  13. Organizations must respect the fact that there will be other groups tabling around them and therefore can not disturb or otherwise take away from what other groups are promoting by their actions. The aim of all groups tabling must be to create a peaceful atmosphere for everyone and not interfere with what another group is doing as long as it does not violate any policies or procedures
  14. Groups must stay within their designated tabling space. Members are not permitted to utilize the hallway space around and/or in front of their table.
  15. Clubs may not book space on behalf of other organizations
  16. Use of Popcorn Machines is only permitted in the Central Square locations
  17. Violations of tabling rules and regulations will result in organizations losing tabling privileges.  All violations including cancellation without notice, table abandonment, and late pickup/return will be recorded and used when determining suspension/removal of privileges.

Tabling guidelines are subject to change.

Tables and chairs must be picked up from 144A Central Square (next to Scott Religious Centre) and carried to the designated location by the Student Organization representative or table staff. Tables can be picked up at 10AM or 1PM (based on your approved time). SCLD cannot accommodate late or alternative pick up times.

All tables and chairs must be returned to 144A Central Square (next to Scott Religious Centre) at either 1PM or 4PM (based on your approved time) SCLD cannot accommodate late or alternative return times.

Groups must place the table inside the room and sign-off with an SCLD staff member at the end of every tabling shift. Groups failing to return their tables and chairs may be denied future use of space.

Tables are not to be left unattended at any time.

Student Organizations may access classroom technology for the purposes of their Club or Government. To request temporary access to classroom technology for your event or meeting, please complete the SR Request form on Yu Connect.

Examples of Classroom Technology

•           Computers

•           Projector

•           Microphones

•           Speakers

Access to classroom Technology may take 3-5 business days to process. Please allow additional time for SCLD to submit your request.

The Centre for Student Community & Leadership Development submits university service requests on behalf of Student Organizations. To have SCLD submit for your student organization, please complete the SR Request form on Yu Connect.

Service Request Examples

•           Post Event Cleaning

•           Furniture arrangement

•           Tables & Chairs

•           Fixing broken locks or keys

•           Additional resources for events (e.g., trash cans)

•           General maintenance

Service Requests require 5-10 business days to process. Please allow additional time for SCLD to submit your request.