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We went through this in 2011. We lost school space just after Championship. We had to move out in 2 weeks.

Our team spent two years working out of donated warehouse space. To find this space, we worked with a local commercial space realtor. This realtor was able to connect us with companies with space up for sale or lease which was not moving.

First, we needed to find the right sort of property owner; one with a community focus. Secondly, we needed to have our own liability insurance (which means we needed to be a legal entity, by the by). Third, we needed to execute an agreement with the property owner to define responsibilities and the limits of liabilities. All critical business details. We didn't need to pay rent, but generally, we had to cover utility costs of the property we used. Also, of course, they became key team sponsors.

Of course, a drawback of this lifestyle was the need to move often; typically about once a year. In 2012, we had to move all of our stuff between Christmas and New Years. It made for a challenging build season!

So, there can be life without school space. It's not an easy life and it has its challenges. Also benefits (the "borrowed" warehouse spaces had room for a full, "permanent" practice field).