FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT
Spring Player Fee: The Player (and his parent/guardian) agrees to pay North American Preparatory Hockey Academy $1075 US for the 2023 spring hockey season.
The Player Fee shall be paid as follows:
Spring Team Deposits
**$300 shall be paid at signing (November 1, 2022).
$193.75 shall be paid no later than (December 1, 2022.)
$193.75 shall be paid no later than (January 1, 2023.)
$193.75 shall be paid no later than (February 1, 2023.)
$193.75 shall be paid no later than (March 1, 2023.)
**Note: all above fees are considered the deposit to reserve a roster spot on the team prior to the start of the season. These can be paid at once or spread out on the timeline listed above, but roster spots are not considered reserved without a credit card authorization or post-dated checks for all the above payments.
* Players must have post-dated checks or a credit card authorization form on file. This player agreement is not considered active until post-dated checks or a credit card authorization form is on file.
Player Release or Default: The Player may be released from the team should the Player breach any of the terms of this Player Agreement.
Release: If the Player is released from the team for breach of any terms of this Player Agreement, the player understands that he is not entitled to any reimbursement or pro-rating of the Player Fee or any other fees or deposits.
Voluntary Removal/Failure to Report: If the Player fails to report to the team or the player voluntarily dismisses themselves from the team, the player is not entitled to any reimbursement or pro-rating rating of the Player Fee or any other fees or deposits.
Season-Ending Injuries: If the player suffers a season-ending injury, and if that injury is verified by both the team physician and independent physician, the player will be released from any remaining Player Fees.
Playing Restrictions: By signing this Agreement, the player commits to the NAPHA Prep Team for the 2023 Spring season. The player and family understand that they may not miss any scheduled team events due to other playing commitments for other organizations; players are committed to attending all mandatory and scheduled events listed in the season Itinerary.
GENERAL RULES AND CONDUCT
The player represents the NAPHA Spring Team, the hockey community, and the skating community. The North American Preparatory Hockey Academy expects the player and the parents to agree to behave and carry themselves with integrity. The following section provides a guide to the minimum standard of conduct required by the player. The management, coaches, and representatives of the NAPHA program reserve the right to amend, refine, adapt and enforce additional standards, rules and regulations.
Consumption/Use/Abuse of Mood-Altering Substances: The Player understands that using any mood-altering substances is considered an egregious offense and is grounds for immediate release from the team.
Mood-altering substances are considered to be, but are not limited to, the following:
Intoxicating beverages, including but not limited to alcohol
Non-prescription controlled substances
Prescription-controlled substances used outside of the recommended dosage or doctor’s orders, or
Prescription-controlled substances are used by a person for which the medication was not written.
Consequences: Upon discovery or suspicion that the player is using or is involved in assisting with the use by another player of a mood-altering substance, the player will be suspended immediately from all team activities, pending review. If the player is found to violate this rule, the player will be immediately released from the team.
Weapons and Firearms: The Player shall have no weapon or firearm at any team function or event. The North American Preparatory Hockey Academy interprets this rule in the broadest sense possible. Any item used to inflict bodily or physical harm is considered a weapon and falls under this rule. A Player shall avoid any room or residence containing these prohibited items.
Consequences: Upon discovery or suspicion that the player is using or is in possession of a weapon or firearm during a team function, the player will be suspended immediately from all team activities, pending review. If the player is found to violate this rule, the player will be immediately released from the team.
Illegal Activity: The Player shall not engage in any unlawful activity under Federal, State, or local laws. This prohibition includes any unlawful sexual activity as defined by Federal, State, or local laws including but not limited to the rules and regulations of the United States and the state of Washington. Such activity includes, but is not limited to, statutory sexual activity, sexual abuse, or non-consensual contact of any kind.
Consequences: The North American Preparatory Hockey Academy shall report any such activity to the proper law enforcement authorities as soon as possible. At the time of reporting, the player violates this rule and will be immediately suspended from all team activities, pending review. If the player is found to violate this rule, the player will be released from the team.
Bullying: “Picking on” or “bullying” teammates or other people is strictly prohibited. The player understands that he is a member of the NAPHA program and must positively contribute to the team culture. The player should work daily to be a good teammate.
Consequences: Upon discovery or suspicion that a player is involved in bullying another teammate or person, that player will be suspended immediately from the team, pending review by the NAPHA Conduct Board. NAPHA and USA Hockey Safe Sport protocol and reporting will be followed. Any case of bullying will result in a minimum 1-month suspension from the team and possible removal from the team.
Public Persona: The Player understands that as a representative of the NAPHA Prep Team, their image may be used to promote this team. The player also understands that he becomes a public figure as a player. The public can scrutinize the conduct and mannerisms of the player.
Electronic Media: The North American Preparatory Hockey Academy understands that the player will use various forms of electronic media (Facebook, Twitter, websites, email, IM, texts, etc.) to communicate with friends, family, and fans. The player understands that these media forms represent the player and the team. The player shall not place any defamatory material on social media. Players shall not post information that is confidential or not for public dissemination. The player agrees that the North American Preparatory Hockey Academy reserves the right to request the player to remove, alter or otherwise change this material and that the player will do so immediately. If the player is found to violate this rule, the player will be released from the team.
HOCKEY AND TEAM EVENTS
Playing Time: The Players will not receive equal or fair ice time during games. No fee, promise, written or otherwise, implies that the player has any right to ice time during games. The player understands that the head coach determines the ice time, and playing time, and only the head coach.
Attendance: The Players shall attend all games, practices, and team activities.
Regardless of the reason for missing team events, Players are subject to consequences as decided by the head coach.
Equipment: After the Player, Fees are paid in part, the player will be furnished with pant shells, home/away jerseys, and home/away socks. Players are expected to keep this equipment in good condition. If a Player misplaces or loses any equipment issued by the team, the player shall promptly replace such gear or pay for the replacement.
Apparel: The team will provide the following apparel items, which the player can keep after the season: short-sleeve polo style shirt, workout shirt, workout shorts, track-suit, hoodie, and two hats. The player must wear the team apparel to team events/activities as designated by the coaches.
CONSEQUENCES
The player entering into this Agreement agrees to follow and abide by all rules outlined in the previous sections. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary measures, including dismissal from the team. All suspensions and corrective actions will be communicated to the player.
Acknowledgment: The undersigned Player and Guardian acknowledge that they have read and understood this Agreement. The player agrees to comply with all of the terms and conditions herein. The player understands that the head coach and general manager may implement additional rules and regulations without expressly being stated in this Agreement. The player understands that from now until the completion of the 2023 Spring season, he will be a team member of the NAPHA Prep Team.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAS REVIEWED THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREES TO BE BOUND TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREIN, INCLUDING BUT LIMITED TO THE PAYMENT OF ALL FEES AND DEPOSITS.
North American Preparatory Hockey Academy:
By: 
October 15, 2022
Jami James, Director
