Thank you for being a part of W.A.R. Athletics basketball program. We look forward to working with you and your child this season. Your help is necessary to make this season successful for your child. Please read the policies below and sign and return your agreement page.

1.0 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Participation in organizations that require physical activity is not without risk, and we want to be sure that you have the information needed to assist your child with the decision to play and the means to stay healthy during his/her athletic experience.

1.2 All Children participating in W.A.R. Athletics should have primary insurance coverage. Athletes and the Parent/Guardian of athletes are required to sign a waiver of insurance/accident responsibility (see attached) before the player is eligible to practice or play for W.A.R. Athletics. This waives responsibility of W.A.R. Athletics’ coaches and president in the event your child is injured while participating in sporting activities.

• You(parent/guardian) must inform the athletic coach and president immediately of any injury sustained while participating in activities associated with W.A.R. Athletics programs.
• You(parent/guardian) must provide a doctor’s statement of release to the coach after any accident for which a visit to a medical facility is required. This statement must include instructions as to whether and/or when the child can continue to play with the organization.

1.3 We appreciate your assistance in terms of providing adequate coverage for accident or injury for your child. Parents/Guardians must sign the disclaimer form attached to the handout. The child included in this document will not be allowed to participate in athletic activities without this form being signed.

2.0 ATTENDANCE POLICY

2.1 Regular attendance in practices is essential to your child being successful in this program. We plan to have two planned practice days per week. These practices will not conflict with regular school schedules and generally will not occur during graduation ceremonies, school-related testing session, etc. Additional practice may be called as needed prior to scheduled events.

2.2 If your child is unable to attend a regularly scheduled practice, you or your child must notify the appropriate team coach or team leader in advance of the start of that practice via one of the contacts provided. Missed practices may result in change of starting status; multiple missed practices and/or failure to notify appropriate staff in advance may result in a reduction or loss of playing time at a particular event.

2.3 Players should arrive to game site no later than least 30 minutes prior to the start of the game to participate in group warm-up activities and game preparation. This benefits both players and coaches. Poor attendance makes game planning difficult. Habitual tardiness and/or absenteeism to both games and practices may result in impact on playing time regardless of the players position in the team roster.

3.0 COST OF PARTICIPATION

3.1 Team Participation

The cost of team tournament participation is included in the registration fee paid by each player. This cost will cover at least 10 tournaments and half of gyms fees. Any additional tournament fees will be split amongst the team and collected two weeks prior to tournament. Additional gym fees that are not covered in registration are due at or before scheduled practices. Total cost for players will be $800, including the $150 game uniform cost.

3.1.1 Payment Arrangement

If desired, payments can be made in 5 installments. The first payment is due at the first practice in the amount of $250. This first payment covers the cost of the uniform and March payment. Please note that a delay in the first payment will inherently result in a delay in the purchase of uniforms, and delays in subsequent payments will affect team and individual participation in tournaments. The remaining payment breakdown is as follows:

• By April 1st - $150
• By May 1st - $150
• By June 1st - $125
• By July 1st $125 (final payment)

3.1.2 Payment Methods

Payments can be made by cash or money order, PayPal or CashApp; no checks accepted. Links to PayPal and CashApp can be accessed on the organization website: https://war-athletics.org/w-a-r-payments.

3.1.3 Refunds

No refunds will be provided for any missed tournaments and your child will be unable to play if appropriate fees are not received twoweeks prior to any tournament date. No tournament fees will be collected after that time.

3.2 Additional Costs

3.2.1 Special tournaments or out-of-town tournaments will require additional parent contribution for added expenses, including but not limited to room/board and food. There should be an expectation that there are entrance fee charges for parents and other relatives/friends who attend tournament games, which may range from $8-$15 for regular tournaments; entrance fees for national tournaments are higher.

3.2.2 Food and drinks are generally available onsite at reasonable costs; outside food or drinks cannot be brought inside tournament venues. The entry fees and concessions prices are determined by the organizations hosting the tournaments and not W.A.R Athletics.

4.0 FUNDRAISERS/ADDITIONAL PRACTICES

4.1 Throughout the tournament season, W.A.R. typically sponsors 3 or more fundraiser activities. The intention of the fundraisers is to assist in offsetting the costs above what may not be covered by the amounts stated in section 3.0 above. This aids in keeping the overall out-of-pocket costs down for each participant.

4.2 Each team member is required to participate in at least (3) fundraising events per season. Buyouts will be available if you choose not to participate. A parent or representative from each team member will be expected to volunteer at all tournaments hosted by W.A.R. or pay a $50 buy-out fee for each event. If you have a certain circumstance that arises, please speak with a Team Mom, Coach, or W.A.R. board member, prior to the event.

4.3 There shall be no fundraising events or additional practices scheduled without prior consent and approval by the president of the organization. Any such activities will result in disciplinary action, including non-participation in tournament events or removal from the W.A.R. Athletics basketball program.

5.0 CONDUCT

5.1 All members of W.A.R. Athletics basketball program and family members of said members must display acceptable conduct during team activities and when wearing official uniforms of the organization. This includes, but is not limited to, practice, all tournaments, and on social media.

5.2 Disorderly conduct with teammates at practices and at official events may result in loss of playing privileges at tournaments and depending on severity, may result in immediate dismissal from the program.

5.3 The expectation is that each player and their respective family members and friends always show good sportsmanship.

6.0 ATTIRE

6.1 No earrings or jewelry will be allowed on the court.

6.2 Tattoos must be covered during the game and uniforms should be clean.

6.3 Proper footwear is required while participating in on the court activities including practices, games, and shoot-arounds; with the purpose of reducing potential injuries due to improper footwear.

I {printedName} hereby asume responsibility of any risk my child may incur from participating in acivities of W.A.R. Athletics basketball.

I certify that my child is physically fit for participation in these types of activities and has not been advised not to participate by any qualified medical professional. I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude my childs participation in this activity.

I acknowledge that this will be used by the event holders, sponsors and organizers of the activity in which my child particpates and that it will goven my actions and respossibilities at said activity.

I hereby take resposibility for having or obtaining the appropriate insurance for my child.

A. I WAIVE, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE W.A.R. Athletics from any and all liablilty resulting from travel to and from athletic events and participation in these events.

B. INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons mentioned in the below paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this acivity, whether caused by negligence or release or otherwise.

I acknowledge that W.A.R. Athletics and its president, officers, volunteers, representatives, and agents are NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts or failures to act of any party or entity conduting a specific activity on their behalf.

I acknowledge that this activity may involve a test of a person’s physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants, equipment, vehicular traffic, lack of hydration, and actions of other people including , but not limited to , participants, volunteers, monitors, and/or producers of the activity. These risks are not only inherent to participants, but are also present for volunteers.

I hereby consent to receive medical treatment in the event of an emergency which may be deemed advisable in the event of an injury, accident, and/or illness during this activity.

I understand while participating in the is activity, my child may be photographed. I agree to allow his/her photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the activity holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and assigns.

The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximumextent permissable under applicable law.

I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIBAILITY AND A CONTRACT AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.