1. Bound by Rules: By entering into this Agreement, Player and Parent agree to abide by the terms, rules, requirements, conditions, regulations and guidelines of YASC as stated in this Contract and that may be established or created hereafter (collectively YASC Rules and acknowledge that failure to do so may result in sanctions and remedial action as noted below and/or as established by the Young Adulis Soccer Club Board members in the future (including termination of the right to participate in YASC team or club activities).
2. Participation not a Right: Player and Parent recognize and agree that Player's participation on a YASC team or in this Club is a privilege and not a right, initially and at all times in the future; and such participation would not have been allowed but for the agreement of Player and Parent set forth in this Contract; and, in reliance on same, such participation will be allowed for the Player.
3. Payment of Fees: Participation on YASC teams requires the payment of annual/monthly fees, which are due and payable as decided by board members (monthly, quarterly or semi-annually). This means that Player and Parent shall be responsible for payment in full upon demand of any or all of the fees and/or costs for the seasonal year required for participation by the Player in the YASC program and/or on any team of which Player becomes or is a member (Team including without limitation; YASC player registration or Club fees and Team fees (as may be amended during the season) that may include tournament and travel costs, Player and Parent acknowledge that they have obtained and understand the Fees and financial commitment for the Club and their Team and are accepting those obligations. The seasonal year is set forth at the top of this Contract; but, in the event that Player plays on a YASC Team in any subsequent seasonal year and Player and Parent do not sign a new Contract for that year, it is agreed that this Contract shall remain applicable and operative until a replacement Contract is executed by the parties and that Player and Parent shall pay all fees due for any subsequent seasonal year.
4. Suspension for Failure to Make Payment: Failure to make payment of required Fees at any time or for any reason will result in the suspension of the Player and Parent from participation with Young Adulis Soccer Club and Team. Any request for an exception to this rule must be submitted in writing to the YASC Board Members, which has sole and complete discretion to accept, reject, or otherwise resolve such requests.
5. No Refunds: Fees are determined at the beginning of a season and are based on many factors (e.g., the number of players on a Team, tournament fees, and trainer costs) that require a commitment of resources by YASC. Accordingly, YASC has a no-refund policy for Fees. If a Player is suspended from further participation, if a Player leaves a Team, if an injury occurs, or if some other situation arises that prevents further participation in YASC or on a Team, there will be no refund of Fees paid or release from the obligation to pay all Fees due under this Contract. Any request for an exception to this rule must be submitted in writing to the YASC Board Members, which has sole and complete discretion to accept, reject, or otherwise resolve such requests.
6. Release of Card: Player and Parent acknowledge and agree that the Player's WYS card and/or other player passes shall not be released by the Team until all Fees owed are paid in full; and all equipment, uniforms (including jerseys and shorts, but typically excluding socks, practice t-shirts, and warm-ups), balls, gear, or similar team items [collectively Team Gear] has been returned to the Team.
7. Birth Certificates: All Players must submit a certified copy (do not send original) of a State-Issued Birth Certificate at the time of registration. Hospital Certificates WILL NOT be accepted. No player can or will be registered without the State-Issued Birth Certificate.
8. Team Gear: Players shall buy all team gears immediately as specified date by Board Members. All Team Gear is property of the player, and does not need to be returned to YASC.
9. Compliance with Related Rules: Player and Parent agree that they will follow the rules and regulations as established by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) the United States Soccer Association (USSA) United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) US Club Soccer, Regional Club League (RCL) and Washington Youth Soccer (WYS) In addition to the rules established by FIFA, USSA, USYSA, US Club and WYS, Player and Parent agree to follow any and all current and future YASC Rules.
10. Young Adulis Soccer Club Rules: Player and Parent acknowledge and agree that participation with YASC and the Team is a privilege not a right; and that failure to follow YASC Rules may result in theuspension of the Player and/or Parent, and can include dismissal from YASC as determined by the Board Members in its sole discretion. The YASC Rules are subject to amendment from time to time and Player and Parent must ensure that they are aware of all rules as amended. In addition to other and further Rules that may be established or as presently exist, Player and Parent shall abide by, follow and conform to the following:
10.1 Parent and Player acknowledge and agree that they may participate in a youth premier soccer program and team. That, in doing so, the Player and Parent shall be accountable for their conduct and their actions with other players, coaches, assistant coaches, trainers, team managers, parents, spectators, referees, officers, and any person who by their presence could be construed to have an affiliation with YASC, Player and Parent agree to engage in and maintain appropriate conduct and interaction with the Participants, and to afford the Participants with the appropriate level of respect and cooperation. Parent and Player agree that they will conduct themselves on and off the field in an appropriate, non-threatening and civil manner, including their involvement and interaction with the Participants.
10.2 Player and Parent agree to never physically assault, threaten or intentionally injure a Participant; and if any assault, threat or intentional injury occurs, to immediately notify the YASC Board Members regarding same.
10.3 Parent and Player shall not make any disparaging, defamatory, vile, offensive or overly critical remarks regarding any Participant in the presence of other Participants. They further agree to refrain from using any demeaning dialogue, abusive language or gestures towards any Participant.
10.4 If Player or Parent desires to make comments regarding any Participant, such comments shall be directed to designated Board Member at such a time that will not be distracting or disrespectful to the Team or Coach. If Player or Parent has a comment regarding the conduct of a coach, parent shall contact assigned Board Member/Members, and explain their issue. If the matter not resolved, Parent can present their issue in writing to the Board Members.
10.5 YASC has adopted a zero-tolerance policy for any illegal activities involving alcohol, non-prescribed drugs or weapons, regardless of circumstances. No Player will attend any function that involves consumption by minors of alcohol or drugs.
10.6 Out-of-town tournaments/showcases: YASC teams may be required to travel and lodge and take their meals together as a group and unit as determined by the coach/Board Members, unless special permission is given by the Team's coach to the contrary. All group activities must be approved by the head coach. Players will wear team elected attire. Players are not allowed outside of hotel rooms after lights out without explicit permission from the coach, and only then in the company of the designated chaperone or coach.
10.7 Sanctions: The penalties for Player or Parent violating the YASC Rules shall be determined on a case-by-case basis by coaches or Board Members. Sanctions may include, without limitation, the following at the sole determination of YASC: (a) suspension from participation in any or all YASC and/or Team activities, practices, tournaments, showcases and/or games for whatever period of time is deemed appropriate, but in no event longer than 30 calendar days; and
(b) termination, dismissal and/or release of Player and/or Parent or both from YASC participation.
10.8 Player and Parent acknowledge and agree that any sanction imposed by YASC against any Player or Parent may be oral or in writing. Issues involving Player misconduct or violation of the Player Conduct Rules resulting in the suspension of Player will be in oral/ writing and given to Player's Parent. The writing will describe the misconduct or violation. The suspension of a player for misconduct is at the sole discretion of the coach and YASC. Sanctions involving the removal and release of a player from YASC will be reviewed by a coach.
10.9 Appeal: Player or Parent may appeal any decision of dismissal of Player or Parent from YASC
and/or the Team by submitting a written appeal to the Board Members on or before five (S) calendar days following notification of such action, detailing Player's or Parent's position in that regard. The Board Members shall review the appeal and set an informal and closed hearing in front of the Board Members at a location determined by the Board Members to discuss and rule on the appeal. Player and Parent may appear at the hearing; and the length and format of the hearing shall be at the sole discretion of the Board Members. Again, Player and Parent acknowledge and agree that participation in YASC and with the Team is a privilege and not a right, and that this privilege is subject to termination at any time.
11. Permission to Participate: Having reviewed, understood and agreed to the foregoing terms and conditions, the undersigned Parent grants unrestricted Permission for the named Player to participate in YASC and Team and to participate in all practice sessions, games, and other activities involving YASC and/or the Team during the seasonal year. This permission extends to any travel to and from any and all practice sessions, games, and other activities sponsored and arranged by the YASC.