South Bend Navigators — Fall 2026 Registration

South Bend Navigators is a competitive homeschool soccer program. Before registering your son or daughter, please confirm your student qualifies for the Navigators program. The following is our definition of a homeschool student:

• Student receives primary education at home
• Student will receive a diploma from home, not a diploma from an outside source or school
• Student is not enrolled in an accredited school
• The teacher(s) educating your son/daughter are not paid with state funds

To help process the myriad of school options and whether they allow for eligible or ineligble students, open this pdf for examples.

Homeschool Eligibilty Chart

If the above apply, your student qualifies as a homeschool student and is eligible for our program.

If you have questions about this process, please reach us at info@sbnavigators.com. 

 

Notes

This form does not allow for saving progress and finishing later. Anticipate to complete the form for one player in one setting.

Families with multiple players will need to complete the form individually for each player.

Important Information

South Bend Navigators does not require a physician-completed sports physical for participation. Instead, we ask families to provide relevant medical information through this form to help ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.

By completing this section, you acknowledge responsibility for determining that your child is physically able to participate in athletic activities.

Medical Consent

I give permission for South Bend Navigators coaches or representatives to seek emergency medical care for my child if necessary. I understand that every reasonable effort will be made to contact me prior to treatment.

I confirm that the information provided above is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

SB Navigators – Player Conduct Guide 

 

1. Our Mission

At South Bend Navigators, our mission is to develop the character of young men and women through soccer—cultivating Christlike attitudes, discipline, and teamwork both on and off the field.

2. Player Expectations

• Honor God in all we do, including attitude, speech and effort.
• Respect your teammates, coaches, opponents, referees, and spectators.
• Show up on time and be ready to train or play.
• Be mentally and physically present during all practices and games.
• Work hard — give your best in games and practices.
• No gossip, bullying, profanity, disrespectful or inappropriate behavior on or off the field.
• Be coachable — listen, learn, and grow.
• Represent the team well at home games, away games, and online.
• Do not use cell phones during team practices and games unless approved by a coach.
• Update practice and game schedule status in Gamechanger app and if absent, let coaches know why you are missing. Repeated missing of practice time will impact playing time.

3. Dress Code & Gear

• Wear appropriate practice gear:
  • Cleats, shin guards and soccer socks over shin guards for every practice.
  • Please wear t-shirts to practice, no tank tops or sleeveless shirts.
• Keep uniforms clean and ready for game day.
• No distracting or inappropriate clothing or accessories.

4. Parent & Family Conduct

• Encourage positive support from the sidelines.
• Allow coaches to coach and referees to officiate.

5. Consequences

We recognize that we’re all growing, but repeated or serious violations may result in:

• Verbal warning
• Conversation with parent(s)
• Reduced playing time or suspension
• Dismissal from the team (in rare cases)

All discipline will be handled with fairness, grace, and a desire for restoration.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

READ BEFORE SIGNING

This form is required for all participants. Those under 18 must have a parent or guardian complete and sign the waiver. Participants age 18 or older may complete and sign the form on their own behalf.

IN CONSIDERATION OF my child/ward (or myself, if over 18), being allowed to participate in any way in the South Bend Navigators related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in these programs is significant, including the potential for permanent disability and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,

2. I (or we, in the case of a minor) KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for participation; and,

3. I willingly agree to comply with the program’s stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If I observe any unusual significant concern in readiness for participation and/or in the program itself, I will remove myself or my child/ward from participation and bring such attention to the nearest official immediately; and,

4. I (or we) HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS South Bend Navigators; its directors, officers, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“Releasees”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property incident to involvement or participation in these programs, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

5. I (or we) HEREBY INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS all the above Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to involvement or participation in these programs, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

This section covers various acknowledgements for parents and players. Please read each acknowledgement carefully before initialing.

GameChanger App

I understand that South Bend Navigators uses the GameChanger app for all schedules, scores, and team communication. I will download the app and keep it active throughout the season. Not having the app is not an acceptable reason for missing a game or practice.

Attendance

I understand that all absences must be communicated directly to the coach with an explanation. Marking absent in GameChanger alone is not sufficient. Repeated unexcused absences may affect my player’s playing time.

Dress and Equipment Code

I understand that players must wear a t-shirt (no tank tops or sleeveless shirts) and shin guards to all practices and games. Players without shin guards will not be allowed to participate. No exceptions.

Roster Cap

I understand that each team has a roster cap. If we exceed our roster cap, we will establish a try-out for roster spots. 

Exclusive Commitment

I understand that South Bend Navigators requires full commitment as my player’s only soccer team for the fall season. Players may not participate on another soccer team during the Navigators season.

Photo Release

I give permission for my player to appear in photos and videos taken at South Bend Navigators practices, games, and events.These may be shared on the Navigators website and Facebook page.

Volunteering

With 2026 being the SB Navigators' second year, we keep finding varrying needs pop up with each week! We are asking for each family to highly consider participating as a volunteer to help the program continue to operate with sustained success!

If you do not see a volunteer role available but want to offer your assistance, please reach out to us if you have another volunteer role in mind!

By signing below, I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the player named in this form. I have read all sections of this registration including the Player Conduct Guide and Financial Agreement, and agree to all terms on behalf of myself and my player.