APPLIES TO: Belle River Soccer Youth House League
Capacity Limits
Balancing participant levels across teams and divisions allows Belle River Soccer (“BRS”) to provide playing opportunities for as many players as possible. To accomplish this, Belle River Soccer reserves the right to take actions including, but not limited to:
- Limit the number of registrations to any or all age groups
- Implement late fees for registrations occurring after a predetermined date
- Add, change or modify a division (gender, age) to accommodate teams (or lack thereof)
- Change play and field size to accommodate team size
- Transfer players in an effort to re-balance teams, to ensure a successful season for all
Liability
I understand that Belle River Soccer and personnel, including staff, coaches, board members and volunteers; are not liable for any financial loss due to error or other issues. Nor are they liable for any event, faulty equipment, poor field condition, turf problem, parking or road or vehicle accident, game, practice, cancellation, postponement, injury, or fatality.
Injury
I understand that Belle River Soccer requires parental supervision for players under 18 years of age. In the event a child sustains an injury and a guardian is not present, Belle River Soccer and it’s personnel including coaches and other club representatives are hereby granted permission to seek medical attention for your child.
Supervision
I also understand that parental supervision for players 18 years and younger is required by the club. In the event an unsupervised child becomes injured, coaches and club personnel have the right to seek medical attention on behalf of the injured child.
Re-balance
Belle River Soccer also reserves the right to move players in an effort to re-balance the teams, to ensure a successful season for all.
Pictures
I am aware that pictures may be taken of my child by other parents of Belle River Soccer and used to promote Belle River Soccer.
Heat
Concerning; Heat, Rain and Field Conditions, it is ultimately up to the Club to the make the decision regarding when we close the fields or cancel a game. In all cases, as always, the parent can determine what works best for their child.
HEAT ADVISORY:
I understand that any heat advisory issued by any municipal weather authority is not indicative of any game or practice cancellation. I understand that Belle River Soccer will determine if and when a game is cancelled by following the advice of their governing body, the Essex County Soccer Association. If a heat advisory is in place, Belle River Soccer may choose to limit game time, add additional water breaks, offer unlimited substitutions or impose other measures of safe play in lieu of cancellation. Belle River Soccer is not obligated to cancel, but may do so under extreme conditions. It is ultimately the responsibility of the parent to determine if they wish
their child participate.
I also understand that should a game be cancelled due to heat, Belle River Soccer assumes no financial responsibility.
Rain
I understand that soccer is played in the rain and I am fully expected to participate. I also recognize that in the event of thunder or lightning, both games and practices will be delayed or cancelled for the safety of all participants.
Governing Directives
I understand that Belle River Soccer may be instructed by a parent organization, health unit, or other governing body to modify, delay or even cancel activities under special circumstances. In such an event, Belle River Soccer will act in accordance to these directives and shall not be held liable for any inability to deliver the services outlined in this registration.
Equipment and Attire
DURING A GAME:
For the safety of your child as well as others, jewelry of any kind will not be allowed on the field of play. Proper footwear and shin pads are mandatory equipment to be supplied by the player. Shin pads must be completely covered by the player’s socks. Any player found by the referee to be in violation of the above rules will be asked to leave the field-of-play until the situation is rectified to the satisfaction of the referee.