Holy Lenape Valley PLAYER Agreement
This AGREEMENT is entered into by and between ___________________________________________,
born on __________________ (“The Player”) and Holy Lenape Valley Ice Hockey Club (“The Club”), a
high school hockey organization for the Fall 2017 hockey season, which is defined as lasting from the date of
signing of this agreement until April 30, 2018 (“The Season”). It is understood that the parties intend to be
legally bound by this Agreement, and that this Agreement was signed, and is enforceable, in the State of
New Jersey, and that all references to the Player includes males and females.
1.
The player agrees to play Holy Lenape Valley amateur ice hockey exclusively for the above mentioned
Club and may not register for, be evaluated for or play for any other high school level club, that would
impact the current hockey season. Except those players who may also participate with any travel league
run program. The Club does recognize unique tournaments and one time opportunities that are offered,
and accepts that Players may participate.
2.
The Player agrees that he/she will attend all of the Club’s ice practices, games, off-ice training,
instructional sessions and organized team meetings, except when prevented from doing so for
educational or medical reasons, in which case, the player will request permission in advance (when
reasonably possible to do so) to be absent. The club acknowledges that such permission will be granted
for all reasonable educational and medical requests. The player agrees that he/she will maintain his/her
academic and educational course work at the highest-level possible. The Player agrees to obey the laws
of the State of New Jersey and that he/she will maintain good citizenship and behavior at all Club
events, as well as in his/her everyday life, recognizing that his/her behavior is a reflection upon the
Club.
3.
The Player agrees not to use vulgar or profane language, racial, ethnic or gender related slurs toward
teammates, coaches, officials, opponents or spectators.
4.
The player acknowledges they will be dismissed from the club for use of alcohol, drugs or tobacco
while involved in a club activity.
5.
The Player recognizes that there is no place for violent or overly aggressive play in hockey where the
obvious intent is to injure or harm another player, and agrees not to participate in such conduct.
6.
The Player understand that he/she is responsible for fines or costs assessed for damage to facilities,
locker rooms, etc., used in conjunction with Club’s practices, games or other team events which are
caused by the above named player.
7.
The Player agrees to abide by all rules and regulations of SJHSIHL, the Club, and USA Hockey, Inc.
8.
The Club does not guarantee nor promise that it can improve the college or professional hockey
potential of the player or guarantee equal playing time. However, the club will provide, to the best of its
ability, the best environment, coaches and skill development, to assist the player in realizing his/her full
hockey potential.
9.
The Player and Parent will sign the USA Hockey Waiver of Liability, USA Hockey Consent to Treat
forms, and USA Hockey Code of Conduct form. The player further agrees to abide by all the rules of
USA Hockey’s zero tolerance policy.
10. The player recognizes that he/she is part of a team at the high school level in the State of New Jersey.
As such, there is no guarantee of playing times, from player to player, and that the Coach, at their
discretion, is unconditionally allowed to be prejudicial in playing times of player eg: power play,
penalty kill, extra man, goaltending, or during tight//competitive games. As such, a player may sit the
bench to be favored or replaced by another player in the Coach's own and exclusive discretion.
11. The player is responsible to making all required payments (registration, equipment and other club
payments) in full by October 1, 2017 in order to participate in any league games played by a club team.
If a player has any outstanding balance as of February 1, 2018, their name will be reported to the AAHA
(Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association) and they will be played on the district’s Financial Outstanding
list and the player will be prohibited from playing the remainder of the season for that team. After
February 15, the Atlantic Affiliate will compile a list of all registered Affiliate players who are claimed
to owe an outstanding financial obligation by their previous Atlantic Affiliate team or organization. No
player whose name appears on the outstanding financial list shall be rostered with another Atlantic
Affiliate team (regardless of youth or adult) until the outstanding financial obligation has been
discharged or satisfied to the satisfaction of the club or permission is given by the Affiliate, respective
league or club.
The Player acknowledges that failure to abide by the rules set forth in this agreement constitutes a breach of
this Agreement and subjects the Player and his/her Parents to disciplinary action and possible expulsion from
the Club.
We hereby agree to the terms of this Agreement, acknowledge that we have read, understand and agree to
abide by the rules and regulations set forth herein, and agree to be legally bound by this Agreement.
______________________________________________
Player Signature
_____/_____/________
Date
In the event the player is a minor (under 18), a parent/guardian must review and sign the agreement. I
________________________________________, parent/guardian of __________________________________ agree
to the terms set forth in this player agreement.
______________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
_____/_____/________
Date
___ ___________________________________________
Representative of Holy Lenape Valley Ice Hockey Club
______/_____/________
Date
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(Revised March 2017)