The Elkridge Youth Organization Soccer Program
Registration Agreement
By registering yourself or your child you are agreeing to the following statements ... even if you don't read them! So ... it might be wise to take
a few minutes and read everything.
1) REFUND POLICY - Please note that there will be a $30 non-refundable administrative fee for any registration cancellations
prior to team formation and practices. Once teams are formed or practices begin no refunds will be given. See the Soccer
Policy, which can be found on the EYO website at www.eyosports.org -> Soccer, for more details.
2) LATE REGISTRATION - Players registering after Regular Registration closes will pay a late fee and may be placed on waiting
lists if leagues are full. Some leagues may close at the end of regular registration if they are at, or above, capacity.
3) EXPECTED BEHAVIOR - Please note that in registering your child for participation in EYO Sports programs you agree to
abide by the following code of conduct and the Parents/Players/Coaches code of ethics:
Good sportsmanship is viewed by the Elkridge Youth Organization as a commitment to fair play, ethical behavior, and
integrity. In perception and practice, sportsmanship is defined as those qualities, which are characterized by generosity and
genuine concern for others. Individuals, regardless of their role in activities, are expected to be aware of their influence on
the behavior of others and model good sportsmanship. Expected behavior of parents, coaches and spectators includes:
respecting decisions made by officials; being an exemplary role model by positively supporting teams; respecting fans,
coaches, officials and participants. Unacceptable behavior includes: booing or heckling an official's decision; criticizing
officials in any way; displays of temper with an official's call; yelling or making statements that antagonize opponents;
blaming loss of game on officials, coaches, or participants and the use of profanity or displays of anger that draw attention
from the game. Any discussion between a coach/parent/official/player should be held in a non-threatening manner, or the
discussion should be immediately terminated and be continued with the commissioner.
The detailed Code of Conduct and the Parents, Players, and Coaches Code of Ethics can be found in the Soccer Policy, which
can be found on the EYO website at www.eyosports.org -> Soccer.
Failure to read the detailed Code of Conduct and detailed Parents, Players, and Coaches Codes of Ethics found in the soccer
policy does not excuse any action that stands as contradictory to the philosophy contained in these documents and will
not limit any disciplinary action that may result from those actions.
4) TEAM FORMATION - You also agree that recreational/instructional teams will be formed in such a way as to make them
balanced whenever possible. While EYO soccer encourages players to request a coach and specify friends that they would like
to have on their team, we do not guarantee that all requests will be honored. League coordinators will endeavor to honor as
many requests as possible - but requests will be honored only if doing so will not cause teams to be unfairly strong or weak.
When groups of players, who were on a given team, move up to the next older league it is understood that in many cases
these younger players will be split into two or more groups and distributed among the older players to maintain team equity.
Every effort will be made to keep smaller groups of these players together. It is reasonable to expect that groups of two-tofour players will stay together. It is also reasonable to expect that groups larger than five players will be split. No refunds
will be given to players who withdrawal because one or more of their requests were not honored. Players who withdrawal for
this reason will not be allowed to participate in the following soccer season.
5) PHOTO RELEASE - By registering your child for this sports program with the Elkridge Youth Organization (EYO), you give
permission to EYO to use your child's image on their website and in promotional materials. You may exclude your child by
contacting the soccer commissioner and requesting that your child's image be excluded from the website and any materials.
6) LIABILITY RELEASE - In registering your child with the Elkridge Youth Organization (EYO), you, as the responsible
registrant, agree that with your child's entry into this program, you along with your child's other parents or legal guardians
(as appropriate) shall indemnify and hold harmless the EYO against any potential damages or liabilities which may occur
through your and/or your child's involvement or participation in this program. In no event, shall the EYO or any of its
volunteers, staff or agents acting on its behalf be liable for any potential consequential, incidental, direct or indirect damages
arising out of or in connection with you and/or your child's entry and/or involvement in this program.
7) PLAYER EQUIPMENT - For safety reason all players must wear shinguards to all practices and games. Players without
shinguards will not be allowed to participate. No jewelry is allowed to be worn during practices or games. Pierced earrings
will not be permitted to be taped over - even if ears are newly pierced. Please plan new ear piercings accordingly as
no refunds will be given once teams are formed. Sports goggles or eyeglass straps are also highly recommended for safety
reasons.
8) VOLUNTEERS - EYO Soccer welcomes anyone who wishes to volunteer. There are many tasks that need to be
accomplished throughout the soccer season. Some, like coaching, are an on-going commitment. Others, like uniform
distribution, are short term, one-time commitments. We have a task that can fit just about any schedule and ability from
team parent to field maintenance. Please contact the Soccer Commissioner or League Coordinator for more information. All
volunteers must undergo a background check, paid for by EYO, prior to being accepted for a position.
9) COMMUNICATION - Please note that the main method of communication throughout our soccer season will be via email.
With over 500 players registering for each of our seasons it is impossible for us to contact everyone individually. It is also not
possible for us to monitor email addresses to make sure that they are valid or for us to "register" our email addresses with
any spam blocking mechanisms that you may have in place. For this reason ... double check that your email address on file is
correct - especially if you have changed providers ... add the email addresses of the soccer commissioner
([email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]) and the appropriate league commissioners which can be found on the main Soccer page of website - to your "known" email addresses. Check your email often especially prior to practices and games. This will help insure that you do not miss any vital communications.
Soccer Registration Form
Mission Statement
Good sportsmanship is viewed by the Elkridge Youth Organization as a commitment to fair play, ethical behavior, and integrity. In perception and practice,
sportsmanship is defined as those qualities, which are characterized by generosity and genuine concern for others. The ideals of sportsmanship apply equally
to all sports. Individuals, regardless of their role in activities, are expected to be aware of their influence on the behavior of others and model good
sportsmanship.
Expectations of Parents, Spectators and Participants
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Respect decisions made by contest officials
Respect/Abide by rules of league, especially no jewelry during practices or games
Be an exemplary role model by positively supporting teams in every manner possible
Respect fans, coaches, officials, and participants
 Any discussion between a coach/parent/official/player should be conducted in a calm, non-threatening manner, or the discussion should be
immediately terminated to be continued with the commissioner.
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Unacceptable Behavior
Booing or heckling an official's decision
Criticizing officials in any way; displays of temper with an official's call
Yells or statements that antagonize opponents
Blaming loss of game on officials, coaches, or participants
Use of profanity or displays of anger that draw attention away from the game
Player Name: _____________________________________________
(use separate form for each child)
Division (Circle One): U6 U7 U8 U9 U11 U13/U14 U18/U19
* Date of Birth: _____________ Any Allergies or Medical Conditions: _______________________________________________
School Attending During Season: ____________________________________________________
Grade: _____
Sex: M / F
Parent or Guardian Names: _________________________________________________________
# Seasons Played __________
Address: _______________________________________________ City: _____________________ State: _____ Zip: ___________
Home Phone: __________________
Father Work/Cell#: ___________________
Mother Work/Cell#: _____________________
Email Address(es): ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact: ____________________________________________________
Emergency Phone: ____________________
+ Coach Preference: ______________ + Teammate Preferences: ______________________________________________________
Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
(days unavailable for practice, etc. - use back of page if additional space needed)
Fees:
U6, U7
U8, U9
U11
U13/U14, U18/U19
If paid by 6/15/17
$55
$75
$85
$95
If paid between 6/16 and 7/15/17
$70
$90
$100
$110
Amount Paid: $_________ Payment Type: CASH / Check # __________
If paid on 7/16/17 or later
$90
$110
$120
$130
*Full payment must accompany form
Please make check payable to EYO and mail to EYO Soccer, 6376 Greenfield Road, Elkridge, MD 21075
I hereby understand the above statements and will abide by the rules and regulations of the Elkridge Youth Organization. I give my permission for the above to
participate in the specified Elkridge Youth Organization's Sports Program. I understand that the Elkridge Youth Organization is under no obligation to issue a
refund, unless the Board of Directors determines the circumstances warrant a refund.
Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________________
I would like to volunteer: Coach [ ]
Assistant Coach [ ]
Board of Directors seat (Specify) __________________ [ ]
Team Manager [ ]
Date: _______________
Uniforms [ ]
Equipment [ ]
Events [ ]
Other (Specify) _________________________ [ ]
* Please attach a copy of birth certificate if one has not been previously submitted.
Falsifying dates or reporting incorrect dates may be cause for immediate player suspension and loss of all fees.
+ Preferences not guaranteed – no refund if not honored.
Fall 2017 – 5/15/17