Parent Acknowledge and Acceptance Form
Policies and Guidelines for Rep Team Players & Parents
As a parent/guardian of ________________________________, who has registered as a Youth
Rep Team player with the Bracebridge Soccer Club for the 2010 season:
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I hereby confirm that I have read and understood the information contained in these Policies
and Guidelines.
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I have completed the Rep Team Player Forms identified below:
Bracebridge Soccer Club Player Registration Form
Ontario Soccer Association Participation Agreement
Bracebridge Soccer Club Medical Release Form
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I acknowledge the right of the Bracebridge Soccer Club to establish policies and guidelines
governing the behaviour of parents and family members in relation to Club programs and
activities.
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I hereby agree that I will abide by these policies and guidelines, including:
Fair Play Code for Parents (Canadian Soccer Association)
Expectations and Rules for Parents (Bracebridge Soccer Club)
Additional Policies and Guidelines as published by the Bracebridge Soccer Club
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I acknowledge that my child will be expected to abide by all of these policies and guidelines,
and will be required to sign a Player Code of Conduct, and return it to the Club.
Name of Parent/Guardian
_________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian
_________________________________
Date ______________________
SIGNED copy to be returned to Club. Copy retained by Parent.
Parent Acknowledge and Acceptance Form
Policies and Guidelines for Rep Team Players & Parents
As a parent/guardian of ________________________________, who has registered as a Youth
Rep Team player with the Bracebridge Soccer Club for the 2010 season:

I hereby confirm that I have read and understood the information contained in these Policies
and Guidelines.

I have completed the Rep Team Player Forms identified below:
Bracebridge Soccer Club Player Registration Form
Ontario Soccer Association Participation Agreement
Bracebridge Soccer Club Medical Release Form

I acknowledge the right of the Bracebridge Soccer Club to establish policies and guidelines
governing the behaviour of parents and family members in relation to Club programs and
activities.

I hereby agree that I will abide by these policies and guidelines, including:
Fair Play Code for Parents (Canadian Soccer Association)
Expectations and Rules for Parents (Bracebridge Soccer Club)
Additional Policies and Guidelines as published by the Bracebridge Soccer Club

I acknowledge that my child will be expected to abide by all of these policies and guidelines,
and will be required to sign a Player Code of Conduct, and return it to the Club.
Name of Parent/Guardian
_________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian
_________________________________
Date ______________________
THIS copy retained by Parent. Signed copy to be returned to Club
Fair Play Code
For Parents
I will not force my child to participate in sports.
I will remember that my child plays sport for his or her enjoyment, not for mine.
I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or
violence.
I will teach my child that doing one's best is as important as winning, so that my child will never feel
defeated by the outcome of a game/event.
I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying
hard.
I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good plays/performances by
both my child's team and their opponents.
I will never question the officials’ judgment or honesty in public.
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I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children’s sporting activities.
I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteer coaches who give their time to provide sport
activities for my child.
Fair Play – Please!
Fair Play:
For the good of the game!
Canadian Soccer
Association
Expectations and Rules for Parents
Expectations of Parents/Family Members
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Encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches and
officials at every soccer event.
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Focus on players’ efforts and performance, rather than whether games were won or lost.
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Place the emotional and physical well-being of the players ahead of any desire to win.
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Support a safe, healthy and fun environment for players to develop in.
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Support a drug/alcohol and tobacco free environment at all youth soccer events.
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Treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect, regardless of race, gender or ability; and
encourage youth players to do the same.
Rules for Parents/Family Members at Soccer Activities
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Do not coach your child or any other players from the sidelines. Offer positive encouragement.
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Parents, family members and all other spectators remain on the sideline opposite from players.
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Smoking forbidden at Bracebridge Soccer Club fields
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Dogs, whether leashed or unleashed, are not allowed at Bracebridge Soccer Club fields.
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Team officials are responsible for the behaviour of spectators, and their directions and requests must
be followed.
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Team and Club officials should be supported in public, and any concerns or problems should be dealt
with through the appropriate process identified below.
Procedures for dealing with concerns
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Allow a 24-hour cooling off period before taking action.
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First approach is to Team Manager to register concern, and identify appropriate next steps.
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If Manager has not satisfied concerns, put concerns in writing to Club V.P. Programs.
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If concerns have not been appropriately addressed, contact Club Director responsible for Screening,
Harassment, Discipline and Dispute Resolution.
Additional Policies and Guidelines for Rep Team Players/Parents
Injuries
Medical Treatment and Clearance to Return to Play
Team officials may choose to require a player to seek medical attention for treatment of an injury.
Players requiring on-going (more than one occasion) treatment for injuries may be required to get written
medical clearance to return to training/playing with the team.
Injuries and insurance
A designated team official must maintain a log of all injuries requiring medical treatment that is beyond
any first aid treatment provided at the field. Injured participants may be eligible for insurance coverage,
and a copy of the Club/OSA insurance policy and Injury Report forms are available on the Ontario Soccer
Association website. www.soccer.on.ca
It is the responsibility of the player, parent or guardian of any player requiring medical attention to
have appropriate Injury Report and Insurance Claim forms completed, with the cooperation of
team officials.
Rep Teams Responsibilities for Expenses
 Any League fines incurred during the season, i.e. game sheets, results, no shows*
 Maintaining level of supplies in first aid kits, and returning full at season end
 Tape and pre-wrap for injuries
 Weekly – ice and extra water at games
 Training T-shirts for all players
 Team officials apparel – beyond what Club provides
 Optional team wear – track suits, bags, tops
 Tournaments
*Should any individual teams incur fines from their leagues for defaulted games or other problems, the payment of
these fines will be the collective responsibility of the team, and may be allocated on a per player basis across the
team. Exemptions may be granted Club Technical Committee in mitigating circumstances.
Tournament Play and Procedures
All Club traveling teams are expected to participate in the Club’s annual tournament, which is
for both competitive and recreational teams, in an appropriate division as determined by the
Technical Director. Bracebridge teams do not have to pay the entry fee to participate in the
Club’s tournament, but each team must provide a minimum number of volunteers for the
tournament, as determined by the Club’s Tournament Chair.
The expense of participating in non-Club tournaments is the full responsibility of the team. Entry
fees may be paid by the Club, but a per player fee will be levied by the team to enable the costs
to be covered by all participating players, and it is the responsibility of team officials to collect
player fees for that purpose.
Tournament Fees and Team Levies
Each rep team will establish its own plan for tournament participation during the season. Each
team will be responsible for collecting fees from players to cover all costs associated with
tournament entry fees. Team officials will establish a policy for payments of the tournament fees.
Playing and Participation Procedures
Indoor & Outdoor tryouts/training policy – Season Schedule
Club policy is that only registered players may participate in any team tryouts or training sessions. Team
officials may keep registration documents and may accept registration monies from new players at the
field. The registrar must be notified the next business day.
Players will not be allowed to participate in any Club training or games if the appropriate fees and levies
have not been paid in the current season, or players are under Club suspension.
The coach or other team official should obtain a list of eligible players from the registrar or team
Convenor prior to the planned tryout session.
Try-outs/training for outdoor teams may commence the week following the March school break (per
Trillium Lakelands District School Board calendar) at indoor (gymnasium) facilities.
Indoor training and/or try-outs for indoor teams may commence the week following the Thanksgiving
holiday.
It is strongly recommended all Rep team players U11 and younger also play House League.
Coaches scheduling such sessions should discuss their plan with any coach who may be working with
prospective players and the selected dates should be mutually agreeable and respectful of players’
commitments in the current season.
The coach or other team official should consult the appropriate Club Convenor the teams is assigned to,
prior to making any commitment for activity such as a tournament which may overlap the defined indoor
and outdoor playing seasons.
Eligible Participants
In each season, eligible participants must be registered for the indoor or outdoor season prior to
participating on the field or in a gymnasium.
Players competing against teams outside of the Bracebridge soccer club require player books. These
books are the property of the player and if held by the coach (for convenience) will be surrendered to the
player at their request, once appropriate registration changes have been made by the club.
Player books are arranged through the Registrar for all players registered to teams that compete outside
the Club.
A designated team official should be aware of all requirements for presentation of player books according
to the rules of league or tournament competition.
Uniforms and Team Accessories
The Club will provide for all players the basic uniforms for games, including socks, shorts and shirts.
All Rep Teams will be provided with a second colour of jerseys.
Players are responsible for maintaining this equipment over the duration of the season, and responsible for
replacement costs if uniforms are lost or damaged. Players are required to return team jerseys at the
conclusion of the season, while team shorts and socks can be kept.
Goalie equipment, including shirts, shorts/pants, socks and gloves will be provided; and socks and gloves
can be retained at the end of the season.
Rep Teams have the option as a team to purchase Club designated track suits and equipment bags, which
are to be brought to every game. In such instances, the team will also bear the costs of track suits for
Team Managers. The costs for these accessories are not part of the registration fee, and must be paid for
separately by the players. Any club members are welcome to purchase Club accessories at their
discretion.
Players with outstanding fees related to equipment and purchases will not be allowed to participate in any
Club activities in the next immediate indoor or outdoor season after the costs have been incurred.
Car Pooling
Team officials for Rep Teams may elect to make arrangements for carpooling, in order to ensure
appropriate travel arrangements for all players to away games. All parents are required to cooperate with
Team officials in organizing and implementing such a carpooling system if it is being implemented on a
team-wide basis. The guiding principle should be to ensure that all players have an equitable opportunity
to participate in all games.
It should be recognized that there may be occasional and unfortunate circumstances at away games, where
players are injured to the extent that they require treatment or hospitalization in a community away from
home. Team officials will the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the needs of the player are given
priority, and a cooperative spirit needs to be present to ensure the interests of all players are addressed.