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Futbol Foundation of Santa Clarita

  Player-Parent-Coach Agreement

        2020-2021 Season

Futbol Foundation of Santa Clarita (FFSC)
                      Player-Parent-Coach Agreement

                                  Table of Contents

 Introduction                                                             Page 3
 The Board, The Club, The Team                                            Page 3
 The Team and the Individual                                              Page 4
 The Player                                                               Page 4
 Disciplinary Actions                                                     Page 5
 Before, During, and After the Game                                       Page 6
 The Parents                                                              Page 7
 Sideline Coaching                                                        Page 7
 The Coach                                                                Page 8
 Team Manager                                                             Page 8
 Uniforms                                                                 Page 9
 Fundraising                                                              Page 9
 Club and Team Fees                                                       Page 9
 Failure to Pay                                                           Page 10
 Concussion Protocol                                                      Page 11
 Disclaimer and Agreement                                                 Page 11
 Player-Parent-Coach Agreement Signature Page                             Page 12
 Fee Payment Contract Signature Page                                      Page 13
 Cal South Code Of Conduct                                                Page 14
 Cal South Code Of Ethics                                                 Page 16
 Cal South Financial Issues                                               Page 19

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INTRODUCTION:

Futbol Foundation of Santa Clarita (“FFSC”) is in its seventh season in youth soccer. One key ingredient
for success is clear, consistent communication between FFSC, the Teams, Coaches, Players, and Parents.
This agreement provides, in detail, FFSC’s expectations of you as a Player and Parent for FFSC. This
agreement should help identify some potential problem areas, how they are to be handled and, at the same
time, answer questions about FFSC’s decision-making process. As you have committed to become a
participant with FFSC, please take the time to read the following pages carefully. This document outlines
FFSC’s philosophy in making FFSC a home for your children to flourish, surpass their best and fulfill their
dreams in soccer.

THE BOARD, THE CLUB, THE TEAM:

The Board of Directors (“BOD”) conducts all business for the Club.

FFSC will focus on the following primary objectives:

   • Provide all players with multiple opportunities for tactical, technical and physical soccer development
     provided by licensed coaching professionals.
   • Provide opportunities for coaches/trainers to continue to refine and enhance the players’ skills and
     knowledge in soccer.
   • Develop relationships within the local community to acquire facilities, equipment, resources and
     publicity to enhance all players’ soccer experience
   • Develop relationships within the soccer community that will offer player opportunities at the high
     school, college, ODP or National team levels.
   • Developing top level soccer teams that possess superior technical, tactical and physical skills while
     exhibiting the highest degree of sportsmanship.
   • Provide practice and league game facilities.

The Board of Directors shall make decisions based on the following priorities (in order) considering individual
facts and circumstances:

    •   The best interests of the Club
    •   The best interests of an individual team
    •   The best interests of an individual player
    •   The best interests of coaches and parents

FFSC players and their Parents agree to put the Club ahead of the Team. When decisions are made
regarding conflicts between the Club and a particular Team or player, the Club will come first. Club decisions
will be made by a majority vote of the BOD. The decisions of the BOD shall be final.

All Coaches and Team Managers for each team must be approved by the BOD. No team shall have
a coach, an assistant coach, a trainer, or a manager who has not been approved by the BOD. There
are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule.

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THE TEAM AND THE INDIVIDUAL:

FFSC Players and their Parents agree to put the Player’s Team ahead of the individual Player. If conflicts
arise between the Team, a Player or a Player’s Parent, the Team Coach, in consultation with and under the
direction of the BOD, if necessary, will be responsible to make decisions for the good of the Team. These
decisions will be made after gathering all available information and consulting with those involved. Once a
decision has been made, it is final. Players and Parents shall abide by the decision.

THE PLAYER:

You are under no pressure to become a player for FFSC. We hope that you and your Parents will consider
all options and choose what will be best for you; taking into consideration your goals and aspirations as a
person and a soccer player.

Once you commit to play for FFSC, you agree to abide by all the policies, procedures and rules of the Club.
By signing this agreement, you commit to follow the policies and procedures of FFSC, this Agreement and
all policies and procedures of Cal South and Coast Soccer League (CSL).

This commitment is for one soccer season only. The FFSC season runs from May 1 through April 30 of each
year. In the event your team participates in regional or national competitions, you are expected to fulfill your
commitment to your team through the end of these competitions, regardless of your status with the Club for
the following season.

FFSC requires its players and Parents to be ethical, honest, and honor their commitments, both verbal and
written. Therefore, you should make your decisions thoughtfully and carefully based on your individual
needs. Your commitment to FFSC shall be your full participation and support for the entire soccer season.
Club and Team activities (meetings, training sessions, fundraisers, etc.) are the basic commitments each
player is to perform throughout his or her commitment with FFSC. Please consider when you make your
commitment to FFSC, the Team Coach may need to inform other potential players they did not make the
team because the Coach has filled his or her roster. Please be sensitive to others and consider your decision
to join FFSC carefully.

As a member and player of FFSC, you are responsible for your own conduct on and off the field while
representing FFSC. Honesty, communication, and reliability will be expected at all times. Take pride in
yourself and respect the sport of soccer. This requires that you maintain a healthy lifestyle and a healthy
attitude. The use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco (including vaping) by ANY member of FFSC is not
acceptable to FFSC and is in violation of Cal South Rules and Regulations. This rule applies to
players, coaches and all other members of our Club. Any violation of these rules may result in
disciplinary action up to and including suspension, dismissal and/or removal from further
participation with FFSC.

The Team Coaches are responsible for creating an environment to play quality competitive soccer. A
player’s family and schoolwork should always be the first priority for every member of FFSC. However, if
the Coach believes you are not willing to put your commitment to soccer with FFSC above other recreational
activities during the season, it may affect your playing time and/or your status with FFSC. As a member of
FFSC, you are to be committed to your team as your first recreational activity and priority during the Club
season.

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Players should expect, as a part of their training, that at times, their coach may be critical of the player’s work
ethic, commitment, or actual play during practices or games. This is part of the coaching process. Coaches
will also use praise and congratulatory remarks to encourage improvement in the player. Over time, there
are things the coach will come to expect from every player. There are times when the coaches will say very
little and times they may speak loudly to give instructions. There are times they will be critical of players and
other times they will be generous with praise. Players and Parents are expected to take constructive criticism
along with praise for a job well done and be able to deal with both. Playing time is at the sole discretion of
the Team Coach within the guidelines provided by FFSC.

Should you commit to FFSC, FFSC will honor its commitment to you. No Player shall be cut from a Team
during a soccer league season, unless there has been a violation of Cal South Rules and Regulations,
League of competition rules and regulations and/or a violation of FFSC Rules and Guidelines.

Should a player decide to leave a team within the guidelines of Cal South Rules, a player has the absolute
right to request to be released from the Team by obtaining the proper process from the Club Registrar.
Should a player not know which team they would like to move to, they can be released and placed in what
is called a “drop pool”. From this drop pool, any District Commissioner or Assistant District Commissioner
can create a District Pool Pass that is the sole possession of the player until he/she should choose to transfer
to a different team or club.

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS:

This Player-Parent-Coach Agreement is to present what will be expected of you as a player and to each
player’s Parents and coaches, as to what you can expect of FFSC, the Team, and the Coaches. If you are
uncertain of what is expected, it is your responsibility to ask your Coach or a member of the Board of
Directors. The Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics, as encouraged by Cal South and USYSA, shall be
respected and adhered to. The Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics is attached to this agreement (page 15
& 16). Knowing and understanding the expectations of you as a player and as a parent of a player of FFSC
will make your participation in FFSC more positive for you as you develop your soccer skills to a higher level.

Rules, regulations and policies of Cal South and FFSC must be adhered to. Should disciplinary actions be
necessary, the following steps shall be followed:

    1. The Team Coach and/or BOD will discuss the problem directly and privately with the Player, with the
       assumption the problem will be corrected immediately.

    2. If the problem persists, the Team Coach and/or BOD will communicate with the Player’s Parents, in
       the presence of the Player, to discuss the problem and lack of response on the part of the Player.
       Parents will have the opportunity to be involved with correction of the problem at this time.

    3. If the problem still continues, the Team Coach, and/or BOD may temporarily suspend the Player from
       participation at any and/or all Team activities. If the situation warrants, the Team Coach shall
       recommend to the BOD that the Player be removed from the Club. The Parents will be notified by
       the BOD of this recommendation.

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4. The Parents of any Player recommended for removal from a team and participation with FFSC may
       request to meet with the Board of Directors.

It is the desire of FFSC to work in a positive and constructive manner with FFSC Players and their Parents.
If satisfactory resolutions cannot be obtained through the processes defined herein, FFSC reserves the right
to pursue disciplinary action as the BOD deems appropriate.

Among other sanctions, teams that fail to meet their financial responsibilities to FFSC, may lose priority for
practice times/locations. A team may also not be invited to return for the following season due to failure to
meet financial requirements or participate in accordance with FFSC policies and procedures.

BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE GAME:

During the soccer season, the Team and its players participate in many activities such as: practices, league
competition, tournaments, Governors/Presidents/Mayors Cup, National Cup, and other team related
activities.

The Team Coach will make decisions on player selections, game lineup, a player’s playing position in games
and practices, the amount of playing time each player may be allocated, a team’s tournament participation,
and all other team activities. Each of these duties of the coach shall be completed by the coach in
accordance with FFSC policies, procedures and guidelines. Players must be positive in fulfilling the role
they are asked to perform for the Team at any moment in time. This includes even if the role of the player,
as defined by the coach, provides for less playing time than what the player expected, the player not being
named to the starting lineup, or the player being asked to play a different position than what the player may
be accustomed to.

From the designated arrival time at all practices and games, players are expected to concentrate on soccer.
Players must arrive on time with required equipment (shoes, proper FFSC attire, soccer ball, shin guards,
water, and any other equipment the player may need) and be ready to play or practice.

Since practice and playing requires the undivided attention of the player, there shall be no visiting between
players, Parents, family, friends, pets, or the use of cell phones during practice or games. Once the Team
responsibilities are completed, players are free to join family and friends.

    •   The coach and/or approved trainer will coach only from the designated coaching area on the
        sideline during games. Players shall remain within this designated area for the entire match.
        Parents and spectators shall remain outside of this designated area per IFAB and CalSouth
        guidelines.

    •   Parents, spectators, and players should refrain from criticizing or expressing dissent or
        displeasure toward the Coaches, Referees or any other Team Member for any reason, before,
        during or after matches.

    •   There shall be no use of foul or abusive language or gestures toward the coach, trainer, fellow
        players, referee, opponents or spectators at any time.

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•   Spectators shall not enter the field of play during match play. Any spectator who violates this rule will
        be subject to penalties and probable suspension by the FFSC Board of Directors.

THE PARENTS:

Parental support and involvement in the Club are essential. If your son/daughter decides to commit to play
for FFSC, your commitment as a supportive parent is also necessary. If players are to make a quality
commitment to FFSC and their Team, all Parents must insure their son/daughter attends all possible Club
and Team functions (practices, meetings, games, tournaments, fundraisers, etc.). It is understood there may
be time conflicts which cannot be avoided. It is the Team Coach’s responsibility to present a periodic
schedule to adequately allow players and the Parents to plan their time around practices and game times.
When Parents or players have an unavoidable conflict, the Team Coach expects timely communication to
allow time for any necessary adjustments.

FFSC insists that all parent(s) when communicating with the Team Coach be respectful and use common
courtesy when discussing any matter regarding your Player and/or the Team.

Any parent who is alleged to have disrespected or dishonored the Club, its policies or programs, any of the
coaches, trainers or assistant coaches of FFSC, or any players of FFSC or any other soccer club, including
their own son or daughter who is a playing member of FFSC. Any parent who is alleged to have disrespected
or dishonored other team member Parents or Parents of other players of FFSC or other soccer clubs, shall
meet with the FFSC Board of Directors, if so requested by the board.

Important Note: There shall be no recruiting of players from any FFSC existing team by any coach, parent,
member, associate or individual, directly or indirectly, by any other FFSC team. Any participant found
soliciting, directly or indirectly, Parents, Players and/or teams to leave FFSC individually or as a Team,
shall be subject to disciplinary action, including removal from any further participation in FFSC.
Inappropriate behavior by a Parent as determined by the BOD may result in disciplinary action, including
removal from participation in the Club.

SIDELINE COACHING:

There will be NO coaching by Parents and/or player supporters. Your vocal support and positive
encouragement are welcomed. Screaming “Go” or “Shoot” are interpreted as instructions, and as such, are
not permitted. It is important that players not be distracted at practices or during games and that players be
given only one set of instructions, by one voice before, during, and after, practices and games. Please allow
the Team Coach’s voice to be the only voice at all games and practices. No one other than those listed on
the official game roster may sit on or near the Team bench before and during games. Please respect the
space and privacy necessary for the Team Coach and Team to carry out their game responsibilities.

FFSC employs the philosophies of long-term growth and total development of each player. Thus, Club,
Team, and Player development will sometimes be given a greater priority than winning. There will be
instances when the Team Coach will make decisions where players are instructed to do things Parents will
not understand and/or agree with.

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THE COACH:

FFSC Coaches shall conduct themselves as a positive role model and display appropriate behavior at all
times.

The Team Coach shall schedule individual team practices for his/her respective team(s). Upon preparation
for Governors/Presidents/Mayors Cup or National Cup, time commitments may increase and conflicts may
occur. The Team Coach will attend as many practices and games as possible for each team, but conflicts
still may occur from time to time leaving coaches unavailable for a scheduled practice or game. In situations
where conflicts do occur, the BOD will designate an appropriate Coach or Assistant Coach to cover that
particular practice or game. What an Assistant Coach or Cover Coach will be paid to compensate the
Assistant Coach or Cover Coach for filling in and coaching for the Head Coach shall be determined by the
respective Team Leadership and the Coach covering the game(s) and practice(s).

It is important for players and Parents to understand that soccer is a player’s game. Once players reach a
certain level of skill, with the accumulated maturity and experience, they become more important to the
Team’s success than the Coach.

Important Note:Any violation of FFSC Player-Parent-Coach Agreement and/or Guidelines may result in
disciplinary action up to and including suspension or dismissal/removal from participation in FFSC.

TEAM MANAGER:

Each Team shall have its own Team Manager. Team Managers shall be approved by the Team Coach, and
then each must be approved by the FFSC Board of Directors. The Team Manager shall not be related to
the Team Coach. Each Team Manager and/or Team Administrator, will need to be cleared through the Cal
South live scan/risk management database prior to being issued an administrator card and handling or
possessing any player paperwork or player ID cards.

FFSC Team Managers are expected to uphold the policies of the Club and organize all activities for their
Team. Team Managers are to act as the liaison for the Club and Team in any and all respective Club events,
and act as the Team contact for the league, FFSC, and state association. Each manager is also responsible
for many of the administrative duties such as: registrations (Players, Administrators and Team), applications
(tournaments and league), player profiles, and meetings for the Club and the league.

Any Team Manager found soliciting Parents, Players and/or team to leave FFSC individually or as a
Team, shall be subject to discipline, including immediate removal as Team Manager. Any violation of
FFSC Player-Parent-Coach Agreement and/or Guidelines may result in disciplinary action up to and
including suspension or dismissal/removal from participation in FFSC.

Should an existing Team Manager be required to step down due to a conflict of interest or other conflicts
(i.e. child leaves the team), the Team must identify an interim manager approved by the Team Coach, who
then must be approved by the FFSC Board of Directors and shall meet the required risk management
requirements as set forth herein and in Cal South rules and regulations. The Registrar and BOD must be
notified of any departure of an existing Team Manager.

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UNIFORMS:

To promote Club and Team unity, all FFSC participants shall commit to wearing only the designated Club
uniform and apparel of the Club in its entirety at all league and tournament games.Attire shall be as follows:

    •   Shin Guards:
        Mandatory and shall be worn at all sanctioned FFSC events, including practices, scrimmages and
        games.
    •   Practice Gear:
        Blue or white FFSC shirt
        Black shorts
        Blue or black socks
    •   Game Uniform:
        White or blue jersey
        Blue shorts
        Blue socks
                         There shall be no deviation of this policy.

FUNDRAISING:

FFSC provides several opportunities as a Club and its member Teams to raise funds. We encourage the
participation in fundraising, as these funds will reduce the cost of playing on an FFSC team. From time to
time, the FFSC Board of Directors will require participation of its members in FFSC fundraising functions.
All individual Team fundraising must be approved by the FFSC Board of Directors.

FFSC CLUB AND TEAM FEES:

In addition to the FFSC Club Fees, each Team will have a Team Budget for Team expenses. The player
and his or her Parents shall make all Team Fee payments when due as set forth by each Team’s
Management and the signed Fee Payment Contract (see attached). Team fees include, but are not limited
to, referee fees, tournament costs, Premier or Other League Fees (if applicable), player travel, coach travel
requirements, team functions, training fees and team equipment (soccer balls, first-aid kit, etc.)

The Club does not pay the Player’s Team Fees. The specific Team fees shall be the sole responsibility of
the Parents and players; and is not the responsibility of FFSC. The individual team fee is NOT included in
the annual player registration fee.

FFSC Registration fees:

The FFSC Board Of Directors has set the Registration Fees for the 2020/21 season at $450.00 per player,
which is due in full by April 30, 2020.

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FFSC Uniform fee: The selected Joma uniform package currently costs $210 per player ($240 for keepers).
FFSC does not add any fees to the cost of the uniforms and the current cost of the uniforms is what the
uniform distributer charges FFSC. Uniforms have a two-year club cycle. The current uniform cycle for all
players began in the 2019/2020 season and all new players will receive and be charged for a new uniform.
The Club uniform package must be purchased through the FFSC Uniform Coordinator only.

Team Fees:

    1 All individual team coaching compensation is to be made to your team Manager, followed by a
      payment from the team manager/treasurer to the Club Treasurer, who will then make the
      MONTHLY payments to the coach. This is in compliance with FFSC’s coaching compensation
      guidelines. COACHES MAY NOT BE PAID DIRECTLY FROM A TEAM ACCOUNT.
    2 Any team tournaments including league, state and national cups, referee fees, and any other fees
      as each team sets forth are to be paid directly to your individual team Manager/Treasurer. Each
      team will set the date when you will be invoiced for these collections.
    3 There is a $250 non-refundable fee if the player has received a uniform package at any time. The
      Balance is due by July 31st. The balance due is the portion of the registration fees that can be
      refunded before May 1st.

Club Fees for Transfer Players shall be determined by the BOD.

There are no Club refunds after May 1st, of the current year. Each team is given the discretion to refund
any or all of the total monies paid by each player (Team Fees) should they decide to leave FFSC at any time
after initial payment is made, or prior to May 1st, of the current year.

All team registration fees must be paid by May 1 of the current league season. Without full team
payment, no team will be activated, and no player cards will be printed until the team fee is paid in
full.

FAILURE TO PAY:

The Parent/Guardian shall immediately contact the Club’s Treasurer and their Team Manager to inform
them of any inability on the part of the Parents to make any Club Fee or Team Fee payment at least ten (10)
days prior to the payment due date per the Fee Payment Contract. Failure to make timely payment of Club
Fees and/or Team Fees by the payment due date, may accelerate the due dates of all the unpaid fees and
may result in any or all of the following at the sole discretion of the club

            1. Suspension of Player’s right to participate in Club training and/or game competitions.
            2. Termination of the Player’s association with the Club prior to activation of the current seasonal
               player card.
            3. Pursuant to Cal South rules and regulations regarding the payment of required fees, the
               failure to pay all fees in accordance with the Fee Payment Contract shall result in the player
               being held in bad standing, which may prevent the Player from registering with any other Cal
               South team until all fees are brought current and/or the any legal collection efforts against the
               Parents for the unpaid balance of the Club Fees and/or the Team Fees are resolved. (See
               attached Financial Bad Standing Procedures).

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CONCUSSION PROTOCOL

FFSC recognizes the need for increased awareness about concussions, head injuries and brain
trauma. In order for FFSC to be compliant with State of California Assembly Bill No. 2007, new
procedures have been implemented. The information below ensures compliance and provides
additional information and resources for all Cal South members.

    •   Sport organizations must offer concussion & head injury education to each of their coaches &
        administrators on a yearly basis.

    •   Sport organizations must require each coach & administrator to successfully complete the
        concussion & head injury education offered at least once.

    •   Sports organizations shall provide a concussion and head injury information fact sheet to each
        athlete/parent/guardian on a yearly basis. Signature acknowledgement required.

    •   An athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or other head injury shall be immediately
        removed for the remainder of the day and shall not be permitted to return to any athletic activity until
        he or she is evaluated by a licensed health care provider.

    •   Youth sports organizations shall notify a parent/guardian of the time and date of the injury, the
        symptoms observed, and any treatment provided to that athlete for the injury.

    •   Sports organizations mus prohibit the return of an athlete to athletic activity until a full medical release
        clearance is received from a licensed health care provider.

    •   If the licensed health care provider determines that the athlete sustained a concussion or other head
        injury, the athlete shall also complete a graduated return-to-play protocol of no less than seven days
        in duration under the supervision of a licensed health care provider

DISCLAIMER AND AGREEMENT

I/we have read this Player-Parent-Coach Agreement for the 2019/2020 season and agree to be bound by
all Cal South, Coast Soccer League, FFSC Club and any other applicable rules and regulations. I/We
acknowledge the Club is a voluntary participation program and that playing soccer involves the potential risk
of physical injury. By signing the next page, I/we hereby release, discharge and hold harmless
FUTBOL FOUNDATION of SANTA CLARITA, its successors and assigns, agents and
representatives, from claims arising out of, or relating to, participation in the soccer program. This
includes any physical injury caused by any alleged negligence of any official, referee, coach, or
player while performing his or her duties during any practices, games or team/club events. I/We
agree to abide by the rules, regulations and decisions of FFSC, and to comply with our volunteer
service commitments to FFSC.

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Player-Parent-Coach Agreement
                               2020-2021 Season

                                  CLUB COPY

Please tear off and return this club copy ONLY

This page must be signed by BOTH parents, the player and the coach. Registration
will not be completed without this completed signed page.

This Player-Parent-Coach Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and accepted as of this ________ day of
___________________,      by   and    between     ________________________       (“Player”) and
___________________________________ the parent or legal guardian (“Parent”) and the
FUTBOLFOUNDATION of SANTA CLARITA, a not-for-profit organization (“FFSC” or “Club”).

Player’s Name __________________________________ Team No. _____________
                           (Please Print)

Player’s Signature:_________________________________ Date_________________

Mother’s Name_________________________________________________________
                          (Please print)

Mother’s Signature:_________________________________ Date_________________

Father’s Name_________________________________________________________
                          (Please print)

Father’s Signature:_________________________________ Date_________________

Coach’s Name:    _____________________________________________________
                         (Please print)

Coach’s Signature: ________________________________Date_________________

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FUTBOL FOUNDATION of SANTA CLARITA
                       2020/2021 - FEE PAYMENT CONTRACT

                                           CLUB COPY

Please tear off and return this page ONLY

This page must be signed by BOTH PARENTS of the player. Registration will not be completed
without this signed page.

Team (Coach, Gender, Year): _______________           Player: _________________________________
                                                                  Print

Team Invoice date: __________________________

Fees due:            Registration -               $450
                     Uniform -                    $210
                     Training Fees -              $
                     Team Bond -                  $
                     Estimated Tournament* -      $
                     Estimated Ref Fees* -        $
                     Estimated Team Fees* -       $

Parent signature: ____________________________ Date: _________________

Parent: ___________________________________
                 Print

Parent signature: ____________________________ Date: _________________

Parent: ___________________________________
                Print
Tournament fees, referee fees, and team expenses could be more or less, depending on the number and level of
tournaments the team decides to play in, how far the team advances in those tournaments, and other factors.

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Codes of Conduct
In order to ensure that the principles of sportsmanship, fair play, and mutual respect among players,
coaches, officials, and spectators characterize all competition sponsored by Cal South, the following Code
of Conduct has been established. It is the obligation of all program administrators, coaches, parents, and
players to create an environment that promotes this objective. Those who willfully violate this code jeopardize
their participation in the Cal South soccer program.

Coaches
The coach's role is one of teaching soccer skills and sportsmanship to the players. The coach is responsible
for communicating practice and game times to the players and parents. The coach is also responsible for
monitoring the behavior of the players and parents during practice and games. All coaches within the soccer
program will promote good sportsmanship among players, foster team camaraderie, and help participants
have fun while teaching players the technical skills of soccer. Unsportsmanlike conduct of coaches will not
be tolerated by the program. Such unsportsmanlike conduct includes berating or making unkind comments
to a player or referee that would reasonably be expected to cause substantial embarrassment to the player
or referee. Other examples include the intentional abuse or attempt to abuse the player selection system or
willful failure to follow program rules.

Each coach agrees to the code of conduct, certifies that he/she has read all Cal South Rules and will abide
by them and acknowledges that coaching in the soccer program is a privilege and not a right. In addition,
each Coach will ensure that his/her conduct sets a good example for team members and spectators.

To meet these responsibilities, the Coach is expected to:

    •   Know the official Laws of the Game of soccer and the rules of Cal South, and abide by them. •

    •   Instruct player and parents in the rules and motivate each player to compete according to the rules
        at all times.

    •   Respect the game officials at all times. Refrain from questioning their decisions or challenging their
        authority.

    •   Ensure that the Cal South rules are followed by all players and spectators.

    •   Ensure that fans of his or her team exhibit sportsmanship and maturity at all times and assist league
        and game officials in maintaining control of spectators during games.

    •   Respect the coaches and players of the opposing team before, during, and after the game.

    •   Take appropriate steps to minimize scoring in runaway games. • Teach each player, especially
        through personal example, to be humble and generous in victory and proud and courteous in defeat.

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•   Maintain control of his/her emotions and avoid actions, language, and/or gestures that may be
        interpreted as hostile and humiliating. • Teach and practice good sportsmanship and fair play by
        personally demonstrating commitment to these virtues. • Promote the concept that soccer is merely
        a game, and that players and coaches on other teams are opponents, but not enemies.

Players
Every player is expected to:

    •   Know and respect the rules of soccer and Cal South and abide by them at all times.

    •   Show respect and courtesy to officials and coaches by following their instructions and directions.

    •   Respect the game officials and refrain from addressing them or commenting on their decisions during
        or after the game.

    •   Maintain control of his/her emotions, avoiding the use of abusive or profane language, taunting or
        humiliating remarks, and/or gestures and physical assault upon another player at any time.

    •   Respect the coaches and players of the opposing team and display sportsmanship at the conclusion
        of a game and be humble and generous in victory and proud and courteous in defeat.

    •   Follow all Association rules, respecting at all times the property of others.

    •   Remember that soccer is a game, and treat players and coaches on other teams as opponents, not
        enemies.

Parents and Spectators
The role of parents and spectators is one of support to the players and coaches. Parents and spectators
should not engage in "coaching" from the sidelines, criticizing players, coaches or game officials or trying to
influence the makeup of the team at any time. Every parent and spectator is expected to:

    •   Learn and respect the rules of soccer and the rules of Cal South.
    •   Show respect and courtesy to game officials, coaches, and players at all times.
    •   Respect the game officials and refrain from questioning their decisions or from addressing them in a
        loud, disrespectful, or abusive manner.
    •   Cheer for your child's team in a positive manner, refraining at all times from making negative or
        abusive remarks about the opposing team. Maintain control of your emotions and avoid actions,
        language, and/or gestures that may be interpreted as hostile and humiliating.
    •   Ensure that your child is at all games and practices at the required time or provide the coach with an
        appropriate excuse beforehand.
    •   Demonstrate appropriate gestures of sportsmanship at the conclusion of a game, win or lose.
    •   Teach and practice good sportsmanship and fair play by personally demonstrating commitment to
        these virtues.
    •   Promote the concept that soccer is merely a game, and that players and coaches on other teams are
        opponents, not enemies.

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California State Soccer Association - South
                                            Code of Ethics
I. Introduction
As a matter of fundamental principle, the entire California State Soccer Association – South (Cal
South) organization shall adhere to the highest ethical standards because it is the right thing to do. As
a matter of pragmatic self-interest, Cal South should do so because public trust in our performance is
the bedrock of our legitimacy. Sponsors, donors and volunteers support our organization because
they trust us to carry out our mission, to be good stewards of our resources, and to uphold rigorous
standards of conduct.
Cal South must earn this trust every day and in every possible way. But organizations are, at base,
people, and it is up to the people of Cal South―board members, executive leaders, staff and
volunteers―to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to the core values of integrity, honesty,
fairness, openness, respect, and responsibility.
Cal South encourages every member league, club, and tournament organization to have a formally
adopted code of ethics with which all of their board members, staff and volunteers are familiar and to
which they adhere. Member organizations are of course free to simply adopt this one for their own
use.
Adherence to public law and the rules of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA),
United States Soccer Federation (USSF), United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), United
State Adult Soccer Association (USASA), and Cal South is the minimum standard of expected
behavior. Transparency, openness and responsiveness to our membership and the general public
must be integral to our behavior.

II. Principles and Values
Cal South pledges to govern all of our endeavors to ensure:

    •   All of our registered players train and play in a safe environment;
    •   Member organizations as well as the Cal South staff and committees are associated with the
        highest level of sportsmanship;
    •   All of our affairs will be conducted with transparency, integrity and honesty;
    •   We always show respect for the worth and dignity of all;
    •   We always follow the rules of our organization;
    •   Responsible stewardship of resources; and,
    •   Commitment to excellence in all that we do.

III Standards of Behavior for Cal South

A. General Standards

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All members of Cal South, including Board Members, Staff, Committee Chairpersons, volunteers,
coaches, trainers, administrators, parents, and players shall adhere to these general standards and
ensure duties are discharged:
    • With our Principles and Values in mind;
    • In good faith;
    • According to public law and the rules of FIFA, USSF, USYSA, USASA, and Cal South;
    • In the best interests of Cal South;
    • Exercising due diligence in decision making; and
    • So that all involved are provided with information, reports, statements, or financial data that is:
          o Accurate,
          o Timely,
          o Legal, and
          o Not tainted by conflicts of interest.

B. Conflicts of Interest

A Cal South member, member league/club, staff, Board Director, volunteer, person, situation, or
event shall be deemed to be in conflict of interest with Cal South if he/she:
   • Is working for, with, or on behalf of an organization in direct competition with a Cal South
       program, event, or initiative; or
   • Serves on a board of directors or technical advisory board whose goals compete with or are in
       conflict with Cal South; or
   • Uses organization information for private gain, either financially or competitively; or
   • Participates directly or with relatives to act as suppliers or vendors to Cal South or Cal South
       member organizations; or
   • In any other way stands to gain or cause a family member or domestic partner to materially
       gain either financially or competitively from their activities or decision making.

Conflicts of Interest shall be mitigated by open and public disclosure of any and all conflicts of interest
and a voluntary recusal from the decision making process at a minimum, and if necessary from the
activity by the person(s) involved.

C. Additional Standards for Board Members

In addition to the above, Cal South Board Members shall:
    • Be mindful of their fiduciary responsibility as a member of the governing body of the
       organization; Respect and support the majority decisions of the Board of Directors;
    • Recognize and respect the legal authority that rests with the Board as a whole and not
       individual Board members; and
    • Respect the confidential nature both legally and morally for matters discussed in Executive
       Session, including personnel, legal matters, organizational discussions, and decisions
       pertaining to these.

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D. Decision Hierarchy

Cal South makes decisions based on the following priorities (in order) considering individual facts and
circumstances:

    1.   The best interests of Cal South, including Cal South State Tournaments, Programs & Events.
    2.   The best interests of a League/Club, including League/Club sponsored tournaments.
    3.   The best interests of a gaming circuit.
    4.   The best interests of an individual team.
    5.   The best interests of an individual player.
    6.   The best interests of the coaches and parents.

This hierarchy recognizes a player is not well served without a team to play on, and a team is not well
served without a strong League/Club to provide the fields, coaching, and opportunities. It recognizes
none of the membership is well served unless the Association and all of its events and programs
designed to protect and serve the membership are strong and of the highest quality.

IV. Enforcement

Failure to adhere to this Code of Ethics may result in a hearing sanctioned by the Board of Directors.
Appropriate action(s) may be taken up to and including expulsion from the organization.

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