Valley Ridge Soccer Club

Parent Code of Conduct

Preamble

The essential elements of character building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these six pillars of character.

I therefore agree:

1. I will not force my child to participate in sports.
2. I will remember that children participate to have fun.
3. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
4. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
5. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event.
6. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.
7. I will not encourage any behaviour or practices that would endanger the health and wellbeing of the athletes.
8. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
9. I will teach my child to treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
10. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.
11. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
12. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or losing a competition.
13. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
14. I will promote the emotional and physical wellbeing of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
15. I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
16. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team. I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to the following:

∙ Verbal warning by the coach, and/or the chair of the Valley Ridge Soccer Club.

∙ Written warning.

∙  Parental game suspension with written documentation of incident kept on file by organizations involved.

∙  Game forfeit through the coach.

∙  Parental season suspension.

Valley Ridge Soccer Club Registration – 2022 Outdoor Season

VALLEY RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP – Mandatory Fee

All families signing up for Valley Ridge Soccer must have a 2022 VRCA Membership; this fee can be

added to your registration fees prior to payment, or with registration. If you register two or more children in separate registration sessions, you will only purchase one VRCA Membership, as they are “per household”.

The Valley Ridge Community Association (VRCA) collects personal information for its own use; it does

not sell or otherwise distribute this information. Email notices regarding community events will be sent

to members from time to time. You will be given the option to opt in to this service (and out of it)at any time.

VALLEY RIDGE SOCCER REFUND POLICY

Refunds will be given prior to February 28th, 2022 subject to a $25 administration fee.

REFUNDS will be given after February 28th, 2022 subject to a $50 administration fee.

REFUNDS will not be given after April 16th, 2022.

Late registrations (April 1 thru April 15) will only be accepted if there is room on a team roster, and will

be subject to a $10 administration fee.

VRCA membership fees are not refunded when soccer registration is cancelled as community

membership fees enhance community spirit and go beyond the soccer program.

VALLEY RIDGE SOCCER WAIVER POLICY/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK

I, the parent/guardian of the named player understand and accept the risks to the player through his or

her participation in activities associated with soccer, which may include the risk of serious and

permanent injury and potentially death. Therefore, in consideration of the Valley Ridge Soccer Club and

the Valley Ridge Community Association (VRSC and VRCA, respectively) permitting the player to

attend and participate in any of its activities, events or games, I, on behalf of and for the player, his or

her heirs, representatives, executors and administrators, do hereby release (each of the following being a ‘Released Party’) VRSC and VRCA, and all facility providers (such as gyms, soccer fields and soccer centers where an activity, event or game may take place) and all directors, officers, employees and

agents of such parties, from any and all claims, demands, damages and causes of action which may

arise out of or in connection with any loss, injury or damage to the player or their property which may

be suffered or incurred while attending or participating in (including transportation to and from) a VRSC

activity, event or game, regardless of whether or not such loss, injury or damage arose by reason of the

negligence of a Released Party. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless all Released Parties

from any and all losses, claims, demands and damages that may be suffered or incurred by any

Released Party arising out of or in any way connected with the player’s attendance at or participation in

any such activity, event or game.

Name of Child(ren):______________________________________________________________

Name Parent or Guardian: _______________________________________________________

Signature_________________________________________________________

Date______________________________

COACHING CODE OF ETHICS

Integrity

The coach must act with integrity in performing all duties owed to athletes, the sport, and other members of the coaching profession and public.

Competence

The coach must strive to be well prepared and current in order that all duties in the respective discipline are fulfilled with competence.

Athletes Interest

The coach must act in the best interest of the athlete’s development as a whole person.

Personal Conduct

The coach must maintain the highest standards of personal conduct and support the principles of fair play.

Respect for the Rules

The coach must accept both the letter and the spirit of the rules that define and govern the sport.

Respect for Officials

The coach must accept the role of the officials in providing judgment to ensure that competitions are conducted fairly and according to the established rules.

Responsibility to Other Coaches

Courtesy, good faith and respect must characterize the coach’s conduct towards other coaches.

Always be Positive with Your Players.

Positive encouragement will produce more improvement and better results

a)Soccer is a game of fun.

b)The laws of soccer should be regarded as mutual agreements, the spirit or letter of which no one should try to evade or break.

c)Visiting teams and spectators are honoured guests.

d)No advantages, except those acquired through superior skills, should be sought.

e)Officials and opponents should be treated and regarded as honest in intention.

f)Official decisions should be accepted without anger, regardless of how unfair they may seem.

g)Winning is desirable, but winning at any cost defeats the purpose of the game.

h)Losing can be a triumph when the team has given its best.

i)The Ideal must be the greatest good for the greatest number.

j)In soccer, as in life, treat others as you would have them treat you.

k)To participate in competition in a mature manner requires that you:

l)Resist frustration,

m)Face stress with logic, and

n)Accept failure intelligently. 

Be gracious in victory as well as defeat.

IF THE CHILDREN ENJOY THE GAME, WE ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK

PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT

1. Play the game for the game’s sake.
2. Be generous when you win.
3. Be gracious when you lose.
4. Be fair no matter what the cost.
5. Obey the laws of the game.
6. Work for the good of your team.
7. Accept the decisions of game officials with grace.
8. Believe in the honesty of your opponents.
9. Conduct yourself with honour and dignity.
10. Honestly and wholeheartedly applaud the efforts of your team-mates and opponents.

THE RULES OF THE GAME ARE RULES FOR LIFE. THEY DEMAND DISCIPLINE AND A SENSE OF HUMOUR. OUR OPPONENTS ARE, AT THE SAME TIME, OUR TEAMMATES, WHO JOIN US IN OUR ENJOYMENT OF THE GAME.

OUR OPPONENTS ARE NECESSARY FRIENDS — WITHOUT THEM, THERE WOULD BE NO GAME.

 ***Forms and Cheques can be mailed or dropped off to:  335 Valley Springs Terrace NW, T3B 5P7***

Valley Ridge Soccer 2022 Outdoor Season

Name of Player:

Date of Birth: Gender:     M    F

Address (include postal code):

Division and Fees:  

U4 (under 4): $75

U5 (under 5): $85 U6 (under 6): $85

U8 (under 8): $95 U10 (under 10): $95

(plus $35 VRCA 2022 membership fee/family – all payable to the VRCA)

Name of Parent:

Address (if different from above):

Contact Phone number:

Email address (mandatory):

Email communication is vital for the efficient processes of the Valley Ridge Community Association.  Please pick one of the below options. (mandatory)

                Yes, I want to receive email communication        No, I am not interested in receiving emails from the VRCA

Volunteer Sign-up

Our organization is built on the commitment and dedication of volunteers. If everybody helps a little bit, we can run an excellent program.

To facilitate organization of the teams, we require co-coaches and team manager positions to be filled as soon as possible.

Please indicate if you would be interested in volunteering in one of these positions.

If you do not want to volunteer, please indicate below, and provide a $120 volunteer buyout fee. A volunteer deposit cheque will not be required. Your cheque will be cashed immediately.

All other volunteer positions will be selected on a first-come basis. A volunteer cheque for $120 will be required prior to the first soccer practice.  Children will not be allowed to play until the volunteer deposit has been collected. These cheques will be destroyed if your volunteer commitment is fulfilled. For more information, contact:  [email protected]

Soccer Volunteers:

Coach (U4 $20 Credit)

Coach (U5, U6, U8, U10 $30 Credit)

Team Manager (U4, U5, U6, U8, U10)

Jersey Coordinator (U4, U5, U6, U8, U10)

Community Cleanup (May 7)

Community Cleanup Coordinator (May 7)

End of Season BBQ (June 25)

BBQ Coordinator (June 25)

Volunteer buyout ($120 will be cashed immediately)

Items required for registration:

Manual Waiver Form(two copies – one for VRCA and one for your records, per family, not per child)

Completed Registration form (one per child)

One cheque – $35 for VRCA membership per family PLUS fee for soccer registration for each child

(depends on number of children and division).

Optional: $120 volunteer buyout – if you know you won’t be able to fulfill your volunteer

commitment, you can provide a $120 cheque at registration that will be cashed.

At the first practice, a cheque for $120 for volunteer deposit is required (will only be cashed if no

volunteer option is fulfilled; if volunteer option is fulfilled, cheque will be destroyed)

 ***Forms and Cheques can be mailed or dropped off to:  335 Valley Springs Terrace NW, T3B 5P7***

 Admin use only: Fees collected: $__________ Credit applied: $_________Cheque or Cash