PLAYER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
Spring Season 2026

1. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall commence on the date of execution by the Player and shall remain in full force and effect through the conclusion of the Spring Season 2026. The season includes, but is not limited to, all league matches, playoff games, tournaments, practices, training sessions, team meetings, and any other Club-sanctioned activities.

2. PLAYER COMMITMENT & RESPONSIBILITIES
By signing this Agreement, the Player agrees to:

a. Represent the Club exclusively for the duration of the Spring Season 2026.
b. Attend and participate in all scheduled games, practices, and team events to the best of their ability, unless excused by the Club.
c. Comply with all Club rules, league regulations, policies, and coaching instructions.
d. Maintain professional, respectful, and sportsmanlike conduct at all times, both on and off the field.

Failure to comply with this section may result in disciplinary action, including suspension or termination from the team.

3. FEES, PAYMENTS & FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
The Player agrees to pay the following mandatory and non-refundable fees for the Spring Season 2026:

Referee Fees:
10 league games × $10 per game = $100
Home Field Usage Fees:
5 home games × $20 per game = $100

**Player Registration fee: $20
Team Registration Fee: $20
Uniform Fee: $50
Total Player Financial Obligation: $290

**Player Registration fee: $20* will be pay through the official League Website. 

Payment Terms:
a. All fees must be paid in full by the deadline established by the Club.
b. Players with unpaid balances may be deemed ineligible to train, practice, or compete until payment is received in full.
c. All fees are strictly non-refundable under any circumstances, including but not limited to injury, dismissal, suspension, withdrawal, or voluntary departure.

4. VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL FROM THE TEAM
If the Player voluntarily withdraws from the Club during the Spring Season 2026:

a. All fees paid shall be forfeited in full.
b. The Player relinquishes all rights to participation, benefits, and team privileges.
c. The Club shall have no obligation to issue refunds, credits, or replacements.

5. TRANSFER & ROSTER RESTRICTIONS
The Player shall not register, train, practice, or compete with another team or club during the Spring Season 2026 without prior written authorization from the Club.

Unauthorized participation may result in:

a. Immediate removal from the Club roster
b. Forfeiture of all fees paid
c. Notification to the applicable league or governing authority, if required

6. CONDUCT, DISCIPLINE & TERMINATION
The Club reserves the right to suspend or terminate the Player for conduct including, but not limited to:

a. Repeated unexcused absences
b. Disrespectful, disruptive, or insubordinate behavior
c. Unsportsmanlike conduct or violent actions
d. Damage to facilities, equipment, or property
e. Any action that negatively impacts the reputation or operations of the Club

Termination for cause does not entitle the Player to any refund or compensation.

7. SOCIAL MEDIA & CLUB REPRESENTATION
The Player agrees to:

a. Represent the Club positively on social media and in public forums.
b. Refrain from posting content that is defamatory, harmful, misleading, or detrimental to the Club’s image or reputation.
c. Reasonably cooperate with Club promotional efforts, including tagged posts, match highlights, photos, videos, and announcements.

Violations of this section may result in disciplinary action, including suspension or termination.

8. MEDIA, IMAGE & LIKENESS RELEASE
The Player grants the Club irrevocable permission to:

a. Capture photographs, videos, and audio recordings during games, practices, and Club-related activities.
b. Use, publish, distribute, and display such media for promotional, marketing, advertising, and commercial purposes without compensation or prior approval.

This release shall remain valid indefinitely.

9. ASSUMPTION OF RISK & LIABILITY WAIVER
The Player acknowledges that participation in soccer is a physically demanding activity involving inherent risks of injury. The Player voluntarily assumes all such risks and releases the Club, its owners, directors, coaches, staff, volunteers, officials, and affiliates from any and all claims or liabilities arising from participation, except where prohibited by law.

10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Club operates.

11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Player and the Club for the Spring Season 2026. No verbal or prior agreements shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by both parties. Any amendments must be executed in writing and signed by both parties.

PLAYOFFS, POST-SEASON & ADDITIONAL COMPETITIONS
The Player acknowledges and agrees that playoff matches are not included in the standard season fees or budget.

Any competitions, matches, or activities after the conclusion of the regular season, including but not limited to playoff matches, post-season tournaments, championship games, exhibition matches, or additional league-sanctioned events, shall be subject to separate and additional fees.

All post-season and additional competition fees shall be assessed on a pay-as-incurred (pay-as-you-go) basis and may include, but are not limited to, referee fees, field usage fees, league or tournament entry fees, and administrative costs.

The Club will notify Players in advance of any required post-season fees and payment deadlines. Payment must be made prior to participation. Players who fail to submit required payments by the designated deadline may be deemed ineligible to participate in playoff or post-season matches.

All playoff and post-season fees are non-refundable, regardless of injury, suspension, dismissal, voluntary withdrawal, or team elimination.