Tigers AAA Hockey Waivers & Agreements for the2017-2018 Season A) GENERAL BEHAVIOR AND OVERALL AGREEMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Participants acknowledge that CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey programs are player and family focused and, as such, Participants agree that each Participants conduct must, at all times, meet a high ethical and moral standard and cast a positive light on CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey. Therefore, it is agreed that CSAHA may terminate privileges of one or more Participants if at any time the CSAHA Board of Directors (BoD) finds that any such person(s) has committed any act or acts that fall below that standard, substantially cast CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey in a negative light, fail to properly account for association monies, or fail to meet the terms of this Agreement. Such acts include, by way of example, but are not limited to: criminal conduct, acts of moral turpitude, exposing CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey to uncontracted for or unauthorized liability, failure to follow the express instruction of the CSAHA BoD, inappropriate treatment of CSAHA members, failing to abide by CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey, CAHA's or USA Hockey s code of conduct, or failing to abide by the terms of this Agreement. In the event the CSAHA BoD finds that it has such grounds to terminate one or more of the Participants, it shall promptly notify the member of the Participants verbally to be followed in writing with a detailed description of the relevant conduct. The CSAHA BoD shall then give the Participants an opportunity to be heard by the CSAHA Disciplinary Committee within 10 days of that written notice with appeal to the CSAHA BoD at its next regularly scheduled meeting or special meeting regarding such conduct, during which period such member(s) of the Participants may be suspended, at the CSAHA Disciplinary Committee s or CSAHA BoD's sole discretion, from any and/or all activities related to CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey. Upon application, the Participants may request a hearing before the CSAHA BoD, after which it shall then determine, in its sole discretion, whether this Agreement should be terminated together with the privileges hereof or what disciplinary action may be appropriate. The CSAHA BoD shall further have the right to otherwise discipline the Participants individually or collectively in such manner as it deems appropriate. Any determination of the CSAHA BoD shall be final. Such disciplinary action by CSAHA may be in addition to that applied by other organizations or individuals including law enforcement, criminal actions and civil actions. This notice and hearing process does not apply if the breach of the Agreement includes a failure to timely pay the Participant's fees and costs. Each member of Participants signature below acknowledges that each one has read this Agreement, that each of the Participants understands it and agrees individually and collectively to abide, in good faith, with all of its terms. The Participants also promise to do what they reasonably can to make this a great and fun season of hockey for themselves, their family, the CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey, all those involved in CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey events and every team that CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey plays.
B) TIGERS AAA HOCKEY PARENT CODE I will encourage sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or other youth sports event. I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my player ahead of a personal desire to win. I will support coaches and officials who are working with my player in order to encourage a positive experience for all those involved. I will remember that even at the Tier level, this is still youth hockey. The game is for the young men playing the game, not for the adults watching. I will represent the Tigers AAA Hockey and the Colorado Springs Amateur Hockey Association in a positive manner at all times. If I have concerns throughout the season, I will address the appropriate Tigers AAA Hockey staff member in a professional and respectful manner. I will not begrudgingly approach a coach in public or within 24 hours after a game. I will live up to all financial obligations as outlined in the player contract. C) TIGERS AAA HOCKEY PLAYER CODE I will demonstrate exemplary discipline and sportsmanship. I will adhere to team specific rules and regulations. I will treat all facilities, coaches, teammates, officials, and opponents with respect at all times. I will be open to coaching, I will be willing to learn to the best of my abilities, and I will be a student of the game. I will not put my desire for personal glory above the values and goals of my team or the Tigers AAA Hockey organization. I will commit fully to the Tigers AAA Hockey organization and the goals of my team for as long as I m involved in the program. I will represent the Tigers AAA Hockey and the Colorado Springs Amateur Hockey Association in a positive manner at all times. I understand that when I act like a respectable young man and responsible hockey citizen, I will be treated as such by the Tigers AAA Hockey organization. Page 2 of 5
D) TIGERS AAA HOCKEY STANDARDS OF CONDUCT The following Standards of Conduct are set forth by the Tigers AAA Hockey to guide the behavior and ethical practices of players, coaches, and parents while representing the Tigers AAA Hockey organization. A positive attitude shall be conveyed by players, coaches, and supporters of the Tigers AAA Hockey program. No remarks shall be addressed to opposing players, coaches, spectators, or officials except when those comments convey genuine sportsmanship and respect. No classless or ill-tempered behavior shall be displayed. No player or coach shall be excluded from participation or discriminated against due to race, creed, religion, or national origin. All members will respect one another and the integrity of the sport of hockey. All actions, behavior, and general demeanor of all participants shall promote the mission and core values of the Tigers AAA Hockey program. The head coach of each team will have a team specific handbook in which specific team rules and expectations are clearly defined. E) PHOTO AND DIRECTORY RELEASES The Participants acknowledge that CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey paper and digital contact directories and programs are valuable and important tools for keeping parents, players and coaches connected. Participants agree that the information they provide on their registration to include player s name, parents names, address(es), phone number(s), email address(es) and team assignment may be displayed or transmitted in paper or electronic form. Participants understand that such Directories are for the sole use of CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey members for direct CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey-related functions and are not to be used for any other non-csaha Tigers AAA Hockey related purpose. Any other use such as solicitation is strictly prohibited and that its improper use constitutes a breach of this agreement and could result in, among other things, disciplinary sanctions, legal action or both. Except for the information specifically requested to be deleted and sent in writing by Participants to the CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey Registrar at registrar@csaha.com, the Participants hereby give their permission to print the Participants information in the current season's CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey Directories. Additionally, the Participants hereby unconditionally authorize CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey, and its agents, affiliates, coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, employees, board members, representatives, and volunteers to use any photographs, drawings, and other images and names of the Participants and/or their family members, in any form including but not limited to advertisement, Page 3 of 5
brochure, publication, release, website or electronic display, email message, letter, announcement, newspaper, magazine, poster, or otherwise, without paying compensation to, or obtaining further approval from the Participants. The distribution of the foregoing may be accompanied by a written description or narrative, which the Participants hereby approve, and agree not to challenge or dispute, even if the description or narrative is inaccurate. The foregoing release is intended to be construed in the most liberal and broad sense possible in favor of the beneficiaries of this release. F) COMPLIANCE WITH BYLAWS, POLICIES & GUIDELINES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF CSAHA TIGERS AAA HOCKEY The Participants agree to abide by and follow all Policies and Guidelines, Rules and Regulations of CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey as may be amended from time-to-time by the CSAHA Board of Directors and the Bylaws as they may be amended from time-to-time by the CSAHA Membership (collectively Rules ). The Participants represent that they have each read and understand both the Parent and the Participant Codes of Conduct and the USA Hockey Zero Tolerance policy as described above ( Codes of Conduct ). They agree that those Codes of Conduct and the Policy are part of this Agreement and that violation of them constitutes a breach of this Agreement. They understand and agree that if the CSAHA Disciplinary Committee or the Board of Directors determines that either the Player or the Parent(s) have failed to abide by the Rules, including, but not limited to, the Codes of Conduct, CSAHA may, in its sole discretion, impose disciplinary sanctions, including the suspension or termination of the Player and/or Parents participation privileges in CSAHA programs including attendance at arenas and other venues where CSAHA activities are being conducted. This could include suspending the Participants, relatives and others associated with Participants, rights to participate in or view CSAHA activities and programs. The Participants further understand and agree that, in the event of any such disciplinary sanction, they will remain liable for all fees and charges still due to CSAHA and will not be entitled to any refund. Participants understand and agree that any disciplinary sanctions CSAHA imposes upon any Player, Parent or related party as well as the Player s financial status with CSAHA may be shared with the Colorado Amateur Hockey Association ( CAHA ), USA Hockey or other youth hockey associations in the Colorado Competitive Youth Hockey League ( CCYHL ) and law enforcement authorities when applicable. Participants understand this may result in the Player not being able to play for other leagues or during subsequent seasons. G) FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS The Participants further agree that once a Player is placed on a roster, the Player will be registered within 7 days of the roster announcement and will be liable for the entire season s fees even if the Player does not play for any reason including, but not limited to, having been suspended, terminated or voluntarily quitting or leaving CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey. The Participants also agree that any player staying with a billet family will pay $400.00 per month directly to the billet family, beginning on August 15th and continuing for the duration of the player's stay with the billet family. If the fees are not received on time, the Participants agree that the Player will not participate in any practices, games or tournaments until the fees and late payments are paid or other payment Page 4 of 5
arrangements are made. Participants understand and agree that CSAHA may remove the Player from play if he/she is delinquent on any payments. CSAHA reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to waive a Player's fees and charges if it finds that the Player quit playing because of a season ending injury or because the Player has moved out of the region served by CSAHA. A $25.00 late fee will be assessed for any late payment. Participants agree to pay all costs to include reasonable attorney fees that CSAHA incurs collecting any past due fees as well as an additional $75.00 per month finance/collection charge until all fees and costs are paid in full. In addition to all other remedies allowed by law, CSAHA will assess a $40.00 fee for any checks returned to CSAHA as unpaid. H) CSAHA TIGERS AAA HOCKEY PARENT & PLAYER AGREEMENT FOR THE 2017-2018 SEASON THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the player and/or parent[s]/legal guardian (hereinafter referred to as Parent ) of the player if player is under 18 yrs of age, being registered (hereinafter referred to as Player ) (collectively Parent and Player are referred to as Participants ), and Colorado Springs Amateur Hockey Association (hereinafter referred to as CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey ). The Participants agree that Player will play amateur, competitive/recreational youth hockey for CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey for the 2017-2018 season from approximately August 1, 2017 until approximately March 31, 2018 in exchange for paying all of the fees and charges and complying with all terms and conditions of this agreement. When registering for any CSAHA Tigers AAA Hockey program, all participants and parents of participants under 18 yrs of age, must print & complete the CONSENT TO TREAT and CODE OF CONDUCT forms, and bring them to the first session or practice for the program the player wishes to participate in. By continuing the registration process and fee payment, I agree to the above and that I am at least 18 years of age, and the player, or parent/legal guardian of the player, being registered. Page 5 of 5