Soccer Player Contract Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

KSYSA Rule 3.14.4 (Approved 05-31-09)

A Contract that is substantially in the following form shall be deemed Approved by KSYSA. Any Contract that does not have all of the following terms shall have to be submitted to KSYSA for approval.

APPROVED CONTRACT

PLAYER NAME: _____________________ TEAM: __________________

Congratulations on being selected to join ________________ Competitive Soccer Program

(hereinafter “CLUB”) for the 20_____ seasonal year!

As part of the registration process, we want to ensure that you understand the obligations and commitments associated with accepting a position with the CLUB. Please initial the points below to acknowledge your understanding of these expectations, then sign and date the last page when completed.

A. Amount of Registration Fee.

The anticipated registration fee for the 20____ season is $_______.00.

The registration fee covers the following:

Kansas State Youth Soccer Association (KSYSA) fees, US Youth Soccer fees and United States Soccer Federation fees;

League and Referee fees for regular season league games;

Indoor and/or Futsal League and Player Registration Fees;

Club Administrative fees;

Team entry fees for _____ Tournaments;

Field operations and overhead costs, including: insurance, equipment repair/replacement, lighting, field maintenance, and Director of Coaching and Director of Training salaries, Goalie training, lights, mailings, website expenses, board insurance, fictitious name, phone line expenses, coach’s uniform;

Uniform fees; and, the following:

_________________________________________________________________________

The Player understands that the CLUB will incur these expenses if the player leaves the CLUB before the end of the season. The Player’s membership is being accepted with the understanding that the Player and their representatives will be responsible for the entire Registration fee even if Player leaves the CLUB before the end of the season and Player will not be allowed to register with another club or play in any KSYSA or USYSA event until all obligations to the CLUB have been satisfied.

_____________ Player’s initials _____________ Player’s Representatives’ initials

B. Payment of the Registration Fee.

The Registration Fee shall be paid as follows:

An initial payment of ______________.00 due by _______________

And the following checked options:

________________ and ___________________ payable starting ______________________.

_______ A lump sum of ___________.00 due _______________.

In addition, the following fees are due if checked:

________ Uniform fee of ___________.00 due _______________. It is understood that Player

is responsible for their Uniform and Player and Players’ Representatives will owe the CLUB for its costs in securing a replacement for any damaged or lost uniform.

________ If checked Player and Players’ Representatives understand that they will be liable for

the costs incurred by CLUB’s coaches in attending tournaments and league games, including but not limited to lodging expenses, meals and travel costs such as mileage, tolls and air fare. These costs are not included in the Registration fees and are estimated to be

____________.00.

________ Other: (Describe) ____________________________________________________.

A modified payment structure may be granted by the CLUB based solely on financial need.. Such requests must be submitted to the CLUB’s officers in writing and are approved on an as- need basis. Player’s granted scholarships may have additional obligations to the CLUB that are conditions of the scholarship.

_____________ Player’s initials _____________ Player’s Representatives’ initials

C. TIME TO RESCIND THIS CONTRACT.

PLAYER AND PLAYER’S REPRESENTATIVE SHALL HAVE THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM SIGNING THIS CONTRACT TO RESCIND IT FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT PENALTY AND RECEIVE A FULL REFUND OF ALL FEES PAID TO CLUB. AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE (30) THIRTY DAY PERIOD PLAYER AND PLAYER’S REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE REQUIRED TO PLAY THE ENTIRE AMOUNT SPECIFIED IN PARAGRAPH ‘A’ BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO TRANSFER TO ANOTHER TEAM OR CLUB. SEE KSYSA RULE 3.13.4.

_____________ Player’s initials _____________ Player’s Representatives’ initials

D. Missed Training Sessions and Games.

If a player misses a team training session or game, they will not be allowed to start the next game. If two sessions or games are missed in a three-month period players will not play the next game. If absences are excused, they may be made up in a manner approved by the CLUB’s training staff. Excused absences include; school functions, church functions, family emergencies and illness, provided that the appropriate CLUB representative is notified at least two hours in advance of the absence. Player and Player’s Representative understand that Player is being accepted by CLUB as part of a unit and unexcused absences make it difficult for other players to benefit from the CLUB’s training and games. Player and Player’s Representatives also understand that one of the benefits of youth sports is teaching responsibility and honoring commitments and this provision is designed to help Player learn responsibility and the need to honor commitments.

_____________ Player’s initials _____________ Player’s Representatives’ initials

E. Injuries

If an injury occurs and a player cannot play for a two month period, fees will continued to be paid. If an injury occurs lasting over two months, fees will no longer need to be paid.

_____________ Player’s initials _____________ Player’s Representatives’ initials

F. Financial Obligations and Payments in a Timely Manner

Player and Player’s Representatives understand that accepting the position offered and completing the registration documents obligates then to pay the full registration fee provided in Paragraph “A” above. It is Player and Player’s Representatives obligation to pay the Registration Fee in full, after the expiration of the thirty (30) day grace period, regardless of whether Player later leaves CLUB prior to the end of the season.

Player and Player’s Representatives understand that failure to fulfill their financial obligations to CLUB will result in the Player’s pass being taken away to prevent competing in games. The player will be placed in “Not in Good Standing” with KSYSA, which will result in the player’s playing privileges being suspended until all the contract obligations are fulfilled.

$25 fee will be charged for any check that is returned for insufficient funds.

_____________ Player’s initials _____________ Player’s Representatives’ initials

G. Player and Parent Conduct

Players and their Parents/Guardians will conduct themselves in accordance with CLUB, KSYSA, USYSA, USSF, and FIFA rules at all times, or will be subject to disciplinary action.

_____________ Player’s initials _____________ Player’s Representatives’ initials

H.Other Club Information and Requirements

I understand that since this is a premier competitive environment, there is NO guarantee of minimum playing time.

There is a “24 hour “No Contact Rule” in place after games regarding contact with a coach, face to face, via e-mail, or phone after the game. I / we will follow the correct protocol if a meeting is desired for conflict resolution with the Coach.

Other

___________________________________________________________________

_____________ Player’s initials _____________ Player’s Representatives’ initials

I understand and agree with the above requirements and obligations.