2017 Parent/Athlete Summer Season Contract

Notice to Parents and Legal Guardians:

Each Player and Parent must read this Player/Parent Contract and initial and sign where indicated to acknowledge their understanding and acceptance of and agreement to abide by terms of this Player/Parent Contract.

The Parties:

1. Duel Volleyball Club, hereafter referred to as “Duel Volleyball,”

2. Player (Print full name): ______, Birth Date:______and

3. Parent or legal guardian of Player if a minor or otherwise financially responsible for Player: (Print full name and relationship) ______(circle one) Mother, Father, Guardian.

Team Assignment:

This contract is for a position on a team which is to be determined.

Parent Initials Player Initials

______I accept a position as a member of Duel Volleyball Club.

______I understand and accept the importance of practice and game attendance. I will make every reasonable effort to attend all scheduled practices and tournaments. I will submit my schedule conflicts to my coach a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the conflict.

______I understand and accept that decisions about playing time are at the sole discretion of the coaching staff. However playtime is strongly encouraged for every athlete every tournament (Please see handbook on Duel Volleyball’s playtime philosophy).

______I understand and accept that an atmosphere of good sportsmanship be maintained at all practices and games according to the Duel Volleyball handbook.

______I understand and agree that the following behaviors will not be tolerated at any time and are grounds for immediate suspension and/or expulsion from Duel Volleyball Club: Use of alcohol, tobacco or drug use of any kind, vandalizing any property, verbal or physical assault on a coach, opponent, teammate or referee. (All payments of money owed must still be made and NO refunds) I will abide by all other behavioral expectations listed in the Duel Volleyball handbook.

______I agree to pay a minimum of the first payment by April 16 and pay off the entire balance on or before May 14, 2017 following the payment schedule below.

______I understand and agree that as a result of failure to pay the club fees or any other breach or violation of the terms of the Player/Parent Contract that this Contract can be terminated. Any other action by a Player or Parent with Duel Volleyball that is in violation of handbook rules and regulations or that the club’s administrators and/or coaches may believe to be injurious to Duel Volleyball, its administrators and/or coaches and/or athletes, may be cause for termination at any time by Duel Volleyball. I further understand and agree that if this Player/Parent Contract is terminated by Duel Volleyball, I will be obligated to pay Duel Volleyball the entire Club Fee amount that remains to be paid by the final contracted payment date.

Membership Fee and Payment Schedule:

The 2017 summer membership base fee is $450 for the season.

This fee may be paid in full at the signing of this contract or the following payment schedule is offered as a minimum payment plan:

  • Initial payment of $225 is due on or before April 16, 2017.
  • The balance and final installment payment is due on or before May 14, 2017.

Installments shall be received within two weeks of the due date or the athlete will be suspended until the payment is received.

Method of Payment:

Duel Volleyball will accept checks but prefer online payments at duelvolleyball.com. Checks should be made payable to Duel Volleyball and mailed to: 7627 E. Mesquite Overlook Dr. Tucson, AZ 85710, please do not mail cash. Coach Marc Burris and Dave LePeau are the only Duel staff who will receive payments in person.

Release and Waiver:

I give my permission for the above named player to participate in Duel Volleyball Club. I understand that volleyball is a limited contact sport that involves jumping, running, and ball handling in a confined playing area and injuries m ay occur. I acknowledge that even with the best coaching, the use of the most advanced protective equipment, and strict observance of the rules, injuries are still possible. I hereby authorize Duel Volleyball staff to act for me according to their best judgment in any emergency situation requiring medical attention and I hereby waive and release Duel Volleyball Club and director’s, Board Members, and staff from any and all liability stemming from any injuries or illnesses incurred while participating in the club. I understand, agree, and acknowledge that some activities may be of hazardous nature and/or include physical and/or strenuous exercise or activity. If any injury is sustained and requires hospitalization, I understand that I or my medical insurance company is solely responsible for any and all bills and claims that may be filed as a result of the injury. With full understanding of these facts, I state that to the best of m y knowledge, m y daughter listed above has no medical, physical, mental, or emotional health conditions that would hinder or prevent her participation in Duel Volleyball Club.

By signing this document I acknowledge that I have read in full, understand and agree to abide by the statements in this membership agreement which include Membership Fee and Payment Schedule, Terms and Conditions, Duel Volleyball Club Rules and Regulations, Parent and Player Code of Conduct listed in the club handbook and Release and Waiver.

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Player’s Signature Date

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Player’s Parent and/or Guardian Signature Date