METRO ADULT SOCCER TERMS OF REGISTRATION AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
1. Registration. I am the above named player and I am hereby
registering to try out for and/or play soccer with Metro Adult
Soccer ("MASL"). I understand that this registration is not
effective until accepted by MASL and that MASL may decline to
accept this registration for any reason not in violation of the
law. Upon acceptance of this registration by MASL, this
registration becomes a contract under which MASL agrees to
permit me to participate in a Metro Adult Soccer program, in
accordance with MASL's rules, and I agree to be bound by these
Terms of Registration and the MASL's rules and policies as set
forth in MASL's FIFA Laws of the Game and Policy Guide. I agree
that this registration form is binding upon me throughout the
duration of my MASL membership and can apply to one or more of
the following MASL programs: MASL sponsored Winter Camps, Spring
League, Beginner League, Summer League, Fall League, Soccer
School (winter or summer), MASL sponsored vacation tournament,
MASL sponsored exhibition game, MASL sponsored playoff
tournament or any other MASL sponsored program or event. Unless
MASL notifies me to the contrary, I understand that this
registration is deemed accepted by MASL upon MASL's receipt of
same together with the required payment in full. MASL reserves
the right to terminate any player's participation MASL
activities at any time during the course of that activity,
session or season, for any reason which is not in violation of
the law. A pro rata refund will be made, based upon remaining
games or sessions, to any player whose participation is so
terminated without cause (i.e. not on the basis of a violation
of these Terms of Registration of MASL's rules, policies,
directives, or decisions).
2. Payment. I understand and agree that the full cost (including
any past due or balance forward fees/charges) of the
season/activity for which I am registering is required to be
paid by me to MASL. I further understand and agree:
a. that I will not be permitted to play or otherwise participate
in any MASL activities unless the full season/activity fee is
received in the MASL Office before the season/activity begins;
b. that any payment not made on-line to MASL may delay my
payment being credited against my account and may cause late
fees or fines to be assessed;
c. that any payment not made in full before the season/activity
begins will be subject to a twenty-five ($25) dollar late
payment processing fee for each month or portion thereof that
any payment or portion of payment remains due and unpaid. The
twenty-five ($25) dollar fee shall be charged on the first day
of each month payment is not received in full, beginning with
the first full month of the season/activity;
d. that full payment due remains due regardless of my
participation or continued participation, whether I choose not
to participate, cannot participate for personal or business
reasons, or whether I am suspended (e.g. for nonpayment of fees
or for breach of MASL's, policies or directives) unless a proper
and timely request for refund has been submitted in accordance
with the section on "Refunds" below;
e. that the cost of the season/activity is solely for field
time, game officials, and scorekeeper charges, and for
organization and administration expenses of MASL and it does not
include the cost of any other related expenses such as required
uniforms, supplies, equipment, or independent practice time;
f. that first time player's cost of registration shall include a
nonrefundable registration processing fee of twenty five ($25)
dollars which will be charged (and not refunded) regardless of
whether I participate in the season/activity.
g. that each check submitted for any MASL season/activity
returned due to insufficient or unavailable funds shall be
subject to a fifty ($50) dollar charge each time the check is so
returned;
h. that I will pay all reasonable costs incurred by MASL in
collecting any amounts due thereunder, including but not limited
to collection costs, court costs, and attorney's fees; and
i. that I will reimburse MASL in full, within ten (10) days of
notice, for the cost of any property damage for which I am
deemed responsible by MASL or for which MASL is billed by any
soccer field/park facility.
3. Refunds. I understand that MASL will not provide refunds for
any reason. I may transfer my money to another player with a
fifty ($50) dollar administration fee. Any request for a
transfer must be made in writing, sent by certified mail, to the
MASL office and be received by MASL prior to the deadline date
relating to the season/activity. The uniform fee may not be
transferred after the orders have been placed.
4. Prorating. I understand that League fees shall not be
prorated unless:
a. I am injured during the season; or
b. I am a returning player and my team already has more fully
paid players than are required by MASL. In either circumstance,
the prorate shall not be for more than five (5) games/sessions.
5. League Rules. I have received a copy of, and have read and
understand all the provisions of, these Terms of Registration. I
further understand that a copy of the MASL FIFA Laws of the Game
and Policy Guide is available to me, completely free of charge,
at any time by contacting my captain or by contacting MASL at
the telephone number listed above. I agree to abide by all
rules, policies, directives, or decisions of MASL, whether
presently in force or adopted by MASL in the future, including
MASL's rules that all players:
a. must wear MASL approved protective shin guards and other
protective equipment at all times while on the playing field,
sidelines or player's bench, whether or not play is under way;
b. shall conduct themselves in a mature and responsible manner
which will reflect favorably upon MASL;
c. shall never participate in any game or MASL activity while
under the influence of alcohol or any drug or intoxicating
substance, and never bring any alcohol, drug, or intoxicating
substance on the premises (including the parking lot) of any
Soccer field/park facility for any reason;
d. shall comply with MASL's color designations relating to his
or her team;
e. may be expelled without refund from MASL for failure to
comply with the Terms of Registration, any MASL rule, directive,
or decision, or for any reason of the following reasons; 1.
failure to make full payment when due thereunder;
2. falsification of registration information;
3. receiving three (3) red cards within a period of twelve (12)
calendar months;
4. other misbehavior as defined in these Terms of Registration
and/or the MASL's FIFA Laws of the Game and Policy Guide,
directives, or decisions.
5. Failure to remit full payment as part of the team's payment
obligation for open roster spots and / or team member playing
fees (as part of meeting the minimum revenue requirement as
outlined to all captains prior to each season's start).
6. Assumption of Risk. I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE SPORT OF
SOCCER HAS INHERENT RISKS OF PHYSICAL INJURY, INCLUDING SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY, PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS AND DEATH, AND I
ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS. These risks and dangers may be
caused by my own actions or inaction's, the actions or
inaction's of others participating in the event, the conditions
or layout of the event, or my or other's equipment. There may be
other risks not known to me or that are not readily foreseeable
at this time. The social and economic losses and/or damages that
could result from those risks could be severe and could
permanently change my future. I HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND
COVENANT NOT TO SUE MASL, its affiliated
clubs, their respective administrators, directors, agents,
coaches, and other employees of MASL, other participants,
sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable,
owners/proprietor and/or leasers or their employees of any
premises used to conduct MASL games and/or events FROM ALL
LIABILITY TO ME,
my personal representative, assigns, heirs, next of kin, FOR ANY
CLAIMS, DEMANDS LOSSES OR DAMAGE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY INJURY
sustained by me while participating in any MASL activity,
including, but not limited to, death or damage to property,
CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE
NEGLIGENCE OF ME OR OTHERWISE. I hereby certify that I have
adequate medical insurance to pay for the treatment and cure of
any such injury which may result from my participation in MASL
activities, and I agree to be solely responsible for all
medical, and other, costs arising from any injuries I may
receive while participating in MASL activities. I further
certify that I have no known medical condition which would
prohibit me from participating in the sport of soccer. I
acknowledge that MASL strongly recommends each player to receive
a physical examination by a competent physician prior to
participating in any MASL activity. I further agree that prior
to participating in any MASL sanctioned event, I will inspect
the playing field, facilities and equipment to be used, and if I
believe that anything is unsafe I will immediately advise my
coach, team captain, and the game supervisor of such conditions,
and I will refuse to participate until the unsafe condition(s)
has been removed. I further understand that MASL does not
warrant any equipment used in any MASL activity or any facility
at which MASL activities are held.
7. Additional Terms. I further understand and agree to the
following:
a. MASL's decision shall be final on the adoption, enforcement,
and interpretation of all FIFA Laws of the Game and policies,
and all other matters relating to MASL activities. I agree to
abide by all such decisions not withstanding my personal
preferences to the contrary.
b. MASL will be the sole authority as to what level and what
team I will be permitted to participate.
c. Each team will have a team captain who will be elected from
among the team's players at the beginning of the season. The
team captain will be authorized to act as the sole agent of the
team for all purposes relating to MASL activities and events. If
I am elected team captain, I will act to ensure that the team
strictly complies with all MASL rules and policies.
d. MASL may use for promotional, advertising, or educational
purposes, without notice or compensation to me, any audio and/or
visual recordings of any MASL activity in which I may appear.
e. "MASL," "MAS," "Metro Adult Soccer," "Metro Adult Soccer
League," "Continental Cup," and "Get in the Game," and the names
of and rights to all MASL teams, are the exclusive property of
MASL and shall not be used in any manner in connection with any
non-MASL play or any tournaments or multiple games that have not
been expressly approved or endorsed by MASL.
f. In conjunction with the MASL FIFA Laws of the Game Policy
Guide, these Terms of Registration, and any written notification
of playing rules, policies, or conditions, represent the entire
agreement between MASL and me, and there are no valid or binding
representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, oral or
otherwise, between MASL and me that are not set forth above.
This agreement may be amended or modified only by writing signed
by me and an authorized corporate officer of MASL. To the extent
there exists any inconsistency or conflict between these Terms
of Registration and any other statement of MASL policy or rules,
these Terms of Registration shall prevail and shall remain fully
binding upon me.