PLAYER/FAMILY CONTRACT2012
“Welcome to the Vermont Voltage Youth Soccer Academy2012 season!”
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Vermont Voltage Youth Soccer Academy (Junior Voltage) is to promote the sport of soccer throughout northern Vermont and Northeastern New York and to build a supportive, learning environment where kids can develop their soccer and life skills. Soccer will be the basis for teaching honor, integrity, cooperation, commitment, and good will through victory and defeat. The Junior Voltage Academy aims to provide our players with the highest level of soccer, training / coaching, facilities, and play available. Junior VoltageAcademy strives in every word, action, and deed to become a leader in the development of youth soccer players by continually raising the standards of players and of coaches in our communities. It is our aim that each player develops a passion for the game that provides him or her with a lifetime of playing, watching, and loving soccer.
GUIDELINE OF STANDARDS
Junior VoltageAcademy teamswill consistently strive for excellence in training sessionsgame situations andpositively represent Vermont through on-field sportsmanship and as good role models off-field. OurAcademyfocuses on significant playerdevelopment toward the goal of playing at the premier/senior level by focusing on the fundamental technical and tactical principles of the game of soccer. For all of our Junior VoltageAcademyplayers, we offer structured trainingand opportunities for competitive play, while maintaining a focus on creating a sound technical base for the individual. For our youngerJunior Voltage Academyplayers, we introduce soccer, the world’smost beloved sport, and teach our children in a fun-filled and physically healthy environment the necessary fundamental soccer skills while also focusing on general motor and movement skills. Junior Voltage is committed to the development of the individual within the program, both skill-wise and personally.The combination of talented, dedicated players; supportive parents; quality coaching / training; and strong managementequals a successful program.
Junior Voltage is dedicated to the development of soccer players to the highest level possible. Because of that goal, Voltage must maintain standards that enable the Academy, coaches, and players to participate at what is consideredthe highest level of youth soccer. Participating at the highest level of competition requires ability,commitment, and behavior that go far beyond that of a recreational focus. Therefore, to help establish andmaintain that guideline of standards, this Player/Parent contract must be read, fully understood, andagreed by all Voltage Academy players and families.
EXPECTATIONS OF OUR PLAYERS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
1.Players that choose to join the Junior VoltageAcademy Program for the season must make the Junior VoltageAcademy theirpriorityduring the duration of the program.
2. Every effort should be made to make soccer your sport of priority.
3. Always do your best.
4. Stay physically and mentally fit.
5. All absences or late arrivals must be made known to the head coach within 24 hours prior to the day of training.
6. Actions and language deemed inappropriate will not be permitted.
7. Appropriate behavior and language are expected at all times, exhibited by positive and cooperative
Attitude and actions.
VOLTAGE SOCCER CLUB’S COMMITMENT TO YOU
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:
1. Prepare and provide theme based training sessions.
2. Provide an organized approach to training.
3. Play our part in developing the “whole” individualthrough the medium of sports.
4. Provide age appropriate technical and tacticaltraining.
5. Encourage an open communications policy.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY
Use or possession of any alcohol, tobacco product, or any illegal substance, at any Club sponsored function,by any Junior VoltageAcademy player, will result in immediate removal from Junior Voltage Academy for the duration of the program (uponreview of the Board). Forfeiture of all fees may result.
PARENT/FAN SUPPORT
Parents/fans understand that once the game begins, their role is to support/ecnourage the athletes and the coaches. Parents/fans are not to interfere or undermine, in any way, the play of the game. Parents must refrain from "sideline" coaching. Essentially, parents are to refrain from speaking to the players during training sessions. Parents who act in an un-sportsmanlike manner, or fail to abide by these rules, risk having their child removed from the program by the coaching staff until theproblem is corrected. Further action may be taken if necessary.
VOLTAGEACADEMY PROGRAM: 2-Month
- Please review “Junior Voltage Academy Program” for overview.
Sign-up Day:No later than Friday, April 6th, 2012.
Payment in Full or minimum ½ deposit at the sign up day and the other ½ by April 28thth 2012
Full, one-time payment of the Voltage Academy Player Fee is the preferred method of payment.
If the Voltage Player fees are not paid in full, the payments must be paid in accordance with the fee
payment schedule above.
U8 Throughout U10 Academy$180 First Family Member $140 Second Family Member
U12 Throughout U19 Academy $200 First Family Member $160 Second Family Member
U8 Throughout U10 Academy Includes:
Two training sessions/week for 2 months of outdoor soccer training.
Team rental space for outdoor training.
Training uniform (shorts, socks, 2 different color Jerseys).
Academy operational dues/fees – medical supply, balls, bags, pumps, pinnies, cones
Family season pass for Voltage games (2 youth 2 Adults) value $150
$25 off renting Voltage Clubhouse for birthday parties or other activities
$25 off the half day camps
$50 off the overnight camps
10% off on all Voltage merchandise
U12 Throughout U19 Academy Includes:
Three training sessions/week for 2 months of outdoor soccer training. First two training sessions during the week are mandatory, and third is optional. However we recommend making all three as it will only aid in your development.
Team rental space for outdoor training.
Training uniform (shorts, socks, 2 different color Jerseys).
Academy operational dues/fees – medical supply, balls, bags, pumps, pinnies, cones
Family season pass for Voltage games (2 youth 2 Adults) value $150
$25 off renting Voltage Clubhouse for birthday parties or other activities
$25 off the half day camps
$50 off the overnight camps
10% off on all Voltage merchandise
EACH AGE GROUP IN THE JUNIOR VOLTAGE ACADEMY WILL HAVE ASSIGNED TWO VOLTAGE PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS TO WORK WITH THE PLAYERS DURING TRAINING TIMES.
Uniforms and Equipment:
All other equipment (example: warm-ups, bags, sweatshirt, polo, etc.) is available as an optional package that can be purchased by the player/families/teams upon request.
Make checks payable to:
Jr. Voltage Soccer
You can register by mailing fee and application to:
Vermont Jr. Voltage Soccer
10 Kingman Street, Suite #14
St. Albans, VT 05478
*NOTE: Players will not be placed on a Academy roster until a deposit and contract are received (no exceptions). In addition all previous balances from previous years must be paid in full to be considered for this years' roster. To ensure your position on the Academy roster this contract must be signed and handed/mailed in to the Vermont Voltage Soccer Club with 1/2 payment of your club fees and any unpaid balances from previous years (no exceptions). This is a non-refundable deposit. If you cannot attend the Sign-up Day event please contact your Voltage Soccer Club coach/team manager and mail the contract with 1/2 payment of your deposit/Player Fee to the Voltage Soccer address listed above before the specified date.
VERMONTVOLTAGE SOCCER ACADEMYPLAYER/FAMILYCONTRACT2012
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Parent Name Today’s Date
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Player Name DOB
______Address Town State Zip Code
______Home Phone Cell Phone Work Phone
______E-Mail –MANDATORY—PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY! Otherwise you will NOT get the info needed!
Program:2-Month Junior Voltage Academy
Academy Age Group:U8U10U12U14U16U19
Gender:FM
Uniform Size:YSYMYLASAMAL
Method of Payment Included:CashCheckMoney Order
Payment Amount Included: ______
I, ______(player signature) have read the Player/FamilyContract and agree to abide by the above policies and regulations.
I, ______(parent/guardian signature) have read the
Player/Family Contract and agree to support the above policies and regulations.