There will be no refunds once the first scheduled game or scrimmage occurs. Full refunds are provided only if the participant has not been issued a uniform and has not participated in any team tryout, practices or games. Partial refunds may be provided before the start of the 1st game or scrimmage which would subtract $20.00 for insurance fees and the cost of any uniforms and equipment that was distributed to the participant. No refunds will be provided unless all Fox-Rok uniforms and equipment are returned.
Refund Procedure
In order to request a refund the coach or sport director must be notified. The sports director will determine the amount, if any, to be refunded and will give a copy of the registration card to the treasurer of Fox-Rok who will issue a refund in accordance with the above policy. Registrants may appeal the refund decision of the sports director to the Board of Directors of Fox-Rok Athletic Association.
Bounced Checks
Bounced checks will be re-deposited. If the check bounces a second time the issuer will be contacted and required to pay the treasurer of Fox-Rok in cash including a $10.00 bounced check fee. Fox-Rok reserves the right to increase the bounced check fee to cover all banking costs that may be incurred. Non-payment can result in denying participation in any and/or all the Fox-Rok programs.
Team Placement
All Fox-Rok teams will be AGE-PURE. The participants will be assigned to teams that are within their age group only. No requests will be considered for playing-up in age. Due to the large amount of Fox-Rok participants it has become necessary to stop placing participants on teams with friends, relatives or specific coaches. Only siblings in the same age group will be placed on the same team if requested and appropriate.
Travel Team Tryouts
The coaches and sports directors have the final say in selecting teams subject to tryouts.
Code of Conduct
All Fox-Rok coaches, players and spectators are expected to behave in a respectable manner at all times during their participation in our programs. Foul language and abusive conduct will not be tolerated and the offending party is subject to ejection from participating in the Fox-Rok Athletic Association. No refunds are provided if the participant is ejected for the above reasons. Spectators who violate this conduct policy will be requested to stay away from games and practices. If the spectator does not comply with this request then their child or player may be subject to ejection from the Fox-Rok Athletic Association.
Coaching
If you want to continue coaching you must attend at least two (2) general meetings per calendar year.
Nominations and Elections
Every two (2) years, nominations for office are held in August and elections are held in September during the monthly general meetings. In order to exercise your vote, you must attend at least four (4) general meetings prior to the September election meeting within that calendar year. Please note that all candidates for office must also have attended at least four (4) meetings prior to the September election. Our next elections will be held in 2010.
Listed below is a sample letter that all coaches are required to sign prior to the start of each sport season:
COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT
All coaches regardless of sport shall be responsible to the Fox-Rok Executive Board for their own actions and the behavior of their players.
All coaches shall be responsible for spectator conduct.
Coaches and players are to refrain from unsportsmanship conduct including, but not limited to the following:
Abusive language
Vulgar language
Unsportsmanship conduct toward any umpire(s) or referee(s)
Taunting opposing players
Use of any equipment as a weapon
Being under the influence of alcohol and/or non-prescribed drugs during a game or practice
Any player or coach involved in any form of physical contact (pushing, shoving or hitting) will be automatically suspended for three (3) games to be served consecutively. The Executive Board will consider longer suspensions depending on the seriousness of the confrontation.
Any of the above infractions could result in a ban from the Fox-Rok Athletic Association for failure to abide by these rules of conduct.
In addition, all coaches are responsible for the return of all equipment issued at the end of the season of the applicable sport.
The Fox-Rok Athletic Association is a volunteer organization with no paid staff. All elected board members, directors, commissioners, coaches and concession stand help are all volunteers. Parents are required to volunteer some of their time for the benefit of the organization.
Don't complain about it! Volunteer and change it!
It is important for all players to report on time for practices and to report at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled game time unless otherwise instructed by the team coach.
As early as possible, please inform the coach if your child is unable to attend any games or practices.
Verbal or physical abuse of umpires, referees and officials will not be tolerated. Violators are subject to immediate ejection from the field or gym area, and possible permanent banning from all Fox-Rok events.
The consumption, selling or the displaying of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs are not permitted at any events where there is participation of Fox-Rok children. These events include practices, games (both home and away), coaches or team meetings, picture and skill days. This ban extends from the playing fields to the parking areas and during team or player transportation.
Abusive language
