CANARIES SC POLICIES
We would appreciate it if you would take a moment to read over the Canaries policies.
Thank you, Canaries Board of Directors
POLICY STATEMENT: The Canaries Soccer Club does not provide refunds, except in rare circumstances beyond a player's control. In exceptional circumstances, the decision whether to give a refund and in what amount is made in the sole and unappealable discretion of the Canaries Board of Directors.
RATIONALE: By registering to play for Canaries, players commit to their team, including their team's finances. Fees for participation in the club cover the entire soccer year. A player who accepts an invitation to play with the club commits to pay the whole cost for the entire soccer year. In exchange, once registration numbers are determined, the Canaries commits to expenditures, such as field rental, league registration, referee fees, coaches, etc. These expenses are not recoverable by the club if a player withdraws. Thus, a player who leaves causes a significant disruption to the program and team. Finally, a player’s acceptance has the effect of denying another player an opportunity to play on a team.
EXCEPTIONS: The only exceptions are:
1. A player has a season-ending injury, or
2. A family moves away from the region during the fall league season.
REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GRANTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BECAUSE OF DISSATISFACTION WITH A COACH OR MANAGER, PLAYING TIME, PLAYING POSITION, OR STYLE OF PLAY.
REQUESTS: To request a refund, a player must submit a request in writing (emails are acceptable – canarinhossoccerclub@gmail.com), explaining the specific reason for the request. In a season-ending injury, the treating physician must provide a note substantiating the request. (Please DO NOT send medical records.) The refund amount, if given, will be determined at the sole discretion of the CanariesBoard.
INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS: Canaries does offer a monthly auto-pay plan for player fees as a convenience. If a player chooses to leave the club mid-season, all payments must still be fulfilled. The club will not release the player card or agree to a transfer to another club until all fees are paid to Canaries.