United Quest Soccer Club Handbook

Revision 1: February 2001

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Table of Contents

I. Club By Laws (coming soon)

II. Philosophy

III. Operations And Rules

    A. Introduction
    B. Club Name And Affiliation
    C. Club And the Team
    D. Team And Individual
    E. Tryouts And Player Placement

      1. Player Evaluation And Selection
      2. Tryouts
      3. The Player
    F. Expectations
      1. Spectator's Code
      2. Standards Of Conduct
      3. Players Code Of Conduct
      4. Players
      5. Parents
      6. Coaches
      7. Code Of Ethics

    G. Rules Of Play

    H. Fields and Equipment

      1. Practice
      2. Games
      3. Reschedules
      4. Required Equipment

    I. Player And Team Fees

    J. Scholarships

    K. Uniforms

    L. Player Movement During The Season

    M. Playing Up

    N. Roster Size

    O. Playing Time

    P. Playing Positions

    Q. Travel

      1. Select Coaches Travel Expense Policy
      2. League Travel
      3. Tournament Travel

    R. Conflict Resolution

    S. Disciplinary and Appeals Committees

    T. Sportsmanship

    U. Volunteerism

IV. Risk Management

    A. Standards of Conduct
    B. Principles of Conduct
    C. Protect Yourself From Accusations Of Inappropriate Conduct
    D. Reduce The Risk of Sexual Abuse Or Exploitation Of Children
    E. Employee/Volunteer Background Checks
    F. Employee/Volunteer Background Checks Procedure
    G. Employee/Volunteer Background Checks Appeal Hearings
    H. Financial Risk Management
    I. Teams
    J. Abusive Behaviors
    K. Guidelines For Living Through A Lawsuit
    L. Guidelines For Bloodborne Pathogens And Injuries Involving Blood

V. Injury, First Aid, and Insurance Procedures

VI. Recreational Team Organization

    A. Basic Coach's Kit
    B. Extras
    C. Review Sign Up Forms
    D. Establish Team Volunteers
    E. Volunteer Responsibilities

      1. Head Coach
      2. Assistant Coach
      3. Team Manager

    F. Team Meeting

    G. Practice and Preparation

    H. Game Day Preparation

    I. End of Season

    J. Recreational Uniform Policy

VII. Select Team Management Information

    A. Coaches

      1. General Qualifications
      2. Appointments
      3. Responsibilities

    B. Team Manager Duties
    C. Team Treasurer Duties
    D. Checking Account
    E. Player Bills
    F. Fundraising Accounting
    G. Tournament Coordinator
    H. Confidentiality

VIII. Select Team Travel Guide

    A. Pre-Travel Planning Activities
    B. Player responsibilities on Trip
    C. Travel Tips
    D. Behavior Guidelines

IX. Parental Pledge

X. Recreational Coaching Contract

XI. Select Coaching Contract

XII. Financial Aid Request Form


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