Player Contract

Ashland Volleyball Club Player Contract 

It is agreed between this player and Ashland Volleyball Club, 

that the athlete will participate in the club’s activities for the 2025-2026 USAV Junior Season.

The athlete and parents(s)/guardian agree to abide by the following guidelines:

1. There is no guaranteed playing time. Coaches will make every attempt to give each player opportunities to play.

2. Parents may not confront a coach during a tournament. Any concerns should be addressed privately and with common courtesy after AT LEAST 24 hours when cooler heads should prevail.

3. No player may leave a practice/tournament without permission from the coach.

4. All players will be assigned officiating responsibilities during each tournament, and should stay at the tournament site until they are released by the coach.  Players not completing officiating responsibilities may forfeit playing time in the next tournament.

5. Parents are responsible for all transportation to and from practices and tournaments. Carpooling is encouraged. Parents are also responsible for all hotel lodging and food.

6. Players are expected to attend all practice sessions/tournaments. Missing more than two tournaments and/or five practices will require AVBC Leadership Team intervention and may result in dismissal from the team without refund.

7. If a team does not have enough players for a scheduled tournament, the following procedures will be enacted:

• Teams may borrow players from another team if both coaches agree

• The additional player must come from a team in the same or younger age group

• Team will forfeit the tournament without refund

8. Players agree to pay the following fees: 

   1. Regional teams (10s-12s): TOTAL COST: $700-$750

      1. Club Fee: $600 to Ashland Volleyball Club

      2. Gear Fee: $100-$150 to 431 Sports

   2. Regional teams (13s-17s): TOTAL COST: $975-$1,125

      1. Club Fee: $825 to Ashland Volleyball Club

      2. Gear Fee: $150-$200 to 431 Sports

   3. American teams (13s-17s, & 18 Regional): TOTAL COST: $1,450-$1,500

      1. Club Fee: $1,250 to Ashland Volleyball Club

      2. Gear Fee: $200-$250 to 431 Sports

9.  No refunds will be given. No player will receive her uniform or be allowed to play until all fees are paid.

10. All players and parents will read and abide by the AVBC Handbook.

Ashland Volleyball Club agrees to provide the following services:

1. Pay all tournament fees, coaches’ fees, club fees, and secure gyms for team practices.

2. Provide quality coaching that will allow each player to improve her skills.

3. Hold all players accountable for their actions and efforts on and off the court.

Due Process/Grievance Procedure:

1. In the event there is a problem, players are instructed to talk to the coach of their team first.

2. If the problem is not rectified, then a player/parent meeting with the coach may take place. No sooner than after these processes take place should the club director be notified. If the problem still persists, the issue may be addressed with the club director. After speaking to both parties, the director will render a decision.  If a problem still exists, the parents/player have the right to appeal the director’s decision to a grievance committee.  The decision of the committee will be final.

I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS SET FORTH BY 

ASHLAND VOLLEYBALL CLUB FOR THE 2025-2026 JUNIOR OLYMPIC SEASON.

Signature of Player ______________________________________________  Date _________

Signature of Parent/Guardian ______________________________________   Date ________