CANARINHOS POLICIES
We would appreciate if you take a moment to read over the Canarinhos policies.
Thank you,
Canarinhos Board of Directors
POLICY STATEMENT: The Canarinhos Soccer Club does not provide refunds, except in rare circumstances beyond the control of a player. In exceptional circumstances the decision whether to give a refund, and in what amount, is made in the sole and unappealable discretion of the Canarinhos board of directors.
RATIONALE: By registering to play for Canarinhos, a player is committing to their team, including the finances of their team. 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 entire fee for the full soccer year. In exchange, the Canarinhos commits to expenditures, such as field rental, league registration, referee fees, coaches, etc., once registration numbers are determined. 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 case of a season-ending injury, the treating physician must provide a note substantiating the request. (Please DO NOT send medical records.) The amount of a refund, if given, will be determined in the sole discretion of the Canarinhos Board.
INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS: Canarinos do offer an 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 Canarinhos.