Metro Toronto Wildcats

GENERAL
1.	Junior 16 and Under playing varsity All junior players ages 16 and under as of midnight May 31st of the playing year must register with the Metro Toronto Junior Wildcats. At such time as both Junior and Varsity coaching staffs agree that a 16 yr old will benefit less from playing junior than he/she would varsity will that player be moved to the formal Varsity roster, contingent on the players desire to do so. No player will be moved from the junior roster if such a move would jeopardize the ability of the junior team from fielding an appropriate number of players. This decision must take place prior to the first regular season game of that season
2.	Registration/Fees Before a player can qualify to receive equipment and practice, each must submit • $450 varsity/Junior & $400 Peewee playing fee paid on date of registration by cheque, money order, cash • $30 insurance cheque made payable to the OVFL • $100 refundable equipment deposit by cheque, money order, cash • OVFL Registration Form • Player Code of Contract • Player Privacy Form **Cheques payable to the Metro Toronto Wildcats**
3.	Refunds Refunds will be issued based on the following: If off the team for any reason before May 18,2008: $350 refund Varsity/Junior & $300 Peewee If off the team for any reason after June 8, 2008: no refund Between May 18 and June 8: No refund unless off the team for football-related injury reasons. If injury is determined then a $350 refund will be issued. *Notification of withdrawal must be given to the team by phone, email or in person prior to the deadlines.
4.	Misconduct a) Automatic Dismissal Any verbal or physical abuse of Wildcat Staff or management. b) Equipment Abuse Warnings will be issued for first offense followed by penalty for second and reduced playing privileges after that. c) Verbal Abuse Any excessive use of vulgarity or swearing will be dealt with through the warning - penalty - reduced playing privilege model.
5.	Equipment Return All players must return all LPFAA and Metro Toronto Wildcat property, equipment and uniforms at a date to be announced after the final game of the season and no later that September 1 or termination from team with the exception of practice jersey, t-shirt and shorts.
6.	Alcohol/Drugs There will be no tolerance for drugs or alcohol on this team. Any player under the influence of drugs or alcohol during practice or a game will be immediately terminated from the team, no questions asked.
7.	Theft Any player found with another players belongings, equipment or uniform without that players consent will be dismissed from the team. No questions asked.
8.	Grievances Any player who feels he has a legitimate grievance will approach his unit coach in a respectful manner outside of game time. The player will not complain to teammates during games. The issue will be dealt with one-on-one with the appropriate party.
9.	Game Tape Although every effort is made to ensure game film is made available after each game, it is not guaranteed.
10.	Trainers Tape Players requesting taping outside the mandate of the trainer must purchase tape rolls at $4.00/roll
11.	Releases A player living in our territory has to play either with the Wildcats or the Thunder and that once a player signs on with the Wildcats he is not entitled to play anywhere else unless he moves.
GAME
1.	Transportation a) All players are to arrive at school no later than team meeting, 45 minutes prior to departure. b) Unless for special circumstances as defined by the Head Coach ,all players must travel with team on bus to game. Players may make their own way home only after confirming with the Head Coach. c) Misconduct (swearing, littering, throwing anything out of bus) will result in stripping of starting or playing privileges at discretion of coaching staff
2.	Home games a) Unexcused Lateness Any player who arrives after designated meeting time with unexcused lateness will meet with coaches for appropriate disciplinary action
3.	Game Discipline Any excessive lack of discipline: -fighting -challenging opponents bench -challenging or disrespect of coaching staff, administration or training staff -verbal abuse of referees Player will meet with coaches for appropriate disciplinary action ranging from reduction of playing privileges to termination.
4.	Playing Time Your playing fee does not guarantee playing time. See grievances (General 8).
5.	Uniform/Equipment Any player forgetting equipment or any part of the uniform will be penalized after the first practice following that game.
PRACTICE
1.	Lateness a) All players late for practice will do penalty endurance work after practice b) Persistent lateness will result in a reduction of playing privileges
2.	Missed Practice Attendance will be taken at each practice a) Players must attend all practices to qualify to play/start in following game. b) Unexcused Absence i. Player will meet with coaches for appropriate disciplinary action. Third party reporting will not be accepted. c) Excused Absence** i. Players who must miss practice must report to unit coach prior to practice. Third party reporting will not be accepted. ii. Players who miss practice for a doctors appointment must report to the therapist with a doctors note or will not play in next game. iii. Prolonged absences for any reason will result in dismissal from the team
3.	Practice Uniform Players must not wear any game uniform attire during practice. Practice jerseys or lights uniform must be worn or penalties applied.
4.	Equipment All players must not remove equipment before entering the locker room.