FEES AND CANCELLATION
Membership fees (dues) for Alameda Waterpolo Club are not refundable and must be committed to prior to the player entering the water. Dues are to be paid at time of registration; split payments are due each 30 days until completed.
Should a swimmer decide to discontinue participation in the program with Alameda Waterpolo Club, any outstanding fees, including tournament fees, are considered an obligation of the players’ parents, and are payable upon termination of participation.
14 day cancellation policy: If for any reason your minor does not wish to participate in the Alameda Waterpolo Club within the first 14 days, you are entitled to 100% of your paid dues returned to you.
MEDICAL RELEASE
I further grant permission for appropriate medical treatment to be given to my child/Children in an emergency, and will
be solely responsible for any medical costs.
UNIFORM/ATTIRE/INSURANCE
All waterpolo players are required to wear approved waterpolo caps at all meets and practices for their own safety. While representing the Alameda Waterpolo Club during games, parents and children shall behave respectfully and in accordance with rules posted at our hosted pools as well as adhering to rules posted at remote locations.
Our league requires all players to be registered with the USA Water Polo silver membership. USA Waterpolo does have a 14 day trial program, however at our sanctioned tournaments and scrimmages, current membership cards are required.
CODE OF CONDUCT
I have read and understand the terms of the Alameda Water Polo Club Code of Conduct for players; parents must agree to abide by these rules and enforce these rules with their minor(s). I further agree to
Parents are encouraged to attend practices and tournaments. However, parents are asked to stay away from the coaches during practices and tournaments. Conversations with coaches should take place either before or after practices and games.
Parents should support the athletes on our teams and refrain from making disparaging or negative remarks about or directed at our club or any of our athletes, coaches, opponents, or officials. This includes email, social media, or verbal and written communication.
Parents will not communicate the schedules, policies, or make representations in any way on behalf of the Alameda Water Polo Club without the prior written consent of the club.
Parents are expected to have rides available for their athletes at the time that practices and games are scheduled, and to get their athletes to all practices and games on time. For tournaments, as a general rule, athletes should arrive at games at least 45minutes prior to the scheduled time of the game. Parents are expected to pick up their athletes immediately following all Club events.
