Minnesota Loons Financial and Athlete/Participant Consent Policy
I understand that my registration fee, deposit, and team dues are non-refundable and non-transferable, except as specifically allowed by Minnesota Loons Lacrosse.
By participating in the Minnesota Loons Lacrosse program and programming (classes/training) I/we agree and acknowledge that the participant/team member is financially responsible for the Minnesota Loons Lacrosse team/individual dues related to the position/opportunity offered by Minnesota Loons Lacrosse Program. Once commitment contracted by registration has been completed by guardian or parental consent, athlete withdrawal is not permitted. In the case of an athlete/registrant not fulfilling their commitment or otherwise opting out of said registered program, no refunds will be issued, and full team dues that have been presented must be paid by registrant. We honor the commitment made by the athlete/participant by securing a position in the stated program/season. By providing full payment or a payment plan offered by Minnesota Loons Lacrosse and maintaining good standing by the participant, that participant has full rights to all of the opportunities of play, travel, support made available to a team member of the Minnesota Loons Lacrosse program. All events, tournaments, practices, coaching (as designated) are preplanned and prepaid. In special scenarios (Doctor or physician's written statement of injury that would take them out of play) Minnesota Loons Lacrosse may attempt to find a substitute and administer a partial refund but is not responsible to fulfill that obligation.
-Non payment / Delinquent payment / Late Fees: An account/registration with a past due invoice/payment is subject to a 4% late fee after 30 days. Additional late fees of 4% apply to any invoice/remaining balance with an outstanding balance every 30 days until the invoice is paid in full. Delinquent payments may be subject to participants removal.
-It is the right and responsibility for the athlete/participant to attend program selected/required events that the team participates in per registration completed reflecting said team season or specific programming.
-All events will take place rain or shine. If an event is cancelled due to weather no refunds will occur.
-If a payment is delinquent or payment comes back declined, the athlete may not be able to participate/travel until dues are received and/or account comes to terms agreed upon by Minnesota Loons Lacrosse.
Payment plans must be paid using your online account/invoice provided by Minnesota Loons Lacrosse. Cash is not an acceptable form of payment for team dues and checks may be used only if paying in full.
-Appeals: Registrant has 14 days to appeal an invoice, payment, or bill once posted on their members account. Appeals must be emailed to info@mnloons.org with a statement and request to adjust the payment/invoice. Minnesota Loons Lacrosse is under no obligation to guarantee that an appeal will be approved or accepted for an adjustment.
-Participant/Member Cancellation or Opting to withdraw from committed programming: Withdrawal is not permitted. Members are responsible to uphold commitment/contract. Upon withdrawal member will be required to fulfill financial obligations for the totality of the program following the deadline provided within payment plan structure or otherwise adjusted with an appeal.
-Removal from the program, Member Termination: Once final invoice is posted on the terminated members League Apps account, member is required to consolidate/fulfill final payment no later than 14 days after termination or complete said payment plan. Participant is financially bound to commitment or otherwise adjust through appeals process.
-Non payment / Delinquent payment: An account with a past due invoice/payment will be notified after 14 days. If recurring notifications are left unattended over an extended period of time, the account will be notified of an anticipated late fee of 4%. Delinquent payments can/will be subject to participants removal.
Minnesota Loons Lacrosse Liability Release Waiver
In consideration of being allowed to participate in the event or activity referenced above, I acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:
1) The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2) I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3) I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,
4) I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releasees, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event ("RELEASEES"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR
OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
Name, Image, and Likeness / Media Release & Consent
By participating with the Minnesota Loons, I hereby grant permission to the club and its authorized representatives to use my name, image, likeness, voice, and/or performance in photographs, videos, media, or promotional materials related to club activities. This includes but is not limited to use on social media, websites, promotional flyers, broadcasts, and press releases.
I understand that these materials may be used for purposes including, but not limited to, publicity, advertising, fundraising, and promotion of the club, and that I will not receive any compensation for such use.
MN Loons Lacrosse Program Code of Conduct.
Athletes that do not follow/break rules or guidelines issued may be suspended or terminated from the program.
Rules will cover...
-Respect to team members, coaches, parents, staff, tournament admin, officials and oneself
-NO Tolerance for Fighting, Theft, Discrimination, Abuse, or Illegal Chemical's/substances
-Team Payments, to be made at designated time/periods (setup by MN Loons Staff and guidelines or payment
plans designated). Payments need to follow the terms and cancellation policy. Minnesota Loons Lacrosse is not required to give any refund due to undefined or late cancellation
- Work ethic and attendance to event
-Player handbook and information within is private and intended for the use of Minnesota Loons Student Athletes and families only.
-Players are expected to be in "Good Standing" for participation of practices
-Members are expected to prioritize Minnesota Loons lacrosse over association or community based conflicts especially events and games (ask coach about practices)
-Athletes need to communicate with coaches at all times. For example if an athlete is injured or has another potential conflict they need to confide in the coach on their issue or attendance. It is not the athlete or parents decision on where to miss practice or not, the coach and the athlete need to hold, manage, and stand by that decision. Athletes may be required to attend practice even while being injured so they may learn.
-Players must work towards skill improvement and efforts towards the recruiting process (when recruitment time/situation is appropriate)
-All team gear must be worn at games. Team gear may not be sold to outside players within the state. Alumni and family only
-Player be registered member of US Lacrosse or USBOXLA if enrolled in Loons Box
-Players take care of health and body. Parental support needed.
-Players will have social media accounts monitored and watched from staff and may affect team standing.
-Behavior on and off the field in other team sports will be monitored and accounted for.
Team Scheduling Priorities: Once events and practices are mentioned and scheduled Minnesota Loons athletes are required to attend all events practices and tournaments unless previously approved. Out of respect for all staff and participants Minnesota Loons events will take priority over other lacrosse community association/team events.
Weather Cancellations: Weather or other "factor" based cancellations will be communicated through these sources of media. Team App, Emails, then website change if time permits. It is the responsibility of the athlete to check our sources of communication before events. Cancellations may have the possibility of being "made up" with either a lateral move, adjustment, or make up but will not be guaranteed.
Athletes Concerns: Please communicate directly with Minnesota Loons Lacrosse staff regarding problems/concerns. Discussions with parents regarding player issues must be addressed with player/staff first. If an issue needs to be further addressed a meeting will be scheduled with both a player and parent in attendance. Trust and respect between athlete/coach is crucial! Our staff will not open a discussion about another athlete`s situation.
Lines of Communication: You must be registered for the "particular Team/Program" through League Apps registration to be able to receive emails and notifications regarding that program. Parents are not to coach their player from the sidelines, please let the coaches coach. Parents/Guardians are responsible for checking emails in a timely fashion, registering for said events/tournaments when made available. Athletes are responsible for returning communication to staff/coaches.
**MSHSL Disclaimer. Far too much is unknown with the timeline that MSHSL may or may not present for spring athletics. A number of different scenarios could play out. We will take the timeline in consideration but ultimately will provide an opportunity for our players to CONTINUE to develop and compete in our program in a safe and progressive manor. Example: if MSHSL has a season that could conclude at the June or first week of July we could and have selected events that fall inline after these dates to avoid conflict. Commitment to our program will take priority over MSHSL moves or continued uncertainty. Minnesota Loons will certainly look to avoid manageable conflicts as we have in years past and provide the best opportunity to our team members. In a traditional year/scenario high school aged members would not be playing with us during the MSHSL season so those members could dedicate playing for their high school teams
Parent and Guardian Non-Negotiable Guidelines and Standards:
We ask that parents/guardians SUPPORT the student athlete and our staff. It is expected that expectation for all is to have trust and support with the three parties but priority needs to be placed in this manor.. Student athletes must be coachable, trust and communicate with MN SELECT / Loons / LTC staff. At anytime is encouraged for an athlete to confide in the staff first, we ask that the parent only be involved to help, or encourage the athlete to contact the staff if the athlete has hesitations doing so.
Staff will not enter a discussion about playing time, placement, issues or other concerns without the student athlete being involved in the discussion. The purpose for this "3 way Inclusion" is simply respect for all parties.
We are here to support, motivate, develop, guide student athletes into the next stage of their life having entitlement through confidence in their future. To enable this we proudly prioritize our relationship with our student athletes and respect the support the parent guardians are giving those two groups!
-Parents are allowed to cheer for son/daughter, their son's/daughter`s team/Opponent, or any other team in the MN Loons Program in POSITIVE MANOR
-Parents are not allowed to address referees at any point before, during, or after any competition.
-Parents are not allowed to coach their son/daughter or their son's/daughter`s team from the sidelines, stands, or anywhere where a competition is taking place.
-Parents are not allowed to ask about team placement, playing time, or evaluation/ranking of players or other members.
-Parents are not allowed to access team roster to create or support their own or other team without documented approval from Minnesota Loons Staff.
-Parents are required to ensure proper attendance to designated team events. MN SELECT events will take priority over other in season lacrosse, or out of season sport unless otherwise authorized and documented by staff.
All said above guidelines are apart of what we expect our student athletes to embrace and respect and enable our staff to support the athlete and program in its entirety under proper care and support. If there is a behavioral or conduct issue within or outside the Minnesota Loons Lacrosse program, Minnesota Loons Lacrosse has the right to hold a meeting, discuss, and in extreme cases revoke the student athletes membership and status in the program, and may result in loss, or partial loss of team dues accordingly respectfully considering the circumstance and payment toward past and future events. Any parent that is demonstrating disruptive or unethical conduct which interferes with Minnesota loons Lacrosse programming, development, it's members and athletes, or progress with the development plan may be subject to suspension or removal from program.
(All team practices, travel info, and further information regarding recruiting coaches contact and much more can be easily found on MNLoons.org)