1. Eligibility

1. Varsity - All individuals interested in playing summer football who are ages 19 and under as of May 31st, midnight of the playing year must register with the London Falcons Varsity team. If a player 16 years of age or younger wishes to register with the Varsity team they may do so. The coaches of the Varsity and Junior teams will, with the best interest of the player in mind, decide if such a player would benefit from playing on the Varsity team.
   
   
2. Junior Varsity - All individuals interested in playing summer football who are ages 16 and under as of May 31st, midnight of the playing year can register with the London Falcons Junior Varsity team or the Varsity team. A player maybe asked to play on the Varsity team if the Junior and Varsity coaching staffs, the player’s parents, and the player agrees that this move would benefit and enhance the players abilities and football experience.
   
   
3. Pee Wee - All individuals interested in playing summer football who are ages 14 and under as of May 31st, midnight of the playing year can register with the London Falcons Pee Wee team or the Junior Varsity team. A player maybe asked to play on the Junior Varsity team if the Junior and Pee Wee coaching staffs, the player’s parents, and the player agrees that this move would benefit and enhance the players abilities and football experience.

2. Registration/Tryout Fee ($35)

Registrants are required to fill out the Registration Form, provide a photocopy of a birth certificate or driver’s license, a parent or guardian's signature (if under the age of 18) and health card information.  All players must be registered prior to any tryout activities.  The $35 covers insurance, provincial and national fees.  All registrants will become temporary members the London Falcons Football Club.  A series of tryout sessions will be offered.  It is up to each player to attend all sessions on the dates provided. At the end of the tryout sessions players (all levels the varsity, junior and pee wee) will be offered a full season player membership with the London Falcons Football Club.  The registration/tryout fee is non-refundable.

3. Players Membership Fee ($350)

1. Before a player qualifies for membership and is able to receive equipment and is allowed to practice, each must submit:
   • $35 tryout fee (for insurance, OVFL and London Falcons registration)
   • Refundable equipment security deposit (see equipment distribution)
   • London Falcons Equipment Form (see equipment distribution)
   • OVFL Registration Form
   • $350 playing fee
     
     
2. The fee can be paid by MasterCard, VISA, American Express or a cheque made payable to the London Falcons Football Club.  The player fee will be due prior to any equipment distribution.  The player fee is non-refundable . The player fee includes; busing to/from all road games (for players on the road trip roster), player insurance, and equipment usage fee.  In addition, players will receive; a jersey, game socks, and a mouth guard.

4. Offsetting Players Membership Fee

Players will be able to offset the cost of playing by:

1. A request for Sponsorship sheet will be available to players.  This will help the players obtain sponsorship to offset their player fee.  We will be preparing a team program for distribution at home games.  A player can obtain a standard sponsorship (see types of sponsorships).  This sponsorship costs $350.  If a player acquires such a sponsorship, the London Falcons Football Club will refund $300 of the player’s fee to that player.  Additional information can be obtained from our web site or London Falcons Management.
   
   
2. Players can obtain any combination of Home Game - $50, Pledge - $100, or Donation - $150 Sponsorships that add up to $350.  These sponsorships ( see types of sponsorships ) must add up to $350.  If a player acquires such sponsorships, the London Falcons Football Club will refund $300 of the player’s fee to that player. Additional information can be obtained from our web site or London Falcons Management.

5. No Refunds

Due to the time frame and nature of the league fees, there will be no refunds.  Please make sure you want to play summer football prior to accepting membership. Once a fee has been collected, the fee will NOT be refunded.

6. Equipment Distribution ($500 security deposit)

1. The London Falcons Football Club provides all the necessary football equipment.  Players are responsible for their own football shoes.  An Equipment Loan Contract must be signed and completed by all players.  The Equipment Loan Contract must be filled out prior to receiving equipment. MasterCard, VISA or American Express Only (no cheques will be accepted) must be used to secure the equipment.
   
   
2. The value of the equipment provided is $500. The equipment supplied by the London Falcons must be treated with respect.

7. Equipment Return

1. Equipment Return Date is: First Monday after the Championship Game (9 am - 3 pm).
   
   
2. Any player that is dismissed from the team must return equipment within five (5) days of dismissal.
   
   
3. All other players must return all London Falcons property, equipment and uniforms on the first Monday after the championship game and no later.  When equipment is returned, at the return date, in good clean condition then the $500 deposit will be returned at that time.  If equipment is not returned (by the first Monday after the championship game) or if the equipment is lost or damaged your $500 security deposit will be processed.   If equipment is returned after the return date and the security deposit has been deposited then a 10% ($50) surcharge will apply.

1. Player Conduct General

1. Physical Abuse - Any physical abuse of staff, management or teammates of the London Falcons will result in an immediate suspension, with a review as to the extent of suspension or possible dismissal from the team. 
   
   
2. Equipment Abuse -Warnings will be issued for first offense followed by reduced playing privileges.
   
   
3. Verbal Abuse -Any excessive use of vulgarity or inappropriate language will be dealt with through the warning - reduced playing privilege model.
   
   
4. Hazing - Any type of activity expected of someone joining the Falcons (or to maintain full status with the Falcons) that humiliates, degrades or risks emotional and/or physical harm, regardless of the person's willingness to participate will NOT be tolerated. Any such action will result in the immediate suspension from the team, with a review as to the extent of suspension or possible dismissal from the team.

2. Alcohol/Drugs

There will be no tolerance for drugs or alcohol on this team.  Any player under the influence of drugs or alcohol during a practice or a game will be immediately suspended.  The situation will be reviewed for possible suspension and/or termination from the team.

3. Theft

Any player found with another players belongings, equipment or uniform without that players consent will be suspended from the team, with a review as to the extent of suspension or possible dismissal from the team.

4. Appeals/Grievances

Any player who feels he has a legitimate grievance will approach his position coach first, then the head coach.  If the grievance has not been settled to the player’s satisfaction then a meeting with London Falcons management will be take place.  Players are asked to approach the coaches in a respectful manner outside of game time. Players are asked not to complain to teammates during games, this distracts others.  All suspensions or dismissals can be appealed.  A committee of three, from London Falcons staff, coaches and/or management will be set up to hear the players appeal.  Only a unanimous vote by the committee will finalize whether the suspension or the dismissal will be carried out.

3. Game Policies

1.    Equipment

Following insurance, league and team rules all equipment provided must be worn during all games and practices.  No alterations of equipment will take place without the knowledge of London Falcons staff.  No bandanas or sweatbands are to be worn under helmets.  Game pants and Jerseys must be clean for all games.

2. Game Film

Although every effort is made to ensure game film has been taken of each game, it is not guaranteed.  Any player that wants to have a copy of a game can purchase a DVD for $15 per DVD.  Players are asked to let London Falcons Staff know ahead of time so that DVD's can be prepared. For $100 a player can have a ten-minute highlight tape created.

3. Trainers Tape

Players requesting taping outside the mandate of the trainer must purchase tape rolls at $5 per roll.  The player is responsible for any tape remaining on the role they purchased. The London Falcons are not responsible for tape purchased.

4. Away Games Transportation

Bus pickup for this year will be at Mother Teresa Catholic High School at 1065 Sunningdale Road East.  Each away game the head coach will provide an away game playing roster. Only players on the away game playing roster will ride on the bus. All players are to arrive at the school no later than 15 minutes prior to bus departure time.  Any players that are late will not start and playing time will be limited at the discretion of the coaching staff.  The bus will leave on time.  Any player not on the bus will not attend the game.  All players must travel with team on bus to the game.  In some cases, due to numbers other arrangements will be made by London Falcons staff to get players to a game.  Players may obtain their own way home, from a game, only after confirming with the Head Coach.  Prior to departure the parent or guardian must verify, with the head coach, that they will be taking responsibility for the player returning home.

5. Home Games

All players must arrive at the designated meeting time (usually 90 minutes prior to game).  Players with unexcused lateness will have playing time limited at the discretion of the coaching staff.  Any players with conflicts must see the head coach prior to game and make proper arrangements.

6. Game Conduct

1. Any lack of discipline such as; fighting, challenging opponents bench, verbal abuse of referees, verbal abuse of teammates or opponents, challenging or disrespect of coaching staff, administration or training staff will result in playing time being limited at the discretion of the coaching staff.  Any continued lack of discipline will result in suspension or dismissal from the team.
   
   
2. Win or lose all players must conduct themselves with respect. All players must shake hands with opposing team with their helmets on.

7. Playing Time

The player membership fee does not guarantee playing time.  The coaching staff puts a great deal of effort forth to utilize all of our players.  Players may be a part of the game via, offense, defense, kick off, kick return, punt, punt return, field goal, field goal return and extra point teams.  Depending on the flow of the game some of these teams may see limited action on the field.  If a player has a grievance about playing time they are to approach the coaching staff as laid out in the grievance/appeals section.  No player is to approach coaches or teammates during a game.

PRACTICE IS MANDATORY. PLAYERS MUST ATTEND ALL PRACTICES.
ATTENDANCE WILL BE TAKEN AT EACH PRACTICE.

1. Equipment

Following insurance, league and team rules all equipment provided must be worn during all practices.  Most practices will include sprints, drills, new plays, game plans etc.  These activities will be at the coach's discretion.  No alterations of equipment will take place without the knowledge of London Falcons Staff.  No bandana’s or sweatbands are to be worn under helmets.  Players must not wear any game jersey during practice.  All equipment must be washed and cleaned prior to games.  Any violations of equipment policy will result in removal from practice

2. Lateness

All players late for practice will be subject to penalties set out by the coaching staff.  Persistent lateness will result in a reduction of playing privileges.

3. Missed Practice

1. Players must attend all practices to be considered for a starting position and/or to play in the following game.  All players that miss practice or have been removed from practice will have playing time limited at the discretion of the coaching staff. Players that miss two practices within a given week will not play in the following game. Any player that consistantly misses practices in consecutive weeks or once per week for several weeks will have playing time limited.



2. Unexcused Absence - One unexcused absence will result in limited playing time.  Player must advise unit coach of planned absence.  Third party reporting will not be accepted.



3. Excused Absence - Injuries are not an acceptable excused absence.  Players who have been injured are expected at practices to observe new plays and strategies.  Players who must miss practice must report to position coach prior to practice. Third party reporting will not be accepted.



4. Prolonged absences – Any continued absences will result in suspension or dismissal from the team.