Level Of Play Advantages

* More On And Off The Field Player And Team Year Round Development Opportunities
* Team Stays Together During All 3 Seasons (Fall, Winter And Spring) Of Playing Year
* Size Of Team Limited
* Playing Time And Positions Based Upon Player's Abilities
* No Coed Teams
   - A Girl May Tryout For A Boys Team, If No Same Age Girls Team Exists
* More Competitive Level Of Play Above That Of The Recreational Levels Of Play
   - AYSO, City Parks Department, Community Education, Middle & Junior High Schools, Township And YMCA
* Compete Against Teams From Surrounding Communities
* End Of Season And/Or Playing Year Player Evaluation  [If Requested]
* More Knowledgeable And United States Soccer Federation (USSF) Licensed Head Coaches
* More Knowledgeable And United States Soccer Federation (USSF) Certified Referees
* Off The Field Team And Club Bonding Activities
* Opportunity To Also Participate In Our Recreational League's Outdoor Seasons At No Extra Cost
* Supplemental Player Injury Insurance

2009-2010 Playing Year Open & New Team Spots

* Girls Teams
   - TBA
* Boys Teams
   - TBA

* Umbrella Teams
   - Under 7 Through Under 19 Girls And Boys, If You Have Your Own Group Of Players Wanting To Play At The Select Level Your
     Already Formed Team Can Do So As A NW Umbrella Team.

* If Interested
   - Contact NW

2008-2009 Playing Year School Districts Represented

* Comstock Park
* Coopersville
* Creston
* Grandville
* Greenville
* Jenison
* Kenowa Hills
* Northview
* Rockford
* Sparta
* Union
* Wyoming Park

Affiliations

* United State Youth Soccer Association [USYSA]:  National Office 
* Michigan State Youth Soccer Association [MSYSA]:  State Office 
* Grand Valley Soccer Association [GVSA]:  League Office

Level Of Play

* There Are 3 Levels Of Advance (AKA Club) Play, Select, Premier And ODP (Olympic Development Program)
* NW’s Level Of Advance Play Is Select

Mission

* It Is The Goal Of NW To Provide A Fun, Educational And Challenging On And Off The Field Soccer Experience, For Soccer
   Players Who Have The Desire To Achieve Their Individual And Team Potential Through Dedication And Hard Work.  NW Strives
   To Provide These Soccer Players Every Possible Opportunity To Help Them Reach Their Goals While Teaching Them What It
   Means To Be Part Of A Team And Club.  It Is Also NW’s Goal To Develop Coaches And Promote The Game Of Soccer Within Our
   Community.

Team Formations

* Annual June Playing Year Tryouts
   - All Players, New And Returning, Are Required To Tryout Each Playing Year
   - Team Formations Are Based Upon Number Of Interested Players And Coaches
   - Team Formations Will Not Be Decided Until All The Playing Year Tryouts Have Been Completed
   - Team Formations Will Be Announced By The Head Coaches Once The Director Has Given Them Approval
   - Once A Player Has Been Given A Team Spot It Is Theirs For The Playing Year Unless The Player Fails To Fulfill Their Obligations

* Special Tryout
   - A Special Tryout Will Take Place During The Playing Year If A Team Has A Open Spot And If A New Team Is Being Formed
 
* Guest Player
   - A Guest Player Can Participate In The Following Team Activities
     > Fall, Winter And Spring Season Clinics
     > Fall, Winter And Spring Season Practices
     > Winter Season Games
     > Fall, Winter and Spring Season Tournaments
  - A Guest Player Must Have Director's Approval And Completed Registration Packet Before Participating In A Team Activity
  - A Guest Player May Be Assigned To A Team By Director If The Team Has A Open Spot

* Team Rosters
   - Under 7/8 Through Under 10 Teams, Will Roster 11 Players, If At All Possible
   - Under 11 Through Under 14 Teams, Will Roster 14 Players, If At All Possible
   - Under 13 Through Under 19 Teams, Will Rosters At Least 16 Players, Preferably 18 Players, If At All Possible.

Educational Materials & Courses

* Materials
   - On Our Website's Library Page Are DVD's, VHS Tapes And Books For Coaches, Players And Parents To Sign Out 

* Courses
   - On Our Website's Coaches And Referee Pages Is Course Information

Soccer Activities

* Season & Between Seasons
   - Guest Coach Skills, Goalkeeping, Conditioning And Possibly Other On And Off The Field Soccer Activities May Be Offered
   - The Soccer Activity Cost May Be Covered By NW, Shared Between NW And Player Or Covered By Player
   - If NW Covers The Cost The Player Is Expected To Be In Attendance
   - If A Player Is Asked To Share Or Cover The Cost Attendance Is Optional

* Offseason
   - Mid June To Mid August Summer Period, Professional And College Coach Skills, Goalkeeping And Conditioning Camp Information
     Can Be Found On Our Website's Training Page
   - The Cost Of A Camp Is Covered By Player
   - Camp Attendance Is Optional

* Team Soccer Activities Report
   - Team Managers Must Provide A Team Soccer Activities Report In Advance Of Each Season Listing The Players And Team’s Outside
     Of NW Soccer Activities Along With Listing The Organization’s Name, Type Of Soccer Activity And Dates/Times

* Blacklisted Soccer Activities Programs
   - Blacklisted Soccer Activities Programs, Unethical Poaching And/Or Coaching Practices, Will Be Provided

Coaches

* Head Coach
   - Required To Have Michigan State Youth Soccer Association [MSYSA] Risk Management Background Check Completed
     Before Start Of 1st Season
   - Required To Have United States Soccer Federation [USSF] "E" Coaching License Before Start Of 2nd Outdoor Season
   - Required To Have United States Soccer Federation [USSF] "D" Coaching License If Coaching A Under 15 Or Older Team
     Before Start Of 2^nd  Outdoor Season If Girls Team And 1^st Outdoor Season If Boys Team
   - Required To Have United States Soccer Federation [USSF] Level 9 Referee Certification Before Start Of 2nd Outdoor Season,
     Must Re-Certify Annually
   - Encouraged To Get United States Soccer Federation [USSF] Level 8 Referee Certification
   - Required To Put NW Team First When There Is A Scheduling Conflict With Another Team They Are Coaching

* Assistant Coach
   - Required To Have Michigan State Youth Soccer Association [MSYSA] Risk Management Background Check Completed Before
     Start Of 1st Season
   - Encouraged To Get United States Soccer Federation [USSF] "E" Coaching License
   - Encouraged To Get United States Soccer Federation [USSF] Level 9 Referee Certification

* Unofficial Assistant Coach
   - Encouraged To Participate In Educational Courses, But Must Cover Registration Fee

* Educational Registration Fee
   - If Approved In Advance Will Be Covered By NW

* Player & Team Development Guidelines
   - Coaches Will Be Required To Adhere To NW’s Player And Team Development Guidelines While Implementing Their Own
      Philosophies, Providing That These Philosophies Do Not Contradict The NW's Player And Team Development Guidelines

* Conduct
   - Head Coaches, Before, During And After The Game Are Responsible For Their Conduct And Sportsmanship And That Of Their
      Team Staff And Players
   - Head Coaches, Before, During And After The Game Are Responsible For The Conduct And Sportsmanship Of Their Spectators
 
* Field Work Assistance
   - Assist On Occasion, If Possible, If Asked, With Field Work On Their Practice And Game Field During Season

Referees

* Head Referee
   - Required To Have Michigan State Youth Soccer Association [MSYSA] Risk Management Background Check Completed, If 18 Or
     Older
   - Required To Have United States Soccer Federation [USSF] Level 9 & 8 Referee Certifications
  
* Linesman 
   - Required To Have Michigan State Youth Soccer Association [MSYSA] Risk Management Background Check Completed, If 18 Or
     Older
   - Required To Have United States Soccer Federation [USSF] Level 9 Referee Certification
   - Club Linesman, Not Certified, Used When No Certified Linesman Is Available

Standings

* Standings Will Be Kept On Our Grand Valley Soccer Association (GVSA) League's Results & Standings Website Page
   (www.gvsoccer.org) 

Awards

* NW Seasonal Dedication Award
   - Players Fulfilling Their Team And NW Seasonal On And Off The Field Obligations Will Be Presented This Award
   - Players Who Are Prevented From Fulfilling Their Seasonal Obligations Due To Injury Or Illness Will Still Be Presented This
     Award

* NW Conference Finish Award
   - This Award Will Be Determined By The Team's Finish, Champion Or Runner-Up
   - Fall Outdoor Season, Winter Indoor Season (Second Session And 1st Place Only) And Spring Outdoor Season
   - If A Player Receives This Award It Would Be In Place Of Their NW Seasonal Dedication Award

* Coach Player & Team Awards
   - A Coach May Present A Player And/Or Team A Award To Recognize A Conference Game, Tournament And/Or Playing Year
     Achievement

* Tournament Award
   - Younger Players, In Most Tournaments Are Given A Player Participation Award
   - Older Players, In Most Tournaments Are Given A Player And/Or Team 1st Or 2nd Place Award

Uniform Set

* Player
   - Personalized Home Jersey, Away Jersey And Shorts 
     (Issued Every Other Playing Year, Unless It Is Necessary To Do So Each Playing Year Because Of Availability)
   - Socks  (Issued Every Fall And Spring Season)
   - Shoe Wraps  (Issued Every Other Fall Season)  (If Needed, If Requested, Must Be Used)
   - Shoulder Wraps, Issued Every Other Fall Season  (If Needed, If Requested, Must Be Used)  
   - Items Are Players To Keep And Must Be Maintained By Player
   - Items Outgrown, Loss And Damaged Are Required To Be Replaced By Player At Their Cost
   - Only Official Uniform Set Items May Be Worn
   - If A Player Cannot Participate In Fall And Spring Season Tournament They Will Be Required To Lend Their Uniform Set, Except
     Socks, Shoulder Wraps And Shoe Wraps, To A Guest Player If Asked.  The Guest Player Will Be Responsible For The Care And
     Return Of The Uniform Set    

* Head Coach [1 Per Team]
   - Short Sleeve T-Shirt Or Warm-Up Shirt  (Issued First Outdoor Season)
   - Crewneck, Hoodie Or Warm-Up Sweatshirt  (Issued First Outdoor Season)
   - Shorts  (Issued First Season)  (If Requested)
   - Cap Or Visor  (Issued First Outdoor Season)  (If Requested)  (12 Must Be Requested Before NW Order Can Be Placed)
   - Bag  (Issued Sixth Outdoor Season)  (If Requested) 
   - Warm-Up  (Issued Tenth Outdoor Season)  (If Requested)
   - Items Issued Are Head Coaches To Keep And Must Be Maintained By Head Coach
   - Items Worn Out, Loss And Damaged Are Required To Be Replace By Head Coach At Their Cost
   - Items Issued Are Required To Be Worn By Head Coaches At Tryouts, Competitions And Picture Days

* Assistant Coach  [2 Per Team]
   - Short Sleeve T-Shirt  (Issued First Outdoor Season)
   - Crewneck Or Hoodie Sweatshirt  (Issued First Outdoor Season)
   - Cap Or Visor  (Issued First Outdoor Season)  (If Requested)  (12 Must Be Requested Before NW Order Can Be Placed)
   - Items Issued Are Assistant Coaches To Keep And Must Be Maintained By Assistant Coaches
   - Items Worn Out, Loss & Damaged Are Required To Be Replace By Assistant Coach At Their Cost
   - Items Issued Are Required To Be Worn By Coaches At Tryouts, Competitions & Picture Days

* Unofficial Assistant Coach [2 Per Team]
   - Short Sleeve T-Shirt  (Issued First Outdoor Season) 
   - Item Issued Are Coaches To Keep And Must Be Maintained
   - Item Worn Out, Loss And Damaged Are Required To Be Replace By Coach At Their Cost
   - Item Issued Are Required To Be Worn By Assistant Coaches At Tryouts And Competitions

* Northwest Screaming Eagles Name, Logos & Colors
   - Playing Year, Between And During A Season, Must Be Used By Any Group Of NW Players And Teams When Entering Into A
     Competition
   - Summer Period, Must Be Used By Any Group Of NW Players And Teams When Entering Into A Competition
   - Summer Period, NW Name, Logo And/Or Colors Variations Can Be Used If Approved

 Player Team Wear

* Players Are Required To Acquire And Maintain Through Purchase, NW Fundraiser, Team Fundraiser And/Or Donation The
   Following Team Wear
    - Team Hoody:  Before the Start Of The Team’s First Outdoor Season, First Game
   - Team Bag:  Before The Start Of The Team’s Second Outdoor Season, First Game
   - Team Long Sleeve Warm-Up & Game Jersey:  Before The Start Of The Team’s Third Outdoor Season, First Game
   - Team Warm-Up:  Before The Start Of The Team’s Fourth Outdoor Season, First Game
   - Under 15-19 Teams Are Not Required To Acquire And Maintain Team Bags And Team Warm-Ups, Can Choose To Just Get Team
      Hoodies And Team Long Sleeves

Player Uniform Set, Team Wear & Gear

* Players Are Required To Bring The Following To Each On The Field Activity
    - Ball  (U7-U12 Size #4) (U13-U19 Size #5)
    - Cleats
    - Shinguards
    - Appropriate Clothing
    - Uniform Set  (Games, Both Jerseys, Shorts And Socks) 
    - Team Wear  (Hoodie, Bag, Long Sleeve Shirt And Warm-Up)
    - Drink
    - Any Other Player Uniform Set, Team Wear And Gear That May Have Been Issued

Team Gear

* Head Coaches Will Be Issued The Following Team Gear Each Playing Year, Which Needs To Be Returned Damaged Or Not, At
   The End Of Each Playing Year And Before The First Annual June Playing Year Tryout Cleaned Along With Any Damage Repair Being
   Completed.  Head Coaches Are Responsible For Replacing Any Missing Or Misused Team Gear At Their Team's Cost.  Head Coaches
   Can Submit A Request For Any Additional Team Gear And First Aid Re-stock Items.   
   - Game Bag
   - Practice Bag
   - Game Ball
   - Practice Balls
   - Co-Captain Bands  (If Requested)  (Co-Captains Can Keep)
   - Coach Board
   - Ground Cones
   - Standup Cones
   - Goalkeeper Gloves
   - Goalkeeper Head Gear  (If Requested)
   - Goalkeeper Jersey
   - Goalkeeper Pant  (If Requested)
   - Goalkeeper Short  (If Requested)
   - First Aid Kit
   - Ball Pump
   - Practice Vests
   - Coach Whistle
   - Team Bench
   - Team Tent
   - Team Book
   - Team Book Bag 

Fields

* Fall & Spring Seasons
   - Practices:  Comstock Park, NW Grand Rapids And Walker Area  
   - Home Games:  Comstock Park, NW Grand Rapids And Walker Area 
   - Away Games:  Mostly In And Around Grand Rapids Metro Area
   - Fall Tournament (Midland Invitational Or Dearborn Invitational):  Midland Or Dearborn, Michigan
   - Spring Tournament (Canton Cup):  Canton, Michigan

* Winter Season
   - Preseason Practice:  MVP Soccer Spot, Kentwood
   - Occasional Practices:  Comstock Park, NW Grand Rapids And Walker Area Gyms  
   - Games:  MVP Soccer Spot, Kentwood  

Fundraising

* NW
   - One Or Two Will Take Place During Playing Year, Participation Not Required, With All Profits Going Back To The Player To Help
     Them  Cover Their Team Wear And Seasonal Player Fees
   - Should A Player Be Released Or Quit NW Any Funds Raised Through A NW Fundraiser Would Be Forfeited To The Player’s Team
      And If The Player’s Team Is No Longer With NW To The Program

* Team
     - A Team May Choose To Do A Fundraiser/s, Participation Not Required, To Help Cover Any Approved On And Off The Field Soccer
       Item And Activity
     - Should A Player Be Released Or Quit NW Any Funds Raised Through A Team Fundraiser Would Be Forfeited To The Player’s Team
        And If The Player’s Team Is No Longer With NW To The Player

Donations

* NW
    - A Business Can Make A Donation To NW For A Tax Write Off

* Team
    - A Business Can Make A Donation To NW For A Team To Help Cover Any Approved On And Off The Field Soccer Item And Activity

Sponsorship

* If A Player Finds A Introductory/Recreational Team Sponsor, $200, The Player Will Be Reimbursed $25

Spirit & Team Wear

* NW Name & Logos
   - Approval Must Be Given To Use NW Name And Logos
   - Additional Logos Can Be Submitted For Approval
   - Team Specific Logos Can Be Submitted For Approval   

* Vendors
   - Only Approved Vendors Can Be Used

* Spirit Wear Orders
   - Will Taken At Different Times During The Playing Year

Playing Year

Required

* Fall Season
   - Mid August To End Of October
   - 2 Practices Per Week  (Determined By Head Coach And Player Availability)
   - 4 Home Games
   - 4 Away Games
   - Under 7/8 - Under 10 Games:  Two 25 Minute Halves, 5 Minute Halftime, Play 6v6
   - Under 11 - Under 12 Games:  Two 30 Minute Halves, 5 Minute Halftime, Play 8v8
   - Under 13 - Under 14 Games:  Two 35 Minute Halves, 5 Minute Halftime, Play 11v11
   - Under 15 - Under 16 Games:  Two 40 Minute Halves, 5 Minute Halftime, Play 11v11
   - Under 17 - Under 19 Games:  Two 45 Minute Halves, 5 Minute Halftime, Play 11v11

* Winter Season (2nd Session)
   - End Of December To End Of February
   - 1 Preseason Practice  (Determined By Field Availability)
   - Occasional Season Practices  (Determined By Gym, Head Coach And Player Availability)
   - 8 Games At NW Designated Area Indoor Soccer Complex
   - Under 7/8 Team Conferences Are Girls, Coed And Boys, There Are No Girls And Boys Conferences Until Under 9
   - Under 7/8 Games:  Two 24 Minute Halves, 2 Minute Halftime, Play 8v8
   - Under 9 - Under 12 Games:  Two 24 Minute Halves, 2 Minute Halftime, Play 7v7
   - Under 13 - Under 19 Games:  Two 24 Minute Halves, 2 Minute Halftime, Play 6v6

* Spring Season
   - Mid March To Mid June
   - 2 Practices Per Week  (Determined By Head Coach And Player Availability)
   - 4 Home Games
   - 4 Away Games
   - Under 7/8 - Under 10 Games:  Two 25 Minute Halves, 5 Minute Halftime, Play 6v6
   - Under 11 - Under 12 Games:  Two 30 Minute Halves, 5 Minute Halftime, Play 8v8
   - Under 13 - Under 14 Games:  Two 35 Minute Halves, 5 Minute Halftime, Play 11v11
   - Under 15 - Under 16 Games:  Two 40 Minute Halves, 5 Minute Halftime, Play 11v11
   - Under 17 - Under 19 Games:  Two 45 Minute Halves, 5 Minute Halftime, Play 11v11
   - 1 Season Out Of Town Saturday And Sunday NW Designated Tournament, Unless A First Outdoor Season Team
   - NW Will Cover Team Tournament Entry Fee, If Team, Coaches And Players, Have Fulfilled Their NW Obligations
   - When Participating In Out Of Town Tournament Players Are Required To Stay At NW Designated Hotel, Unless Able To Stay With
     Family, Failure To Do This Jeopardizes NW’s Teams Entry Into Tournament, Tournament Requirement

Optional

* Fall Season 
   - NW Will Cover Team Preseason Tournament Entry Fee, If Team, Coaches And Players, Have Fulfilled Their NW Obligations
   - When Participating In Out Of Town Tournament Players Are Required To Stay At NW Designated Hotel, Unless Able To Stay With
     Family, Failure To Do This Jeopardizes NW’s Teams Entry Into Tournament, Tournament Requirement
   - A Head Coach May Organize Any Number Of Preseason And Season Scrimmages, Must Not Be In Conflict With A On Or Off The
     Field NW Activity, But Their Team Will Be Responsible For Any Related Cost And Must Notify Director in Advance To Assure
     Activity And Location Is Covered By NW Insurance

* Winter Season (1st Session)
   - Beginning Of November To Mid December  (Typically 2 Weeknight And 6 Saturday Games)
   - 1 Preseason Practice  (Determined By Field Availability)
   - No Season Practices
   - 8 Games At Team Designated Area Indoor Soccer Complex
   - 1 3v3 Tournament At Team Designated Area Indoor Soccer Complex
   - A Head Coach May Organize Any Number Of Preseason And Season Scrimmages, Must Not Be In Conflict With A On Or Off The
     Field NW Activity, But Their Team Will Be Responsible For Any Related Cost And Must Notify Director in Advance To Assure
     Activity And Location Is Covered By NW Insurance

* Winter Season (2nd Session)
    - Participation In Team Designated Area Indoor Soccer Complex, Provided It Does Not Interfere With NW 2nd Session Obligation
    - 1 3v3 Tournament At Team Designated Area Indoor Soccer Complex   
   - A Head Coach May Organize Any Number Of Preseason And Season Scrimmages, Must Not Be In Conflict With A On Or Off The
     Field NW Activity, But Their Team Will Be Responsible For Any Related Cost And Must Notify Director in Advance To Assure
     Activity And Location Is Covered By NW Insurance

* Winter Season (3rd Session)
   - End Of February To End Of March  (Typically 4 Weeknight And 4 Saturday Games)
   - 1 Preseason Practice  (Determined By Field Availability)
   - No Season Practices
   - 8 Games At Team Designated Area Indoor Soccer Complex
   - 1 3v3 Tournament At Team Designated Area Indoor Soccer Complex
   - A Head Coach May Organize Any Number Of Preseason And Season Scrimmages, Must Not Be In Conflict With A On Or Off The
     Field NW Activity, But Their Team Will Be Responsible For Any Related Cost And Must Notify Director in Advance To Assure
     Activity And Location Is Covered By NW Insurance

* Summer Period
   - Mid June To Mid August
   - Camps
   - NW Pick-Up Games
   - Mini Tournaments

Attendance

* Flexibility
   - In Most Cases A Team Will Be Able To Work With Just Not Always Around A Player's Other Activities
   - A Team Knowing As Far In Advance Of The Playing Year, Season And/Or Game As Possible About A Player's Scheduling Conflict
     Increases The Chance The Team Can Work Around The Player’s Other Activity  

* Personal Soccer Activities
    - A Player's Personal Soccer Activities Must Not Interfere With Their Team's Or NW's Soccer Activities The Exception Being Their
      School Soccer Team's Activities, Recreational School Soccer Teams Not Included

* Practices
    - Players Are Expected To Be At Each Practice If Possible And If Needing To Miss A Practice Let The Team Manager And Head Coach
      Know Before The Start Of The Practice

* Games
    - Players Are Expected To Be At Each Game If At All Possible And If Needing To Miss A Game Let The Team Manager And Head
      Coach Know As Far In Advance Of The Game As Possible
    - Players If Injured, Depending Upon Their Injury, Should Attend Their Team’s Game Wearing Their Jersey Or Team Wear To
      Support Their Team

* Game Reporting Time
    - 30 Minutes Before Kickoff Unless Asked To Report Sooner

Player Fee

* Fall & Spring Seasons [When Paying In June For Fall Season And In January For Spring Season]
  
   - U7 Through U10 Player With Uniform Set:  $184 Per Season
   - U7 Through U10 Player Needing Uniform Set:  $214 Per Season
   
   - U11 Through U12 Player With Uniform Set:  $194 Per Season
   - U11 Through U12 Player Needing Uniform Set:  $224 Per Season
   
    - U13 Through U14 Player With Uniform Set:  $204 Per Season
   - U13 Through U14 Player Needing Uniform Set:  $234 Per Season
   
    - U15 Through U19 Player With Uniform Set:  $214 Per Season
    - U15 Through U19 Player Needing Uniform Set:  $244 Per Season
  
    - The Above Player Fee Will Increase If A Team Has A Non Parent Volunteer Head And/Or Assistant Coach  ($20 Per Player)

* Fall & Spring Seasons  [When Paying In June For Fall And Spring Seasons]  [$40 Savings]
  
   - U7 Through U10 Player With Uniform Set:  $328 For Fall & Spring Seasons
   - U7 Through U10 Player Needing Uniform Set:  $388 For Fall & Spring Seasons
   
   - U11 Through U12 Player With Uniform Set:  $348 For Fall & Spring Seasons
   - U11 Through U12 Player Needing Uniform Set:  $408 For Fall & Spring Seasons
  
   - U13 Through U14 Player With Uniform Set:  $368 For Fall & Spring Seasons
   - U13 Through U14 Player Needing Uniform Set:  $428 For Fall & Spring Seasons

   -  The Above Player Fee Will Increase If A Team Has A Non Parent Volunteer Head And/Or Assistant Coach  ($20 Per Player)

* Fall And Spring Seasons  [Teams Participating In The Fall Or Spring Season]
 
   - See Above Player Fees
   - In addition To Above Player Fees One Outdoor Season Teams Wanting To Participate In Fall Preseason Or Spring Season
     Tournament Will Need To Pay Their Team Tournament Entry Fee

* Winter Season 
  
   - U7 Through U19 Player With Uniform Set:  $90 Per Season
   - U7 Through U19 Player Needing Uniform Set:  $190 Per Season
      > Based Upon A Team With 11-14 Players

   - U13 Through U19 Player With Uniform Set:  $80 For Season  
   - U13 Through U19 Player Needing Uniform Set:  $180 For Season  
      > Based Upon A Team With 15-16 Players

   - U13 Through U19 Player With Uniform Set:  $70 For Season  
   - U13 Through U19 Player Needing Uniform Set:  $170 For Season  
      > Based Upon A Team With 17-18 Players

   - U13 Through U19 Player With Uniform Set:  $60 For Season  
   - U13 Through U19 Player Needing Uniform Set:  $160 For Season  
      > Based Upon A Team With 19-22 Players

   - The Above Player Fee Will Increase If A Team Has A Non Parent Volunteer Head And/Or Assistant Coach  ($10 Per Player)

   - A Team Must Have At Least 11 Players, If Not, A Guest Player/s May Be Assigned To Team By Director

   -  The Above Player Fee Will Increase If A Team Doesn’t Have At Least 11 Players.  Examples, If Having 10 Players Player Fee Would
       Be $99 Instead Of $90, If Having 9 Players Player Fee Would Be $110 Instead of $90 And If Having 8 Players Player Fee Would Be
       $124 Instead Of $90

   - A Team Participating Above Required Winter Season 2^nd Session, Player Fee Will Be Reduced To Amount Needed To Directly
     Cover The Team’s Winter Season 1^st And/Or 3^rd Session Team Entry Fee

* Winter Season & Summer Period Tournaments
   - Team Tournament Entry Fee Divided Equally Between Number Of Participating Players
   - The Formation Of Winter Season And Summer Period Tournament Teams, Typically 3v3, 4v4 Or 5v5,  Is Up To The Head Coach
     > If There Are More Than Enough Players Wanting To Participate Form A And B Teams With A Team Being The Strongest
     > If There Are More Than Enough Players Wanting To Participate Form A And B Teams With A Team Being First Reply Players
     > If There Are More Than Enough Players Wanting To Participate Form A And B Teams With A And B Teams Being Equal In Ability

* Guest Player
   - Fall & Spring Season Tournament:  $45 For Tournament
   - Winter Season:  See Above Winter Season Player Fees  (T-Shirt Provided)
   - Winter Season Tournament:  If A Loaner Uniform Set Can’t Be Provided In Addition To Player Fee Pay For A T-Shirt    

* Discounts
   - All Seasons, $25 Reimbursement Per Introductory Or Recreational Team Sponsor, $200, Coming On Board Per Season
   - All Seasons, Each Team Can Do A Fundraiser/s To Help Cover Some Or All Of Their Player Fees
   - Fall And Spring Seasons, U13/Older Players And Parents Can Referee Recreational And Select Games For Stated, See Referee
     Website Page, Reimbursement, Referees Assignments Based Upon Certification, Age, Sonority, Availability And Ability
   - Fall And Spring Seasons, When Needed, A Parent Can Help Out With An On Or Off The Field Playing Year Area Of Operation,
     Reimbursement Amount Negotiated   
   - Fall And Spring Seasons, Families With 3 Or More Select Players 20% Reduction Per Player
   - Fall And Spring Seasons, Players Who Have In The War On Terrorism Lost A Parent, Had A Parent Disabled Or Have A Parent
     Serving In Iraq Or Afghanistan 50% Reduction

* Head & Assistant Coach Discounts

   - Fall & Spring Seasons
     > $20 Per Outdoor Season If Possessing USSF "E" Coaching License By Season Registration Date
     > $40 Per Outdoor Season If Possessing USSF "D" Coaching License By Season Registration Date
     > $20 Per Outdoor Season If Possessing USSF Level 9 Referee Certification By Registration Date And Willing To Referee
        Recreation And Select Games When Needed
     > $40 Per Outdoor Season If Possessing USSF Level 8 Referee Certification By Registration Date And Willing To Referee
        Recreation And Select Games When Needed
   
   - Winter Season
      > None

* Team Manager Discounts

   - Fall & Spring Seasons
     > $20 Per Outdoor Season After Completing First Outdoor Season
     > $30 Per Outdoor Season After Completing Third Outdoor Season

   - Winter Season
     > None

* Maximum Head Coach, Assistant Coach & Team Manager Per Season Discount
   - $80 Per Family

* Payment Plan
   - Accepted As Long As There Are Not An Excessive Number Being Submitted During Any One Season
   - Payment Plan, By Registration Date, Make A Deposit, Provide Payment Dates And Amounts, With Last Payment Date Being The
     Day Before Team’s First Competition, Conference Or Tournament Game
   - If After Submitting Payment Plan An Unforeseen Circumstance Arises Contacting Team Manager And NW Registrar ASAP To Work
     Out New Arrangement

* Late Fee
   - A Player Not Turning In Any Part Of Their Registration Packet By The Designated Date, If Resulting In Added Expense To NW,
     Example League And State Office Late Fee, The Player Must Pay The Cost

* Refunds
   - No Refund Will Be Given To A Player That Quits Or Is Released After Season Registration Date

* Changes
   - A Update Will Be Sent Out ASAP If A Change Needs To Be Made

Player Fee Coverage

* Administration
   - Banking, Communications, Equipment, Expenses, Government, Promotional, Storage, Supplies, Website, Miscellaneous,
      Unforeseen And Carry Over From Previous Playing Year

* Fields
   - Development, Gear, Maintenance, Marking, Repair, Tools And Use

* Guest & Non Volunteer Coaches
   - Fees

* League, State & National Offices
   - Background Checks, Entry, Insurance, Membership And Supplies

* Players
   - Awards, Discounts, Gear, Motivational, Training And Uniform Sets

* Referees
   - Education And Fees

* Teams
   - Awards, First Aid Supplies, Gear And Training

* Team Staffs
   - Discounts, Education, Training, Training Materials And Wear

* Tournaments
   - Entry

* Sponsors
   - Awards

Registration Packet

* Player
   - NW Registration Form
   - GVSA Registration Form  (Player & Parent Must Sign)
   - MSYSA Medical Release Form  (Must Be Notarized)
   - MSYSA Consent To Travel Form
   - Player Fee
   - Color Driver's License Size Picture  
   - Copy Of Birth Certificate  (Not Required Of Returning Players)
  
* Head Coach, Assistant Coach & Team Manager
   - NW Registration Form
   - GVSA Registration Form
   - Color Driver's License Size Picture  (Coaches Only) 
   - Copy Of MSYSA Risk Management Card Or Form If You Do Not Have Card
   - Copy Of USSF Coaching License  (Coaches Only)
   - Copy Of USSF Referee Certification Card  (Coaches Only)

* Forms
   - Can Be Found On Our Website's Forms & Flyer Page
   - If You Cannot Pull Up A Form Contact NW

* Seasonal Player Registration Packet Completion
   - All Players And Team Staffs Must Complete Their Seasonal Registration Packet By Registration Before They Can Participate In A
     NW And/Or Team Activity

Feedback

* In An Effort To Continuously Improve NW, We Would Like To Ask For Any On And Off The Field Suggestions That You Feel Would
   Enhance Or Improve NW.  When Contributing A Suggestion, Please Include An Explanation Of How This Would Benefit NW (First),
   Teams (Second) And Player (Third).

Problem Resolution

* In The Event You Have An On Or Off The Field Issue Follow This Chain Of Command To Resolve Issue.  Contact Team Manager
   (First), Head Coach (Second) And Director (Third).  Do Not Involve Other NW Members With Your Issue.

Conduct

* Off The Field  
   NW Members Are Expected To Treat NW, Its Club Staff, Team Staff And Members With Civility And Appropriate Conduct With
   Adhering To Its Policies.  When You Tryout And Join NW By Your Registration, You Agree To Cooperate.  In The Event It Becomes
   Necessary To Release A Member From NW, No Refund Will Be Issued. 

* On The Field
   It Is The Responsibility Of Each Player, Assistant Coach, Head Coach, Team Manager And Spectator In Attendance At A Practice,
   Game Or Activity To Conduct Themselves In A Civil Manner.  Anyone Who Exhibits Behavior Tendencies Which Are Detrimental To
   The Enjoyment Of The Others In Attendance Is Subject To Suspension And/Or Release From NW.  In The Event That It Becomes
   Necessary To Release A Member From NW Because Of Noncompliance To Conduct Requirements, No Refund Will Be Issued.

Health

* Alcohol
   - It’s Prohibited In All Areas Used By Players And Their Team During Team Competitions And Club Activities To Consume
     Alcohol.  The Exception Being Off The Field Team And Club Social Activities When Done Responsibly And Location Approved
   - It’s Prohibited To Sell Alcohol During Team Competitions And Club Activities

* Illness
   - No Player Should Participate In Any On Or Off The Field NW Or Team Activity If By Participating In The Activity The Player’s
     Condition Will Be Made Worse And/Or Cause The Player’s Teammates To Become Ill
   - Players Should Refrain From Sharing The Same Drink And Food
   - Players Should Keep In Their Team Bag Hand Sanitizer And  Kleenex

* Medication
   - It’s Prohibited For Players, Team Staff And Club Staff To Use And Sell Any Illicit And Performance Enhancing Drug
   - It’s Prohibited For Team Staff And Club Staff To Provide Players With Any Medication

* Prescriptions
   - Parents Need To Make The Head Coach And Team Manager Aware Of A Prescription A Player May Need To Take In Event Parent
     Is Away From On Or Off The Field Activity

* Safety
   - Parents And Team Staff Need To Ensure Before Each Competition Players Have Met All Playing Requirements
   - Parents Need To Notify Director And Team Staff In Advance Of Each Season Of Any Player Physical And Psychological Condition
   - Parents Need To Notify Director And Team Staff In Advance Of Competition Of Any Injury
   - Parents need To Advise Director And Provide Team Staff Doctors Slip Clearing Player To Participate After A Serious Injury

* Smoking
   - It’s Prohibited In All Areas Used By Players And Their Team During Team Competitions And NW Activities To Smoke

Non-Compliance With NW & Team Polices

* NW Policies
   - A Member, Player, Assistant Coach, Head Coach, Team Manager Or Parent, Non-Complying With A NW Policy Will Be Given A
     Warning (Verbal Or Call) By Director.  Further Non-Compliance The Member Will Be Given Second Warning (Email Or Letter) By
     Director.  Failure To Comply After Second Warning Member Will Be Released From NW Without Refund.

* Team Polices
    - Team Polices Cannot Contradict NW Polices And Must First Be Approved By Director Before Being Implemented  
    - Before A Head Coach Can Go Forward With Warning Member About An Issue They Must First Discuss Issue With Director
    - A Member, Player, Assistant Coach, Team Manager Or Parent, Non-Complying With A Team Policy Will Be Given A
      Warning (Verbal Or Call) By Head Coach.  Further Non-Compliance The Member Will Be Given Second Warning (Email Or Letter)
      By Head Coach.  Failure To Comply After Second Warning Member Will Be Released From NW And Team Without Refund. 

Player & Coach Poaching

*  If You Are Contacted Or If You Are Aware Of Another NW Member Being Contacted By A Representative And/Or Member Of
    Another Program That Is Indirectly Or Directly Attempting To Entice A Player And/Or Coach To Change Programs During The
    Playing Year Or After The Member Has Regis