The DCFA will assign fees for any player who plays for the Drumheller Titans. The aim is to keep these fees as reasonable as possible while still making the programme viable for future years.

 

The fees will be assigned annually by the Board. Typically there will be separate fees for spring training and the season proper, although the Board may choose to assign fees in whatever way seems most reasonable. Additionally, other fees (e.g., merchandising, transportation, fund raising) may be assessed.

 

In any case, an insurance fee levied by Football Alberta must form part of the annual payment. This amount should be indicated separately as it is an association requirement and cannot be refunded.

 

Payments will be collected by the Team Manager and will be made in cash or by cheque to “Drumheller Community Football Association.”

 

The Board will make the best effort to communicate all fees or required payments to the players and parents before spring training or the season starts. However, if a change must be made, the Board must communicate these changes as soon as possible. Posting the changes on the website and informing players of the change will be considered the minimum effort.

 

In general, payments for the season or spring training shall be due upon registration or at the very latest the day before the first game.

 

In the case of other fess, the Board will assign a due date.

 

Insurance payment must be paid prior to the player dressing for a game or practice.

 

Parents or players may make arrangements to pay fees in installments. Any such arrangements will be made with the Team Manager or the area supervisor (e.g., travel team coordinator) who will report this to the DCFA Treasurer. These payment plans will be reported to the Board at the next regular meeting.

 

All payments must be completed prior to the end of the season, except by specific approval by the Board.

 

If a payment on an installment plan is missed, it shall be treated as a defaulting payment.

 

If a player has not paid fees by the due date or the cheque is considered NSF, that player will not be allowed to dress for the next game. This will continue until payment or arrangements are made.

 

Note: An NSF fee will be levied against any NSF cheques. This fee will be equal to that charged by the bank.

 

It is the responsibility of the Team Manager to inform the coaches of any defaulting payment.

 

Since playing for the Drumheller Titans fits the Canada Revenue Agency eligibility requirements for the Children's Fitness Amount Credit, all fees will be receipted with the following information:

 

 

The eligible amount includes registration fees including insurance, but does not include costs toward merchandise, special travel, or fund raising costs.

In general, fees will only be refunded by specific requests to the Board and will only be considered under circumstances of season-ending injury early in the season or other instances that prevent a player from continuing in the season. If the player is cut from the team for absenteeism, breach of contract or other reasonable grounds, no refund will be given.

 

If a player has attended at least one on-field practice, the insurance fee cannot be refunded.

 

The DCFA will support any player who wishes to apply for financial aid through various agencies. (One local example is KidSport Drumheller.) This support will be limited to providing necessary paperwork and information for application forms.