As the parent/guardian, you assume responsibility of reading the following, passing the information onto your child and supporters and overseeing compliance. These terms & conditions along with the Codes of Behaviour have to be agreed upon with registration into our programs.

FUTSAL INSTITUTE CONDITIONS

• Parents/Guardians agree to the payment terms of:
1) Complete upfront payment prior to session - encouraged to pay monthly or go on direct debit weekly
2) All players understand that the nature of sporting activity means that there are inherent risks of injury in both training and playing. The company, its offices and game officials do not accept any liability for an injury that a player should suffer during the tournament
• I consent for our team members' photos/videos to be taken and used in Futsal Institute social media, newsletters and promotional material. The team manager is responsible for  verifying this with participants parents/guardians.
All who enter Futsal Institute must respect the property of the venue, children are to be supervised at all times and any concerns are to be raised with Futsal Institute Management.
• All players must have flat soled shoes (futsal shoes) that are non marking (no dunlop volleys, converse) 
• Chewing gum is not permitted in the centre
• Outdoor balls are not to be used in the venue - indoor futsal balls only

CODES OF BEHAVIOUR:
 
This Code of Behaviour aims to set out the minimum standards for anyone involved in football. It should apply when playing, training or taking part in club-sanctioned activities.  
 
1. Coaches Code of Conduct  
 
In addition to Futsal Institute’s Code of Conduct, you must meet the following requirements during any activity held or sanctioned by us and in your role as a coach or a Member:  
 
(a) Operate within the rules and promote integrity and good character amongst participants.  (b) Encourage and support opportunities for participants to learn appropriate behaviours and skills in all aspects of the sport.  (c) Treat each participant as an individual.  (d) Help each participant reach their potential - respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each individual and encourage with positive and supportive feedback.  (e) Wherever practical, avoid unaccompanied and unobserved one-on-one activity (when in a supervisory capacity or where a power imbalance will exist) with participants under the age of 18 years.  (f) Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else.  (g) Adopt appropriate and responsible behaviour and ensure that your decisions and actions contribute toward creating an environment which minimises participant behaviour likely to bring the game of football into disrepute.  
 
Such behaviour is not to be tolerated and includes:  i. Discriminatory behaviour, including public disparagement of, discrimination against, or vilification of, a person on account of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion;  ii. Offensive behaviour, including abusive, obscene, harmful, provocative or insulting gestures, language or chanting; iii. Intimidation of match officials, coaches or administrators or the use of actions to pressure a match official, coach or administrator to take or omit to take certain action regardless of where such action is taken;  iv. Unwelcome physical contact or harassment which makes a person feel offended, humiliated and/or intimidated where that reaction is reasonable in the circumstances;  v. Abuse of position to obtain personal benefit;  vi. Commission or charge of a criminal offence; or  vii. Any other conduct, behaviour or statement that materially injures the reputation and goodwill of Futsal Institute or football generally.  
 
2. Participants Code of Conduct  
 
In addition to the General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity held or sanctioned by Futsal Institute and in your role as participants of Futsal Institute:  
 
(a) Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow participants, coaches, officials and spectators.  (b) Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow team members and competitors.  (c) Care and respect the equipment provided to you as part of your program.  (d) Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your ability to train fully within the program requirements.  (e) Maintain honesty in your attitude and preparation to training. Work equally hard for yourself and your team.  (f) Cooperate with coaches and staff in development of programs to adequately prepare you for competition at the highest level.  (g) Ensure that you do not exhibit behaviour that is likely to be construed as bringing Futsal Institute or the game of football into disrepute,  (h) Never engage in physical conduct with another player, coach, bystander ect, Physical conduct (fighting) will not be tolerated and may result in penalties of time on the bench through to expulsion from Futsal Institute programs and related activities.  
 
4. Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct  
 
In addition to the General Code of Behaviour, you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any activity held or sanctioned by Futsal Institute and in your role as a parent/guardian of a participant of a Futsal Institute Member:  
 
(a) Treat your child the same irrespective of them winning or losing.  (b) Remember that your child participates in the sport of football for their enjoyment and not yours.  (c) Try to have fun when you are around your children at competitions. Well-directed humour can be a great de-stressor.  (d) Look relaxed, calm and positive on the sidelines.  (e) Make friends with other parents at competitions.  (f) Get involved in appropriate ways if your child or the coach behaves in unacceptable ways during competitions.  (g) Let the coach do the coaching  (h) Understand that children will benefit from a break sometimes and that involvement in other sports is acceptable.
(i) Be there when your child performs poorly. Be an understanding listener rather than a critic, judge and/or fixer.  (j) Be prepared to give your child some space so that he/she can grow and develop as an independent person.  (k) Let your child know that your love for them is not associated with their sporting performances.  (l) Communicate with your child and ask them how they are really feeling about their sport and about competing in particular.  (m) Occasionally let your child compete without you being there and hovering over them.  (n) Emphasise the good things your child did in preparing for and during the competition.  (o) Do not approach the coach irrationally if you are unhappy about decisions that have been made in relation to your child’s game time, playing position, team selection, or behaviour modification. Instead be calm and respectfully enquire about your concerns with the team manager or Futsal institute representative. (p) Never make negative comment about another child’s ability or selection on a team, instead focus on your own child and encourage the team as a whole. If it is deemed you are doing this, Futsal Institute management is within their right to terminate your involvement with the club and associated activities and tournaments. (q) Any grievances are only to be discussed with the relevant people, ie: centre management, coaches or officials, never discuss on the sidelines and with other participants and families, if you engage in this, Futsal Institute management are within their rights to terminate your involvement with the club and associated activities. . (o) Try to avoid: i. Saying “we’re competing today” and instead say “you’re competing today”; give your child credit for accepting the responsibility of performing;  ii. Getting too pushy or believing that you are indispensable, let the coach do the coaching;  iii. Living through your child’s performances;  iv. Turning away when your child performs;  v. Turning away when your child’s behaviour is unsportsmanlike;  vi. Telling your child what he/she did wrong after a tough competition;  vii. Making enemies with your child’s opponents or family during a competition;  viii. Making your child feel guilty by reminding them about all the time, money and sacrifices you are making for his or her sport;  ix. Thinking of your child’s sporting performances as an investment for which you expect a return;  x. Badgering, harassing or use sarcasm to motivate your child;  xi. Comparing your child’s performances with those of other children; or  xii. Forcing your child to go to training, if they are sick of training find out why and discuss it with them.

Consent and Liability Waiver – release of all claims – For participants & Visitors at Futsal Institute

1. As a participant or guardian authorising participation at Futsal Institute in any capacity, you acknowledge that the nature of sporting activity means that there are inherent risks of injury in both training and playing and you assume all risks of injuries arising from participation.
2. The participant or guardian authorising participation agrees to release, indemnify and hold harmless Futsal Institute and its Directors, employees and representatives from any claim, demand or action in connection with the participant’s involvement at Futsal Institute.  
3. By registering to participate at Futsal Institute, the participant and guardian of the participant acknowledges that they are physically fit and has no medical conditions which prohibits  participation in this sport.
4. If at any time the services of an ambulance are required, the participant or guardian assumes responsibility of cost associated with the call out.
5. A registration for participation or payment of a program at Futsal Institute is not transferable to another person nor it is refundable under any circumstances unless at the discretion of management.
6. Futsal Institute’s activities are subject to change and re-arrangement in the event of insufficient numbers or other such factors which may arise that are beyond the control of Futsal Institute.
7. Futsal Institute may remove or suspend a participant from its programs or venue if they continually demonstrate inappropriate behaviour after guidance procedures have been discussed, and/or if intentional damage to Futsal Institute property occurs. No refund or part refund will be provided in such a case.
8. In the event that a team needs to forfeit there is to be at least 24 hours’ notice given to Futsal Institute otherwise the forfeiting team will need to pay $50 fee for the opposition’s game costs.
9. Team managers hold responsibility to ensure that all team players have signed the waiver and completed registration forms prior to playing for the team at Futsal Institute.
10. All participants are required to wear shin pads, football socks and rubber soled, preferably indoor soccer shoes.
11. All information collected is confidential and for administration purposes only.
12. The participant and the guardian of the participant agrees to give Futsal Institute or its representatives permission to take photographs and videos for promotional purposes which may be used on social media and or advertising marketing. Please inform Futsal Institute if you wish to be excluded from this.
13. As a participant and guardian of a participant I agree to abide by the centre laws and conduct code, ensure all participation fees are paid by due dates, will take care and responsibility of Futsal Institute property and behave in a mature and sensible manner whist at the facility.
14. All who enter Futsal Institute must act in a safe, mature and responsible manner – ensuring that equipment that they use is done so in a safe manner whilst taking care of Futsal Institute property.
15. All spectators must listen to Futsal Institute staff and any requests that they have in relation to their behaviour and/or use of Futsal Institute property and/or equipment.
16. All spectators must be aware that this is a sporting facility that has inherent risks associated with it. Children are to be supervised by an adult at all times and are to stay off courts and during matches guardians/supervising adults must ensure their safety from balls and other hazards. Futsal Institute does not accept any liability.