Unreliable Player Policy:
"Ann Arbor Soccer Club" Reserves the right to replace any player. AASC will remove any player from a roster in order to protect the collective interest of the team, and those who invest time into organizing the team. If a player does not show up to games, he or she will be vulnerable to this policy. The only way the player can protect themselves from this policy is if they communicate to the team manager in a timely fashion regarding when they will miss a game.
here is an example of this policy taking place:
1. Player "A" voices interest in team
2. Player "A" pays and shows up to the first game
3. Player "A" has not been heard from in 2 games
4. AASC finds another player to put on the team
5. AASC Communicates to Player "A" that he is no longer welcome to play in any more of that teams games
6. Player "A" does not receive any refund of any kind.
Late Payment Policy:
AASC tries very hard to be flexible with players. However, those who do not show respect for fellow team members or to those who invest time in playing and organizing soccer will not be considered for future teams. AASC does not make a profit from the organization of soccer; however, organized soccer is not free. AASC withholds the right to remove any player from any team if AASC is not paid by the first game of any team; for that particular teams fee.
Communication Policy:
Email is the primary tool for communication with all AASC Teams; atleast untill any kind of huge "social climate" change. Secondary Communication is via phone. The Club Website is obviously the first reference and exists to limit the amount of responsibility put on team managers. Please keep this in mind.
Questions and Answers
Where does the money I pay to play on a team go?
AASC is a corporation, this means that it is a seperate person. since no one has a salary, wage, or anything else within the NPO, no one makes money from AASC being a "Central Organization." The Director(s) is(are) trusted with over seeing operations. In the future, if AASC gets larger, there will be needed compensation for peoples efforts. BUT for now, no individual gains monetarily.
Every team organized asks for a little bit more money than "needed" for protection purposes. AASC has a seperate account to protect the director(s) from having to put money into AASC. For example, if you are paying 70$ for a team; chances are that 60$ goes towards an actual league fee, 5$ dollars towards (a) T-shirt(s), and 5$ as a buffer for multiple situations; like an individual drops from the team before paying. If AASC has extra then it goes into AASCs account. This will protect itself and those who put time into AASC.
How can I sponsor an AASC team or tell someone about Sponsoring an AASC team?
AASC is a 501c(4), this means AASC is a social welfare organization. Unfortunately AASC can't promise tax deductions in return for donations. However, Sponsors of AASC will get their Company's name and/or logo on team jerseys. Also, AASC (consisting of over 500 players in the Ann Arbor Area) will patronize a company who contributes to AASC.
Call Jacob Roberts at 734-272-9672 if your company would like to sponsor a team. Please do not email; for privacy purposes. Call between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM
