Question 1

General Rules

Accepted Answer

1. All personnel including but not limited to players, coaches, and board members commit themselves to the rules and regulations of the Club.
2. The Club is a sports association of the Maastricht University and member of the AFBN. All members of the Club will operate within the rules of the AFBN and Maastricht University.
3. The Club is created to encourage the promotion of and to provide facilities for the practice and sport of American Football and undertake other activities incidental or conductive to the furtherance of these objectives.
4. The Club is committed to encouraging the highest ethical standards. All individuals involved in the Club should conduct themselves with integrity, transparency, accountability and in a fair and equitable manner.

Question 2

Membership

Accepted Answer

1. Any person seeking to join the Club shall submit a membership application to the coaches or board.  Membership is open to all and no application for membership will be refused on other than reasonable grounds. There will be no discrimination on grounds of race, occupation, sex or religious, political or other opinion.
2. Membership applicants are those whose applications have been received by the Club board or coaches.
3. Members are those whose applications have been approved by the coaches and board. Upon application approval, the member is required to confirm his/her membership and pay the required contributions to the Club.
4. The Club is a sports association of Maastricht University, therefore it is mandatory for all members to be in the possession of a UM Sports card as soon as the membership at the Club starts. If the member is not in possession of a UM Sports card before the membership with the Club starts, the fine will be double the cost of the UM Sports Card concerned.
5. The club is a member of the AFBN and follows their rules and regulations. By filling in the application form, you will automatically agree to follow the AFBN rules.
6. Members shall pay Membership fees as detailed in Article 3 Contribution Fees section.    The  Club  in  General  Meeting  may  also  require  Members  to  contribute  to  the  funds  of  the  Club  by  way  of  a  special levy.
7. All members joining the Club shall be deemed to accept the terms of this Constitution and any Bye-laws from time to time adopted by the Club, in particular without  prejudice to the  foregoing generality, the  requirement to conduct themselves in accordance with the Club's  ethical framework and the bye-laws as to discipline set out therein.
8. Upon conclusion of membership with the Club, all member information is deleted after the legal term.
9. Voting
   1. Decisions can be put to a vote and shall be resolved by simple majority at General Meetings.
   2. All members may submit items for voting.
   3. The Chairman of the Club shall hold a deliberative as well as a casting vote at  general and committee meetings, in each case at the time the meeting commences its business.

Question 3

Rules and regulations

Accepted Answer

1. Work to improve language, temper, attitude and tardiness.
2. Members are obliged to help with field and locker room setup for regularly schedule practices as well as field and locker room cleanup for home games.
3. Members are obligated to help in the organization of games, events, and any Club promotion activities.
4. Treat coaches, staff, and board personnel with respect. At all Club related events members will treat the coaches, staff, board, referees, other players, supporters and their belongings with respect.

1. The coaches are in charge on the field. They have full authority on the field during training and in games.
   2. Any disagreements, conflicts, etc. with a persons listed in 5.2 are to be handled after practices or games in a respectable manner with the coaches and if desired together with a Board member. If a conflict cannot be resolved, the Board has the final decision.

1. Respect each other. All players commit themselves to fair play. Aggressive behavior against team members, opposing team players, coaches, referees, staff, board members and fans will not be tolerated.
2. Avoid conduct detrimental to the team. It is prohibited to play a game not conforming to the rules of the AFBN or rules that would cause injuries to other players.
3. The use of alcohol or any other form of intoxicants preceding or during Club events, practice, or games is prohibited, unless mentioned otherwise by the Club Board.
4. Smoking on the field is prohibited.
5. The use, purchase, or sales of illegal substances at during Club events, practice, or games is prohibited.
6. The Board will vote on the punishment concerning any violations of these rules.

Question 4

Attendance

Accepted Answer

1. All players are required participate in regularly scheduled training practices.
2. Be on time; work or school scheduling conflicts are the only excuse for tardiness; Practice attendance will be taken daily. Attendance and tardiness will be monitored and addressed daily at football practice

1. Members that are regularly participating in the training practices are in a better position to play in the next competition game.
   2. Members that seldom participate in the training practices are subject to exclusion from the next competitive game as decided by consensus of the coaches and board.

3. If the member plans to miss a regularly scheduled practice, they must alert a team captain, coach, or board. There will be make-up running for any reason.

Question 5

Liability

Accepted Answer

1. All players are responsible for locking the dressing rooms and equipment room during and after practice and games.
2. Players are responsible for their own valuables. Valuables can be put in the provided lockers in the dressing room area. The Board is not responsible for loss or damage to valuables of members, coaches and staff.
3. The Board is not responsible for any damage (of possessions) or injury of the members, coaches, staff, fans or anyone present on or around the field.
4. The member acknowledges and agrees that:

1. The risk of injury  from the activities involved in these programs is significant, including the potential for permanent disability, paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and THE MEMBER KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility of participation.
   2. The member willingly agrees to comply with the customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, the member observes any unusual significant concern in my their readiness or, hazard during their presence or participation, and/or in the program itself, the member will remove themselves, from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately.
   3. The member HEREBY RELEASES, INDEMNIFIES, AND HOLDS HARMLESS the American Football Club Maastricht Wildcats, the local organization, their respective officers, directors, officials, volunteers, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, tournament host, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (RELEASEES), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, incident to the members, involvement or participation in these programs, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
   4. The member HEREBY INDEMNIFIES AND HOLDS HARMLESS all the above Releases from any and all liabilities incident to their involvement or participation in these programs, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

5. The Club falls within the insurance of Gemeente Maastricht and is covered by a volunteers insurance from AON Risk Solutions, for their policy, see here.(https://www.gemeentemaastricht.nl/vrijwilligers-verzekering)

Question 6

Other

Accepted Answer

1. The rules, regulations, and policies contained herein are not exclusive. Any issues not covered under the Club Rules and Regulations will be decided by the Board. Other rules and regulations may be posted in and about the facility and shall be binding as if set out herein.
2. Rules are subject to change without notice from the Club Board. Maastricht Wildcats assumes no responsibility for the actions of persons upon its premises, other than those of its directors and employees when acting within their respective official capacities and duties.

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