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KLAMATH CRUSADERS
SEMI PRO FOOTBALL ORGANIZATION

PLAYER BIO INFORMATION for MEDIA GUIDE publication
PLEASE PRINT

NAME
MAILING ADDRESS

HOMEPHONE#.

CELL

PHONE#-

STATE

CITY

EMAIL ADDRESS

1

ZIP

EMAIL ADDRESS 2
Email.addresses and phone numbers are for use within the organization only.

EMPLoYERAGE_______0CCUPAT|ON
KLAMATH FALLS RESIDENT FOR-YEARS
PLACE OF BIRTH
MARRTED_S|NGLE cOT K|DS? tF SO, PLEASE PRoV|DE AGE AND GENDER OF EACH BELOW.
YOUR

HEIGHT----WEIGHT-POSITION

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POSITION

COLLEGE ATTENDED

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED

CRUSADER ROO

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CRUSADER VETERAN OF HOW MANY YEARS?

YEARJOINED

IN WHAT OTHER PROGRAMS HAVE YOU PLAYED ORGANIZED FOOTBALL AND HOW LONG IN EACH?

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3.

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4.

OPTIONAL: PLEASE LIST ALL VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES PAST AND PRESENT THAT YOU HAVE BEEN OR ARE INVOLVED
WITH AND FOR HOW LONG IN EACH.

OPTIONAL: PLEASE LIST THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS lN YOUR LIFE lN THE ORDER OF THEIR IMPORTANCE.
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD

WHAT IS YOUR HIGHEST GOAL IN LIFE?

WHATARE YOU MOST PASSIONATEABOUT IN LIFE?
SPECIAL INTERESTS?

SIGNATURE

DATE

Plaver Contract for the Crusader Football Team of the
Pacific Football League
have been informed in writing of the policies, rules, and regulations
governing the operation ofthe Crusader Football Organization/team and the Pacific Football league. I agree as a
member of the Crusader Football Organization and the PFL that I will abide by such policies, rules and
regulations as required.
Please initial each line:
I understand that any injury I sustain while playing football as a member of the Crusader Football

Organization/team, is my sole responsibility. I release the Crusader Football Organization/team and the PFL
from any liability with such injury. Additionally, I have read and by my signature state that I fully understand the
attached full "Release of liability''form'
I have read, and fully understand and signed the "Release of Liability'' document included as part of this

contract.
I have been provided

with

a copy

ofthe Crusader Football Team Rules and the

PFL

league playing rules'

I

have read and fully understand both of these documents and agree to abide by them.

understand the Crusader football organization does not tolerate any involvement with illegal substances
or activities and that any suck activities will result in immediate expulsion from the team.

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committing to play the entire 2011 season with the Crusader Football Organization/team. lf I chose
during the 2011 season to play for a different PFL team, the Crusader Football Organization has the sole right to
either retain me for the season or to release me from this contract.
I am

All equipment assigned to me and owned by the Crusader Football Organization is my responsibility. I
have received a complete itemized list with replacement costs, of all the equipment assigned to me for the 2011
season. I understand that if all the equipment assigned to me is not returned, following the last game of the
season, that I am responsible for full payment of the new replacement costs of the equipment plus any fees
associated with the collecting of payment from me.

understand that once if have been placed on the roster, any fees paid to the Crusader Football
Organization will not be refunded. This includes player fees, money, or in-kind gifts or donations.

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Date

Player Signature

Printed Player name

City

Address

State

Date of Birth

Phone

Release of Liabilitv
Read and Understand BEFORE Signing

the undersigned acknowledge, appreciate, and

t,

agree that:

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2.

The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the
potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skills, equipment and
personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist and,
I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISTKS, both KNOWN ANd UNKNOWN, EVEN
IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES

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4.

or otherS, ANd

ASSUMC fUII

responsibility for my participation; and,
I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for
participation. lf, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence

or participation, lwill remove myself from participation and bringsuch tothe attention
of the Organization immediately; and,
l, for myself and behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin,

the Crusader Football Organization
and the Pacific Football League, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other
participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and owners and lessors of
HERBY RELEASE, IDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS

premises used for the activity ("Releasees"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY,
DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM
THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by

law.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY
UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY
SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT INDUCEMENT.

age

Participant signature

Date

FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF PARTICIPATING MINORITY

(UNDER THE AGE OF 18 AT TIME OF REGISTRATION}
This is to certify that l,

aE a

parent guardian with legal responsibility for

this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of all Releasees, and, for myself,
my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the releases from any
and all liabilities incident to my minor child's involvement or participation in these programs as provided,
EVEN tF ARtStNG FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES,

Parent/guardian signature
Emergency Phone Number

to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Relation to minor

Date

that I have read this agreement, that I fully understand it, and that I may be giving up legal
rights, which I may otherwise have. I acknowledge that I am at least 18 years of age.
I certify

Signature

Date

This information will be held on file for the period of one year from date of signature. Copies of this
consent will travel with the team during and Crusader Football Organization or PFL event.
Your medical information will only be given to proper medical personnel when and injury or accident
occurs and only you and the medical staff may view and or discuss this information. The Crusader

Football Organization will keep any and all information pertaining to your medical conditions

confidential.

Medical Treatment Permission Form
All areas of this form must be completed prior to participation.

, am at a PFL or Crusader

ln the event of an emergency occurring while l,

Football sponsored activity, I grant my permission to the League or the Crusaders to take whatever
action is deemed necessary for my safety and health. ln the event that I am unable to give consent, I
hereby authorize the PFL and or the Crusader Football Organization to give consent for me to receive
necessary medical treatment from any available medical personnel.
Further, I acknowledge that football is an inherently dangerous sport and fully realize the dangers of
participating in organized football and fully assume the risks associated with such participation, I
understand every attempt is made to minimize existing risks associated with such participation.
However, I also understand that these risks cannot be eliminated completely.

will be a number of players participating in the events and a limited
number of coaches and or medical assistance and that I cannot receive individualized attention and
I also understand that there

supervision at all times.
I also realize that the activity involved may be strenuous and the PFL and the Crusader Football

Organization advise me to seek the advice of a doctor before participating in this activity.
First Name

Birth

Date of

Last Name

Age

EMERGENCY CONTACT I NFORMATION

Contact #1

Phone

Contact

Ad

Contact#2
Contact
Family

Phone

Address

Doctor-phone

Allergies
State any special instructions to follow in case of
emergency:

number,

The Klamath County Crusaders Football organization is a part of the Oregon Football League. As such;
a1 players are subject to the rules, regulations and policies of both the Klamath County Crusaders
foitUitt organization (hereafter refened to as the organization) and the Oregon Football League
(hereafter referred to as the OFL)'
Because the organizafrbn desires that each team member be given equ-alopportunity to enjoy, succeed,
and to continue with positive personal development, in both the game of football and in life, the following
whole,
rules and policies are put into place. For the benefit of each team member and the team as a
these rules are strictly applied and enforced.

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PLAYER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
You must be at least 18 years of age'
Exception: Those underihe age oi18 may be made eligible when parenUguardian signed
consent to play and release of tianitity documents are submitted to, and approved by, the
organization.
z. prior playing experience in organized football at or above the high school level is desired and
important but not required'
3. you must be in good'health and reasonably fit, both physically, and mentally, or be willing to
commit to and b-ecome so, prior to the first scheduled game of the season. lt is strongly
iecomrnended that you get a complete physical exam prior to starting any physical activity.
and found to be a
4. Should you be evaluated by the organization's coaching staff and/or board
potentiai serious and dangerous physical threat to yourself or others, you will be deemed
ineligible.

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B. SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLIGY:

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The use of alcohol or illegal drugs/substances is strictly prohibited at or during any and all
organization activities or functions.
n ltayer guilty of consuming/using, or supplying to others, alcohol or any illegal substance at an
orgaiiraion ictivity orfunCtion will be immediately and permanently dismissed from the team.

C. PLAYER

FEES:

L playerfees are required of each player for each season and are due by the second Sunday in
of the season year. Fee amount may vary from season to season"
January-;eeg
player
may be pai-d to the organization by direct in full payment or through credit earned
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from the sbes 6t advertisement in the organizafibn's season media guide. Credit given toward
player fees for ad sales is approximately 66Yo of total ad sale dollar amount.
Example: $300.00 of ad sales X 660/o = $200.00 credit toward player fees.
ln the event a player sells ads in excess of what is needed to meet player fees requirement,
100% all excess becomes a part of the organization's operating budget.
3. Roster tisted players who have been cut for whatever reason or who simply opt out are not
eligible for a refund of their paid player fees4. pllyers that paid their player fees directly but were not placed on the roster may opt to either
have their febs refunded to them or donated to the organization's operating budget. Player fees
that were paid through credit from the sales of media guide ads are not refundable.

D. TEAM ROSTER:

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The team roster is limited to a maximum of 55 players.
Players may be placed on the roster at anytime provided the placement meets the OFL
requiremenis regarding the team roster submittal and change dates and related rules.
Roster listed pla-yers cin be cut at any time at the discretion of the coaches and/or the board.

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PLAYER GONDUGT:

1. Expected and required of each player are respect of, and complete

loyalty to, fellow players, the

organization's coaching staff, board and volunteers.
Z. Negative, degrading or demoralizing comments to fellow team members directed at them
perionally or about other team members or organizafibn members are cause for immediate
dismissal from the team.
3. Positive and good sportsmanship attitudes, actions and re-actions are required of each player at
all organizafion events (practice sessions, games, team meetings, fundraisers, community
involvement projects etc.).
4. A player displaying attitudes or actions that, in the opinion of the coaching staff and/or board, are
deenied a hindiance to the team or any part of the organization, may be dismissed from the team.
S. player's comments, concerns, complaints or suggestions regarding any organization member or
issue, must be constructive and reasonable and should be submitted in writing to the organization
or voiced privately to the appropriate coach or board member.
6. Fighting, whetheiphysical or verbal, will rrot be tolerated and is cause for immediate dismissal
from the team.
7. Players are required to take part in every activity of a practice or game that is related to either the
team as a whole or the playe/s assigned position(s) unless restricted by a coach, medical doctor,
or athletic trainer.
A playe/s willfulfailure to report and turn in received donations or sponsor and advertising
payments to the organization will be treated as theft by the player and will result in immediate
dismissalfrom the team and a probable police report.

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F. GEAR:

A full set of gear/equipment consists of shoulder pads, helmet, facemask, hip and thigh pads,
kneepads, tail pad, socks, and cleats. The full s€t of gear must be wom by every player while
participating in contact practices or games in accordance with NCAA rules.
Player feeJmust be paid prior to a player being fitted for and assigned organization ov,ned
practice and game gear for the season.
No player, including those using their own personal gear, will be allowed to participate in gear
required practices or in any games until their player fees are paid in fult.
Players are responsible for supplying their own outer footwear/cleats suitable for artificial turf and
grass playing surfaces. Players without proper footwear will not be permitted to participate.

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G. PRACTICE SESSIONS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAMES:

1. Players are required to attend all scheduled formal practice sessions, team meetings and games,
both home and away.
Players are required to be at team meetings and practice sessions at the designated location and
start tirne.
Players are required to arrive at the home and away game playing fields/facilities two (2) hours
prior to the game start time for a pre-game team meeting and for a proper warm-up session.
Frequent tardiness to practices or games is not acceptable and may result in organization
imposed player penalties.
Players are responsible for their own tape and pre-wrap at each practice and game unless an
organization volunteer trainer is present and available.

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Players are responsible for their own transportation to practice sessions and all home and away
games. As funds allow, the organization may provide partial or full team transportation to the
more distant away games. Transportation, for a limited number of players to all away games, is
routinely provided by the organization Players not having their own away game transportation
must either make reservation tor organizafibn provided transportation or make carpooling
anangements with team members. No team member will be left behind due to a lack of
transportation.
Employment, extreme illness, child birth by spouse/partner, immediate family emergencies, death
in the family, natural disaster and other significant reasons that are evaluated by the
organization's coaching staff and/or board as justifiable, are valid cause for missing practice
sessions or games. Players missing practice sessions or games without providing valid cause to
lhe organization, will be penalized based upon the number of absences, through partial or full
home game suspensions of participation.
Players that are unable to participate in any given game for non-emergency reasons must provide
a minimum twenty-four (24) hour prior notification to the team head coach to avoid being
penalized. ln the event the head coach cannot be reached, all other coaches must each be
notified.
A player should submit a work schedule prior to the beginning of the playing season if the player
knows in advance that there will be conflicts with team functions. This submittal is considered
prior notification.

H. PENALTIES, SUSPENSIONS, DISQUALIFICATION/DISMISSAL:

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The organizafion's coaching staff and/or board reserve the right to, penalize a player through
partial or full game suspensions or temporarily suspend a player from the team or permanently
disqualify a player from the team for:
a. Actions or behaviors, on or off the field, that are unbecoming of an organization
player representative.
a. Performance evaluated as not suited for the level of play.
b. Violation of team rules and/or policy.

ADDITIONAL PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Players must have knowledge and understanding of the organization's mission and vision and
commit to working toward its' fulfillment during their term as a player" A copy of the organization's
mission and vision is available upon request or may be found on line at

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Each player is required to participate in at least frwo organizafion sponsored local youth football
functions such as Crusaders'Youth Football Camps or flag football programs. Youth camps or
programs are typically held on Saturdays and require a four to six hour player commitment per
function.
Each player is required to assist with pre-game setup and post-game breakdown of one home
game.

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Crusader Football
Plaver Gear Check-out/Check-in and Plaver use Asreement

acknowledge being assigned the footballfame and
practice gear listed below.
I also agree to the terms of use for the gear assigned to me and acknowledge

that I have received

a

copy of this agreement.
Please initial each line

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assume

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will turn in allgear at a designated location after each game or practice

full responsibility for the gear assigned to me for the 2011

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PFL Season

will pay for, as per below price list, any gear that was assigned to me that I do not return at the
end of the season when gear is checked back in. I will also be responsible for all fees associated with
collecting payment from me

Gear Assigned and replacement prices:

Plaver please initial
Each item assigned to vou

Helmet

S180

Shoulder Pads $200.00

set S30.00
pants 580.00

7 Piece pad

Practice

Practice Jersey $40.00
Game

Pants

5150.00

,Game Jersey/green $zoo.oO

Game Jersey/white $200.00

Socks $10.00
Player Jersey Number

Player Signature
Person responsible for check out/in of gear to player

Date

Date