FEAR THE SPEAR
SECTION 1 — REGISTRATION CHECKLIST
STEP 1 — Niagara Spears Registration
Niagara Spears Registration
Complete the Niagara Spears registration form and provide all required athlete and parent/guardian information.
STEP 2 — Football Ontario / National Registry
Football Ontario / National Registry
Athletes must also be registered through the required Football Ontario/National Registry. This registration provides the athlete’s required football insurance.
STEP 3 — Registration Fees & Payment
Registration Fees & Payment
Review current registration fees, payment deadlines and accepted payment methods. Families requiring an alternate payment schedule may request a Niagara Spears Payment Plan.
STEP 4 — Required Documents
Required Documents
Parents/guardians must review and sign all required Niagara Spears registration documents, including the Player & Parent Acknowledgement & Agreement and Waiver & Release.
NEED HELP WITH REGISTRATION COSTS?
Financial assistance may be available to eligible families through programs including Canadian Tire Jumpstart, KidSport Ontario, Growing Up Through Sports, Niagara ProKids, Their Opportunity and other local programs. Families applying for outside funding should apply early and notify the Niagara Spears Treasurer. Third-party funding approval is determined by the funding organization and is not guaranteed by Niagara Spears. Any remaining registration balance remains the responsibility of the family.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER REGISTRATION?
1
Watch your email
Your Team Manager will provide important team-specific information- Including equipment pick up.
2
Join your team communication platform
Families will receive instructions for the applicable Facebook group, app or other team communication platform.
3
Attend tryouts and team activities
Athletes are responsible for attending scheduled tryouts, practices, meetings and other required activities.
4
Watch for team announcements
Additional team-specific information will be provided once rosters are announced.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
TEAM SELECTION
Registration or participation in tryouts does not guarantee a roster position.
MULTI-SPORT ATHLETES
Multi-sport athletes are welcome. Athletes are still expected to participate in Niagara Spears tryouts, practices and team requirements. Communication is required when legitimate scheduling conflicts occur.
ATHLETE SUPPORT
Registration asks families to provide relevant diagnoses, learning needs or other important information that may affect how an athlete learns, communicates or participates. This information helps our coaches and staff better understand how to communicate, teach and support each athlete effectively.
COMMUNICATION
Communication is mandatory throughout the season. At U14, parents remain actively involved in team communication. At U16 and U18, communication becomes increasingly athlete-led. Players are expected to communicate directly with coaches and their Team Manager and take responsibility for attendance, team communications, learning their playbook and assignments, and attending required online or film sessions.
