PARTICIPATION BOND

EVERYONE CONTRIBUTES, EVERYONE BENEFITS.

Program Overview

WHY WE HAVE A PARTICIPATION PROGRAM

Running a competitive football program comes with significant costs — fields, officials, athletic therapy, equipment, transportation, league fees, game-day operations and more.

Registration fees alone do not cover the full cost of operating Niagara Spears.

By having our families help with game-day operations, fundraising, promotional events and other club activities, we are able to reduce operating expenses and raise additional funds that directly support the program.

That helps us keep registration fees lower for ALL Niagara Spears families.

Rather than building these additional operating costs into player registration fees, our Participation Program allows families to contribute a small amount of time throughout the season while helping the club run successfully.

REQUIREMENTS

Each family is required to complete:

2 GAME DAY ROLES

Opportunities may include:

Stats

Video/Photography

Chains / down marker

Game-day setup or cleanup Gate/admissions

Merchandise

50/50

*Other approved game-day positions *Available roles may vary by team, and game.

1 NON- GAME DAY ROLE

Opportunities may include: Promotional/community events Fundraising events

Special club events

*Other Spears-approved activities *Only activities approved by Niagara Spears count toward Participation Bond requirements.

IMPORTANT

Families are responsible for:

*Signing up for available opportunities *Arriving on time and completing the full assigned role

*Finding an approved replacement if unable to attend

*Ensuring all requirements are completed by the established deadline

Niagara Spears will provide opportunities, but families are responsible for completing their required participation. Failure to complete the Participation Bond requirements may result in the applicable bond amount being charged in accordance with the signed Niagara Spears agreement.