CATS NETBALL MIDDLE EAST – JUNIOR NETBALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

At Cats Netball Middle East, we aim to create a fun, safe, and supportive environment where young players can learn, grow, and enjoy netball. These Terms and Conditions help everyone understand how we work together to make that happen.

1. ABOUT THESE TERMS

“The Club” refers to Cats Netball Middle East.

“Participant” refers to any child taking part in training, trials, matches, or events.

“Parent/Guardian” refers to the legal parent or guardian of a participant under 18 years of age.

2. REGISTRATION AND ELIGIBILITY

1. All junior participants must be registered by a parent or legal guardian.
2. Parents/Guardians agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information at all times.
3. Trial registrations do not guarantee placement in a team.
4. The Club reserves the right to accept or decline registrations to ensure a positive and safe experience for all players.
5. By registering a participant, the Parent/Guardian confirms that they are the legal parent or guardian of the participant and have full authority to agree to these Terms and Conditions on the participant’s behalf.

3. FEES AND PAYMENTS

1. Fees must be paid by the due dates communicated by the Club.
2. Fees are generally non-refundable unless otherwise stated or required by UAE law.
3. Missed sessions due to illness, holidays, or personal reasons cannot be refunded or made up.
4. Players may be unable to participate in training or matches if fees are outstanding.

4. HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELLBEING

1. Participants should be medically fit to take part in netball activities.
2. Parents/Guardians must disclose any relevant medical conditions, allergies, or injuries during registration.
3. If a participant becomes injured or unwell, the Club will make every reasonable effort to contact the Parent/Guardian. If contact cannot be made, Parents/Guardians authorise the Club to arrange emergency medical treatment if required.
4. Any medical or related costs remain the responsibility of the Parent/Guardian.

5. ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

1. Parents/Guardians understand that netball is a physical sport, and that participation involves inherent risks, including the risk of injury or accident during training, matches, trials, travel, or Club events.
2. By registering a participant, Parents/Guardians voluntarily agree to their child taking part in all Cats Netball Middle East activities and accept these risks.
3. To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the United Arab Emirates, Parents/Guardians waive, release, and discharge Cats Netball Middle East, its directors, coaches, officials, volunteers, and representatives from any claims or liabilities arising from injury, illness, loss, or damage sustained in connection with Club activities.
4. This includes injuries resulting from accidents, falls, collisions, or normal participation in netball activities.
5. This waiver applies except where liability cannot legally be excluded under UAE law.
6. Parents/Guardians confirm they have the legal authority to agree to this waiver on behalf of the participant.
7. Parents/Guardians agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cats Netball Middle East against claims made by or on behalf of the participant, to the extent permitted by UAE law.

6. BEHAVIOUR AND ENJOYMENT

1. Players, parents, and spectators are expected to behave respectfully and positively at all times.
2. Bullying, harassment, discrimination, or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated.
3. The Club reserves the right to take appropriate action, including suspension or removal from activities, if behaviour does not meet Club expectations.

7. TRAINING, MATCHES, AND TEAM SELECTION

1. Training times, venues, and match schedules may occasionally change due to weather, venue availability, or other circumstances.
2. Regular attendance and punctuality help players get the most out of the program.
3. Team selection, positions, and court time are determined by coaches and may change throughout the season. While we aim to be fair and inclusive, equal court time cannot always be guaranteed, particularly in competitive matches.

8. PRIVACY

1. Personal information is collected only for Club administration, safety, and communication purposes.
2. The Club respects your privacy and will not share personal information except where required for competitions, governing bodies, or by law.

9. CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES

1. Sessions, programs, or events may occasionally need to be changed or cancelled due to circumstances beyond the Club’s control (such as weather, facility availability, or government guidance).
2. Refunds are not guaranteed in these circumstances.
3. Parents/Guardians may withdraw a participant from the program at any time by written notice to the Club. Unless otherwise required by UAE law, fees paid are non-refundable.

10. ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS

1. By registering a participant, Parents/Guardians confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.
2. Acceptance of these Terms is required for participation in all Cats Netball Middle East activities.