JOGA BONITO FUTSAL ACADEMY CANCELLATION, MAKEUP AND REFUND POLICIES

All JOGA BONITO FUTSAL ACADEMY practices are subjected to the following policies with no exceptions:

1. If JOGA BONITO FUTSAL ACADEMY cancels a PRACTICE, a makeup practice will be offered when possible. When not possible, a partial credit of the respective practice will be added to the player’s account. When cancelation is due to an “Act of God”, such as rain, storm, hurricane, etc, a makeup class will be offered, but no credit will be issued.

2. JOGA BONITO FUTSAL ACADEMY follows its locations’ schedule. If a school or facility closes due to a holiday, JOGA BONITO FUTSAL ACADEMY will also close and no makeup class nor credit will be offered. In case the school or facility closes due to a special event not related to a holiday, a makeup practice will be offered when possible; and when not possible, a partial credit of the respective practice will be added to the player’s account.

3. Refunds will not be issued, nor make-ups will be offered to athletes who miss entirely or periods of practice due to illness or conflicting activities.

4. Athletes injured at JOGA BONITO FUTSAL ACADEMY’s practice who may not be able to complete the full month of training shall receive a partial credit (total amount paid to JOGA BONITO FUTSAL ACADEMY minus fees and number of practices attended before the incident).

5. If you choose a Monthly Membership you will be charged for installment payments every 28th of the month. If you would like to cancel or freeze your membership for any reason we must receive written notice (contact@jbfutsalacademy.com) by the 15th of the month prior to the charge. Otherwise the payment will still be charged and not refunded.

6. All cancelations or withdrawals once the month has started will result in the penalty of the entire JOGA BONITO FUTSAL ACADEMY monthly payment and fees.

7. No refund for no-shows.

8. No refunds will be issued upon expulsion or voluntary withdrawal from practice.

9. Furthermore; If JOGA BONITO FUTSAL ACADEMY cancels any practice or program, our liability is limited to a make up practice, if possible, or to a partial credit of the respective practice. JOGA BONITO FUTSAL ACADEMY will not be liable for any inconvenience, disappointment, damage, delay, expenses, and other costs whatsoever in such circumstances. JOGA BONITO FUTSAL ACADEMY may cancel any practice or program at any time including without limitation if numbers of participants signed for a given program is considered insufficient by JOGA BONITO FUTSAL ACADEMY coordinators. JOGA BONITO FUTSAL ACADEMY will make all efforts to keep the schedule as posted and practice will only be  canceled as our last resource. If you choose to cancel or freeze your membership, we must receive written notice of said cancellation via email: contact@jbfutsalacademy.com by the 15th of the previous month you would like to cancel or freeze.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Code Of Conduct Philosophy
Joga Bonito Futsal Academy strongly believes that the sport of futsal provides youth players the opportunity to achieve personal growth from teamwork and the challenges associated with skill development and competition. Our futsal training environment aims to enable players to learn important life lessons, despite winning or losing, that will have a positive impact in their future.

Commitment, Respect, and Collaboration
We are determined to create and maintain a Joga Bonito futsal community where coaches, parents, and players work together to develop players with moral character. This is achieved by positive communication and modeling the behavior we wish our players to display, on and off the court. Success requires commitment and sacrifice, not only from our players, but by coaches and parents as well. This collaboration effort is a key factor in achieving success in training sessions and competition.

Joga Bonito Futsal Academy Player’s Code
The sport of futsal provides our players with unique opportunities to achieve personal growth and development through our training philosophy. Therefore, we ask our players to abide by the following codes:

- Strive to develop technical proficiency
- Understand the rules of the game
- Seek an understanding of the strategies to succeed in competition
- Train and compete with good character
- To be reliable in fulfilling obligations and commitments
- To be willing to be accountable for actions taken in training and competition
- Give maximum effort during training and competition
- Demonstrate fair play, as well as sportsmanship
- Avoid bad language and refrain from physically harming others
- Display humility in victory and grace in defeat
- Display respect to players, coaches, and parents, both on and off the court
- Treat officials and administrators with respect
- Listen attentively to coaches and teammates
- Support teammates in their endeavors to succeed
- Demonstrate commitment to the the team and its objectives
- To be a positive influence in the program
- Respect the game in all its forms, including during training and competition
- Wear the academy’s designated training uniform to every session and event

As members of the Joga Bonito Futsal Academy, players are not permitted to play for another futsal club in any competition without prior approval from Joga Bonito Futsal Academy directors. Failure to do so may result in temporary or permanent removal from the academy.

Joga Bonito Futsal Academy Parent’s Code

Parents play a determining factor in the development and the performance of our players, and ultimately in the success of the Joga Bonito Futsal Academy program. Therefore, we ask our parents to abide by the following codes:

  • Contribute to a positive atmosphere through words and actions

  • Show respect to all players and parents, including from the opposing team, and officials

  •  Respect the decisions of coaching staff during training and competition

  •  Strive to obtain knowledge in regards to the rules and the history of the game

  • Demonstrate appreciation for outstanding performance of players of all teams

  • Educating players that success is measured by individual development and teamwork

  • Communicate with coaches in the appropriate manner, time, and place

  • Abstain from giving instructions or distracting children during training and competition

Questions or concerns from parents should not take place on the court while training is taking place, or in the transition between training sessions. Parents are expected to schedule meetings to address such concerns via email.

Joga Bonito Futsal Academy has a 48-hour communication policy regarding discussing any occurrences that might be of concern to a parent or a coach. This means that both parents and coaches must wait a minimum of 48 hours since the moment of the occurrence to discuss the issue. It is expected of Joga Bonito parents, as well as coaches, to adhere to this procedure to avoid non-productive emotionally charged conversations.

Parents are expected to relay relevant team questions and concerns to the assigned Team Managers. The job of the Team Manager is to facilitate communication between coaches and parents, therefore enabling the coaches to focus on the development of its players.

Partial or full financial aid may be available. Financial information between parents and club directors must be kept confidential. Failure to do so may result in termination of the financial agreement.

Joga Bonito Futsal Academy holds the right to terminate this agreement in case one or more items of the codes of conduct cited above are violated.

Please pay attention to this important information:

Quick Concussion Reference Guide: When a concussion is suspected, the guidelines below should be followed: 

• Immediate removal from game/practice; 

• Report injury to your athletic trainer, coach, parent or legal guardian, etc.;

 • Evaluation by a physician or a qualified medical professional which may include neurocognitive testing, i.e. ImPACT 

• Once symptom free, the athlete must be cleared by a physician to begin the graded return to play protocol (4-day gradual increase in physical activity):

Day 1. Light aerobic exercise

 Day 2. Sports-specific exercise 

Day 3. Non-contact training 

Day 4. Full contact practice 

• Final clearance by a physician or qualified medical professional is required to return to play after successful completion of the exertional progression without symptoms

Overview Concussions and other head injuries are common, especially in contact sports. Getting informed about the proper way to manage these injuries is crucial to avoid potentially harmful consequences. What is a concussion? A concussion is a traumatic head injury that affects how your brain functions. Concussions can come about from a direct blow or a sudden rotation or shaking movement of the head. Athletes DO NOT need to lose consciousness for a concussion to occur. Common symptoms of concussions include headaches, dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, light/sound sensitivity, disorientation/confusion, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and many others. How does a concussion occur? A concussion can ensue from any type of fall, collision, or activity that results in a sudden directional change of the head. In sports, a concussion most often happens after a collision with another player or obstacle, hitting the head on the ground after a fall/tackle, or being struck by a ball, etc. Concussions occur most often in contact sports such as football, soccer, lacrosse, and hockey, but they can happen during any sport or activity. A concussion can come about from “whiplash” injuries such as car accidents or any situation where the head gets shaken. When an injury occurs: Athletes who sustain a head injury often have symptoms immediately after the injury, but these frequently resolve within a few minutes. It is essential to check on an athlete as soon as possible to identify a concussion injury. When in doubt, you should always remove an athlete from competition. It is much better to be overly cautious than to risk further injury that could be catastrophic. If you suspect a head injury, the athlete should not be allowed to return to play that day, even if they seem to recover and act normally. Initial symptoms will often temporarily resolve, then worsen hours later. Do not be fooled by this “honeymoon period.” Athletes should be monitored closely after an injury for any changes or worsening of symptoms. If you have ANY concerns about the condition worsening, you should take the athlete immediately to the emergency department, or you should call EMS. More severe life-threatening head injuries such as intracranial bleeding can initially be mistaken as a concussion.

Evaluation by medical professional: Any suspected concussion should be checked out by a qualified medical professional and the athlete cleared before returning to play. Qualified medical professionals typically include physicians or other medical professionals (physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical psychologists, etc.) with specific expertise and experience in evaluating and treating concussions. Concussions usually improve with time and rest from physical and mental activities. Concussion treatment is usually directed towards specific symptoms such as a headache, nausea, sleep disturbances, or balance problems, etc.

Resting after a concussion: It is crucial to avoid any physical activity including all sporting activities, conditioning/running, or weightlifting. Concussion patients should significantly limit their daily activities such as shopping/running errands, attending concerts/shows, and social gatherings. These activities tend to fatigue the brain and delay healing. People who have sustained a concussion are advised to stay home from school or work for 1-2 days as this may be beneficial. School work and exams should be delayed until your child’s symptoms improve, and they should take frequent breaks when doing homework, reading, and studying. Time on electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets, computers, and video games should be limited. Watching television or listening to music are acceptable activities but volume levels should be kept low.

Return to play protocol: Once an athlete has no more symptoms, has returned to normal neurocognitive functioning, and has been cleared by a medical professional, he/she will need to complete a gradual increase in physical activity (a typical protocol is a 4-day progression) before returning to full-contact competition. A progression of activity is supervised by an athletic trainer, coach, or parent under the guidance of a physician or qualified medical professional. Return to full competition is permitted only after successful completion of an activity progression AND final clearance by a physician or qualified medical professional

Long-term considerations: Studies are ongoing as to the long-term effects of concussions. The current guidelines and protocols are designed to minimize the risk of aggravating the injury and preventing permanent complications. Recommendations for athletes that have sustained multiple concussions over time are done on a case-by-case basis and should be carefully discussed with a qualified physician or concussion specialist.