Football Equipment & Policies – The Comox Valley Raiders Youth Football Club

Football Equipment/Gear and Raider Policies

Gear Deposit Form

Your football equipment will be gear designed to protect your body from the physicality of the game. Staying healthy and wearing high quality, properly fitted equipment, all lead to long-term success in football. It is for these reasons that all required football equipment is INCLUDED in our registration fees. Players will be required to complete a Gear Loan/Deposit form prior to being loaned any gear from the club.

Players will only be required to provide:

mouth guard
cleats
water bottle

Deposit Requirement

A gear deposit of $800 is required for each set of gear loaned. The deposit form must be completed before the gear is issued to the player – players will NOT be provided with gear until this step has been completed.

Our volunteer gear crew dedicates many hours to overseeing our inventory and ensuring that all gear is properly fitted and cared for, and to ensure greater care is taken with club gear and volunteer time, the club will collect a refundable deposit in addition to a future promise to pay. The gear deposit includes:

$100 refundable deposit paid when the deposit form is completed and to be refunded only if gear is returned both clean and by a specified date.
$700 deposit promised by way of a preauthorized credit card charge for Dec 31^st of that calendar year. This amount will not be charged to your credit card; however, we retain the right to collect these funds should the gear not be returned.

Complete Gear Deposit Form*

Deposit Refund

The $700 deposit will be cancelled upon the return of all gear in good condition and by the specified date and will not be collected by the club. If any gear is missing, damaged (beyond normal wear and tear), or not returned clean, the cost of replacement, repair, or cleaning will be deducted from the deposit. If the cost exceeds the deposit, the player and guardian will be responsible for the additional amount.

The $100 deposit already received will be refunded at the end of the season only if both of the following criteria are met:

Gear is returned to the club during one of the pre-scheduled gear return evenings at the end of the season. The club will provide advance notice of at least two possible gear return dates to allow you to plan to attend these dates or for you to make arrangements to return your gear with another person if these dates do not work for you. Should gear not be returned during one of these events and the volunteer gear crew are forced to make alternative arrangements to secure the return of gear, the $100 will be retained by the club
Gear must be returned clean. There should be a good effort made to return the gear free of mud, stains and in the condition that it was loaned out. Gear that requires additional laundering or cleaning by our volunteer gear team will result in the $100 being retained by the club.

Equipment Care

Please follow the guidelines below to care for your equipment. If you take care of it, it will take care of you!

Equipment issued to participants carries a great deal of responsibility. To maintain the protective quality of the equipment, proper care & maintenance is important. This will help to ensure the safety of all participants.

HELMET

Outside should be cleaned with mild soap & water solution or a soft scrub cleaner. DO NOT use any harsh chemicals or cleansers or bleach (i.e.: thinners, turpentine or abrasive cleaners). Clean the inside of the helmet using a damp cloth to remove salt (sweat) build-up from the padding. The inside of the helmet should also be sprayed with a mild disinfectant solution. Allow the helmet to air-dry in an upright position.

SHOULDER PADS

Clean with a mild soap & water solution inside & out. No harsh chemicals should be used - do not use bleach. Use disinfectant solution on all padded areas.

JERSEY AND PANTS

Machine wash cold-warm water with a mild detergent. Pre-soak to remove heavy stains. Air-dry. DO NOT bleach, dry clean or use in automatic dryer.

FOOTBALL HELMET INSPECTION LIST

Inspect your helmet prior to each use - NEVER wear a damaged helmet
Foam padding should be in proper placement
Foam padding should show NO signs of deterioration
Check for cracks in vinyl or rubber covering on air/foam
Protective system should never be altered or removed
Check shell for cracks
Check all rivets, screws, velcro & snaps to ensure they are properly fastened

If any of the above inspections indicate a need for repair or replacement, notify your coach. This is the participants' responsibility. Please take the time to care for your equipment. Each participant is given the use of equipment - it must be properly cared for so it will last.

NEW Raiders Volunteer Policy (fall programs only)

The success of our youth football and cheerleading program relies on the support and involvement of our parents and guardians. This Volunteer Policy outlines the expectations for parental involvement to ensure a positive experience for all participants.

Volunteer Requirements