PREMIER SOCCER SERIES POLICIES
Please review the following policies before you register. Any requests for exemptions to a policy must be received in writing a minimum of two weeks prior to the start of the tournament.
EVENT WITHDRAWL DEADLINES
Premier Spring Showcase & Festival - December 31st
Premier Player ID Camp - December 31st (Admin fee is $50 not $150)
Premier Spring Cup - April 15th
Premier Canada Day Cup - April 15th
Premier International Cup - May 31st
Premier Thanksgiving Cup - September 1st
REFUND POLICY
Tournament registration fees are due in full at the time of application. Full refunds can be requested and issued, less a $150.00 administration fee, up to the event deadline.
Requests for refunds must be made in writing, to the attention of the Showcase director. Requests can be emailed to tmcculloch@premiersoccerseries.com.
After the deadline no refunds will be issued, for any reason including acts of God. These include but are not limited to:
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Rain/floods
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Fires/smoke from fires
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Earthquakes
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Pandemics
We are not responsible for team travel related issues such as postponed or a cancelled flights or travel restrictions that may be imposed. Teams must take appropriate measures to consider coverage, at the time of booking.
In the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond control, the following will be considered:
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A refund to reflect the remaining portion of the team’s registration
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A full or partial credit towards a future event
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A rescheduling of the event in the near future
ACCEPTANCE/INSURANCE POLICY
As a BC Soccer sanctioned tournaments, entry into any/all of the Premier Soccer Series events shall be limited to teams, which are properly affiliated with BC Soccer and/or other Provincial/State Associations.
Teams participating from outside of BC must provide copies of approved travel documents, prior to the tournament, for their team/players from the Provincial/State Association of which they are affiliated a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the event. Teams who do not have proper approved proof of travel permission will not be able to play.
Only properly registered players, in good standing, shall be permitted to participate in the tournament.
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All teams are responsible for all registration, permits and approvals within their club/district and/or any other jurisdiction and governing body. We are not responsible for confirming player eligibility and/or insurability and trust all teams will comply with any/all policies put in place by their governing bodies in regards to player/team eligibility to participate in this or any other sanctioned tournament.
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Teams found playing unregistered players, players not on their roster, overage players or players that are also on the roster of another teams will automatically forfeit the match they are playing in and the other team will receive a 1-0 win.
STAY & PLAY POLICY
ALL EVENTS IN GREATER VANCOUVER
All teams travelling from out of town, requiring accommodations, must stay at one of the Premier Soccer Series host hotels. Host hotel information can be found on your team dashboard.
All rooms must be booked through EventConnect on your team dashboard.
Hotels vary by price and amenity so that teams can choose the option that suits them best. Bookings are first come, first served and once a selection is full teams must choose an alternate from the list provided. We expect a significant number of out of town teams and we recommend you book your hotel immediately upon registration.
Any team found to have not booked at a host hotel will be removed from the schedule and no refund will be provided.
CANADA DAY CUP
All teams travelling from out of town, requiring accommodation can book through their team dashboard to stay at one of our preferred hotel partners.
Hotels vary by price and amenity so that teams can choose the option that suits them best. Bookings are first come, first served. We expect a significant number of out of town teams and we recommend you book your hotel immediately upon registration.
GUEST PLAYER POLICY
Teams may use the services of a guest player so long as the following conditions are met:
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A player is not on the roster of another team participating in a competitive division of the event. Teams using players that are already on the roster of another team in the same event will receive an automatic forfeit.
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A player can only play on one team in the tournament. U10-U11 teams can play on multiple teams, so long as they are not playing down in age and are listed on each team's roster.
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If a team is from BC and the player is not registered with BC Soccer, the team must apply for a Short Term Event Player Permit for the player a minimum of 10 business days before the tournament date. To obtain a permit:
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Click HERE to apply for a permit.
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Permits cost $15 plus GST per person and can be paid to BC Soccer when you apply for the permit.
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Teams participating in an approved tournament, wishing to use the services of a player registered with another club, shall first obtain written permission from the team & Youth District and/or Adult League with which the player is registered. Players registered with BC Soccer must use the form found HERE.
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If you have any questions contact us HERE.
Teams looking for players, or players looking for a team visit the GUEST PLAYER PAGE
PHOTGRAPHY/VIDEO POLICY
By registering for this event, you are consenting to the use of any photographs and/or video recordings, of any team player(s) or staff member(s), taken by E11even Management Inc. for use on our website, social media sites, and/or in any marketing materials.
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Event pictures can be found HERE for one year following the event.
GRIEVANCE POLICY
The following process has been implemented to address any complaints or issues that arise throughout the event.
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Grievances must only be reported by a team official (coach/manager) by email to the tournament officials.
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Any reports from anyone other than a team official will be deleted upon receipt.
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Provide a clear written account of the incident including - game number, time & location - Name/names of persons involved.
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A tournament official will répond to the grievance.
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All reports will be addressed in order of severity.
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All reports will be taken seriously; but not all will warrant further investigation.
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Some reports may not be addressed until after the event if they do not affect the outcome/running of the event.