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Policies of the Junior & LittleRock Programs

Revised OCTOBER 2008

Junior/LittleRock - Registration Fees Policy

It is the policy of the BCC Junior/LittleRock Programs that registration fees be reviewed and set before the start of the each curling season. Fees for 2008-2009 shall be $50 for LittleRock curlers (Grade 1-5) and $60 for Juniors (Grade 6-12).

Junior/LittleRock - Registration and Attendance Policy

It is the policy of the BCC Junior/LittleRock Programs that curlers registered in the previous year’s program will be given first opportunity to pre-register for the new curling season. This pre-registration is important as we have limited space in each program. Registration will be completed by the end of September each year.
An exception occurs when the attendance of a curler in the previous year’s program was below 60%. That curler will not receive a pre-registration form and can only return to the program via a new member registration.
Upon completion of the pre-registration, a registration will be held for new curling members during the first week of October each year. New members can only be accepted if there is space available.

Junior/LittleRock -Program Cancellation Policy

It is the policy of the BCC Junior/LittleRock Programs that when schools are cancelled due to weather conditions than the program for that day will be cancelled. On Sundays, LittleRock curlers will be notified by phone using a phone tree system. When in doubt always err on the side of safety.
Inservice days will be treated as regular curling days unless other wise notified.
Programs may be cancelled to allow for any function of the BCC.

Junior/LittleRock -Teams Assistance Policy (for NSCA Competition)

It is the policy of the BCC Junior/LittleRock Programs to provide assistance when possible to teams going to NSCA sanctioned events: NS Youthspiel, NS Western Regional Playdowns, NS Provincial Championships, NS Under 18 Greenspiel, NS Under 15 Greenspiel, NS CWG’s Playdowns and NS LittleRock Championship.

Event reimbursement forms are to submitted to the Youth Director / Committee by March 31st of each year. In the event that there are not sufficient funds to provide complete reimbursement, then a pro rated system will be used to determine each team's assistance.

Player Eligibility Criteria

1) Curler must be a member in good standing of the BCC Junior/Little Rock Programs.

2) Curler must be on a BCC team that has a recognized program coach.

3) Curler must have an Attendance Record of 60% or better. This will indicated that they have actively participated in the weekly program. (**Curlers may also chose to be involved in a "Give Back to the Program" program to which attendance credits will also be given.)

4) Curler must show a willingness to participate in any fundraising activites of the BCC Junior/Little Rock Programs. This will include but not limited to the Farmers Dairy Ice Cream Booth at the South Shore Exhibition every July.

5) Any team member that does not meet the above criteria will forfeit their portion of assistance.

Team Reimbursement Guidelines (Max $400/championship)

6. Championhip entry fees.

7. Accommodation allowance for a curler will be $8.00 per night per curler.This is subject o early departure and is defined as a team being eliminated from competition and can return home to Bridgewater at or before 7:00pm, safely.
**Note** If a championship is held in the local area (Lunenburg, Chester or Liverpool) and there is inclement weather which may jeopardize travelling safetly, then the allowance will come into affect.

8. The coach’s room expenses may be submitted (the NSCA L-Curl rate will be used as defined by the Comfort Inn nearest the competition .) Whenever possible coaches from the program should share rooms.

9. Mileage assistance may be submitted by the coach (chaperone) for one vehicle to and from the competition at a rate of $0.15 per Kilometre.

Junior/LittleRock - Code of Conduct and Fair Play Policy

It is the policy of the BCC Junior/LittleRock Programs that all curlers abide by the Code of Conduct and Fair Play adapted by the NSCA.

Coaches/Instructors - Code of Conductand Fair Play Policy

It is the policy of the BCC Junior/LittleRock Programs that all coaches/instructors abide by the Code of Conduct and Fair Play adapted by the NSCA.
Coaches are responsible for ensuring that their team reads, understands and abides by the rules of competition as established by the NSCA.

Coaches/Instructors - Police Check and Child Abuse Registry Policy

It is the policy of the BCC Junior/LittleRock Programs that all coaches, instructors and primary chaperones that participate in the programs whether NSCA sanctioned or otherwise must have completed an updated Police Check and Child Abuse Registry check. These checks should be renewed every three years .

Motion passed by the BCC Exective - October 10, 2001
“That a program be put in place by September 2002 that requires coaches and chaperones of Junior Curlers to have a police criminal records check as well as a child registry check done.”

Coaches/Instructors - NCCP Program Assistance Policy

It is the policy of the BCC Junior/LittleRock Programs that all coaches and instructors that wish to participate in the NCCP certification program be given funding whenever possible. It is expected that the coach/instructor will be active within the programs. To receive funding assistance, it is the responsibility of the coach to submit an Event Reimbursement form at the completion of the course.

Reimbursement (to a max. of $300) will include:

10. Course Registration fees.

11. The coach’s room will be paid by the Program (the NSCA L-Curl rate will be used as defined by the Confort Inn nearest the course .) Whenever possible coaches are encouraged to share rooms with other coaches in our program.

12. Assistance will be provided for gas at a rate of $0.15 per km. Whenever possible coaches/instructors should carpool.

Note:Meals will not be covered by the Program. When NCCP courses are held in the local area (Lunenburg, Liverpool, Chester and Bridgewater) only the registration fees and mileage will be paid by the Program.

**Note** Meals will not be covered by the program. When NCCP course are held in the local area (Lunenburg, Liverpool, Chester and Bridgewater) only the registration fees and mileage will be paid by the program.