2026–2027 CLUB PARTICIPATION, FINANCIAL, RISK ALLOCATION, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION AGREEMENT
This Club Participation, Financial, Risk Allocation, and Dispute Resolution Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and among Crossbar Soccer Club, LLC, a Texas limited liability company doing business as Legacy Football Club (“Legacy Football Club” or the “Club”), the undersigned parent(s) or legal guardian(s) (“Parent”), and the undersigned minor player (“Player”).
By executing this Agreement, Parent and Player acknowledge that they have read this Agreement in its entirety, understand its terms, and voluntarily agree to be legally bound.
1. Eligibility, Participation, and Conduct
Parent represents and warrants that all information provided to the Club is true and correct, that Player is age-eligible for participation on the designated team, and that Player has no medical condition that would restrict participation absent written medical clearance. Parent acknowledges that participation in the Club is voluntary and that Player has been accepted based on the Club’s independent evaluation.
Parent and Player agree to comply with all Club policies, codes of conduct, and rules, as well as the rules and requirements of any governing or sanctioning body, league, tournament organizer, or facility used by the Club. Parent and Player further agree to conduct themselves in a manner that supports the Club and the team and to refrain from conduct or communications that would reasonably be expected to materially disrupt team operations or damage the Club’s reputation or competitive standing.
2. Club Discretion
Parent expressly acknowledges that all decisions regarding team placement, roster size, coaching assignments, practice schedules, playing time, tactical decisions, discipline, suspension, or dismissal are within the sole discretion of the Club. Dissatisfaction with such decisions shall not constitute grounds for termination of this Agreement, refund, or reduction of financial obligations.
3. Financial Obligations; Non-Refundability
Parent agrees to pay all fees, dues, assessments, and charges assessed by or through the Club or Team in accordance with the payment schedule established by the Club. This Agreement constitutes a full-season financial commitment for the entire soccer year, commencing on or about July 1 of each year and ending on June 30 of the following year.
All Club fees are non-refundable. Early withdrawal, dismissal, injury, illness, relocation, dissatisfaction with coaching or playing time, or any other reason shall not relieve Parent of the obligation to pay the full seasonal financial commitment. If Player ceases participation for any reason prior to the conclusion of the season, all remaining unpaid balances shall become immediately due and payable.
The Club may suspend Player’s participation for delinquent accounts without waiving its right to collect all amounts due. Parent authorizes the Club to utilize third-party collection services to collect unpaid balances and consents to the disclosure of relevant contact, billing, and account information for that purpose. Parent agrees to be responsible for all reasonable costs of collection permitted by Texas law, including collection agency fees, interest, and attorneys’ fees.
4. Force Majeure
The Club shall not be liable for delays, disruptions, or cancellations of practices, games, or events caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including weather, facility closures, league or tournament cancellations, public health orders, acts of God, or governmental actions. Such events shall not excuse or reduce Parent’s financial obligations under this Agreement.
5. Media Release
Parent grants the Club a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to photograph, record, and otherwise capture Player’s likeness, image, voice, and participation in Club activities and to use such media for lawful purposes including marketing, promotion, advertising, social media, and educational content, without compensation. Parent releases the Club and its affiliates from any claims arising out of such use, including claims for invasion of privacy or misappropriation.
6. Intellectual Property
All trademarks, trade names, logos, designs, photographs, videos, written materials, and other intellectual property associated with the Club are and shall remain the exclusive property of the Club or its licensors. Nothing in this Agreement grants Parent or Player any ownership or license rights in such intellectual property, except for incidental personal use consistent with Club policies.
7. Assumption of Risk; Release and Indemnification
Parent acknowledges that participation in soccer and related activities involves inherent risks, including the risk of serious bodily injury or death. Parent knowingly and voluntarily assumes all such risks on behalf of Player.
To the fullest extent permitted by Texas law, Parent releases, indemnifies, and agrees not to sue the Club, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, coaches, volunteers, agents, and facility owners (“Released Parties”) for any claims arising out of Player’s participation in Club activities, including claims arising from the ordinary negligence of any Released Party. This release and indemnity shall not apply to claims arising from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of a Released Party.
Parent affirms that this release is knowingly and voluntarily executed, that Parent has had sufficient time to review it, and that Parent has been advised to consult legal counsel prior to signing.
8. Mandatory Binding Mediation as Condition Precedent
As a strict condition precedent to filing any lawsuit, the parties shall first attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement through binding mediation.
Mediation shall be conducted in Dallas County, Texas, before Greg Brenner or, if unavailable, an attorney from Mayer LLP. The fees and costs of mediation shall be split equally between the parties.
No fewer than ten days prior to the mediation session, each party shall submit a written mediation position statement together with a settlement demand or offer stating a fixed monetary amount. Failure to submit a position statement and monetary demand or offer shall constitute a failure to participate in good-faith mediation and shall bar the non-complying party from initiating suit.
9. Venue, Governing Law, and Jury Trial Waiver
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Performance of this Agreement may occur in Dallas, Collin, Denton, Tarrant, and Rockwall Counties.
Any lawsuit permitted to be filed after completion of mandatory mediation shall be brought exclusively in the state district courts located in Dallas County, Texas. The parties knowingly, voluntarily, and intentionally waive any right to a trial by jury in any action arising out of or relating to this Agreement.
10. Attorneys’ Fees
In any action or proceeding arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled.
11. Authority to Bind
The undersigned Parent represents and warrants that they have the legal authority to bind all parents, legal guardians, and custodians of Player to this Agreement, whether or not such persons sign below.
12. No Oral Modifications
No oral statements, representations, or promises by any coach, staff member, or representative of the Club shall modify or amend this Agreement. Any modification must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Club.
13. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement; Electronic Signatures
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions or representations. This Agreement may be executed electronically and in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original.