COACHES CERTIFICATION

Each head coach and all members of each coaching staff shall be certified in football by USA Football and show proof upon request. All certifications shall be issued by USA Football. The President of each member club will turn in to the INFC office a list of all coaches involved in their program along with their card number, certification number and contact information prior to the first regular season game. This will allow a current up-to-date list of all certified coaches to be maintained and on file in INFC office should any problems or questions arise.

Exceptions to USA Football certification would be:
A. Another form of certification approved by the Commissioner
B. School Certified Coaches

All Coaches on the sideline must wear a copy of their certification and their INFC pass on a lanyard around their neck.

USA FOOTBALL COACHES CERTIFICATION

ALL INFC COACHES ARE REQUIRED TO RETRIEVE A USA FOOTBALL COACHES MEMBERSHIP AND PASS A USA FOOTBALL COACHES CERTIFICATION IN ORDER TO COACH DURING ANY INFC EVENT.

TO RECEIVE A FREE USA FOOTBALL MEMBERSHIP, YOU MUST USE THE CODE: indiannations14

Indian Nations Youth Football Coaches Registering & Certifying

All coaches will need to redeem the code above and access the certification course center. You can simply visit the following link and either sign in to your existing account and renew or create a new membership by going to:

https://login.usafootball.com/

REMEMBER TO USE THE CODE: indiannations14

If you are having any issues with registering, please call the USA FOOTBALL Member Services team at 1-877-5-FOOTBALL (1-877-536-6822) or visit their Help Desk where you can chat live with USA FOOTABaLL or enter a help desk ticket: https://helpdesk.usafootball.com/hc/en-us

IF YOU DO NOT USE THE CODE indiannations14, YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THIS MEMBERSHIP AND WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.

CONCUSSION GUIDELINES

1) Remove the athlete from play
a) Look for signs and symptoms of concussion if an athlete experienced a bump or blow to the head
b) "When in doubt, sit them out" - athletes with signs or symptoms of concussion must not return to play

2) Ensure that the athlete is evaluated immediately by an appropriate health care professional
a) Do not try to judge the severity of the injury yourself
b) Coaches recording the following can help a health care professional in assessing the athlete:
i) Cause of the injury and the force of the hit or blow to the head
ii) Any loss of consciousness and if so, for how long
iii) Any memory loss or seizures immediately following the injury
iv) Number of previous concussions (if any)

3) Inform the athlete's parents/guardians of the possible concussion & and give them the concussion fact sheet for parents found on usafootball.com
a) Ensure that parents know the athlete must be seen by an appropriate healthcare professional
b) Provide formal documentation of the injury and notify the league Commissioner

4) Allow the athlete to return to play only after an appropriate healthcare professional clears his or her return
a) A repeat concussion that occurs before the brain recovers from the first can slow recovery or increase the likelihood of having long-term problems

By initialing below, I am stating as a coach of a player that I have read and understand that concussions are a serious illness and that I will abide by the league rules pertaining to concussions. I further understand that if I do not comply with the rules set forth that I may be removed from coaching within the league.

INFC TACKLE FOOTBALL GATE

Everyone, including coaches and sponsors, will be required to pay gate admission or furnish an INFC gate pass. If a coach or sponsor does not have their pass, he/she will be required to pay the gate admission fee.

Any coach or person(s) caught in an attempt to gain entry with a false or reproduced INFC pass, gain entry without their pass and/or refuse to pay gate admission, or caught attempting to “hand-off” an INFC pass to another individual is subject to having their pass revoked, subject to suspension, and/or a fine up to $100.00.

COACHES BACKGROUND VERIFICATION

All coaches must undergo a background verification through the club for which they are coaching. Each individual club is responsible for establishing their criteria.

RULEBOOK

Each team within the Indian Nations Football Conference shall be furnished a current INFC Rule Book. As a coach, you are expected to have read and understand the rules before practice begins. A current version of the INFC Rule Book can be found online at www.inyouthsports.com.

Answers to questions pertaining to the Indian Nations Football Conference Rule Book can be found by attending the mandatory coaches meeting in July, contacting your club official and/or by contacting the league office or a league commissioner.

It is suggested that each team maintain a current copy of the INFC Rule Book at all Indian Nations Football Conference activities, games and events.

INFC RULES PERTAINING TO COACHES

The head coach is responsible for their sideline. If a sideline coach is not wearing the certification, the coach in question will be removed from the
sideline and prohibited from coaching.

The number of non-player personnel on each football team’s, sideline shall not exceed a total of eight (8). This eight (8) include all coaches, manager, play counters, or water aids. Any coaching of players must be by a certified coach. The Head coach will be held accountable for their sideline personnel and any violation of this rule.

One coach from each team must attend the mandatory coaches meeting. Failure to comply will result in a $200.00 team fine. All games will be forfeited until such fine is paid to INFC. Persons caught in an attempt to falsify attendance for another coach will be suspended for the season.

All new coaches must attend an INFC orientation prior to the first INFC scheduled game. Failure to attend will result in that person being removed from coaching for that season.

BAYFA Application Statement Exhibit A

“I certify that the facts contained in this registration are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understanding
that, if approved, falsified statements will be grounds for dismissal.”

“I authorize BAYFA and/or it’s authorized agent to investigate any and all statements and information contained within
concerning previous coaching assignments and/or any pertinent information, personal or otherwise, and release all parties
from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same to you.”

The position of Head Coach, Assistant Coach or Team Manager is an appointed position by the Board of Directors of the
Broken Arrow Youth Football Association, Inc. Persons approved and designated as such will hold that position for an
indefinite period of time. Regardless of the date of approval of position, the appointee may be terminated at any time
without prior notice for whatever reason(s) the BAYFA Board of Directors deem necessary.

BAYFA Application Statement Exhibit B

1. Coaches must attend a minimum of 3/4th of the weekly practices. Attendance at games is mandatory.

2. All coaches must maintain a current certification with USA Football or OSSAA High School.

3. Coaches may be required to participate in the following:
a. Coaching clinics,
b. Viewing of media,
c. Health and Safety seminars (or such training as deemed
necessary by BAYFA)

4. Head coaches are responsible for all
team uniforms and team equipment issued by BAYFA. Head coaches will
be required to follow all rules for the issuing of this equipment and will be required to return to BAYFA, 1005 S.
Main, the same issued to him/her by December 1st of issuing year or be assessed $25.00 per week fine unless a
written agreement is in place with BAYFA and the coach prior to December 1st.

5. A coach will not transport any player/participant to or from practices or games.

6. The BAYFA Executive Board is empowered with the authority to limit, restrict or make changes as deemed
necessary at all practices. Coaches must have a written daily practice agenda in their possession at all practices.
Bridges, neck rolls or any drills considered dangerous, ie. Bull In The Ring, are prohibited by BAYFA.
a. Practices will be limited to no more than 4 per week and shall not exceed 2 hours per practice.
b. Mighty-Mite program is limited to 2 practices per week and shall not exceed 1 1/2 hours long.
c. 3rd – 4th grade is limited to 3 practices per week following the pre-season scrimmages.
d. Flag program is limited to 3 practices per week, until games begin.

7. Coaches will rationally discuss with a parent/guardian any problems or situation which may arise. A coach is
expected to resolve any grievance. If a solution is not reached, the coach is expected to direct the grievance to a
coordinator or BAYFA director.

8. A coach will not be permitted to use profanity, abusive language, alcohol, and tobacco of any kind or conduct
himself/herself in a manner that could be deemed offensive. Good sportsmanship must be shown at all times.
This rule will apply to all practices, games & events.

9. A coach will have the authority to discipline a player/participant during practice for reasons felt necessary by
the coach in the following manner:
a. A player/participant may be directed to sit on the sideline.
b. A player/participant may be ejected from a practice or game.
c. A player/participant instructed to sit on the sideline during practice and who is not called back into
practice, may be deemed absent from practice.
d. A 50% absence from practice during a one-week period may result in the player/participant being
deemed ineligible for that week’s game.

10. Coaches will be held responsible for any and all monies and/or merchandise turned into them by
players/participants. BAYFA reserves the right to audit the coach/team(s) funds at any time.

11. Contracted coaches, eligible players, chain crew and officials will be the only persons allowed on the sidelines.
All parents, other personnel and children must sit in the stands.

12. Wednesday is not an acceptable day for practice. A coach, having gained permission from BAYFA to practice
on a Wednesday, as an exceptional circumstance, will not be allowed to discipline a player/participant for non-
attendance due to his/her religious or prior commitments. Under no circumstances will Sunday be an acceptable day for practice.

13. All coaches will be voted on and approved by BAYFA annually. Any coach can and will be removed from
his/her position at any time if deemed necessary by BAYFA. BAYFA reserves the right not to disclose reason(s) for
dismissal.

14. A coach is expected to adhere to all rules and regulations as set forth by the BAYFA and the Indian Nations
Football Conference with which BAYFA is affiliated.

15. Each BAYFA team will use a BAYFA designated photographer for all team pictures.

16. Violation of these rules by a coach of BAYFA will result in one or more of the following:
a. Probation,
b. Suspension (limited or lifetime),
c. Fine,
d. Forfeiture of practices or games,
e. Any action deemed appropriate by BAYFA

BAYFA Agreement of Appointees

WHEREAS, BAYFA organizes and conducts football related programs and activities for youth including programs and activities
of flag football, tackle football, cheerleading, etc; and

WHEREAS, APPLICANT desires to help as a coach or help in some other function or capacity in connection with programs and
activities of BAYFA under the terms and conditions as provided herein.

NOW, THERFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the mutual covenants herein contained and other good and valuable
consideration the parties agree to the following:

1. Attached hereto marked Exhibit "A" and by the reference made a part hereof, is The Application of Applicant. Applicant warrants and
represents that all the information, the statements, and the contents of said application attached hereto Exhibit "A Is true and accurate to the
best of knowledge of the Applicant.

2. Applicant acknowledges that he/she has received copies of all current rules, and regulations relating to the functions and capacities for
which he/she is to help and relating to all other rules and regulations of BAYFA and to the League or conference with which BAYFA is affiliated.
Applicant warrants and represents that he/she has read and understands the contents Exhibit "B". Applicants shall abide by and be bound by all
the terms and provisions of Exhibit 'B'.

3. BAYFA has the right to terminate this contract and/or remove Applicant from any team with which Applicant is connected and/or require Applicant to discontinue any or all of his/her activities, duties or functions at the sole election BAYFA, with or without cause and with or without
notice to Applicant.

4. In the event legal action is instituted by either party, the Applicant shall be responsible for and pay all court costs and litigation expenses including reasonable attorney's fee for BAYFA.

5. Applicant and BAYFA hereby release and hold harmless all individuals acting on behalf of BAYFA including but not necessarily limited to members of the Board of Directors of BAYFA, members of coaching staff.

6. The parties acknowledge and understand that one of the main purposes of BAYFA is to provide programs and activities for youth in an effort to help the mental, moral and physical development of athletes. Therefore, the parties hereto shall conduct themselves by actions, as well as
words, in a manner that is most conducive toward developing positive mental, moral, physical attributes and characteristics.

7. This Agreement has been entered into in Tulsa County Oklahoma and shall be construed according to the laws of the State of Oklahoma.

8. Should any of the provisions of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever fail or be declared invalid by judgement or decree in any court of competent jurisdiction, such failure or invalidity shall not defeat or impair any of the remaining provisions herein contained, but this Agreement shall be construed as if such provision or provisions so failing and so declared were not herein included.

9. Applicant shall perform the help described herein without pay or remuneration automatically renewing said contract yearly unless terminated by BAYFA Board of Directors or receipt of written resIgnat1on from applicant.

10. Any controversy arising under, out of, in connection with or relating to this agreement, and any amendment thereof or the breech thereof, shall be determined and settled in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Assoc. Any award rendered therein shall be final and binding on each and all parties thereto and their personal representatives and judgment may be entered there on in any court having Jurisdiction thereon.

BAYFA Background Check Policy

The City of Broken Arrow Parks and Recreation Department requires the following for background
checks:
(1) National Criminal Background Check
(2) Social Security Verification
(3) Sex Offender Registry Check
(4) Mary Rippy Violent Crimes Registry Check
(5) Address Trace

A person shall be disqualified and prohibited from serving as a coach or volunteer if the person has been found guilty of the following crimes: For purposes of this policy; Guilty shall mean that a person was found guilty following a trial, entered a guilty plea, entered a no contest plea accompanied by a court finding of guilt (regardless of adjudication), or received court directed programs in lieu of
conviction.

SEX OFFENSES
? All Sex Offenses – Regardless of the amount of time since the offense. Examples include: child molestation, rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, sodomy, prostitution, solicitation, indecent
exposure, etc.

FELONIES
? All Felony Violence – Regardless of the amount of time since the offense. Examples include:
murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, kidnapping, robbery, aggravated burglary, etc.
? All Felony Offenses, other than violence or sexual within the last 10 years – Examples include:
drug offensives, theft, embezzlement, fraud, child endangerment, etc.

MISDEMEANORS
? All misdemeanor violence offenses within the past 7 years – Examples include: simple assault, battery, domestic violence, hit & run, etc.
? All misdemeanor drug and alcohol offenses within the past 5 year or multiple of such offenses in the past 7 years – Examples include: Driving under the influence, simple drug possession,
drunk and disorderly, public intoxication, possession of drug paraphernalia, etc.
? Any other misdemeanor within the last 5 years that could be considered a potential danger to children or is directly related to the functions of the applicant (including theft if the person is handling money).

PENDING CASES
Individuals found to have pending court cases for any of the disqualifying offenses, will be disqualified. If the disposition of the pending case does not meet the criteria for the disqualification as listed above, the individual would then be cleared and reinstated.

*List of disqualifications provided by information from Southeast Security Consultants, Inc.