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2020 / 2021HANDBOOK

AUSTIN | HANDBOOK 2020 / 2021

A WAY TO PLAY. A WAY TO GROW.

• Mission

• Values

• The story of the BAA

• Organization chart

• Communication/information

• Season timeline

• Fields

• Weather Policy

• Player contract and parent expectations

• Role of the team manager

• Uniform - Online store

• Tournament policy

INDEX



MISSIONBARÇA Academy is the football academy that follows the FC Barcelona model aimed at boys and girls from 5 to 18 years of age.

The objective is to provide the best environment for young soccer players to reach their maximum potential through integral training.

We teach players the basic concepts of football in order for them to be able to deal successfully with sporting challenges in the future, while also teaching them the values that are so representative of FC Barcelona.



VALUESHumility

Often when athletes, and people in general, achieve the goals they have set for themselves, they start feeling superior in physical, moral, economic and other terms, and this leads them to forget certain values that have in all probability helped them to achieve those very goals: effort, perseverance, self-control, etc.

We are all aware of how FC Barcelona has dealt with its victories of recent years, and how it has always shown humility (and also such values as effort, rigour, responsibility and others) to win respect in its field, and among its opponents, and generally with everyone.

Humility probably consists of knowing how to be clear about one’s values, and to maintain them and defend them even in situations where you are clearly superior and more successful.



VALUESEffort

There are many social models that avoid effort and advocate instead luck, opportunism and immediate triumph. However, effort is a value that can take us to unthinkable heights and lead us to achieve targets and objectives that may at other times appear distant or inaccessible.

Dedication, rigour, constancy, sacrifice and perseverance all bear fruit, while luck and the search for a quick win are often fleeting and momentary.

Note that at school, teachers throughout time have promoted a culture of effort as the vehicle for academic development and personal achievement, and this helps to construct new social models.



VALUESAmbition

Ambition is the desire to achieve the maximum performance and do things not only well but also as well as is feasibly possible and to improve every day.

This value is applicable both to individuals and to groups. It involves the use of a web of values as varied as excellence, patience, discipline, order, motivation and responsibility.

Indeed, ambition invokes and requires a broad system of values and, in turn, is related to a job being done well, effort and rigour.

Regarding targets, ambition is probably the surest way of achieving them, for it is the impulse to grow.



VALUESRespect

Respect for others is one of the basic requirements of democratic life and the capacity to live in society. It affects the individual and has both a social and a collective dimension.

Respect is a fundamental part of sport, for sport generates situations of tension that have to be resolved almost instantaneously.

There is therefore a need, above rules and standards, for this value to be present in order to guarantee cordial and correct interrelations between people.

In sport, respect is needed in similar situations to those where it is demanded in wider society, but the intensity of the moment implies that the presence or absence of respect can be very obvious and can affect the development of the situation or event.



VALUESTeamwork implies that the subject forms part of a group and that, as a member of the same, becomes an active element that acts on behalf of the whole (sometimes even to the detriment of their own individuality).

There are undeniable benefits of knowing that you are part of a team and this requires the learning and accentuation of many other values.

Teamwork


AUSTIN| 2020 / 2021

THE STORY OF THE BAAIn 2015 ISL Agency (sports management company) became one of the official partners of FC Barcelona. This partnership was formed to

provide a truly BARÇA experience to thousands of players all over the United States.

The partnership started with Soccer Camps in 2015. Together, the organizations managed a strategic plan to extend the Camps across the

United States of America. After a great first year of summer of camps, in 2016 FC Barcelona and ISL launched the first year around

program in Charlotte, NC. The BARÇA Academy Charlotte (FCB Escola Charlotte)

Since 2017, the partnership continued with the expansion of FC Barcelona across the US. FC Barcelona and ISL founded the BARÇA

Academy Austin (the name in 2017 was FCB Escola Austin).

On August 2018, after a very successful first season, ISL and One World Soccer (local club) formalized a relationship, and turned it into a

strategic alliance with the purpose to offer access to external competition (USYS & USC) to all of the BARÇA Academy Austin players.

This strategic alliance with One World Soccer came through a shared love of the beautiful game. By having a similar vision for player development, One World Soccer After and ISL formed a relationship for the 2017-2018 season. The board of directors of One World Soccer and ISL saw a great opportunity to combine efforts and strengthen the BARÇA Academy Austin.

The 2020-2021 season will be the fourth season for the BARÇA Academy Austin, we are nothing but excited about this new season that

we have ahead of us.



ORGANIZATION CHART

Coaches

Oriol GimenoProject Manager

Albert MoratallaLocal Project Director

Pau RamírezExecutive Director

Daniel BenitoCompetitive Director

Jordi SerradellDevelopment Director



COMMUNICATION / INFORMATION

Team Managers The team managers will communicate specific weekly information for the team, such as schedule, field locations, etc.

Ongoing communication Newsletters:

• General information will be shared to the families through the newsletter. These are sent every other week, and have the purpose to inform all the families about the BARÇA Academy Austin activity.

Regular email: • Important information, including meeting invitations, schedule changes,

etc. will be sent through the BARÇA Academy Austin main email.



RainedOut For weather cancellations, BARÇA Academy Austin uses the RainedOut platform. Families need to register with RainedOut to receive this notification.

To sign up, follow the steps below: 1. Visit the following link: RainedOut 2. Find “BARCA Academy Austin 2019” 3. Follow the 3 steps

1. Sign up: <enter mobile phone # or email address> 2. Validation code: <code will be sent to mobile # or email address> 3. Choose the facility alerts you want to receive.

4. You are all set

The link to RainedOut can also be found in the BARÇA Academy Austin website, at the tab FIELD STATUS.




Social Media BARÇA Academy Austin uses the social media channels to support the email communication. The channels that we use are:

• Twitter: BarcaAcademyATX

• Facebook: BarcaAcademyATX

• Instagram: BarcaAcademyATX

Website You can find information about the BARÇA Academy Austin at the website: https://schools.fcbarcelona.us/austin/




SEASON TIMELINE Austin 20/21

MAY

Training Restarts January 11th

JUNJANAUG SEP OCT NOV

Competitive Program

starts August 5th

BARÇA Las Americas Cup

TBD

DEC

Christmas Break December 20th

APRFEB MAR

Parents Meeting

August 3rd & 15th

Opening Ceremony August 22nd

Closing Ceremony June 7th

Fall Season StartsSeptember 19th

Spring Break March 15th - 21st

Presidents day February 15th

Training Sessions finish

June 3rd

BARCA World Cup March 26th - April 4th

Fall Season (Aug 10th - Nov 30th) Winter Season (Nov 31st -February 28th) Spring Season (March 1st - June 6th )

Thanksgiving Break

25th - 29thDevelopment starts training

August 17th

Labor Day weekend September 5th - 7th

Martin Luther King

January 18th

Tryouts May TBD

Columbus Day October 12th

Player Opportunity Event December 5th

*Schedule is tentative



SEASON TIMELINE Austin 20/21

Overall important dates: • Competitive training starts: August 5th

• Development training starts: August 17th

• Thanksgiving break: November 25th - 29th

• BARÇA Academy Las Americas Tournament: Mid - December, date TBD

• Christmas break: December 20th - January 10th

• Spring break: March 15th - 21st

• BARÇA Academy World Cup: March 26th - April 4th

• BARÇA Academy Tryouts: May, date TBD

• Competitive & Development training finish: June 3rd



FIELDSDirections Round Rock Multipurpose Complex:

• Field 1-10: 2001 N. Kenney Fort Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665

Circuit of the Americas: • Field 4: 9428 McAngus Rd Austin, TX 78617 • Turf: 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617

Del Valle: • Stadium: 5201 Ross Rd, Del Valle, TX 78617

Field updates All field updates can be seen in the BARÇA Academy Austin website: FIELD STATUS



WEATHER POLICYMonitoring weather conditions are the responsibility of the game officials, BARÇA Academy Austin Directors, and Coaches.

Everyone should be aware of the potential dangers caused by different weather conditions and we need to work together to keep the players and other participants as safe as possible.

If the weather conditions warrant, coaches will discuss before the game/training starts what the procedures will be to insure the safety of the players.

Club Directors, Coaches, and game officials will monitor weather conditions including the warnings and watches issued by the National Weather Service.

In ALL cases, BARÇA Academy Austin will keep the safety of its players, families, coaches, and all persons as the highest priority.

For specific details and procedures regarding the Weather policy, please, visit the completed document clicking the following link:

WEATHER POLICY



Expectations: 1. To make their commitment to BARÇA Academy Austin and regularly

attend all training and all games as well as tournaments with their team as a priority extracurricular activity.

2. To be on time and prepared for matches and practices. Players must be at all the training sessions 10 minutes before the start of the session. If it becomes evident that the player is going to arrive late for any reason, the player must contact the coach directly via text message or phone call with the expected arrival time.

3. To play within the laws of the game and the spirit of the game.

4. To display self-control in all situations and not use foul or abusive language at any time before, during or after a match or practice.

PLAYER CONTRACT Expectations, rules and penalties




Expectations: 5. To be supportive and encouraging to their teammates, not blaming or

criticizing them.

6. To train and play to the best of their ability, have a positive attitude and encourage others to do the same.

7. To show respect towards the referee and his/her assistants as well as towards the opponents.

8. To show respect for themselves, their teammates and property, including equipment and fields. Players will share the responsibility taking care of all BARÇA Academy Austin equipment and armamentarium.




Expectations: 9. To show respect for their bag and-or gear. Bags and gear should be

lined up in a professional manner in an area designated by the coach and not thrown into a pile.

10. To show respect for the decisions made by the coaching team and to attend all the meetings that the coaching team schedules.

11. To wear official training kit to practice and game kits to the games. Players must purchase uniforms in order to participate in BARÇA Academy events; the players must wear the official gear. Players must also wear shin guards and proper soccer cleats to each session. The players are not allowed to wear chains, bracelets, watches or any dangerous accessories during the training sessions and/or matches.

12. To refrain from participating in habits that are harmful and unhealthy for their body and health. It is absolutely forbidden to smoke, dip smokeless tobacco, vape, participate in drug use or drink alcohol while participating in the BARÇA Academy Austin program; the player will be reprimanded immediately.




Expectations: 13. To refrain from using their mobile devices during meetings, games,

and/or training sessions.

14. To receive the proper rest before, after and during training sessions and games.

15. To play exclusively for BARÇA Academy Austin while registered under the BARÇA Academy Austin program.




Rules: 1. Players must dress in proper BARÇA Academy attire with the proper soccer

equipment.

2. Players will not protest the referee decisions. The referees will make mistakes. The BARÇA Academy Austin staff will handle all referee issues during matches.

3. The players must use proper language whether in public or indoors.

4. At the conclusion of every match, players must shake hands with the referees and opponents. After shaking hands the players will go to the center of the field and applaud the supporters (parents) in gratitude for their support then go to a corner of the field and cool down and stretch as a team. The coach will then provide feedback and recap the game. Parents are not allowed to approach the players during this time period.

5. Players have to wait near the field until they are gathered by the coach, and led out to practice by the coach. After practice, they are led to greet the parents.




Rules: 6. Players are not allowed to leave the field during, before or after a match or

training session unless it is an emergency or the coach gives the player permission. Players must always shake hands with the staff before leaving.

7. BARÇA Academy attire promotes our club values; you must therefore take care of your jersey and respect the badge at all times. Players must always have their tops tucked in neatly and are not allowed to take their jerseys off during training or games.

8. The players are not allowed to wear chains, bracelets, watches or any dangerous accessories during the training sessions and/or matches.

9. The attitude of the players on the bench must be as professional as the players on the field. Players are not allowed to eat meals on the bench; interact with fans, opponents, or teammates on the field. Players are not allowed to use their mobile devices during meetings, games, and/or training sessions.




Rules: 10. Only players and BARÇA Academy staff are allowed on the BARÇA Academy

bench and sideline.

11. All verbal and written instructions during meetings, sessions, and/or matches provided to the player from the BARÇA Academy staff must be adhered to.

12. Exclusivity: players can only be registered under the BARÇA Academy Austin program*.



PLAYER CONTRACT Expectations, rules and penaltiesRules:

13. Player Transfer / Release Request

1. United Soccer Clubs (USC):

1. USC is a Director of Coaching run league all transfers must be agreed upon by both club DOCs. USC also has a paid in full policy, no USC club will accept the transfer while the releasing club is still owed registration feel. BARÇA Academy Austin under- stands and accepts this policy.

2. Once both DOCs agree to the transfer it is brought to the USC board for approval where financial standing will be looked at. The USC board of directors have the final say if a player can transfer.



PLAYER CONTRACT Expectations, rules and penaltiesRules:

13. Player Transfer / Release Request

1. United Soccer Clubs (USC):

3. Transfer Window will be a 1-week period beginning with the first official date the USC determines as the tryout date for the relevant age groups and conclude 7 days later

1. If tryout dates remain as scheduled, the Transfer Window dates will be May 4th through May 10th for the U11-U13 age groups and May 11th through the 17th for the U14 and older age groups

4. If USC Clubs are not allowed to hold 2020 tryouts during the dates mentioned above due to restrictions, then the USC will set new Tryout Dates. In addition, the "Transfer Window" will be moved to coincide with the new tryout dates put forth by the USC.




Rules: 13. Player Transfer / Release Request

2. South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STYSA):

1. Leagues playing under STYSA (WDDOA and CAYSA) have transfer windows. Specific times during the year that players can be released and/or transferred to other clubs. BARÇA Academy Austin has paid in full policy for all the STYSA, WDDOA and CAYSA players as well. No Transfer-Release will be signed while the club is still owed registration fee.




Penalties: 1. A minor offense will be punished with a warning.

2. Two to three minor offenses will be punished with a 1-match ban.

3. Being late to training or a match, and not informing the coach could result in the coach refraining from using the players in the game or session.

4. Any player arriving late to a match cannot be a starter. If the player is consistently late, they will have to sit out the game.

5. Any damage a player causes to the facility or equipment will be paid for by the player.

6. A disrespectful attitude while on the pitch in front of your teammates or coaches during the match will result in an automatic substitution and possible suspension.

7. Any serious misconduct will be punished according to its severity.



PARENTS/GUARDIANS Code of Conduct

Parents / Guardians are encouraged to follow these guidelines at all times when representing the BARÇA Academy Austin at training, games, tournaments or other club events.

Failure to adhere to the following policies outlined in this document may result in parents/guardians being unable to attend games and in some extreme cases players being removed from the club.

Violations of the Parent Code of Conduct will be reviewed and sanctioned by One World Soccer according to all expectations as set by the Federations.

We are sure that 99% of BARÇA Academy Austin parents already understand and adhere to the policies contained in this document and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for continuing to do so.



PARENTS/GUARDIANS Code of Conduct:

1. I understand my role as a parent is to support my son/daughter in a positive manner. Therefore, I will act as a parent, not as a coach or referee. I will not coach from the sideline during games or trainings. When a game or training session has started, I will not interfere with the training or game.

2. I will make every effort to get my child to all practices and games/warmups (30 mins prior to game start time for Academy/Pre-Academy and 45 minutes for Select) on time as specified by the coach and I will let the coach / team manager know in advance of any absences that cannot be avoided.

3. I will abide by the WDDOA Referee Zero Tolerance Policy, attached in this package.

4. I will not interfere with the center referee or assistant referees, the opposing team’s players/parents or staff, or any field marshal.




5. I will refrain from making negative comments about my child’s coach in my child’s presence. I understand that this will help to avoid planting negative seeds in my child’s head that can negatively influence my child’s motivation and overall experience.

6. I will demand a soccer environment for my child free of drugs, tobacco and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all practices and games.

7. If my child develops a behavior-related problem that repeatedly disrupts practices or games, I will work with my child’s coach to resolve the problem, up to removal from practice and/or game.

8. I will not sit or stand on the coaches’ and players’ sideline during a match, unless invited by the coach and have appropriate credentials which requires a background check.

9. I will stay off the fields while the teams train or play. At COTA the most appropriate place to watch from is next to the parking lot, and at RRMC is outside of the turf area.




10. Per published rules, as a parent, I must sit five feet back from the sideline and between their penalty area and ten feet from the halfway line.

11. I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from BARÇA Academy Austin events. Therefore, I will not use foul or abusive language at games, training, or at any team function.

12. I will encourage fair play and good sportsmanship by treating coaches, players, and officials with respect, regardless of race, sex, or ability

13. I will remember that as a fan, I represent BARÇA Academy Austin and my community. I understand poor behavior during practices, games, or tournaments may result in expulsion from the soccer complex. (I must wait inside or next to my car in the parking area for my son or daughter). If this happens repeatedly, it will result in expulsion from the Club.




14. I agree to keep my account current on all payments. Failure to keep my account current can result in exclusion from BARÇA Academy Austin activities and events such as tournaments, training, practices, camps, and/or games. It is MY responsibility to notify the Director of Coaching or other club board member in the event of inability to pay.

15. I agree to fulfill obligations for my child to participate with his/her team if the team has committed to participate in preseason or postseason tournaments.

16. I agree to adhere to the 24-Hour Rule which states that I will wait 24-hours after a game before contacting a coach or a director with an issue or conflict from a game in order to allows time for some reflection from both parties which tends to result in the potential conflict being handled in a much more effective manner. This applies to approaching a coach in person on or off of the field, phone calls, emails and text messages.




17. I agree to any and all player, parent & coach conflicts pertaining to my player in a professional and respectful manner reaching out to the head coach first by email. If I feel my concern has not been resolved, I will then escalate my concern with a professional email to the head coach, the Competitive Director or Development Director (as appropriate for my player’s level), the Project Manager and the Technical Director. In the event that the matter is not resolved by email, a meeting will be scheduled and the One World Soccer Board will be notified.

18. I agree to drop off and pick up my player from the field. I understand that the coach will release my player to me upon making eye contact with me confirming I am there to pick up my player.



ROLE OF THE TEAM MANAGERThe primary roles of the Team Manager are to coordinate team communications concerning league play and tournaments, and to manage match day team documents.

1. Week Prior to the Match The week leading up to a match, the Team Manager will finalize the list of players that will play. This includes communicating with parents of rostered players and inviting club guest or pass players that have been requested. They will notify the DoC and Coach of the final roster, including who will be playing and who will be absent.

2. One to Two Days Prior to the Match The Team Manager will communicate essential information to the parents. The Team Manager will have all player cards ready, ensure the game roster is correct for the game card, and print the game card. Should the match be rescheduled, the Team Manager will notify the families immediately.



3. Match Day Before the Match

In the case of inclement weather, the Team Manager will monitor BARÇA Academy staff communications and field location status, and communicate current status and plans with the families.

The Team Manager will compare their game card with the game card of the opponent’s Team Manager, to ensure they match, choosing the card that includes the correct information if there is a discrepancy. About 15 minutes before the match, as the referees are preparing for check in, they will meet with the referees to provide the game card and the team’s plastic player cards or virtual player cards ready on a phone or mobile device.

The Team Manager should stay nearby during the check in process, in case the coach or referees request assistance. When complete, the Team Manager should enjoy the game from their seat at the sideline. (Once check in is complete, the Team Manager becomes simply a parent, and must exit the coach’s side and area of play before the start of the match.)

ROLE OF THE TEAM MANAGER



3. Match Day During the Match

Enjoy the game!

It is a Team Manager responsibility to ensure parent behavior is consistent with BARÇA Academy standards. The Team Manager should considerately address any issues with a parent who is displaying behavior below BARÇA Academy standards. Any parent asked to leave the premises by a game official must do so. The Team Manager will report any parent disciplined by a game official to the BARÇA Academy DoC and DPL.

After the Match

The Team Manager should ensure they have their player cards back from the referee or coach. They will ensure both coaches have signed the Game Card with the referees. They will take a photo of the game card and possibly the game card. They will report the score and any infractions in the proper league tool. Finally they will email the Game Card photo to the coach and DoC, and retain the Game Card for the team’s records.

ROLE OF THE TEAM MANAGER



*Nike has switched the jersey model, only jerseys need to be purchased, and will be valid for 2 seasons

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TOURNAMENT POLICYSchedule Policies In addition to the league and friendly games, the BARÇA Academy Austin Leadership Team will work on analyzing and selecting the best tournaments for our players according to the club standards.

BARÇA Academy Austin teams are required to attend any scheduled tournament by the BARÇA Academy Austin Leadership Team. Team families must confirm their commitment to a tournament before the established deadline in order to proceed with the team’s registration. These tournaments may be pre-season tournaments and/or post-season tournaments.

Tournament fees are not included in club fees, it is for this reason that families will be invoiced.

Tournament fees will include registration fees and coach’s fees.



Tournament fees will include • Local tournaments

Registration fees + $50 per team (registration and coaches fees)

• Travel tournaments Registration fees + $50 per team per day (registration and coaches fees) + accommodation, mileage and per diem of the coach

Considerations • Participation in a tournament as a guest player with a BARÇA Academy Austin

team that is not the player’s own, will incur charges equal to the amount paid by every other player on the team.

• Families are required to pay the invoice by the established deadline. Failure to pay the invoice by the deadline could result in forfeiture of the player’s roster spot for the tournament.

• Any family with a pending invoice will result in no invitation for following tournaments.

TOURNAMENT POLICY



Considerations • Reimbursement for canceled tournaments will be the full tournament fee

minus any costs withheld by the tournament host.

Missing Tournament Game Policies • Any player who knowingly will miss a tournament game must notify the

Coach and Team Manager by a deadline of one week prior to the tournament start date.

• Any player who will miss a tournament game due to game day emergency must notify the Coach and Team Manager as soon as the emergency is known.

• Failure to attend a tournament game could result in limited or no playing time during subsequent games.

• Excused absences for missed tournament games will include: player or family emergencies and player medical illness / injury.

TOURNAMENT POLICY



FINANCIAL POLICIESFee structure, Austin 20 / 21

DEVELOPMENT

Program Age group Trainings/Week

Competition Total Yearly fee Commitment fee Season Payment due June 15th

Payment due August 15th

Payment due October 15th

Payment due November

Pre Academy

U5U8 2 Internal Competition $1095 $199 Full year $224 $224 $224 $224

Academy U9-U10 2 CAYSA + Internal Competition

$1495 $299 Full year $299 $299 $299 $299

COMPETITIVE

Program Age group Trainings/Week Competition Total Yearly fee Season Commitment

feePayment due

June 15thPayment due

July 15thPayment due August 15th


Payment due November

15th

Select

U11-U12

3 Division 2 $1,895 Full year $99 $359 $359 $359 $359 $359

3 Alpha / C Bracket $2,195 Full year $99 $399 $399 $399 $399 $399

3 Challenger / B Bracket $2,195 Full year $99 $399 $399 $399 $399 $399

3 Prime / A Bracket $2,395 Full year $99 $439 $439 $439 $439 $439

U13-U19

3 Division 2 $2,395 Full year $99 $439 $439 $439 $439 $439

3 Alpha / C Bracket $2,495 Full year $99 $459 $459 $459 $459 $459

3 Challenger / B Bracket $2,595 Full year $99 $479 $479 $479 $479 $479

3 Prime / A Bracket $2,695 Full year $99 $479 $479 $479 $479 $479

3 SCL / CL $2,695 Full year $99 $519 $519 $519 $519 $519

3 Premier $2,795 Full year $99 $539 $539 $539 $539 $539

TECHNICAL

Program Age group Trainings/Week Competition Total Yearly fee Season Registration

feePayment due August 15th


Payment due December 15th

Payment due January 15th

TechnicalU5-U10 1 / $999 Full year $49 $250 $250 $250 $250

U11-U19 1 / $1299 Full year $49 $325 $325 $325 $325



FINANCIAL POLICIESPayment obligations • Commitment fees will be paid on the day of the registration.

• Installment payments are scheduled on June 15th, July 15th, August 15th, October 15th, and November 15th.

• All outstanding balances for the full Season (Fall and Spring) need to be paid before any Transfer/Release can be considered and approved by the BARÇA Academy Austin Directors.

Discounts Payment in full:

• If the full cost of the BARÇA Academy Austin is paid in full after registering for the program, a 10% discount will be applied to the total yearly fee.

Sibling discount: • Sibling discounts are available to all BARÇA Academy families.

Each of the family members will have a 15% off to the year fee*. *In order to obtain it, send an email at [email protected] and we will explain the process.



FINANCIAL POLICIESLate fees

• Late fees are due after a grace period of 5 days. On the 6th of every month, $50 will be added as late fees and carry over to the next month and accumulate until dues are cleared. There will only be one late fee waived for the season not to exceed the value of $50.

No pay no play policy: • Failure to pay fees within thirty (30) days of the due date will result in

disciplinary action. The player will not be able to attend either practices or games until all payments and late fees are paid. If you expect payment issues, contact us by email at [email protected] for possible alternatives.



FINANCIAL POLICIESRefund The BARÇA Academy soccer program is a 10 month commitment program. Our refund policy was established to protect team integrity and follow our strict player development guidelines, dictated by FC Barcelona. In the interest of fairness, the additional cost of leaving a team should not be passed on to the other players or affect the organization as a whole. With this in mind, the BARÇA Academy Austin has a limited refund policy.

• Refund requests based on extraordinary circumstances may be considered, such as severe injuries or relocation. Any exception to the refund policy will be reviewed on a case-by case basis at the academy’s discretion.

• All refunds request must be made to the Leadership Directors sending an email at [email protected]

• All refunds are subject to a 1.5% processing fee.

mailto:[email protected]



FINANCIAL POLICIESFinancial assistance It is our mission to offer an opportunity for children to play soccer without regard for their ability to pay. In efforts to reach this goal we offer financial assistance to players where need is shown and to the best of our ability. We have also put together fundraising opportunities through our Non-profit partner, One World Soccer of Texas in order to give additional options for offsetting the cost associated with elite club soccer.

Requests for financial assistance MUST go through our Non-profit partner, One World Soccer of Texas.

Please email them at [email protected] and they will provide all information necessary to apply.

CONTACT USAUSTIN, USA

BARÇA Academy Austin Office

Office hours: 9am - 6pm (M-F) [email protected]

THANK YOU!

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