TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Effective Date: July 17, 2026
Welcome to Downtowns Finest Youth Association ("DFYA," "we," "our," or "us"). By registering for, participating in, attending, or using any league, tournament, camp, clinic, practice, game, event, or service offered by DFYA, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.
1. Eligibility
Participants must meet the eligibility requirements established for each program. Participants under the age of 18 must be registered by a parent or legal guardian.
2. Registration
Registration is considered complete only after all required registration information, waivers, acknowledgements, and payment obligations have been satisfied.
DFYA reserves the right to refuse, deny, suspend, or cancel any registration at its sole discretion.
3. Participant Conduct
DFYA is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.
Participants, parents, guardians, coaches, volunteers, officials, and spectators are expected to:
Demonstrate good sportsmanship.
Treat others with dignity and respect.
Follow all rules and instructions.
Respect facilities and equipment.
The following conduct is prohibited:
Violence or fighting
Harassment or discrimination
Bullying
Threatening behaviour
Abusive language
Intimidation of officials, volunteers, coaches, or participants
Damage to facilities or equipment
Unsportsmanlike conduct
DFYA reserves the right to suspend or permanently remove any individual whose conduct is considered unsafe, disruptive, or contrary to the values of the organization.
4. Health and Safety
Participation in athletic activities involves inherent risks, including serious injury, illness, permanent disability, and death.
Participants voluntarily assume these risks and agree to comply with all safety rules established by DFYA.
5. Schedule Changes
DFYA may modify schedules, playing locations, divisions, game times, tournaments, or other programming due to weather, facility availability, public health concerns, safety issues, or operational requirements.
6. Photography and Media
DFYA may photograph or record games, practices, tournaments, and events for promotional, educational, fundraising, historical, and social media purposes.
Participation in DFYA programs constitutes consent for such use unless prohibited by applicable law.
7. Equipment
Participants are responsible for wearing all required protective equipment and maintaining any personal equipment in safe playing condition.
DFYA reserves the right to prohibit participation where required equipment is not being used.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, DFYA shall not be responsible for any injury, loss, theft, damage, or expense arising from participation in its programs except where liability cannot legally be excluded.
9. Changes to These Terms
DFYA reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated versions will become effective upon publication.
10. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable laws of Canada.