The Northumberland Breakers Volleyball Club is a competitive organization dedicated to advancing the personal and athletic development of youth through the pursuit of excellence in volleyball. We will offer a top quality club experience through intense training and competitive tournaments utilizing coaching staff that is knowledgeable, dedicated and caring.
The name of this club shall be the Northumberland Breakers Volleyball Club, hereinafter referred to as “The Club”. The headquarters shall be located in Northumberland County at such place as the Directors may from time to time determine.
Tryouts shall be conducted for teams in age divisions for boys and girls where coaches are available. The Head Coach for each team will make the final decision of which athletes make his or her team with the assistance of other Club coaches. 9-12 players per team are recommended. Only athletes, coaches and parents of athletes under the age of 18 are considered members of the Club. All members of the Club are eligible for election to the Board of Directors in which the duties of these positions are prescribed in these bylaws.
Only members who have reached the age of 18 may vote. Limit of two votes per family. A limit of 3 non-members may be elected to the Board. Once elected, they become full voting members of the Board and the Club. All members will sign the Membership Agreement.
Any member may resign from the Club for any reason provided dues and expenses are completely paid in full. If any expenses or dues have not been paid in full, they are considered immediately due, in full, upon receipt of resignation. Such resignation shall be in writing to the club Secretary or President. The Board will determine if funds are to be returned to the member.
Any member who is behind in payments may be suspended from membership (notwithstanding athlete subsidy). The Treasurer will provide written notice, to the member. The member may be reinstated to the club upon payment of arrears at the discretion of the Board.
Any member charged with conduct unbecoming a Northumberland Breakers Volleyball Club member or any offense not in the best interest of the Club and the OVA (Ontario Volleyball Association), and against whom such charges are sustained after the opportunity to appear in person before the Board of Directors in his or her defense, may be expelled from membership. Notification of such expulsion will be immediate and in written form of said action.
In cases of the resignation or expulsion of any member, the Secretary shall immediately notify the head coach and teammates of the member’s status.
Any member who is expelled from the Club shall forfeit and /or be responsible for the payment of all membership dues and expenses. The Club reserves the right to collect all monies due to the Club at the time the member was expelled.
Above clauses 1-5 will be subject to OVA transfer policies.
The management of the affairs of the Club shall be by a Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as “the Board”. The Board shall have control of the Club’s activities, determine all policies and generally supervise the affairs of the Club. (In the founding year of the Club, the founding members shall serve on the Board in the following Executive positions – President – Patti Ley, Vice-President/Treasurer – Tracy West, Secretary – Linda Essak. Other founding members include Gordon Ley, Mark Essak and Brad West).
The membership of the Board shall be comprised of no more than 12 members who have reached the age of 18, who shall be elected<