FC TIPPECANOE UNIFORM POLICY
FC TIPPECANOE UNIFORM POLICY The Uniform Policy of FC Tippecanoe is established to give structure and a consistent branding of the club. The Uniform Policy is a mandatory policy for all U8 through U18 teams. All coaches and players are required to follow the Uniform Policy and its guidelines. The Board of Directors (BOD) is responsible to implement and enforce all sections of this policy. Edits, additions or updates to this policy can be done through a majority vote of the FC Tippecanoe BOD. FC Tippecanoe BOD will be responsible for selecting a uniform vendor. A sub-committee may be formed of club coaches to help give a recommendation of a vendor/uniform kit. The BOD will review all recommendations made by the sub-committee for final approval. The BOD will make all final decisions and business transactions with selected uniform/spirit wear vendor(s). The BOD will be responsible for the use of the FC Tippecanoe Logo (Crest). This Uniform Policy will go in effect the Fall 2013 Season for those teams who will be ordering new uniforms. UNIFORM KIT A uniform kit will be established by the BOD or a sub committee made up of FC Tippecanoe coaches (5 coaches are recommended) A uniform brand/style will be established for 2 years unless style changes or is discontinued. BOD will make final approval on uniform kit. CLUB COLORS: The Primary Colors of FC Tippecanoe is RED & WHITE (Red being the primary color and White being the Alternate) Game Day Uniform Combinations:
Primary Uniform: Red Jersey, Red Shorts and Red Socks
Alternate Uniform: White Jersey, Red Shorts and Red Socks (White Socks are an Option on the Alternate Uniform)
Cold weather: Players may wear a long sleeve undershirt and underpants in cold weather (i.e. Under Armor). Color: Under gear may be Solid Black, Solid White or Solid Red. Coaches are responsible to keep it consistent.
Special color request: Teams may request special color such as PINK socks to promote Breast Cancer awareness. All requests will be reviewed and must be approved by majority vote of the BOD.
BRAND: FC Tippecanoe reserves the right to select a brand such as Adidas, Nike, Puma, Xara and so on, as a uniform kit for the entire club. A Sub-Committee may be formed to research a brand change or update in style. All recommended changes will be made by a majority vote of FC Tippecanoe BOD. Our uniform is our brand and should only be worn as designated above. All pieces of the uniform must be the approved competitive uniform that is selected by FC Tippecanoe. These are the only permitted combinations of the uniform, no mixing and matching, period. FC Tippecanoe will strictly hold coaches accountable for this policy. There will be no mixing and matching of uniform styles on any teams. All players must be in the same style of uniform as the rest of their teammates. This includes jersey, shorts and socks. This is an important part in identifying us as a unified club rather than simply a collection of teams. All pieces of the game uniform should be brought to every game and must be laundered and in good condition. NEW UNIFORM POLICY: FC Tippecanoe maintains a two-year purchase policy for our competitive teams that is compliant with the existing sponsorship agreement between the club and our current uniform sponsor. All competitive teams will be required to purchase a new uniform kit every two years. Uniforms must be used in both league and tournament play for each team’s respective season immediately following the uniform launch. U8 teams entering the competitive program during the 1st year of a uniform cycle will be required to purchase the competitive uniform at U8 and again at U10. Should players play a full-term competitive soccer career, these players would purchase uniforms when entering into the following age groups: U8, U10, U13, U15 and U17 for a total of 5 competitive uniforms during an 10 year competitive career. U8 teams entering the competitive program during the 2nd year of a uniform cycle will be required to purchase the competitive uniform at U8 and again at U9. Players in this age group would not be required to purchase a new kit for their U18 year. REQUIRED UNIFORM PIECES: Players must have the FC Tippecanoe uniform pieces and may not, under any circumstances, use any other substitution.
2 Game Jerseys – Red (Primary) , White (Alternate)
1 Game Shorts - Red
1 Set of Game Socks (Red) – White socks will be a team option for the Alternate uniform.
All players must wear legal soccer shoes and shin guards.
Optional Uniform Pieces: Players may purchase these OPTIONAL uniform pieces.
Warm-up Pants – determined by the Club
Warm-up Jacket – determined by the Club
Back Pack/bag – determined by the Club
Spirit wear (Coaches, players and parents) – determined by the Club
Captains Bands: Captain Arm Bands are optional. Captain band may be worn on arm or leg. UNIFORM NUMBERS:
All uniforms must have a number. Coaches and players may select a two digit number from 1-99. All Red jerseys will have a White number and all White jerseys will have a Red number. NAME ON UNIFORM: No names - Player names or nicknames on uniform are prohibited. TEAM SPONSORS: FC Tippecanoe will allow logo space for a Team Sponsor - Team sponsor will have space above the number and the back and must be one color (Either solid White, Red or Black) Multi-Colored logos will be reviewed by BOD for approval. All designs must be approved by the BOD. FC Tippecanoe may partner with a local/regional business to be a premier supporting sponsor of the club. Space on front of jersey will be designated for Premier sponsor. If there is not a Premier sponsor for that year no logo other than the FC Tippecanoe logo will go on the front of the jersey.
FC TIPPECANOE LOGO (CREST) The FC Tippecanoe logo (Crest) is property of FC Tippecanoe and is not to be used, copied or reproduced by any coach, player, team, business or entity without permission of the FC Tippecanoe BOD.
Policy Generated 4/10/2013
Primary Uniform: Red Jersey, Red Shorts and Red Socks
Alternate Uniform: White Jersey, Red Shorts and Red Socks (White Socks are an Option on the Alternate Uniform)
Cold weather: Players may wear a long sleeve undershirt and underpants in cold weather (i.e. Under Armor). Color: Under gear may be Solid Black, Solid White or Solid Red. Coaches are responsible to keep it consistent.
Special color request: Teams may request special color such as PINK socks to promote Breast Cancer awareness. All requests will be reviewed and must be approved by majority vote of the BOD.
BRAND: FC Tippecanoe reserves the right to select a brand such as Adidas, Nike, Puma, Xara and so on, as a uniform kit for the entire club. A Sub-Committee may be formed to research a brand change or update in style. All recommended changes will be made by a majority vote of FC Tippecanoe BOD. Our uniform is our brand and should only be worn as designated above. All pieces of the uniform must be the approved competitive uniform that is selected by FC Tippecanoe. These are the only permitted combinations of the uniform, no mixing and matching, period. FC Tippecanoe will strictly hold coaches accountable for this policy. There will be no mixing and matching of uniform styles on any teams. All players must be in the same style of uniform as the rest of their teammates. This includes jersey, shorts and socks. This is an important part in identifying us as a unified club rather than simply a collection of teams. All pieces of the game uniform should be brought to every game and must be laundered and in good condition. NEW UNIFORM POLICY: FC Tippecanoe maintains a two-year purchase policy for our competitive teams that is compliant with the existing sponsorship agreement between the club and our current uniform sponsor. All competitive teams will be required to purchase a new uniform kit every two years. Uniforms must be used in both league and tournament play for each team’s respective season immediately following the uniform launch. U8 teams entering the competitive program during the 1st year of a uniform cycle will be required to purchase the competitive uniform at U8 and again at U10. Should players play a full-term competitive soccer career, these players would purchase uniforms when entering into the following age groups: U8, U10, U13, U15 and U17 for a total of 5 competitive uniforms during an 10 year competitive career. U8 teams entering the competitive program during the 2nd year of a uniform cycle will be required to purchase the competitive uniform at U8 and again at U9. Players in this age group would not be required to purchase a new kit for their U18 year. REQUIRED UNIFORM PIECES: Players must have the FC Tippecanoe uniform pieces and may not, under any circumstances, use any other substitution.
2 Game Jerseys – Red (Primary) , White (Alternate)
1 Game Shorts - Red
1 Set of Game Socks (Red) – White socks will be a team option for the Alternate uniform.
All players must wear legal soccer shoes and shin guards.
Optional Uniform Pieces: Players may purchase these OPTIONAL uniform pieces.
Warm-up Pants – determined by the Club
Warm-up Jacket – determined by the Club
Back Pack/bag – determined by the Club
Spirit wear (Coaches, players and parents) – determined by the Club
Captains Bands: Captain Arm Bands are optional. Captain band may be worn on arm or leg. UNIFORM NUMBERS:
All uniforms must have a number. Coaches and players may select a two digit number from 1-99. All Red jerseys will have a White number and all White jerseys will have a Red number. NAME ON UNIFORM: No names - Player names or nicknames on uniform are prohibited. TEAM SPONSORS: FC Tippecanoe will allow logo space for a Team Sponsor - Team sponsor will have space above the number and the back and must be one color (Either solid White, Red or Black) Multi-Colored logos will be reviewed by BOD for approval. All designs must be approved by the BOD. FC Tippecanoe may partner with a local/regional business to be a premier supporting sponsor of the club. Space on front of jersey will be designated for Premier sponsor. If there is not a Premier sponsor for that year no logo other than the FC Tippecanoe logo will go on the front of the jersey.
FC TIPPECANOE LOGO (CREST) The FC Tippecanoe logo (Crest) is property of FC Tippecanoe and is not to be used, copied or reproduced by any coach, player, team, business or entity without permission of the FC Tippecanoe BOD.
Policy Generated 4/10/2013
