Apply for Circle Membership - Institute for Youth Sports Leaders

FREE TO APPLY: Use this form to apply to be a Member of a Leadership Circle. There is no cost to apply and no obligation to buy when your application is accepted. IYSL Directors, David Newbery or Scott Wollaston will arrange a call to discuss your membership and identify the Circle/s that fit well with your needs and job role.

Circle Application Form

Circle Members Personal Information

Please complete all the required fields

Members Name(Required)

First Last

Please provide the name you prefer to be addressed by: i.e. 'Bill' instead of William, or "Sue" instead of Susan.

Email address(Required)

Cell/Mobile Number(Required)

Home Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Circle Members Club/Organization

Please complete all the required fields

Full Name of the Sports Club / Organization(Required)

Sports(Required)

Please list all sports offered by the organization

Position (specify job title)(Required)

i.e. Executive Director

Club/Organization Location(Required)

City State / Province / Region Country

Finance Contact Information

Please enter the contact details for the person processing the invoice once the Member has been accepted into a Circle. Leave this section blank if the circle member is paying the invoice.

Finance Contact's Name

First Last

Finance Contact's Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Finance Contact's Cell/Phone Number

Finance Contact's Email Address

Requests and Circle Terms

Circle Member Requests

Please list the names of individuals you would like to be in a Leadership Circle with. And/or any details/preferences that will assist in the selection of a Circle.

Consent Agreement(Required)

By submitting this application, I acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

Membership & Fees:
- The annual membership fee for the Leadership Circle is $1,999 for the first year.
- Accepted Members will receive an invoice for the Membership fee - payable on receipt.
- Membership expires 12 months after the first attended Leadership Circle session.
- Annual Membership begins on the date of the first Leadership Circle meeting attended.
- During promotional periods, IYSL and its partners may offer selective discounts to individuals, but discounts are not guaranteed for every applicant.
- Membership in the Leadership Circle is not guaranteed and is subject to IYSL approval.

Attendance & Engagement
- Leadership Circle members are expected to attend all scheduled meetings and the annual Leaders in Youth Sports Conference.
- If a member is unable to attend a meeting, they must notify the Circle Moderator in advance.
- Members will be requested to serve as a 'thought leader' for at least one meeting annually, presenting a best practice or issue agreed upon by the group.

Professional Conduct & Collaboration
- Members are expected to demonstrate professionalism, willingness to collaborate, and openness to sharing insights about their club’s performance.
- Membership requires the Circle Member's club to participate in the IYSL Best Practice Analysis.
- Members must be fully engaged in meetings, and minimize unnecessary distractions.
- Members should keep the video camera on during virtual meetings.

Cancellation & Refund Policy
- IYSL reserves the right to remove a member from the Leadership Circle at its discretion. If removal occurs, IYSL will issue a refund for the remaining portion of the membership.
- Members may withdraw from the Leadership Circle by providing at least 45 days' notice before their membership expiration date.
- No portion of the membership fee will be refunded if a member is unable to attend scheduled meetings or events.

Member Benefits
- Membership includes one non-transferable registration for an IYSL Conference.
- Members will receive one free registration per month for IYSL-hosted webinars.

Circle Application Form

Circle Members Personal Information

Circle Members Club/Organization

Finance Contact Information

Requests and Circle Terms

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