Book One · Foundations · Final Chapter
15

Legal Policies, Risk Management & League Agreements

The legal and administrative framework — participant protections, emergency procedures, privacy standards, and the official forms that keep the league running professionally.

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15.1

Purpose

Future 360 League™ is committed to providing a safe, organized, and legally compliant environment for every participant.

This chapter establishes the league’s legal policies, participant protections, emergency procedures, privacy standards, and required agreements. These policies are designed to protect players, families, volunteers, franchise owners, coaches, and the league while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and professionalism.

15.2

Participant Agreements

Every participant must complete and sign the appropriate league agreements before participating.

Players
  • Registration Agreement
  • Player Code of Conduct
  • Medical Information Form
  • Emergency Contact Form
  • Media Release
  • Liability Waiver
Parents / Guardians
  • Parent Agreement
  • Parent Code of Conduct
  • Medical Authorization
  • Transportation Authorization (if applicable)
  • Financial Agreement
Coaches
  • Coach Agreement
  • Coach Code of Conduct
  • Background Check Authorization
  • Child Protection Acknowledgment
  • Confidentiality Agreement
Franchise Owners
  • Franchise License Agreement
  • League Operations Agreement
  • Branding Agreement
  • Financial Responsibility Agreement
  • Code of Conduct
15.3

Liability Waiver

Assumption of Risk
PARTICIPATION IN YOUTH ATHLETICS INVOLVES INHERENT RISKS

By registering, parents acknowledge that:

  • Basketball involves physical contact.
  • Injuries may occur despite proper supervision.
  • Participation is voluntary.
  • Players should follow all league safety rules.
15.4

Medical Authorization

Parents authorize designated league personnel to obtain emergency medical treatment when:

  • A parent cannot be immediately reached.
  • Immediate medical care is necessary to protect the player's health.
15.5

Emergency Contact Requirements

Every player must provide:

Primary Parent/Guardian
Secondary Emergency Contact
Phone Numbers
Email Address
Physician Information (optional)
Insurance Provider (recommended)
15.6

Injury Reporting

All injuries occurring during league activities shall be documented.

Reports include:

Date
Time
Location
Description
Witnesses
Action Taken
Return-to-Play Status
15.7

Concussion Protocol

League Standard
“WHEN IN DOUBT, SIT THEM OUT.”

Any player showing signs of a concussion shall be:

01
Removed from play immediately.
02
Evaluated by an appropriate medical professional.
03
Withheld from participation until medically cleared in accordance with applicable laws and league policy.
15.8

Heat & Weather Safety

League staff monitor:

Facility Conditions
Temperature
Severe Weather
Air Quality (when applicable)
15.9

Emergency Action Plan

Each facility shall maintain an Emergency Action Plan addressing:

Medical Emergencies
Fire
Severe Weather
Facility Evacuation
Missing Child Procedures
Emergency Communications
15.10

Child Protection Policy

Zero Tolerance
CHILD ABUSE · NEGLECT · EXPLOITATION · INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT

All league personnel are expected to:

  • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
  • Report concerns as required by law and league policy.
  • Protect the safety and dignity of every child.
15.11

Background Checks

The following individuals must successfully complete a background screening before participating in league operations:

Franchise Owners
Coaches
Assistant Coaches
Team Parents (recurring supervision)
League Staff
Volunteers with recurring access
15.12

Photography & Media

Future 360 League produces:

Photography
Livestreams
Highlight Videos
Social Media Content
Promotional Materials
15.13

Privacy Policy

Future 360 League is committed to protecting participant information.

The league collects information solely for legitimate operational purposes, including:

Registration
Scheduling
Communication
Emergency Response
League Administration
15.14

Data Security

League records are maintained using secure digital systems.

Sensitive information includes:

Medical Records
Payment Information
Emergency Contacts
Evaluation Data
Background Check Records
15.15

Insurance

League Coverage

Future 360 League maintains appropriate organizational insurance coverage.

Family Responsibility

League insurance does not replace personal medical insurance. Families are strongly encouraged to maintain their own health insurance coverage.

15.16

Transportation

Parents are responsible for transporting players to and from league activities unless alternative arrangements have been expressly approved.

Coaches and volunteers should avoid transporting players unless:

  • Parent permission has been obtained.
  • The transportation complies with league policy.
  • All applicable safety requirements are met.
15.17

Facility Use

Participants must:

  • Respect Shoot 360 Cordova facilities.
  • Follow posted facility rules.
  • Report damaged equipment.
  • Leave facilities clean.
15.18

Alcohol, Tobacco & Controlled Substances

Participants must comply with facility policies and applicable laws.

15.19

Weapons Policy

Prohibited
NO WEAPONS AT LEAGUE EVENTS

Except where possession is authorized by law and permitted by facility policy.

15.20

Incident Reporting

Any significant incident involving:

Player Safety
Parent Misconduct
Coach Misconduct
Facility Damage
Medical Emergency
Security Concern
15.21

Grievance Procedure

Concerns should be addressed through the following process:

01
Coach (when appropriate)
02
Franchise Owner
03
League Office
04
Commissioner
15.22

Amendments

Future 360 League reserves the right to revise this handbook before each season.

Updated editions supersede all previous versions.

Material changes will be communicated to franchise owners and coaches.

15.23

Severability

15.24

Governing Law

Governed By The Laws Of
THE STATE OF TENNESSEE

Unless otherwise required by applicable law.

15.25

Acceptance of Policies

Participation in Future 360 League constitutes acknowledgment of and agreement to comply with:

League Rules
League Policies
Code of Conduct
Safety Standards
Administrative Procedures
Appendix

OFFICIAL LEAGUE FORMS

Standardized documents for league administration, basketball operations, franchise governance, coaching, and player services.

LEAGUE FORMS
8 Forms
  • 01Player Registration Form
  • 02Parent Registration Form
  • 03Medical Information Form
  • 04Emergency Contact Form
  • 05Media Release Form
  • 06Liability Waiver
  • 07Player Code of Conduct
  • 08Parent Code of Conduct
BASKETBALL OPERATIONS
8 Forms
  • 01Combine Evaluation Sheet
  • 02Draft Eligibility Form
  • 03Draft Selection Card
  • 04Roster Submission Form
  • 05Player Transfer Request
  • 06Injury Report Form
  • 07Incident Report Form
  • 08Game Protest Form
FRANCHISE OPERATIONS
5 Forms
  • 01Franchise Application
  • 02Franchise License Agreement
  • 03Franchise Renewal Form
  • 04Sponsor Approval Request
  • 05Merchandise Approval Form
COACHING
5 Forms
  • 01Coach Application
  • 02Coach Agreement
  • 03Background Check Authorization
  • 04Practice Plan Template
  • 05Season Evaluation Form
LEAGUE ADMINISTRATION
6 Forms
  • 01Volunteer Application
  • 02Official Application
  • 03Scholarship Application
  • 04Payment Plan Request
  • 05Refund Request
  • 06Appeals Form
Final Statement · Book One

MORE THAN A LEAGUE.
A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT.

Future 360 League™ is more than a basketball league — it is a long-term investment in the youth, families, and future of Memphis. Every policy, rule, and procedure in this handbook exists to create a safe, organized, and inspiring environment where young athletes can develop as players, leaders, students, and citizens. By working together, we build more than teams — we build a community committed to excellence, character, and opportunity.

DEVELOP.
COMPETE.
RISE.

The Future of Memphis Basketball Starts Here.

End of Book One · Foundations