Purpose of this Document
This document serves as the charter of the ATSC Uniform Committee.
Uniform Committee Overview
Arlington Travel Soccer Club (ATSC) Uniform Committee will administer the club’s uniform process. The duties and responsibilities of the Uniform Committee will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the issues listed below.
Structure of the Uniform Committee
The Uniform Committee will include at least five and no more than seven voting members as determined by the ATSC Board of Directors (BoD). The Boys and Girls Player Representatives are permanent members of the committee. The other members of the committee will be appointed according to the procedures laid out in the club constitution. The committee will delegate duties and responsibilities among its members, including chairmanship, scheduling, etc.
The following guidance will assist the ATSC BoD in the process of filling the committee positions:
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The committee positions should be filled by active and qualified persons from the Arlington soccer community. “Active” means willing and able to accept administrative responsibilities such as meeting participation, program development, etc. “Qualified” means reasonably familiar with or willing to learn about generally accepted best practices for youth soccer club uniform purchasing procedures. The club particularly seeks those with a demonstrated commitment to the soccer programs in Arlington.
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The committee is not limited to participation by named members. The committee is free to seek and received assistance as they deem appropriate, but deliberations and official judgments of the committee must be the result of the collective work of the committee members. Per the club constitution recommendations developed by the Uniform Committee regarding uniform policies, etc., will require ATSC Club Council approval in order to become official club policy.
Scope of the Uniform Committee
The Uniform Committee will be a standing committee of the club. It remains active unless and until the ATSC BoD ends its charter. The Uniform Committee will make regular reports to the ATSC BoD at each club meeting. The Uniform Committee will make additional reports as directed by the ATSC BoD. The Uniform Committee will also report the to the club council at their meetings.
The Uniform Committee is tasked with:
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Working with the uniform supplier to develop efficient and effective uniform purchasing procedures, communicating the procedures to the club and the teams, and administering these procedures
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Creating recommendations for the club uniform from the styles and markings available from our current uniform manufacturer and supplier
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Investigating and recommending future manufacturers and suppliers in advance of the end of the club’s uniform contracts
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Developing recommendations with respect to all aspects of the club’s uniform policies
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Monitoring team conformance with club policies
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Ensuring that the club complies with and takes advantage of all aspects of our contracts with our supplier and manufacturer, including overseeing the selection and distribution of merchandise purchased with the club credit
