SJFC Refund Policy
1. Refund Request Process
To request a refund, a written email must be sent to the Club Chairman at chairman@stotfoldjuniorfc.co.uk. The email should include a detailed explanation for the request. Once received, the Club’s Executive Committee will review the request and decide how to proceed, including the amount to be refunded.
2. Valid Reasons for Refund Consideration
Refunds will be assessed based on the following circumstances:
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Leaving the Club before teams are registered with the County or League
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Leaving the Club after completing the new season’s registration
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Leaving the Club during the playing season
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Moving out of the catchment area
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Sustaining an injury that prevents training or match participation
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The team folding without alternative arrangements for training and matches
3. Reasons Refunds Will Not Be Granted
Refunds will not be issued for the following reasons:
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Dissatisfaction with positional play within the team
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Concerns about match play time allocation
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Changes to training or match schedules
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Non-attendance at training or matches
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Leaving the Club to pursue other opportunities
4. Refund Amount Guidelines
Refund amounts depend on how much of the season has passed and the reason for the request. Note that 50% of the registration fee is paid upfront to cover County Fees, League Fees, Pitch Fees, Administration, etc.
Refund guide:
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90% refund within the first month of the season (September)
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50% refund up to December
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25% refund up to March
5. Refund Payment Method
Approved refunds will be returned via Bank Transfer to the account used for the original registration payment.
6. Policy Discretion
Stotfold Junior Football Club reserves the right to waive this Refund Policy at its sole discretion. Waivers are typically granted in response to extenuating or highly unusual circumstances. The Executive Committee is not obligated to waive the policy under any circumstances.

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