This contract is to insure the safety and enjoyment of all those wonderful students who desire to learn from this opportunity and are willing to cooperate so that all may get the best experience possible.

1. Show respect. A respectful attitude is required at all times: to the YCLH staff, teachers, student officers and each other. You will be shown respect and will be expected to show it to others.

2. Wear your uniform correctly. At all times, throughout training and especially on battle day, wear your uniform as you have been instructed. If you are unsure, ask. Check on each other and politely inform someone if part of their uniform has become disarrayed or unfastened. T-shirts should not be hanging out. Tuck them in completely. Button all buttons on your shirt. Kepis must be worn with bill facing forward.

3. Obey orders. All orders are given with a purpose in mind. Student officers have been given authority to direct their troops and must be obeyed as if they were teachers or YCLH staff. Unfortunately, there is rarely time for the director to answer questions on battle day.

4. Quiet in the ranks. It’s important that every person involved is able to hear instructions.

5. No foul or inappropriate language. Such behavior is grounds for immediate expulsion.

6. Keep safety in mind at all times. Look out for yourself and others. Be aware when taking a hit, retreating from the battle, etc. Intentionally harming someone [including careless throwing or blowing flour into someone’s face] is grounds for expulsion!

7. Equipment assigned to you is not to be traded with others. Make sure that your equipment is properly cared for, protected and accounted for at all times. Make sure to retrieve your gear at the end of every take. If you should find a piece of equipment that appears to be abandoned or broken, do not acquire it for yourself but turn it in immediately to a teacher or YCLH staff member.

8. Turn in your equipment and uniform properly cleaned as directed.

9. Be where you’re supposed to be.

Disregard of any of the above terms can result in immediate expulsion. This means you must turn in all equipment and all refunds are forfeited. You have the right to appeal.