General Information for all Parents

dress for the weather

water bottle

size 3 soccer ball

shin guards under socks

optional:

cleats (no spikes)

mouthguard

Our objectives for this season are: to have FUN!, learn a few soccer skills, practice good sportsmanship, get some exercise, and to have FUN!

 Help from parents at practices and games is greatly appreciated. During practices, we need your assistance for general crowd control, and we will need help in some of the drills. Also, your children will feel more comfortable if you are nearby.

 During games, the coach of the opposing team and I will be alternating quarters as the game referee. We will need one or two parents to act as assistant referees. The assistant referees stay on the sidelines to help call balls that are out of bounds. In addition, help in supervising those children that are not in the game is appreciated.
All children will play approximately three quarters of each game. If all 13 team members are at the game then 12 will play three quarters and one will play two quarters. Additionally, all players will play all positions (including goalee) during the season. This is to provide the children with the best possible learning opportunities.

Please remember that one of the most important things you can do from the sidelines is to provide encouragement. Please DO NOT give any criticism to players, opponents, refs or coaches during a game or practice. If you have any comments please direct them to me in private. Your children will be watching and it is very important to set a good example. Poor sportsmanship from anyone will not be tolerated.