Before the Game

To keep games on schedule, please ask players to arrive at least 15 minutes before game time. Make sure that parents and players are aware of the following safety rules:

• All players are required to wear shin guards and soccer cleats.
• Players are not allowed to wear jewelry of any kind.
• If the weather is cold, players are allowed to wear a long sleeve shirt, unhooded sweatshirt or sweat pants under their uniform. Sweatshirts with hoods or strings are not allowed.
• Spectators are not allowed to sit or stand behind the goals.
• Spectators are asked to sit on the spectator side of the field (opposite side from the players and coaches).
• Spectators are asked to sit at least three feet from the sideline to give the players enough room to throw in the ball.

Kick-off is decided by a coin toss with team captains at center field. Have your captains ready when the referee calls. It is the responsibility of the home team to bring the game ball.

During the Game

Keep coaching to a minimum. Praise and encouragement are appropriate at all times. Arrange substitutions so that everyone plays approximately the same amount of time.

After the Game

Both teams will line up for a walk-by hand shake. If you are playing the last game of the day on your field, please pick up the flags and put away the goal nets. Don't forget to check the area around your field for any trash.