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1 2014 Outdoor Season MM U8 Coaches Information Handout Phone: ext. 2 Fax: #84, Street Edmonton AB T6E 6M8 1

2 Table of Contents 2 MWSA Board Members 3 MWSA President s Welcome Message 4 MM U8 Coaches Checklist 5 Equipment Pick Up & Return 6-7 Helpful Hints for a successful parents meeting 8-11 Season Start Date, Refunds & Withdrawals 12 Pictures, Additional Costs & Security Clearances, Outdoor Fields Field Closure Lines, Lightning & MWSA Cancellation Policy If caught outdoors 14 Practices, Bench Requirements, Uniforms 15 Cleats & MWSA Soccer Equipment Exchange 16 Jewelry, Eye Glasses, Head coverings, Casts, Splints & Athletic Braces Technical Training, Rules of the Game & Dispute Resolution Coaches, Players & Parent Code of Conduct 19 Guidelines for Fundraising/Sponsorship City of Edmonton Dog Policy #2202 Smoking & Alcohol Policy MWSA Mini Fest Tournament Tim Horton s Jamboree 22 Important Dates 23 Keep MWSA Up to Date, Did we miss something? MWSA Website Coaches Appreciation Party 25 Thanks to our Sponsors and Volunteers

3 Your Community Rep s job is to be your first point of contact. The Community Chair will be your second point of contact. They can help you deal with problems or concerns that arise throughout the season. They are also people you must contact in the event of a protest or appeal. Listed below are their s. MWSA Board Members Position Name Addresses President Imy Bhatty president.mwsa@gmail.com 1 st Vice President Vern LeMoignan arrow1701@gmail.com 2 nd Vice President Canute Cupid canutecupid2@shaw.ca Treasurer Joanne Adams bookkeepingbyjo@shaw.ca Executive Director Angie Sych execdir@millwoodssoccer.com Office Assistant Cheryl Brodeur socceroffice@millwoodssoccer.com Equipment Director Cindy Breadner equipment.mwsa@gmail.com Referee Assignor Ricardo Lodhar rlodhar9@telus.net Selects Director Diana Clark dclark.4@shaw.ca Technical Director Alberto Anaya technical.mwsa@gmail.com Tournament Chairperson Cathy Station tournament.mwsa@gmail.com Volunteer Chairperson Linda Bhatty volunteermwsa@shaw.ca Gaming Chairperson Patti Little moorhouse.little@shaw.ca Community League Chairperson Nav Dhaliwal nav.dhaliwal@hotmail.com Burnewood Rep. U14 B Burnewood Assistant U8G & Jr. Terryl Brosda Roger Pelletier tbrosda7@telus.net rcpelletier@shaw.ca Ellerslie Rep. MM Imy Bhatty president.mwsa@gmail.com Fulton Meadows Rep U16 U18 Mohamed Njie ms_njie@hotmail.com Knottwood Rep.U12 Jordan Kruger jordan.kruger79@gmail.com Lakewood Rep. U6 Lesli Battistoni leslibattistoni@shaw.ca Leefield Rep VACANT socceroffice@millwoodssoccer.com Meadows Rep. Nav Dhaliwal nav.dhaliwal@hotmail.com Millhurst Rep. U16-U18 B/G Jorge Rojas coachjorgerojas@gmail.com N. Millbourne Rep. VACANT socceroffice@millwoodssoccer.com Ridgewood Rep. U10 B Canute Cupid canutecupid2@shaw.ca Southwood Rep. U10 G Tracy Lehmann tracylehmann@shaw.ca Summerside Rep. U8B Sunny Sra sunny.sra@mortgagegroup.com Woodvale Rep. U14 G Tanya Russell tanya.l.russell@hotmail.com Past President Joe Herlein jherlein@telusplanet.net Consider joining the MWSA Board! 3

4 On behalf of the Mill Woods Soccer Association (MWSA) Board and Staff, I would like to welcome you to the 2014 Outdoor Soccer Season. MWSA exists to promote, develop and govern the soccer program in the communities that make up the Mill Woods Zone (Burnewood, Ellerslie, Knottwood, Lakewood, Leefield, Millhurst, The Meadows, North Millbourne, Ridgewood, Southwood, Summerside, Woodvale and Beaumont.). We strive to provide for all children and youth in the Mill Woods Zone the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful game. We endeavour to develop all our players, regardless of initial skill, to their full potential as soccer players, encouraging the values of good sportsmanship and of course having fun. Our Board members are committed to improving our programs so they are more enjoyable for our Players, Coaches and Parents. We are also determined to better manage these programs by increasing efficiencies and accountability to you. MWSA is a community volunteer driven organization. This means with a few exceptions, our program is organized and run by a group dedicated volunteers from the communities of the Mill Woods Zone. We appreciate all our volunteers from Coaches and Managers working directly with the teams to the Board Members working to improve the program and the countless volunteers that help with registration, pre-season camps, inventory, tournaments, equipment, evaluations, and so much more. All these people contribute well over 300,000+ volunteer hours each year to ensure our youth have the opportunity to play soccer. Please show them respect and gratitude, for without these generous volunteers, we would not be able to offer this program. Also, if you are not already involved, please consider volunteering some of your time to make your and all our children s soccer experience a great one! We welcome your comments, concerns or suggestions at any time, and if there is a problem, please contact us sooner rather than later, so that we might be able to help you. Feel free to relate them to your community league representative or the MWSA office at (socceroffice@millwoodssoccer.com or ). For more information, I invite you to visit our new website at I hope you have a fantastic season! Imy Bhatty MWSA President 4

5 MM U8 Coaches Checklist Outdoor Pick up Equipment on Saturday, April 12 th MM U8 (1-6pm after coaches meeting) At the storage facility Russel Metals (99 St & 71 Ave) 2. Please read this entire handout 3. Call my players to introduce myself before April 18 th, Have a parent meeting. Meet with parents and players to review rules and expectations, etc Find myself an Assistant Coach and Manager if you do not have any assigned. 6. Fill out Coach Info Form and return with Assistant and Managers contact information to the MWSA office by no later than Friday May 2 nd, Schedules will be ed to you April 28 th and will available on the website April29th 8. Have the team manager arrange for pictures to be taken if your team wishes 9. Fill out Coaches Appreciation Night RSVP form and return it to the MWSA office by June 6 th, If you have any questions, please contact your Community League Representative. Have a Great Season!!! 5

6 Equipment MM to U8 Each coach is required to submit a $ equipment deposit cheque (NO CASH or MONEY ORDERS) to the equipment director when he/she receives the equipment. Equipment will not be handed out to any Coach unless a deposit cheque has been received. Please date your equipment deposit cheque for July 1, Equipment deposit cheques will not be cashed; they will be returned to the coaches or shredded once the equipment director receives the equipment. If you or someone from the team is unable to pick up your equipment during the dates and times chosen, please contact the equipment director the necessary arrangements via equipment.mwsa@gmail.com or cell phone Equipment Pick Up -After Coaches Meeting April 12 th, 2014 U8-1:00-3:00 U6-3:00-5:00 MM -5:00-6:00 Our equipment storage facility is located on the west side of 99 St (between 71 st and 72 nd Avenue), next to Russell Metals. The warehouse has a mural of Joey Moss on it and it faces 99 St. All equipment handouts and returns will take place here. 6

7 2. Equipment Return For MM to U8, the players jerseys are sponsored and therefore a keepsake for the players. All other team equipment MUST be returned to the MWSA Equipment warehouse on one of the following Equipment return dates: Thursday June PM to 9PM Wednesday July PM to 9PM Thursday July PM to 9PM ***** PLEASE NOTE: All team equipment MUST be returned, by July 31, For any unreturned team equipment after July 31, 2014 the coaches deposit cheque will be cashed ***** If you cannot make any of the above dates you are expected to make arrangements with someone from your team. Please direct any equipment questions or concerns to the MWSA Equipment Director, by equipment.mwsa@gmail.com Here are some suggestions to help MWSA re-establish its excellent return rate! Older soccer balls sometimes leak air. To re-inflate soccer balls, use a moist valve needle and re-inflate to the appropriate pressure, as listed below. #3 balls 4-6lbs #4 balls 6-8lbs #5 balls 8-10lbs Valve needles are not provided with your equipment. Return all of your equipment, including flat balls, on the scheduled equipment return dates. If you are unable to attend our equipment return dates, please have a trusted member of your team return the equipment on time. Pinnies(if used) MUST be washed before they are returned at the end of the season!! A good turn out on scheduled date means less work for everyone involved. 7

8 Helpful Hints for a Successful Parents Meeting When you first attend the MWSA Coaches meeting and receive your team list you should CALL each parent within the next few days and introduce yourself. You can also let them know that the Outdoor Season begins on the week of May 1st, Please remember to give them YOUR telephone number. The next important step (after picking up your equipment) is to hold a parents meeting, and that is when you can hand out the players jerseys, that they get to keep after the season is over! Every MWSA Soccer Coach should hold a meeting with all the parents on the team as soon as possible after receiving his/her team. You may also book time at your local community league or the food court at your local mall. However, one of the easiest ways to do this is to hold the parents meeting during the very first get-together at a field/park. Introduce yourself to your new players and then throw them a soccer ball and let them play while you meet with the parents. Here are some suggested to points to be covered: Introduce yourself. Tell them about your coaching experience and a little about your life job, family, etc. Talk to them about the MWSA philosophy of playing each child equally regardless of their skill level. Let them know that the MWSA has made every effort to form these teams of players of relatively equal skill and ability. Confirm phone numbers and addresses from your registration forms. is the easiest way to contact the team members, so you ll want to make sure your contact information is correct. Advise the parents that it is the belief of Mill Woods Soccer and your own that school and homework come before soccer! If a child gets home from school at 3:30 PM, they should make every effort to get their homework done BEFORE a 6:00 p.m. Game. If they wait until after the game (7:00 PM or later), they will simply be too tired. Seek the parents support on this issue! And tell the parents that you WILL send this message to the children often. 8

9 Let them know that you need at least 1-2 Assistant Coaches and one Team Manager. Explain to them that you simply cannot do the job alone. It is a team that includes the parents! Assure them that the assistant coaches need not know a lot about the game of soccer, although that would certainly be a bonus. The assistant coaches help to make sure that each child plays equally. Assistant coaches would also assist with the warm-up prior to games. They may also help supervise the players when they prepare to play. Split fields require 2 coaches! The Team Manager would be in charge of arranging photos, organizing snack rotations, optional yearend gifts for coaches/players etc. The Team Manager would also be the go-between in the event that someone had trouble speaking with a coach. The team manager could prepare a phone list for the team, and be the phoning/ contact person, to take that responsibility off of the coaches shoulders. Explain the MWSA policy of playing each child equally. This does not mean that you will have a stop watch and time this to the second. But every effort should be made to play the children equally, and that while winning is important, it is not the primary goal. Advise the parents that your goal as a coach is to have the players improve their soccer skills while having fun. The ONLY exceptions to this are injury/sickness and discipline issues. Discipline issues may include being disrespectful to team mates, other players, coaches, parents or referees. When a child is disciplined, his/her parents should be informed of this. All discipline should be progressive and should be in proportion to the wrong that was done. (I.e. if a child was disrespectful to a referee, the coach may decide to bench him for a shift. If the player does it a second time, the benching may be for a couple of shifts. And so on.) Each time this occurs the coach MUST explain to the child the reason for the punishment and that this sort of behaviour will not be tolerated. Tell the parents that they will need to bring their children to the games at least 15 minutes BEFORE game time. This is necessary so that the players warm up properly and receive instructionsparents should attend ALL of their children s games and practices! The coach is NOT a baby-sitter. Your child will know if mom brings them to the game 5 minutes before it starts and then races back 5 9

10 minutes after it is over. These young people have a relatively short playing career. Be there for THEM! Of course there are some occasions where a parent has no choice but to leave (other children in soccer, etc.). If a parent MUST leave for a while, they MUST inform the coach and manager that they have to leave and they MUST inform the coach and manager when they will return. Provide the parents with a list of parents/players names, addresses and phone numbers. Make sure that no one has any objections to this. If they need someone to give their child a ride, they should phone someone that lives close to them. They should NOT always call you! They should also not always rely on the same person for a ride. Encourage them to ask other people that live close to them. Due to infectious diseases like spinal meningitis, and even colds and flu s, advise the parents that players should have their OWN water bottle (an empty Power Aid bottle will suffice). Each water bottle should be clearly marked with the player s name! Explain to the parents that Mill Woods Soccer conducts security checks on its entire coaching staff. Mill Woods Soccer is doing everything it can to screen out any sex offenders or child abusers. Ask the parents to ensure that their child does not bring or wear jewelry of any kind to the games. Earrings, necklaces, etc. should be left at home or with the parent. Ask the parents to be positive role models. They should cheer, not jeer. They should NEVER yell at Coaches or other players. Tell them that YOU are responsible for not only the players on the team, but also the parents. Tell them that if they cannot behave themselves on the sidelines, you may have to ask them to leave in order to cool down... Tell them that Mill Woods Soccer WILL support you on this issue! Advise the parents that if a player gets hurt during a game, they should NOT immediately scream at a Referee if he/she does NOT immediately blow the whistle. The Referee is not supposed to do this! Often such incidents involve a minor injury (two players jostle for the ball and one player goes down). The 10

11 Referee is supposed to allow the play to continue especially if the ball is played to a team mate of the injured player. The Referee may call, Advantage Play on! If the Referee were to blow the whistle immediately, the advantage would be lost. Having said this, if there was a foul, the referee should blow the whistle immediately - not because of the injury, but because of the foul. Remember, it is the Referee s discretion as to whether a foul occurred, NOT the parents or coaches. If the injury is clearly and obviously serious in nature (and the vast majority are NOT) the Referee can and should blow the whistle and stop play. o In the case where the injury is NOT serious, but the player is down and hurting, proper soccer etiquette is for the opposing team to kick the ball out of play at the next earliest opportunity. A restart then occurs by the team with the injured player. In keeping with the etiquette, the player making the throw-in then throws the ball to the opposing team. It is important for all coaches and player to know this so they DON T scream at a Referee who is only doing what he/she is supposed to do! Advise the parents that you will need one of them to act as a Bench Parent for each game. It doesn t have to be the same parent for each game. Make sure that both parents know what their responsibilities are before EACH game! ALL teams must have at least one adult who is the same gender as the players. For example, if the coach, Assistant Coach and Manager of a GIRLS team are all male, then they must include a fourth person one of the parents, to have as a Bench mom who would be present on the bench at all games. The same, in reverse, applies to the BOYS team that requires a Bench Dad. 11

12 2014 Outdoor Season Start Date The tentative start date for all age categories is May 01, We plan for each team to play regular season games, however we can NOT guarantee this. Refunds and Withdrawals There will be NO refunds after April 1st, A $35 administration fee will be deducted from all refunds. NSF fees are nonrefundable. Refunds may no longer be available due to the timing of the withdrawal. Players may withdraw at any time. A form can be found on the website. To request a refund, parents/guardians must notify MWSA in writing, either by regular mail, office delivery or via to socceroffice@millwoodssoccer.com Messages cannot be relayed through coaches. Pictures Teams that wish team pictures must arrange this on their own however; the MWSA office has a photographer who will take bookings over a weekend for the teams. More details will be ed to the coaches. Additional Costs Please be advised that, in addition to registration fees, coaches may request additional fees to pay for tournament entry costs, practice space (i.e. Centre Time), or other various team expenses (e.g. pictures, team party, etc.). Security Clearance Forms Each year MWSA requires an Edmonton Police Service Criminal Record Check from all volunteers who are in regular contact with our players. This means all coaches, assistant coaches and team managers. MWSA conducts these record checks at no cost to our volunteers. You just need to fill them in and drop them off at the MWSA office and they will be sent to the Police Head Quarters on your behalf, free of charge. Outdoor Fields Outdoor field maps can be found on millwoodssoccer.com under Parents Corner Field Locations 12

13 Field closure phone lines Edmonton (updated at 4 pm daily): ext. 1 Sherwood Park: ext Spruce Grove: Beaumont: To all MWSA Coaches; Lightning and MWSA Cancellation Policy As you may know, the City of Edmonton occasionally closes access to some or all its fields. When that happens you must not go on these fields. If caught on them by City representatives, YOU will likely be fined $250 and will have to cover the cost yourself. Otherwise, as long as the fields are open you have to go to the field and play your game. You could find out whether City fields are open by calling and press 1 after 4 p.m. (i.e. after field closure details are updated). When at the field, you MUST suspend (or possibly terminate) your game for lightning as it is required you stop playing for a time, not that you must end the game. In case of actual or the threat of lightning, Canada Soccer Association (CSA) directs that: Before the game - If lightning is sighted within 6 miles (i.e., 30 seconds between lightning and thunder) delay game start until 30 minutes after last lightning strike. After game start If the time between the lightening and its thunder is LESS than 30 seconds suspend the game for 30 minutes after the last lightning strike. If the Rule (see bullets below) applies, cancel and reschedule the game as per rain out procedure, listed at the bottom of your game schedule. Take shelter when you count 30 seconds or less between lightning and thunder. Remain sheltered for 30 minutes after the last thunder. 13

14 Notes: Mini-Soccer - MM, U6 & U8, games are considered rainout if delayed more than 15 min after start time. Games are considered finished and results are final if 75% of game is completed. Minimum official time required for game to be considered complete: MM/U6-30min U8-37.5min U10-45min If caught outdoors: Keep a safe distance from tall objects, such as trees, hilltops, and telephone poles. Avoid projecting above the surrounding landscape. Seek shelter in low-lying areas such as valleys, ditches and depressions but be aware of flooding. Stay away from water. Don't go boating or swimming if a storm threatens and land as quickly as possible if you are on the water. Lightning can strike the water and travel some distance from its point of contact. Don't stand in puddles even if wearing rubber boots. Stay away from objects that conduct electricity (e.g., metal stands or fences, bicycles) Avoid being the highest point in an open area. Swinging a golf club or holding an umbrella could make you a lightning target. Remove shoes with metal cleats. You are safe inside a car, but don't park near or under trees or other tall objects which may topple over during a storm. Be aware of downed power lines which may be touching your car. You are safe inside the car, but may receive a shock if you step outside. In a forest, seek shelter in a low-lying area under a thick growth of small trees or bushes. Keep alert for flash floods, sometimes caused by heavy rainfall, if seeking shelter in a ditch or low-lying area. If caught in a level field far from shelter and you feel your hair stand on end, lightning may be about to hit you. Kneel on the ground immediately, with feet together, place your hands on your knees and bend forward. Don't lie flat. If you are in a group in the open, spread out, keeping people several yards apart. 14

15 Note: Persons struck by lightning receive an electrical shock. They do not carry an electrical charge and can be safely handled. They may be suffering from burns or shock and should receive medical attention immediately. If their breathing stopped, mouth-tomouth resuscitation should be administered. If breathing and pulse are absent, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required. Practices Players should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of all games and practices. This allows the coaches time to give instructions to the players prior to the game or practice. Parents should stay for all practices and games so that they could enjoy observing their child s activities and be present if they are needed by the child or coach. The Coach is NOT a babysitter and will not automatically assume the task of transporting your child to/from fields, or caring for your child beyond practice or game time. If you need help work something out with another parent. Bench Requirement ALL teams must have at least one adult that is of the same gender as the players. For example, if the Coach, Assistant Coach and Manager of a GIRLS team are all male, then they must include a fourth person - one of the parents, to be a Bench Mom and present on the bench. This is required for all games. The same, in reverse, applies to the BOYS team that requires a Bench Dad. Uniforms Mighty Mites, U6, U8 Children in these age categories are given a jersey by MWSA, and are allowed to keep it. All players are asked to wear black shorts and black socks, due to the rule regarding matching shorts and socks. All players should have their own labeled water bottle. Shin pads are mandatory for all players. Children without shin pads will not be allowed to participate in games or practices. 15

16 Cleats Mighty Mites and U6 s are NOT allowed to wear cleats. Regular running shoes are fine. Too many accidents occur when the little ones run over other players fingers when they fall down. Players in U8 and up can wear cleats. MWSA Soccer Equipment Exchange Program MWSA is proud to announce its ongoing and innovative Soccer Equipment Exchange Program, aimed at providing those in need with necessary soccer playing equipment. MWSA realizes that young players quickly grow out of their soccer gear cleats, shin pads, and shorts and that this equipment is often discarded or left unused. We has started a collection of these items and is managing an exchange program at our office. The program is designed to facilitate the exchange of unused equipment for needed items, and to assist those in financial need with necessary equipment so that their child could play in the program. If you have unused, outgrown, and still-useful soccer equipment please bring it to the MWSA office # St.) where it would be organized and stored. Those who donate items to the collection may exchange them (at no cost) for other items. Individuals deemed to be in need may keep items free of charge, without necessarily bringing an item as exchange. We thank you for your support! 16

17 Jewellery Jewellery (earrings, necklaces, etc.) is NOT allowed when playing soccer. FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association the world governing body for soccer) and the CSA are clear in this regard. A player cannot wear something that can hurt themselves or anyone else on the field, i.e. jewellery. Medical-Alert jewellery or clothing required by player s religion may be worn only if the referee deems it safe and does not give the player an unfair advantage. Medical-Alert jewellery can normally be made safe by wrapping it with tape, with the necessary information showing. A Player refusing to remove any type of jewellery at the request of the referee (including all external body piercing(s)) will not be permitted to play. Eye Glasses Eye glasses are allowed ONLY if they are prescription and ONLY if they are made of plastic and are non-shattering lenses. Sunglasses are NOT permitted unless they are prescription lenses. Sport glasses and sport glass covers are permitted. Head Covering "Hijab" The wearing of sports type hijab will be permitted upon a satisfactory pre-game inspection by the referee, as mandated by FIFA rule four, which states all items of clothing or equipment other than the basic equipment must be inspected by the referee and determined to be safe. The wearing of other forms of the hijab will also be permitted at the discretion of the referee, but only after a pre-game determination that the hijab does not pose a danger to the wearer or any other player. The objective in developing clear guidelines and communicating same is to ensure continuity of implementation across the province. Casts/Splints/Athletic Braces Hard casts (plaster) are NOT permitted even if padded. Soft Casts if adequately padded will be allowed if the Referee approves it. Braces are permitted but if it is a hard brace or has edges it must be padded. If a player has a cast or brace to intimidate or with intent to injure they will be cautioned and sent off the field. 17

18 Technical Training Beginning in early 2010, MWSA developed and now implements a Coaching Skills Development Program. It will be made available for all who wish to coach in Mill Woods. The program (and its clinics) will be mandatory but there will be several dates available to suit your schedules. It will guide the appointment of coaches and assistant coaches. It aims to make your coaching role easier, more enjoyable and successful, and will focus on: The nature of Stage Development (providing age appropriate coaching) Developing balance and coordination (through exercises or drills) The Coach s role Tips on the conduct of practice sessions technical.mwsa@gmail.com ***Please keep checking your boxes and the MWSA website for Upcoming dates for your age categories Technical Camps and Clinics Rules of the Game Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their spectators. Complete Rules for outdoor soccer can be found on the following websites: Edmonton Minor Soccer Association Alberta Soccer Association -- Dispute Resolution In case of disputes between you and your child's coach or other team officials please handle them with dignity and serve as a good role model to your child and others. If your effort to correct the situation directly with the coach or team officials fails, please relay your concern to your Community Soccer Representative. If still not satisfied, contact the MWSA President, 1 st VP, or 2 nd VP. 18

19 Coaches Code of Conduct 1. Head Coaches in MWSA are fully responsible for all activities of their team. They shall demonstrate leadership, commitment, compassion, and fairness when interacting with their team s players and their parents/guardians. 2. All MWSA coaches (Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Team Managers) are representatives and agents of MWSA. They shall demonstrate respect to its values and expectations, despite Their interests/involvement in a specific MWSA team; Any personal interest as an individual consumer of MWSA services; Like or dislike they may have for Board members, coaches or volunteers 3. MWSA coaches are trustees of public confidence. They need to serve as role models for the youth under their care, to develop soccer skills, good sportsmanship, leadership, teamwork, and fair play. 4. MWSA coaches should avoid actual or the perception of conflict of interest. They shall not use their position or role to gain advantage for their child (or another player on the team), or gain financially from the team s resources. 5. Coaches may speak for their team, but not for MWSA. 6. Coaches must demonstrate respect for and adherence to the rules of soccer, assigned referees, and related MWSA Policies and Procedures. 7. Coaches must strive to extend each of their players to his/her full potential, and play hard towards the highest possible reach of their team. However, coaches should never forget that in the end Soccer is only a game. Players Code of Conduct 1. Do your best! Your behavior reflects on you, your team, your coach, MWSA, and the sport of Soccer. Your behavior impacts all of these. 2. Be a good sport Play hard, but play fair Play strong but have compassion for those who lose the game Play to win but remember that winning is doing your best against all odds 3. Be respectful Of people (i.e., of coaches, your teammates, other players, and referees) Of rules (i.e., the rules of soccer and their application by referees) Of existing policies and procedures (i.e., MWSA, EMSA, ASA) 4. Support your team Participate in practices and drills. They are important for skill and team development Work with the coaches to improve your and the team s skills Be a team player, not a lone hero 5. Play safe! Ensure that your equipment and how you play the game are safe for you and all other players in the game. 6. Enjoy Soccer fully, but remember that in the end Soccer is only a game. Parents Code of Conduct Your child s coach is a volunteer giving up valuable personal time to guide your child s recreational activity. The Coach is NOT a babysitter and will not automatically assume the task of transporting your child to/from fields, or caring for your child beyond practice/game time. Please help the Coach to better meet your child s needs: Avoid being a sideline coach. It confuses the players and frustrates coaches. Respect the coach's position as the team leader by not undermining his/her instructions to players. Support your child. Give praise not only for scoring, but also for doing his/her best and contributing to the team Treat the coach with respect. Help your child's team and MWSA whenever and wherever you can. Your support and much needed assistance make the difference between a rewarding, productive season and a mediocre, frustrating one. Alert, as early as possible, your child s coach or team official of your concerns Accept responsibility for your child's behavior at all team activities. In case of disputes between you and your child's coach or other team officials, handle them with dignity. (You are a role model to your child and others.) If your effort to correct the situation directly with the coach or team officials fails, please contact one of the following: The appropriate Community League soccer representative (as listed above) or the Community Chair Person. As a last resort, feel free to contact the MWSA President, 1 st VP, or 2 nd VP. I agree to abide by the principles of this code as approved and supported by the MWSA to the best of my abilities. Coach Parent Player Date 19

20 Guidelines for Fundraising/Sponsorship No Teams may use Mill Woods Soccer on any bank accounts. All raffles require an ALGC License. The office must receive a copy of this license for our records. Guidelines: Donations, contributions, etc. will not be accepted from companies that may deter From youth organization (i.e. Tobacco, liquor, energy drinks, etc.). Mill Woods Soccer requests to see a sample of any tracksuit, hats, etc. to maintain the Associations integrity. Teams may not change standard uniforms however, the addition of matching shorts and socks is acceptable. All teams in Mill Woods are equal and are equipped in such a manner. No teams in Mill Woods community soccer are to become elite teams Due to exclusive sponsorships for certain age groups, Mill Woods Soccer and EMSA must approve any Private sponsorship crests. Please contact the office for further details. DOG Policy - City of Edmonton Bylaw #2202 Dogs are not permitted to accompany their owners when their owners are viewing their child s soccer game on a city field, even if leashed. The Parkland Bylaw governs the regulations regarding animals on school grounds, because school grounds are classified as parkland. There is a fine of $100 if this occurs. For more information, contact the City of Edmonton Bylaw Coordinator Here is the section that applies: 1) Unless otherwise permitted by this bylaw no person shall allow any animal under their control, or for Which they are responsible, to be on Parkland. b) A person may have a Dog on Parkland so long as the Dog is: (a) leashed and on an Improved Trail or an Unimproved Trail; (b) leashed and on a Boulevard; (c) leashed and in an area governed by signage permitting Dogs; or (d) in an Off Leash Area; but only if the Dog is, at all times, kept at least 10 metres from any developed playground or picnic site. (2) Notwithstanding this section, a person having a Dog on Parkland remains subject, at all times, to every provision contained in the Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw. (3) While on Parkland no person shall: (a) Kill, injure, trap, tease or disturb any animal, bird or other wildlife; or (b) Touch, damage, disturb or remove any nest or egg therein. 20

21 Smoking and Alcohol MWSA is concerned about the health of our youth and young players. We ask that smoking be restricted around the soccer field. Those wishing to smoke are asked to be considerate and smoke in areas downwind from the field and at least 20 yards from where the players are, or the edge of the field. As of April 4, 2012 The Edmonton City Council has passed a bylaw banning smoking within 10 metres of a playground, outdoor rink, skate park, sports field or spray park. Anyone caught violating the bylaw will face a $250 fine. According to City of Edmonton Bylaw, alcohol is NOT permitted at the soccer fields. MWSA asks all coaches to be careful or sensitive about the image of drinking around their players. This could become an issue particularly during tournaments and team parties, and MWSA asks all its coaches to be particularly careful not to place their players or team in a compromising position. Mini Festival 2014 In the past this has been a great time for all. We are asking that you as coaches let all your parents know of this event as soon as possible so they know their children are registered. Who: All MM to U8 Community teams What: A fun-filled Mini Festival Where: Meyokumin (Millhurst Community Hall) When: June 7 th and June 8 th All Mighty Mite teams will participate in the tournament as part of their regular season games. Please let your parents know participation is required! If you yourself are unable to coach in this, due to an already planned event, we are asking that you let your assistant coach, manager or another parent take over for the 3 games your team will be playing. This is our only chance to give all of these children a medal, which they all look forward to receiving. 21

22 Saturday, June 14th, 2014 (rain out date June 21st) Registration: click here U5 & U6 Teams! Join us for a fun filled day! One 30 minute Fun Soccer Game Medals Presentations and Gift for Players Clowns, Balloon Twisters, Face Painting Giant Inflatable Bounces Complimentary Tim Hortons Coffee for Spectators Fun Activities *Space is limited to register early to guarantee your spot!! $25.00 entry fee per team covered by MWSA 22

23 Important dates Date/time Description Location/Details April 12 Coaches Meetings U8 M/W 12:00-12:40 U8T/TH 12:40-1:20 U8 Jr. 1:20-2:00 U6 M/W 2:00-3:00 U6 T/TH 3:00-4:00 MM 4:00-5:00 April 12 Equipment Pick Up after Meeting Russel Metals 1-6 p.m. (99 th St & 71 st Ave) 1 April 12 Active Start Coaches Course Beaumont 9:30am-1:30pm April 13 Coaches Meetings U10 12:00-1:00 U12 1:00-2:00 U14-U18 2:00-3:00 April 13 Fundamentals Coaches Course Beaumont 9:30-4:30 April 13 Equipment Pick Up after Meeting Russel Metals 1-4 p.m. (99 th St & 71 st Ave) April 18 ALL Players should have been contacted May 01 Season Start Date Weather permitting May 3 & 4 MWSA Preseason Camps Website will be updated May Kickoff Classic Tournament U10 U18 June 7 & 8 Mini Fest Tournament MM-U8 June 14 th Tim Horton s U6 Jamboree South Soccer Centre June 21 st Coaches Appreciation Night Leefield Community Hall June 26 Equipment Return Russel Metals 6-9 p.m. July 09 Equipment Return Russel Metals 6-9 p.m July 31 Equipment Return Russel Metals 6-9 p.m * Tentative Dates only 23

24 Keep MWSA Up-To-Date If your phone number, cell numbers, mailing or addresses change please keep us up to date by ing the changes to We use our website and as one of the primary methods of communications to parents and coaches. Did we miss something? We want to hear from you if you have any questions, comments or suggestions for improving the MWSA soccer program, this information booklet or our website. If you like what we are doing, please let us know that too. Please your questions, comments and suggestions to The MWSA website is designed to be a major source of information to our parents and coaches. Please visit our website at least weekly because we update it frequently. The website is your source for MWSA forms, rules and regulations, policies and other important information about soccer in Mill Woods. If you have suggestions or needs for additional information to be put on our website, please let us know at socceroffice@millwoodssoccer.com 24

25 Mill Woods Soccer Association Coaches Appreciation Night Mixer RSVP Once again it's time to kick up your feet and get off of the soccer field to relax and enjoy our Coaches Appreciation Night. As a thank you for your time and dedication this season, we host a night of great food, great fun, door prizes and friends. We would love to appreciate everyone that helps out, but unfortunately due to limited space at the hall, each team is allowed to have a maximum of three volunteers attend this appreciation night. ** If anyone attending has an allergy, is a vegetarian, requires a gluten free diet or cannot eat a certain type of meat, please indicate this below beside their name. ** When: Saturday, June 21 st, 2014 Cocktails at 5:30, Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Where: Leefield Community Hall Avenue Who: Coaches, Assistants, and Managers for all the Community and Select teams Why: Because you're dedicated and you deserve our appreciation and recognition. 25

26 Thank You Mill Woods Soccer Association would like to acknowledge and thank all of our generous Sponsors including; Russel Metals for the donation of our Equipment Storage Facility. Lowe s Home Improvement Warehouse for sponsoring our Mighty Mite Jerseys Tim Horton s for sponsoring our U6 program. Hertz Equipment Rental for sponsoring Tournament Generators and Gator Special thanks go out to all of our dedicated Volunteers, Coaches, Managers, and MWSA Board We couldn t run our programs without your support! Would You Like to Become a Sponsor? MWSA is a volunteer driven non-profit organization dedicated to providing youth with a quality outdoor soccer program. Sponsorship and donations help us to keep our fees low while we put forth a fun and educational soccer program. If you, or someone you know, can sponsor one of our soccer programs please talk to Cheryl in the office or her at socceroffice@millwoodssoccer.com 26