Parent and Player Handbook 2015 Recreational Outdoor Soccer Season

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1 Parent and Player Handbook 2015 Recreational Outdoor Soccer Season

2 Table of Contents Club Information and Important Dates 3 Parent/Player Quick Rules of Conduct 4 What Parents Should Know 5 Leagues Team Selection Equal Playing Time Long Term Player Development, Age Group Division Age Group Transitions Players Equipment Parents Responsibilities 8 Weather 9 Referees and Assistant Referees 9 Recreational Events 10 Discipline 11 Fields and Nets 11 League Matrix 12 2 P a g e

3 Important Club Information for 2015 Newmarket Soccer Club Hours of Operation 621 Newpark Boulevard Office Mon, Wed & Fri: 11:00am to 5:00pm Newmarket, ON, L3X 2S2 Tue & Thur: 11:00am to 7:00pm Ph: Facility: As and when required Fx: Website: Recreational Contacts Recreational Director Steve Douville General Manager Vicki Lowe League Convenor Paul Smith Field Status & Condition If in doubt about field conditions, please use these hotlines to determine whether fields are open or closed. Please note, if the Town or School Board closes fields, we are not under any circumstances permitted to proceed with scheduled activities. Field status information is also available on our website. If at any time you feel that a Town field is unsafe for use, please take the time to complete a Facility Report Form (insert link) and notify the Town directly of your concern so they can investigate and/or repair. Important Season Dates Outdoor Recreational Season Begins Week of May 23 to May 29 Microfest and Micro Photo Day Soccerfest Recreational Photo Day Indoor Fall Recreational Early-Bird Registration Recreational Photo Make-up Day Recreational Make-up Weeks (if required) U13 to U18 NSC Challenge Cup U7 to U12 Celebration Day Annual General Meeting Indoor Fall Season Begins Saturday, June 13 th Sat & Sun, June 20 th & 21 st Saturday, June 20 th Saturday, August 1 st Friday, August 7 th August 17 th -21 st Saturday, August 22 nd Saturday, August 22 nd TBD First week of October Saturday, October 3 rd 3 P a g e

Parent/Player Quick Rules of Conduct DO Respect the players and officials both on and off the playing field Applaud good play (regardless of which team or player made it).

4 Parent/Player Quick Rules of Conduct DO Respect the players and officials both on and off the playing field Applaud good play (regardless of which team or player made it). Ensure on time arrival at designated field so that the player is ready to train or play at specified start time Remember to bring a reusable container of cool water for your player to stay hydrated at all times Stay with your child at practices and games Inform your coach in advance if you are going to miss a game Volunteer to assist the coaching staff, including participating in practice drills Ensure the player has the correct uniform, shin guards and soccer footwear Keep the practice and game fields clean and free of trash Respect the club Tobacco Free and Healthy Snack policies (see appendix) DON T Be rude or disrespectful to the referee, coaching staff, players, spectators or any other official Coach your player or players on your team from the sideline Leave (abandon) your child at the field (practices or games) Be apathetic. If you see an issue, work with the club to achieve a positive environment for all Be down on your child or any member of the team. Always be positive and encourage them all to do their best, no matter the result Leave empty water bottles and other trash on the fields when leave practices and/or games 4 P a g e

What Parents Should Know LEAGUES All games will be played in accordance with the (FIFA) Law of the Game in conjunction with the Ontario Soccer Association s (OSA) Published Youth Soccer Rules, unless

5 What Parents Should Know LEAGUES All games will be played in accordance with the (FIFA) Law of the Game in conjunction with the Ontario Soccer Association s (OSA) Published Youth Soccer Rules, unless otherwise augmented within the Newmarket Soccer Club (NSC) Rules. These rules are available through the club website at The Newmarket Soccer Club offers leagues in individual age groups wherever possible. We reserve the right to combine age groups, if it deems it necessary to do so. Schedules will be provided for the leagues by the Club and distributed to all players. TEAM SELECTION Recreational teams will be populated using the following guidelines: U4 to U7 random placement, along with friend request information U8 and older - players will be placed on teams using information provided from player ratings, age and friend requests. The goal of this process is to create balanced teams within each division. If it is noted that one or more teams are dominating play within their division, the Club has the right to rebalance teams. Teams can be re-balanced at any point in the season. The team and player will be notified of the player movement and the player must report to the new team for his/her next scheduled game. In cases of disputes, a pro-rated refund will be available to a player refusing to change teams. Players linked via play-together requests will be moved together. EQUAL PLAYING TIME ALL players must be given equal playing time, during all games, to the extent that such is logistically possible. This will apply to all games during the season including Soccerfest and NSC Cup Games. A parent should report any discrepancies, in writing to the general manager. 5 P a g e

6 Long Term Player Development (LTPD) and AGE GROUP DIVISIONS LTPD is a program for soccer development, training, competition and recovery based on biological age (physical maturity) rather than chronological age. It is player-centered, coach-driven and supported by administration, sport science and sponsors alike. LTPD is not a new concept. It is simply an approach to create a great environment for developing young players properly to their full potential a philosophy that has already long been in place in the best soccer nations in the world. Our commitment is to make the game more fun than ever before for the recreational player and to provide better development opportunities than ever before for those with aspirations for a future in the sport. In short, it s about putting player-development first. At the end of the day, that s what everyone involved with our great sport wants. By ensuring fun playing experiences for children, a suitable player development pathway for youth, and opportunities for lifelong participation for all players regardless of age, gender, ability or disability, LTPD provides a framework for the growth and success of the beautiful game in Canada. Micro (U4-U6) Active Start (3v3) Active Start is a program that introduces the beginner to the game of soccer via a series of fun soccer related activities, where the coach is simply a facilitator who encourages all players. Players are learning in a safe, pressure free environment where the emphasis is on fun. U7 & U8 FUNdamentals (5v5) FUNdamentals continue within this age group as players are encouraged to develop within a small-sided game. The role of the coach is to act as a facilitator to guide the players and create an environment where players try to learn the game for themselves. Technical development is paramount at this age group. U9 to U12 Learn to Train (U9 & U10 7v7, U11 & U12 11v11) Also known as the Golden Age, players begin to identify with famous players and teams, and they want to learn imaginative skills. Repetition is key but creating a fun and challenging environment is still essential for stimulating learning. U13 and Up Soccer for Life (11v11) At this stage, players begin to focus on position-specific skills and physical preparation. It requires a fun and challenging environment but provide lots of activities to help contribute to an active lifestyle. 6 P a g e

AGE GROUP TRANSITIONS Moving from one age group to another can at times seem like a tough task, you just get comfortable with what is going on and then things change.

7 AGE GROUP TRANSITIONS Moving from one age group to another can at times seem like a tough task, you just get comfortable with what is going on and then things change. With the new LTPD changes, it should make the jump up age groups for players easier to handle. Here are few little things that will help you with the transition: Micros to U7/U8 You no longer have support on-field every night from the mentor staff. The coaches are still allowed to be on the field with the players to help the players and manage the game. The field is also slightly bigger. All sessions are combined practice and game. There will be no referees at this age group. U8 to U9/U10 Players now move into 7v7 on a full mini field with referees. The coaches now must stay on the sidelines. As with U7/U8, it is still only 1 day a week with a practice and a game on the one night. U10 to U11/U12 & up Players have now fully graduated into 11v11 on a full size field with referees. Players now go from once a week to twice a week with a separate day for practices. 7 P a g e

8 PLAYERS EQUIPMENT A player must wear the proper uniform as provided by the NSC, including numbered team jersey, shorts and matching socks. A player must wear shin pads that provide a reasonable degree of protection and that are fully covered by the socks. A player must wear soccer specific footwear with rubber or plastic cleats. A player must not use or wear anything which endangers themselves or other players including: o Splints, casts or leg braces constructed of plaster, fiberglass, plastic, metal or other hard materials. o Metal Cleats. o Jewellery of any kind. This includes, but not limited to, necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, leather or rubber bands or visible body piercings. Loose beaded hair is also not permitted unless tied back or covered by a net (Exception: Medic Alert Bracelets are allowed but must be taped. The taping should be such that the description of the medical problem is clearly visible). No bandanas, sweatbands, hats, bobby-pins plastic or metal headbands, clips or barrettes may be worn by players (Exception: the goalkeeper may wear a soft-brimmed hat provided it contains no metal or plastic parts). Only head protectors permitted by FIFA are allowed. Only sport-specific eyeglasses are allowed if they are deemed safe for the players themselves and for other players. Parents Responsibilities It is the responsibility of the Parent (or their designate) to accompany and stay at the field of play or practice with their child. A coach cannot transport or remain alone with any of their players; with the exception of their own children. Should the coach notice an unattended child, they will ask another parent to remain with the coach and the child until a pick up is arranged and completed. The coach will report the occurrence to the club office. Should the parent fail to prevent further incidents from occurring, the parent will face disciplinary action, which could include player suspensions and the possible removal of the player from the league. No parent, spectator or coach may sit behind the goal lines. No parent or spectator will enter the field of play during the game or at any stoppage of play; without the permission of the referee. No parent or spectator will sit or stand on the same side of the field as the players or the opposite players bench during games or practices. Spectating must take place from the OPPOSITE side of the field only and must be at least three (3) meters back from the sideline. No parent or spectator will coach from the sidelines. It is the responsibility of the parent to make themselves fully aware of the rules, policies and procedures of the club. 8 P a g e

Weather The clubs website has information on field conditions and availability. Check there to see if fields have been deemed unplayable and closed by the Town of Newmarket.

In the event of severe weather, coaches and their teams must present themselves in the vicinity of their playing field, at least 15 minutes before the scheduled game time, regardless of weather

Only the referee and/or the club are authorized to postpone a game. The club reserves the right to shorten the length of any game, in an attempt to ensure that all games are played.

9 Weather The clubs website has information on field conditions and availability. Check there to see if fields have been deemed unplayable and closed by the Town of Newmarket. It is updated on a daily basis. In the event of severe weather, coaches and their teams must present themselves in the vicinity of their playing field, at least 15 minutes before the scheduled game time, regardless of weather conditions. In the event of conditions which may be hazardous to the players and spectators, the referee and/or the league may suspend play until conditions permit safe continuation of the game. Only the referee and/or the club are authorized to postpone a game. The club reserves the right to shorten the length of any game, in an attempt to ensure that all games are played. The league may also cancel any games which, in its sole opinion, do not have a bearing on the final standings of any age group. A parent may withdraw their child from any game where they feel that the child may be at risk, but does not have the right to cancel or postpone a game. Referees and Assistant Referees Coaches, parents and players should recognize that referees are integral to the game of soccer. Under the Laws of the Game, referees are the sole authority on the soccer pitch during a match. But referees cannot see everything that happens on the field, nor will they necessarily interpret action on the field the same as the coaches, players or spectators. Referees should not change their call on the advice of a coach or a parent. Their calls cannot be influenced by intimidation from a coach, player, parent or spectator. A coach, player or spectator who yells at or threatens a referee is not maintaining a respectful and fun atmosphere for all concerned. No coach, player or spectator may approach the referee following the completion of a game. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY: Any verbal or physical abuse of a referee or assistant referee from a coach, player, parent or spectator WILL NOT BE TOLERATED and will result in an automatic game ejection, and an automatic hearing which could result in a further suspension of up to one year, for the first offence. See the Discipline section of this handbook for additional information. A coach may address an issue they deem to be unfair with the club through the league manager of the division. The Referee is the sole authority for stopping or cancelling games. This means that if the field conditions become dangerous at any time before or during a game, the referee may stop the game at their discretion. Although the referee usually does this due to weather of turf conditions, it may also happen if the emotions on or around the field appear to be growing unsettled or threatening and the referee determines that it is best to stop the game immediately. The referee will file an incident report to the club. 9 P a g e

Recreational Events Microfest Microfest is our recreational festival style tournament for our Micro division (U4-U6) held on Saturday, June 13 th, 2015.

10 Recreational Events Microfest Microfest is our recreational festival style tournament for our Micro division (U4-U6) held on Saturday, June 13 th, Microfest is a fun filled day where teams play a game against a team from another night whilst also participating in other activities such as Live music, bouncy castles and other fun soccer activities. Soccerfest Soccerfest is our recreational tournament and will held June 20 th & 21 st, The U7 to U12 division will play two games on Saturday only in a festival format. The teams will be drawn against two teams from their age group to play two shorter length matches in one day. The U13 to U18 will play a tournament style competition where teams will compete in league format to determine two finalists and ultimately a champion. The headquarters of Soccerfest will be at the SoccerCentre (Club Office). All trophies will be presented to each member of the winning and finalist teams in each Age Group at this location. Division Championship The division champion will be deemed to be the team that, during the season, has amassed the most points, based on the criteria, as set out in the clubs policies of: League Standing & Tie Breaking. Please note: Division standings are only taken in the U14, U16 & U18 age groups which is line with LTPD principle of no scores or standings up to U12. NSC Challenge Cup The NSC Challenge Cup is an elimination tournament to be held on August 22 nd, It is held with a draw format that is completed randomly at the start of the season. An award will be presented to each member of the winning team in each group. Awards will be presented at the designated tournament headquarters. U7-U12 End of Season Celebration Day New for Details to be confirmed. Team & Player Photo Day Every player in the recreational division receives a team and individual photo which is taken at Microfest & Soccerfest. The club will provide details of time and location for your photo time. These photos are available by early August. A make-up Photo Day is planned for August, 7th for player photos only (not team photos). 10 P a g e

Players ejected (red card) from a game or accumulating three (3) cautions (yellow card) over the season, will be summoned to attend a disciplinary hearing to determine the length of his/her

11 Discipline The NSC deals with any misbehavior by its members through a discipline committee. The Discipline Committee will be comprised of an OSA certified Discipline Chair and two impartial appointed club officials. Players ejected (red card) from a game or accumulating three (3) cautions (yellow card) over the season, will be summoned to attend a disciplinary hearing to determine the length of his/her suspension, if applicable. A player, coach, team official, parent or spectator ejected from a game will be notified in writing of the length of their suspension, if applicable. Should an offending party wish to appeal the decision, they will be required to contact the club to receive details on the appeal process. Any player, coach, team official, parent, spectator and/or team may be subject to disciplinary action for flagrant or persistent violation of Newmarket Soccer Club or FIFA rules. Decisions of the Discipline Committee may be appealed, with cause, in writing, to the Board of Directors. The decision of the board will be final. Any decision regarding discipline and suspensions, which cannot be satisfied during the current season, will extend into any of the following seasons. Fields and Nets All fields used by the NSC are rented from the Town of Newmarket. The Town of Newmarket is responsible for ensuring all fields are cut and lined, this typically happens once a week. Nets are provided by the Newmarket Soccer Club on fields that are used for games; the NSC cannot guarantee that a school field or field only used for practices will have nets. The Newmarket Soccer do their best to maintain the nets but if you feel a net needs repaired or replaced please contact the club 11 P a g e

12 League Matrix Age Group U4 & U5 (2010 & 2009) U6 (2008) U7 & U8 (2007 & 2006) U9 & U10 (2005 & 2004) U11 & U12 (2003 & 2002) U13 U18 ( ) Playing Format Fun Games with SSG* at end 3v3 (no GK) 5v5 (with GK) 7v7 (including GK) 11v11 (including GK) 11v11 (including GK) Field Size 12 x 20m (approx 1/4 mini field) 15 x 25m (approx 1/4 mini field) 25 x 32m (approx half mini field) 32 x 66m (full mini field) 60 x 120m (Full Field) 60 x 120m (Full Field) Squad Size Max 8 Max 8 Max 12 Max 14 Max 20 Max 20 Substitutions Unlimited (on the fly) Unlimited (on the fly) Unlimited (on the fly) Unlimited (Stoppages only) Unlimited (Stoppages only) Unlimited (Stoppages only) Days per Week Session Time Game Duration Practice Length 6:30pm weekdays, 9:30am on Saturday 6:30pm weekdays, 9:30am on Saturday 6:30 to 7:45pm 6:30 to 8:00pm 6:30pm 15 mins 15 mins 2 x 15 mins 2 x 25 mins 2 x 35 mins U14 6:30pm U16 & U18** - 6:30pm or 8:30pm U14-2 x 40 mins U16 & U18 2 x 45 mins 45 mins 45mins 40mins 30mins 70mins 90mins Season Length 12 weeks 12 weeks 12 weeks 12 weeks 12 weeks 12 weeks Referee No No No Yes Yes Yes Kick ins/dribble in Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Offside No No No No Yes Yes Ball Size Scores and Standings No No No No No Yes Retreat Line No No Yes Yes No No Drop Kicks No No No No Yes Yes 12 P a g e

Recreational Outdoor Soccer Season

Parent and Player Handbook 2018 Recreational Outdoor Soccer Season Table of Contents Important Season Dates... 3 Parent/Player Quick Rules of Conduct... 4 What Parents Should Know... 5 League... 5 Team