PARENT GUIDE FOR YOUTH SOCCER Spring 2018
Welcome to BRSC! On behalf of the Pickens YMCA I d like to welcome you to BRSC. Whether this is your first season or thirteenth season, we are excited that you chose BRSC! At BRSC, we want to make sure you have the best experience possible. This Parent Guide is to help you get prepared for a great season of soccer by giving you important information so please read it thoroughly! -Clarissa Suttle BRSC President Program Director, Pickens YMCA Clarissa@pcymca.net 2
We re new...what do we need? BRSC PROVIDES Uniform Practice equipment Volunteer Coaches Fields PARENT PROVIDES Shin guards Appropriate size ball (see chart) Water Bottle SOCCER BALL SIZE CHART U6 U8 U11 3 4 4 3
ANY OTHER ADVICE? BRSC recommends the following items to bring to practices and games: Fold out chairs Umbrellas/Rain Jacket Sunscreen Water bottle for Child Please be mindful of YMCA and clean up all belongings or trash. There are no pets or tobacco products allowed on the fields at any time. If you have an assistance pet please make sure they have proper identification. 4
WHERE DO WE GO? Please refer to your practice or game schedules and the map below to be at the correct field. FIELD 3 FIELD 4 FIELD 5 FIELD 6 Gentry Mem HWY FIELD 1 PLAY- GROUND FIELD 2 PARKING LOT No Parking along Curbs GRASS LOT (overflow parking) SIDE PARKING LOT No Parking along Curbs 5
What are the Important Dates I need to know? Players Clinic on February 17th: 10:00 AM -12:00 AM Coaches Clinic on February 10th: 9:00 AM -10:00 AM The first email for character development will be sent out by March 12th. The master game schedule will be emailed by February 12th. The first week of team practice will be on February 19th-23rd. Games start on March 17th. Picture Day is March 27th and 29th. Tournaments (U8 & U11) will be April 28th. Award Ceremony will be held on April 30th. 6
When are Practices and Games? Practice days and times are listed on the age group rosters. Practices are generally held on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday with a pulled practice on Saturday. Team practices start the week of February 19th. Please make every effort to have your child at practice, he/she will learn the most during practice. Practices are held twice a week until games start one team practice and one pooled practice on Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM. However, practice will be cut down to 1 practice and 1 game a week. The practices and games typically last about an hour depending on the age group. Parents and Guardians are required to attend practices and games. 7
Which Jersey do I wear? Jerseys will be given out the week prior to the first game. Please make sure your child wears the appropriate color for HOME and AWAY games. White for home games. Blue for away games. Equipment needs: shin guards and soccer cleats. The uniform kit includes 2 jerseys and a pair of knee high soccer socks. For practices please have your child dressed in attire suitable for soccer and getting dirty (i.e. athletic shorts and t-shirt or long sleeves during the winter.) AWAY HOME 8
What if it rains? In case of inclement weather there will be a text notification sent out at least 1 hour prior to the practices or games for cancellations. There are no pets or tobacco products allowed on the fields at any time. If you have an assistance pet please make sure they have proper identification. Please use the following chart for the message you will need to put in to get notifications for your age group. Under 6 Under 8 Under 11 @pcys6 @pcys8 @pcys11 13 & Under @pcys13 15 & Under @pcys15 9
Traditions that set us apart! Every game is started by both teams meeting around the mid field circle to pray which is led by the home team. End of game tunnel parents from both teams for two parallel lines on the field forming a tunnel for both teams to run through. Awards Ceremony at the end of the season there will be a ceremony to honor the season in which each child will receive a medal to remember their team by. Please look on the bottom of the game schedule for the date of the awards ceremony. 10
Why play at the Y? Character development is the cornerstone of the PCYMCA. Coaches play vital roles in the lives of their players and families. Our actions and words set the tone for our players. Use this time to champion Christ! Challenge your kids to reflect the 5 core values of the YMCA in the game of soccer as well as off the filed. Care Respect Responsibility Honesty Faith 11
We look forward to seeing you on the field! We at BRSC and the Pickens County YMCA want to thank you for your time and effort. I look forward to a great season. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact Clarissa Suttle at 864-878-3436. I hope that you and your child enjoy soccer this season. Remember to keep God in the center and to reflect his light onto others. 12