Coaches,
Please take a couple minutes and read through the following guidelines. Everybody needs to be "on the same page" as to what is expected from us on game days in order to ensure that we can continue to run a smooth operating, high quality youth soccer program.
Thank you for stepping up and giving your time to the players in Region 87!
PLAYER UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT - JEWELRY OF ANY KIND IS NOT PERMITTED! If a player just got her ears pierced - earrings must be removed or player can not play. It is NOT acceptable to cover up earrings with tape or band-aids. Shinguards must be worn UNDER socks (next to skin) and be COMPLETELY covered by the socks. It is NOT acceptable to wear the sock underneath and fold the sock over the top of the shinguard. Jerseys must be matching colors with unique numbers for all players. You can apply athletic tape to create a unique number if necessary. Goalkeepers should wear a jersey or "pinnie" that is a different color than either team's field players. The home team should provide 2 or 3 properly inflated game balls.
COACHES/PARENTS ON THE FIELD - Coaches/parents are NOT allowed on the field (except for as provided in the U7/U8 Guidelines) without the permission of the referee. Coaches must remain within the technical area throughout the game. If the technical area is not clearly marked - it is defined by the perimeter of the center circle extended toward the touch line (10 yards either side of the halfway line.
SUBSTITUTION BREAKS - In 14U and under games there are 4 substitution opportunities. They are: Midway through the first half; Halftime, Midway through the second half and for injury. A substitution break should only take about a minute to complete and play should resume ASAP. The referees do NOT stop the clock for the substitution break. All other players should remain on the field during the substitution break. Parents can come to the touchline to give their players a quick drink. Did you know that it is a misconduct (yellow card) for a player to leave or enter the field without the permission of the referee? The substitution break is NOT a coaching opportunity. Coaches should be well organized and plan ahead for substitutions. Do not delay the restart of the game! Extra time CANNOT be added at the end of the half to make up for time wasted during substitutions.
RESPECT THE CALLS (NON-CALLS) OF THE OFFICIALS - Do not disagree with the decisions made by the referee crew. If you think that a mistake was made on the direction of a restart, whether a foul did or didn't occur, whether a player was or wasn't offside... you need to KEEP YOUR COMMENTS TO YOURSELF. When coaches start complaining about the referees - it inspires other spectators and players to do the same. THIS IRRESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED! Refer to the Region 87 Policies page for the Misconduct and Disciplinary Action Policy.