Thompson Okanagan FC Policies and Procedures Rules and Regulations

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INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………...2 OPERATING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES……………………………….….2 FINANCES……………………………………………………………………………….…3 GENDER EQUITY INFORMATION………………………………………………..3 REGISTRATION…………………………………………………………………………..4 EQUIPMENT…………………………………………………………………………......6 UNIFORMS………………………………………………………………………………..7 COACH SELECTION & DEVELOMENT...……………………………………….7 TEAM & PLAYER SELECTION………………………………………………………9 PLAYER EVALUATIONS……………………………………………………………..10 FIELDS AND GYMS…………………………………………………………………... 12 PLAYER SAFETY........................................................................…...14 GAMES……………………………………………………………………………………..14 DISCIPLINE & SUSPENSION………………………………………………………..15 TOURNAMENTS………………………………………………………………………...15 RISK MANAGEMENT………………………………………………………………….16 PUBLICITY AND ADVERTISING…………………………………………………….16 MANAGEMENT OF TEAM FUNDS & DISBURSEMENTS………………...17 CLUB FUNDRAISING.................................................................….....17 TEAM FUNDRAISING…………………………………………………………………..18 SPONSORSHIP…………………………………………………………………………....18 CODE OF CONDUCT…………………………………………………………………...18

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Introduction

1.1 Vision Statement: To be a Canadian leader in our community providing a Safe, high quality soccer experience while developing well rounded, high standard members of society.

1.2 Mission Statement: To provide a safe educational environment to support the physical and mental development and advancement of

players aspiring to play at the highest level of youth soccer.

1.3 This document is not meant to provide hard and fast rules for every situation but to be

used as a guide. Some situations that are not covered. We ask that you bring these to the General Manager’s attention so that considerations may be given to updating or re-evaluating policies in the future.

1.4 The term “team officials” refers to the head coach, assistant coaches and manager of

our club teams. 1.5 The term “game officials” refers to the referees and assistant referees. 1.6 The term “Board of Directors” refers to the members of the club Board elected or

acclaimed by TOFC membership at the AGM. OPERATING POLICES AND PROCEDURES 2.1 TOFC operates under the Societies Act of BC and its constitution is filed with the

Registrar of Companies. Under our constitution, the Board of Directors has the authority to establish rules, regulations, and policies to guide the operation of the club.

2.2 All members receive notice of the Annual General Meeting 45 days prior by email,

and/or through the club website. 2.3 Our official club name is Thompson Okanagan Football Club. Our club operates under

the name Thompson Okanagan FC or TOFC. 2.4 All related and applicable policies and procedures are designed to be in compliance with

BC Soccer Association’s rules and regulations and conform to league rules.

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Finances 3.1 The club’s fiscal year runs from July 1st to June 30th. 3.2 The Treasurer maintains detailed records of monies received and spent. No member,

team official or Executive member may make financial commitments on behalf of the club without the prior written approval of the Board of Directors.

3.3 The Treasurer at each Annual General Meeting gives expenditures and revenues for the

next year and an accounting of the monies received and disbursed to the members. 3.4 Cost incurred by members of the Executive Board of Directors and team officials while

on club business may be reimbursed by the club at the discretion of the Directors when reasonable and justified.

GENDER EQUITY INFORMATION 4.1 Our club is committed to the achievement of gender equity and recognizes the

importance of measuring all its activities against the values of equity and fairness. 4.2 We define gender equity as a process of allocating resources and entitlements fairly to

both males and females without discrimination based on gender. This also includes redressing any undesirable or inequitable balance in the existing opportunities available to males and females.

Objectives:

• TOFC will provide equitable opportunities to participate and compete for both genders. • TOFC is committed to funding programs and services for both genders as outlined within

the club’s overall plans and priorities. • The leadership of out club will, as available, include representation of both genders

within the Committees, Executive, and Board of Directors. • TOFC will encourage both males and females to act as role models for young

participants, believing it is essential that both genders be viewed as leaders within soccer.

• TOFC will focus promotional efforts on portraying the sport without gender bias, reflecting the positive involvement of males and females at all levels, in all roles.

• TOFC will advocate and lobby to enhance opportunities for both genders as leaders and participants.

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REGISTRATION 5.1 Player registration is necessary to enable TOFC and BC Soccer to keep track of players,

insure them, and place them in the proper division. 5.2 No players can play in younger divisions. Any club youth player that wishes to play up

must obtain approval from the club Technical Director, who will abide by BC Soccer’s Playing Up Policy.

5.3 Playing divisions are based on BC Soccer Association’s rules and regulations. 5.4 After August 1st, players must be registered to play or practice. This includes all training

and all games (including exhibitions). 5.5 A completed and signed registration form and all applicable fees must be received by

the Registrar before a player is properly registered and eligible to play with TOFC. 5.6 Registration will not be accepted if the player is in arrears with the club. All delinquent

funds must be paid in full by cash, credit card, money order or certified cheque before registration is accepted.

5.7 The responsibility for registration of players is that of the General Manager, team

officials. The General Manager will register players and maintain player and team records for the League.

5.8 A written request to the General Manager is required for the return of registration fees.

It is club policy that refunds will only be given under extenuating circumstances. Return of the registration fee will be contingent on the following:

• No refund of commitment fees • A $30.00 cancellation fee • Prorated amount based on portion of season elapsed • Unreturnable equipment costs

5.9 For players’ identification cards, all players age 12 and up are required to email

passport-sized photograph upon registration. 5.10 The coach or manager must collect all player and team official cards at the end of the

season and return them to the General Manager.

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5.11 No player shall be registered or play for more than one team, except for BC Soccer High Performance teams.

5.12 Players must pay applicable fees at the time of registration. A player will not be refused

registration for the reason that they cannot pay the registration fee. Application to the TOFC Financial Assistance Fund, District Assistant Founds or other Financial Assistance Organizations must be made in such instances.

5.13 Players shall not practice with or play for teams prior to registering with the club. It is

the responsibility of the coaches to ensure that all players are registered before being allowed to practice with or play (exhibition, league games, or cup games) for the team.

5.14 Coordinators and coaches must keep the General Manager and Technical Director

informed of players joining, leaving or transferring to or from teams as the season progresses.

5.15 Transfers are used to move a registered player from one team to another, regardless of

which club the player is playing for. BC Soccer charges a fee for transfers. The transferring player must pay this fee, except where it is a club initiated transfer, in which case the club pays the fee. Transfers are a club matter and should be referred to the club Technical Director and General Manager.

5.16 Releases should be referred to the General Manager and Technical Director for sign off

by the league. 5.17 If a player is accepted for a team and played outside of our District(s), then a Release

form from the previous District and an out-of-district form is required. 5.18 Registration fees will not be refunded to players that accept a position on TOFC teams

and then leave the club to play on another team in the BCSPL outside of the club, without permission of the Technical Director.

5.19 Fines and bonds based on discipline are the responsibility of the players and/or team

and team officials. EQUIPMENT 6.1 Nets, corner flags, benches, tents and game balls are supplied by the club. Nets, corner

flags, benches, tents and game balls are kept in locked storage areas. Each Manager is responsible for returning items to storage after their game, per instructions from the Game Day Manager.

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6.2 Equipment will not be lent to any other soccer club or sports organization unless prior authorization has been received from the General Manager.

6.3 Individual team officials (coaches/managers) will be responsible for picking up uniforms

and equipment assigned to that team prior to the commencement of the season and will be responsible for returning all the equipment at the end of the season.

6.4 It is the manager’s responsibility to have all players and teams official picture

identification card present at each game. 6.5 The manager much collect all player and team official cards at the end of June and

return them to General Manager. 6.6 Each team will be issued the following equipment:

• Practice balls • A ball bag • A set of cones • Pinnies

6.7 When coaches or managers find field equipment is a state of disrepair they should

either attempt to repair minor problems or contact the Equipment Manager(s) as soon as possible. Do not leave broken equipment at the fields for another coach or manager to deal with.

6.8 It is strongly recommended that a functional First aid Kit be available during all matches

and training sessions. It is the team officials’ responsibility to provide the first aid kit. At a minimum, the kit should contain the following:

• Emergency telephone numbers for EMS, the poison control centre, and personal physicians (include other important numbers)

• Sterile gauze pads (dressings), in small and large squares • Adhesive tape • Roller and triangular bandages • Adhesive bandages in assorted sizes • Scissors • Tweezers • Safety pins • Ice bags or chemical ice packs • Disposable gloves such as surgical or examination gloves • Flashlight, with extra batteries in a separate bag • Antiseptic wipes or soap • Pencil and pad • Emergency blankets • Eye patches

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• Thermometer • Barrier devices (i.e. pocket mask or face shield) • First aid manual (Canadian Red Cross)

The club will provide an allowance towards supplies each year. UNIFORMS 7.1 Club colors are Royal Blue and White. Home- white jersey, royal shorts white socks.

Away- blue jersey, blue shorts, blue socks. 7.2 Absolutely nothing is to be attached to uniforms and club specific attire unless

instructed by the club Board of Directors. Club specific attire is defined as: • Club uniforms, shorts & socks • Club training shirts • Club track suits • Club back packs

COACH SELECTION & DEVELOPMENT 8.1 The Coach has the greatest direct impact on the players. The Coach should act based on

the Coach Code of Conduct, focusing on enjoyment, education, teamwork, and fair play. The Board of Directors should do everything possible to allow coaches to focus on coaching and developing as coaches.

8.2 TOFC team managers and assistant coaches are volunteers and do not receive any

monetary compensation from the club for coaching or managing their team(s). 8.3 Team officials may not receive compensation or expense costs from players, parents or

anyone associated with their team unless prior approval has been granted by the General Manager.

8.4 The Technical Director makes the final decision for all coaching positions. The Technical

Director will discuss coaching positions with coaches from the previous season and coaches that have applied.

8.5 TOFC continues to proved funding and a program to enable our coaches to become

certified under the BC Soccer HP Licence. Coaches are required to be fully certified at the National B Licence levels to be selected as the head coach for a team. If a head coach is new to the club, they must register for the next available coaching course offered through the club.

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8.6 Our club provides the Active Start and Learn to Train courses though our Technical staff. Coaches must:

• Register through BC Soccer prior to the course dates • Attend all sessions and complete the course

Our club will also support coaches in completing their C and B Provincial Licences locally. For these course, you must register through BC Soccer and pay for the course up front. The club will reimburse the coach upon completion of the course. The club may only reimburse an equal portion of the course amount should a coach choose to take a course that is not offered locally.

8.7 If a coach is no longer coaching in our club, upon completion of the course, the coach will not be reimbursed for the cost of the course.

8.8 If coaches wish to obtain their technical courses elsewhere they must apply to the club,

through their Technical Director, prior to the course. Acceptance will be dependent on the nature of the request and the financial ability of the club.

8.9 The club’s Technical Director will determine the coach selection process. 8.10 Attributes of the selection may be; development of players, supporting game officials

and the club in general, fostering growth of soccer or producing a team that is competitive. When choosing successful candidates, the Technical Director may use the following criteria:

• Current coaching levels • Previous coaching experience • Previous playing experience • References • Service to the club • Parent and player feedback from the Coach Evaluation Forms

TEAM & PLAYER SELECTION Playing Time Playing Time Policies Division Exhibition, League and

Tournament games Cup and playoff game

U13- U18 BCSPL 30% of each game on As per exhibition, league, and

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average over the course of the season

tournament play. Considered “course of season”

Should playing time become an issue, coaches have the responsibility of justifying why a player has been played less than the above noted policies. Only injuries, sickness, unaccepted absences from training and/or games at coach’s discretion, or documented disciplinary action will be accepted as reason for not meeting theses requirements. The coaches must give written notice of disciplinary action to the player, Technical Director and General Manager at the time of the incident(s) or as soon as possible thereafter. Coaches not following these policies may be replaced.

9.1 The procedure for placing players on teams can be very involved and includes player evaluations, consultation with previous coaches and technical directors, and scouting of players in the division. In this process, we expect that coaches will:

• Be honest and sincere with all players involved, • Avoid singling out individual players in front of their peers when releasing

players, • Inform all successful players as to their result via team announcement on

website 9.2 Team placements will be determined based on the final discretion of the Technical

Director and the players will be required to pay the applicable fees. 9.3 The Club strives to select coaches before the beginning of evaluations so that they can

be actively involved with player evaluations as early as possible. 9.4 The General Manager and Technical Director decide the number and levels of teams for

each division. 9.5 We strive to field the strongest teams possible in the BCSPL. 9.6 Minimum rosters:

• For teams from U13 to U18 – minimum 15 players must be chosen 9.7 Players may be released from teams at any time due to the following reasons:

• Discipline issues • Commitment issues • Interpersonal relationships • Skill and ability • Conflict with the program

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The release from the team will be discussed in person with the player before the player is released from the team. The team coaches must receive prior approval from the Technical Director before the release. PLAYER EVALUATIONS General Information 10.1 All player evaluations will take place late Jun through July 10.2 Evaluations are held for U12 through U18 ages. 10.3 Registration for all successful players must occur after player evaluations and prior to

August 1st. 10.4 Evaluations dates, times and locations will be advertised on the club website, in local

papers, and with member districts. 10.5 Parents and siblings are not to interfere with the evaluation process. 10.6 Players cannot participate in evaluations until delinquent registration funds are paid. 10.7 Technical Director and General Manager will be responsible for coordinating all

evaluations in each age group. Player Information

• New players wishing to attend evaluations must register at tofc.ca • Current players do not need to register, but must inform the Technical Director that

they will be attending • Players should arrive at the evaluations half an hour early for the first session. • Successful players must pay a Commitment Fee upon selection

10.8 If a player did not play last season and therefore is not registered with BC Soccer,

registration is mandatory before the player can be evaluated for any TOFC team. 10.9 Attendance at evaluations is mandatory. Please discuss any absences with the Technical

Director.

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10.10 Player selection is based on the evaluation sessions and ongoing evaluations and scouting of players throughout the year by the coaches and club technical resources. Discussion with precious coaches may be used to assist with the evaluations process as well

10.11 Players will be evaluated on individual skills as well as team and game playing abilities.

Commitment, attitude and mental/ social attitude are also important factors. 10.12 Players cannot participate in evaluations until any delinquent fees and the registration

fee are paid. Coaches Information 10.13 All evaluations should have a Coordinator or the Finance Manager present to ensure no

players attend the evaluation process without proper registration. 10.14 Evaluation dates and fields are scheduled by the club’s General Manager. 10.15 The General Manager is responsible for advertising. 10.16 The evaluation information must be advertised, in the local newspaper and/or on our

club website, at least one month before the first evaluation commences. 10.17 It is the General Manager’s responsibility to ensure that registration is available at

evaluations. 10.18 Team selection are to be made, if possible, within 48 hours of the last evaluation. 10.19 The Technical Director will develop and provide the format for the evaluations. The

Technical Director may appoint independent assessors for these evaluations. 10.20 The Technical Director will make final Player selections based on all input and

observations. FIELDS AND GYMS Field Policies

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11.1 Fields are assigned to TOFC for the use of club teams’ events and other associated activates. Fields are not assigned to individual teams as it is TOFC that has permission to use the facilities. In turn, TOFC assigns “field allocations” to teams and/or groups to use in accordance with their own field allocation policy.

11.2 Teams not acting in accordance with any field status conditions, club policies or abusing

their field privileges may have their practice and/or game time assignments revoked or changed at any given time at the discretion of the General Manager or Technical Director, or in accordance with any decision of the Board of Directors.

11.3 Fields are generally assigned for uses including:

- games - practices - tournaments or special events

11.4 The following field classifications are used in this policy / guideline

1) Artificial Field Turf 2) Grass 3) Indoor soccer facilities 4) Gymnasium

11.5 If a referee cancels a game due to poor field conditions, the teams are not allowed to

play on that field. 11.6 Coaches will remove all hazards from the field before the start of the game. Field Allocations Practice Field Assignments 11.7 All practice sessions conducted by TOFC teams on city fields will be pre-scheduled by the

General Manager through the allocation of practice times on available field space. 11.8 The General Manager, in conjunction with the Technical Director, will work to establish

the reasonable number of teams to be assigned to any given field during an assigned period of time based on field assignment, and length of assigned time period.

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A. Teams with any special time requests may submit them to the General Manager and Technical Director for consideration however there is no guarantee that any special requests will be accommodated.

B. The club reserves the right to amend the above allocation policy at any time if in the best interest of the club/players/team.

Game Time Assignments 11.9 Home game fields and times for the teams are assigned by the General Manager at the

beginning of the season and are not to be changed without General Manager approval. 11.10 TOFC endeavors to play “Home” games in each member district at some point if

possible. 11.11 All games for the current season are set and listed on the club website under

Schedule - Games and at bcspl.ca 11.12 Each team is required to check the website on a weekly basis to determine

A. what their assigned game time and field assignment is for any game B. to ensure that their game location, date, or time have not been changed.

General Authority 11.13 The General Manager or Technical Director, can alter any field schedule to meet the

needs of TOFC and its program. 11.14 If your allotted practice time is not being used your must notify the General Manager

immediately. 11.15 Please ensure that you are using only your own practice time and are not encroaching

on others’ allotted practice field and times. The team’s field time will be jeopardized if this becomes an issue.

11.16 Cooperation between coaches is required and expected when dealing with on the field

training and game times. If this becomes an issue, coaches may lose their allocated practice time.

11.17 For teams that have training and exhibitions games once their season is over, their time

will be scheduled by the General Manager, with the Technical Director’s approval.

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PLAYER SAFETY- See TOFC Player Safety Manual 12.1 Call 911 for apparent serious injury and report the incident to the General Manager and

Technical Director as soon as possible. 12.2 Under Canadian Soccer Association rules, it is mandatory that players wear shin guards

at all practices and games. 12.3 It is mandatory that players remove all jewelry before all practices and games. 12.4 Footwear appropriate for training and match conditions must be worn. Those not

wearing suitable footwear will not be permitted to participate. GAMES – See TOFC Travel and Conduct Code, Parent Code of Conduct, Coach Code of

Conduct, Manager and Staff Code of Conduct, Player Commitment Form, Discipline Policy

13.1 This section describes the general requirements for league and cup play, as well as the

club’s expectations regarding conduct, behavior towards the game officials and club facilities.

13.2 Club team officials and parents are expected to cooperate with each other and with

other club and game officials in assuring that appropriate standards of behavior and conduct are followed at all times. All members of the club should participate in field set-up and clean up. Abuse or misuse will not be tolerated.

13.3 Our club teams are responsible for checking our website on a weekly basis, regardless of

home or away games, to ensure the field allocation information has not changed and that game times have not changed.

13.4 HOME TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supply the game balls and ensure that the nets and corner flags are properly in place.

• Set up benches, tents, PA system. • Change color if necessary. • Removal of nets and corner flags from the field if your game is the last game on

the field. This equipment can only be left out if the following game is our own club team’s game and they are present at the field.

• Pay referees according to Game Day Manager Instruction. • Follow Game Day Instruction and Arrangements from Game Day Manager.

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• Ensure coaches and mangers are aware of location of First Aid attendant at field complex

• Ensure familiarity with Emergency Action Plan in case of Medical Emergency. DISCIPLINE & SUSPENSION – See TOFC Discipline Policy, BC Soccer Discipline Policy 14.1 Team officials are responsible for the conduct of their spectators and teams. 14.2 Team officials, players, or spectators must not criticize the game officials, other

spectators, or players of the other teams at any time. 14.3 Discipline guidelines for game officials are available from the BC Soccer Association

website. 14.4 Suspensions and disciplinary sanctions for our membership and Executive are provided

through our club constitution. TOURNAMENTS 15.1 Teams wanting to participate in a tournament must get approval from the Technical

Director and General Manager to ensure proper level of play, ample notification time and time for fundraising, if necessary.

15.2 Teams planning to travel outside the province must obtain permission from BC Soccer

and the BCSPL. This should be received prior to commitment and at least three months prior to the planned departure.

15.3 The coach and manager should each have a completed set of player travel-medical

consent forms. 15.4 Players, officials, relatives and friends should be constantly aware that they are

ambassadors of their club, league, and where applicable, their province and country, and behave accordingly.

RISK MANAGEMENT- see TOFC Player Safety Policy and TOFC Criminal Record Check

Policy documents. 16.1 All volunteers and paid staff much have a current Criminal Record Check on file. The

following volunteers are exempt from the criminal record screening. • Adult Team Officials that do not have any contact with minors.

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16.2 The link for online CRC application can be obtained from the General Manager. The form

has the General Manager address listed and the screening will be returned to him/her. 16.3 All Head Coaches must complete the Criminal Record Check in person at the local RCMP detachment where they reside. 16.4 The club will supply the Head Coach with an official request letter. 16.5 The screening process for our volunteers, staff, Executive and BOD must be repeated

every 24 months from the date of placement in out club. The Risk Management Coordinator will contact volunteers/staff prior to the expiration date of their CRC that is on file.

16.6 Player and team official identification cards are mandatory. If the team official has not

completed their respective criminal record checks and the checks are not returned to the General Manager with a satisfactory result, the team official(s) will not receive their identification card. The team official would therefore be unable to coach or manage their team until the check has been completed.

16.7 When a CRC comes back with a negative result, the General Manager will contact the

volunteer or staff member to find out the nature of the result and then confirm that information with the Police Department.

The General Manager will advise the Board of Directors of all negative results. The Board of Directors may bring that information forward to the BC Soccer Association. PUBLICITY AND ADVERTISING 17.1 The Club will pay for the advertisement of any information the General Manager,

Technical Director and/or Board of Directors deems necessary to benefit and promote the club, league, and official pathway of soccer in BC and Canada.

MANAGEMENT OF TEAM FUNDS & DISBURSEMENTS The TOFC Board of Directors suggests these guidelines for managing team funds: 18.1 A management Committee should be established for the team account(s).

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18.2 The Committee should consist of at least two parents (not related to each other) and may also include the team manager and/or a coach. Parents not functioning as coach or manager should form a majority of Committee members.

18.3 A record of account will be maintained by the Committee and be open to inspection by

parents of individual team members on request. 18.4 Disputes over funds, if not resolved by the Committee, will be resolved at the meeting

of parents of team members (a majority of team members must be represented). 18.5 Expenditures from team accounts require the approval of the majority of members from

the Committee. 18.6 Signing authority on the team account(s) should be held jointly by two members of the

Committee (both should be required to sign), at least one of whom is NOT a coach or manager.

18.7 NORMALLY, FUNDS WILL BE EXPENDED IN THE SEASON IN WHICH THEY WERE RAISED. 18.8 Funds raised for a specific project should be segregated from general use funds. 18.9 The Board of Directors may request a written report on income and expenditures of the

team account at any point during the season. 18.10 If funds are to be carried over from one season to the next:

• Parents of team members must agree to the raising of funds for more than one season.

CLUB FUNDRAISING 19.1 Player registration fees that are charged to play soccer do not completely cover the cost

of running our soccer programs. It is necessary for us raise other club revenues through fund raising initiatives. It is expected that all members contribute to fundraising activities. As a result, full participation of club sponsored fundraising is required.

19.2 The Board of Directors must approve, in advance, all club or team fundraising activities

using the name of TOFC. The purpose for which the funds will be raised should be passed to the General Manager for approval.

TEAM FUNDRAISING 19.3 Teams may want to raise funds for several reasons. i.e.: team travelling, tournament

entry fees, club jackets, etc.

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19.4 These funds can be raised in several ways, i.e. bottle drives, car washes, etc. 19.5 Fundraising methods must be approved by the General Manager. No liquor may be sold

or raffled as fundraising. SPONSORSHIP 20.1 Should a team wish to have a sponsor, they should first choose an organization that is

not in conflict with our existing sponsors and then approach the General Manager to confirm the chosen organization is not already committed, and fits within TOFC sponsorship parameters.

20.2 Once confirmed by the General Manager or, as necessary, the Board of Directors, the

team may approach the firm. 20.3 If an organization agrees to sponsorship, they can make the contribution payable to the

club. 20.4 The club Finance Manager / Treasurer will then disburse the funds to the team. CODE OF CONDUCT To follow the National Coaches Code of Conduct (From level III – N.C.C.P., Canadian Soccer Association) Club Code:

• Fun, enjoyment and other recreational satisfactions. • Achievement, recognition and the pursuit of excellence relative to skill potential and

personal competitive goals. • The development of physical, mental, social and emotional fitness. • Continual development of the game of soccer at all levels.

Coaches Code: See Coach Code of Conduct

• Soccer is a game for happiness.

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• The laws of soccer should be regarded as mutual agreements the spirit or letter of which now one should try to evade or break.

• Visiting teams and spectators are honored guests. • No advantages except those of superior skill should be sought. • Officials and opponents should be treated and regarded with honest intention. • Officials decisions should be accepted no matter how unfair they may seem. • Winning is desirable, but winning at any cost defeats the purpose of the game. • Losing can be a triumph when the team has given its best. • The ideal is the greatest good to the greatest number. • In soccer, as in life, treat others, as you would have them treat you.

Parents Code: see Parent Code of Conduct Parents should remember:

• Children have more need for example than criticism. • Make athletic participation for your child and others a positive experience. • Attempt to relieve the pressure of competition, not increase it. A child is easily affected

by outside influences. • Be kind to you child’s coach and to officials. Many staff are volunteers giving of personal

time and money to provide a recreational activity for your child. The coach is providing a valuable community service often without reward other than the personal satisfaction of having served his community.

• Treat the coach as being sincere in his/her intent to be working on behalf of every member of the team and the team as a whole.

• The opponents are necessary friends. Without them your child could not participate meaningfully.

• Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team. • Officials do their utmost to watch every move of every player and to call the game to

the best of his/her ability. Do not openly question the officials’ judgment and never his/her honesty. He/she is a symbol of fair play, integrity and sportsmanship.

• Accept the results of each game. Encourage the child to be gracious in victory and turn defeat to victory by helping the child work towards improvement.

• IF THE CHILDREN ENJOY THE GAME, WE ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK. Players Code: See Player Commitment Form

• Play the game for the game’s sake. • Be generous when you win. • Be graceful when you lose. • Be fair always no matter what the cost. • Obey the laws of the game. • Work for the good of your team.

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• Accept the decisions of the officials with good grace. • Believe in the honesty of your opponents. • Honestly and whole-heartedly applaud the efforts of your teammates and your

opponents. • Commit fully to your team and club. • Endeavor to be the best player and person you can be.

REVISIONS Prepared January 19, 2016 Revised January 27, 2017 KT