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2017Outdoor Season
U10Coaches/Manager
Information Handoutwww.emsamillwoods.com
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-468-5233 ext. 2Fax: 780-461-1745
#84 4003 98 Street Edmonton AB T6E 6M8
MWSA Board Members 3
MWSA President’s Welcome Message 4
U10 – U18 Coaches Checklist 5
Equipment & Pick Up 6-7
Helpful Hints for a successful parents meeting 8-9
Season Start Date, Refund & Withdrawals, Pictures, Additional Costs, Security Clearance Forms 10
Outdoor Field Addresses, Field Closure Line, Rules of the Game 11
Lightning & MWSA Cancellation Policies 12
If Caught Outdoors 13
Games & Practices, Bench Requirements Uniforms, Jewellery 14
Eye Glasses, Head coverings, Casts, Splints & Athletic Braces, Smoking & Alcohol 15
Guidelines for Fundraising/Sponsorship, City of Edmonton Dog Policy #2202 16
Selects FC, Selects FC Trialists (U10+) 17
Keeper Training, Technical Training 18
Rules of the Game, Dispute Resolution Referees, Referee Abuse 19
Referee Liaison 20
Outdoor Provincials 21
Coaches, Players & Parent Code of Conduct 22
Kickoff Classic May Tournament 23
Important Dates 24
Keep MWSA Up to Date, Did we miss something?, MWSA Website 25
Coaches Appreciation Party 26
Thanks to our Sponsors and Volunteers 27
Team Jersey Record 28
Chain of Command 30
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Scoring and Game Sheets 31 - 34
Field Conditions, Seating Arrangement, Field Maintenance, Do’s and Don’ts 35 - 36
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 on the next page are their emails.
MWSA Board Members
Position Name Email AddressesPresident Vern Lemoignan [email protected]
1st Vice President Nav Dhaliwal [email protected] Vice President John Stewart [email protected]
Treasurer Steven Neal [email protected] Director Angie Sych [email protected]
Office Assistant Heather Manchester [email protected]
Equipment Director Cindy Breadner [email protected]/Purchasing Director Ricardo Lodhar [email protected]
Referee Assignor Ricardo Lodhar [email protected] Director Diana Clark [email protected]
Jr Selects Committee Will McNeilNav Dhalilwal [email protected]
Community Technical Director Jorge Rojas [email protected] FC Technical Director Dennis Pajo [email protected]
Tournament Chairperson Tania Elliott [email protected] Chairperson Patti Little [email protected]
Community League Chairperson Candace Sargeant [email protected]
Burnewood - U8B Comm. Age Rep Roger Pelletier [email protected]
Ellerslie Rep. U10G Age Rep Lindsy Leduc [email protected]
Fulton Meadows Rep. Nav Dhaliwal [email protected]
Knottwood Rep. Cindy Breadner cindy.breadner@gmail .com Lakewood Rep U8G Age Rep Heather McLeod [email protected]
Leefield U10B Age Rep Ryan Orr [email protected]
Millhurst Rep. U16 & U18 Boys & Girls Age Rep Jorge Rojas [email protected]
N. Millbourne Rep Will McNeil [email protected] Chair & Ridgewood Rep Candace Sargeant [email protected]
Southwood Rep. U12B Age Rep Doris Oullet [email protected]
Summerside Rep.U6 Age Rep Melissa [email protected]
Woodvale Rep U12G Tanya Jaques [email protected]
U4 Sarena Monaghan [email protected]
U14 B/G Stepehen [email protected]
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www.emsamillwoods.comConsider joining the MWSA Board!
On behalf of the Mill Woods Soccer Association (MWSA) Board and Staff, I would like to welcome you to the 2017 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 ([email protected] or 780-468-5233). For more information, I invite you to visit our new website at www.emsamillwoods.com
I hope you have a fantastic season!
MWSA – PresidentVern LeMoignan
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1. Please read this entire handout
2. Call and/or email my players to introduce myself by April 23rd, 2017.
3. Pick up my Equipment on Saturday, April 22, 2017 U10-U18 at the equipment facility (99 St&71 Ave).
4. Meet with my parents and players to review rules and expectation and hand out jerseys. Refer to the MWSA Team Jersey Record form before you hand out ANY jerseys.
5. Find myself an Assistant Coach and Manager if not already assigned.
6. Ensure ALL Coaching staff are registered as a Team Official in the portal.
7. Check with the team if they are interested in the Mill Woods Tournament and register on line www.mwkickoffclassic.com or under the tournaments tab on our website
8. Make sure all players, coaches, assistant coaches and managers requiring player cards submit a picture by email to [email protected] or come to the office Noon – 5:00p.m. Tuesday-Friday.
***Carding is required for U14 Community and above*** ALL levels of Premier Players
9. All the schedules will be posted on our website April 27th, 2017. http://emsamillwoods.com/schedules/outdoor-season/
10. Ask your team manager to arrange for pictures to be taken if your team wishes
If you have any questions, please contact your Community League Representative or Age Representative.
Have a Great Season!!!
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U10 – U18
Coaches Checklist
Outdoor 2016
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Equipment – U10 to U18
Each Coach is required to submit a $200.00 equipment deposit cheque to MWSA via the Equipment Director in order to receive their team’s equipment. Equipment will not be handed out unless a deposit cheque has been received. Please date your equipment deposit cheque for July 01, 2017. Equipment deposit cheques will not be cashed, they will be returned to the coaches once the Equipment Director receives the equipment on or before the last scheduled equipment return dates. If you or someone from the team is unable to pick up your team’s equipment, please call your Age Rep to make alternate arrangements. A team jersey record form must be completed for the team and along with the players’ jersey deposit cheques be dropped off at the MWSA Office by May 1, 2017. The Team Jersey Record form is located on the last page of this handbook.
1. Equipment Handout For U10 to U18, Equipment Handout will take place on Saturday April 22, 2017 and the schedule for the age groups is:
U14 – U18 – 9:00-10:30 AM
U12 – 10:45-12:00 PM
U10 – 12:15-1:30 PM
Please do not come early as equipment for each of the age groups will only be issued at the above scheduled times, with the exception of Coaches who are coaching more than one team this season. In this case the Coach can pick up both of their teams’ equipment at one of the scheduled times for the age groups he/she are coaching.
2. Team Equipment Manager: During the season you will need a volunteer for this position so please recruit a parent on your team if the position is not already filled. This position fulfills a family’s volunteer commitment for the season. The Equipment manager’s role is to manage the team’s equipment at the games and/or practices throughout the season. The Coach and Equipment manager can decide on the expectations of this role for their team. The equipment is for the players on the team, so if siblings wish to play soccer while watching a game, please request the parents bring their own balls for them to play with.
3. Jersey Deposits: Please remember to collect a jersey deposit cheque from each player prior to giving the jerseys to the player for the season. Players’ jersey deposit cheques are to be dated July 1, 2017 for the amount of $200 and made out to Mill Woods Soccer Association. The Coach must also provide a jersey deposit for their child on the team. Each team needs to complete a team jersey record form and drop it off along with the players’ jersey deposit cheques to the MWSA office by May 1, 2017. The Coach is responsible for any spare jerseys that are not issued to a player on the team.
4. Equipment Return Coaches are to collect their players’ jerseys at the end of their season preferably at the team’s last game of the season. Please launder the jerseys and return them clean and dry with the team equipment on one of the following dates:
Jun 27th, 2017 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (tentative season end June 22nd)July 12th, 2017 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (City Finals July 3rd - July 9th) Last Equipment Return DateTeam equipment and/or players’ jerseys are not to be returned to the office.
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Coaches, please make alternate arrangements with one of your coaching staff or a parent on your team to return your team’s equipment on one of the above return dates if you are unable to make it.
***** PLEASE NOTE: All team equipment and Players Jerseys MUST be returned, by July 12, 2017. For any unreturned team equipment after July 12, 2017 where alternate arrangements have not been made the coach’s equipment deposit cheque and or players jersey deposit cheques will be cashed *****
Please direct any equipment questions or concerns to the MWSA Equipment Director, by email [email protected] or call 780 297-2800.
Our equipment storage facility is located on 99 Street between 71 and 72 Ave, next to Russel Metals. The equipment warehouse faces 99 St and has a mural/painting of Joey Moss on it. Flags mark the entrance door. All equipment handouts and returns will take place here.
Here are some suggestions to help MWSA re-establish its excellent return rate!
Please remind the players/parents on your team that the jerseys need to be washed when they are soiled to prevent staining.
Please retain the Keeper jerseys (if supplied) with the equipment as a designated goalkeeper will occasionally show up at a game without the jersey or will be unable to attend.
Older soccer balls sometimes leak air. To re-inflate soccer balls, use a moist valve needle and re-inflate to the appropriate pressure, (8 to 10 lbs for size 3, 4 and 5 balls and 6 to 8 lbs for size 2 balls).
Valve needles and ball pumps 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. A good turn out on scheduled dates means less work for everyone involved. Return your team’s equipment on or before July 12th, 2017 Please retain the pinnies (if issued) with the team equipment. Do not mark the balls with a team name or a player’s name as it is not personal property and the guilty party
will incur the expense of the ball.
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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, 2017. 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 email addresses from your team lists. Email 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.
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/email contact person, to take that responsibility off of the coaches shoulders. Please ask the parents’ permission before sharing their information.
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
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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 can warm up properly and receive instructions. Parents 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 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. Please ask the parents’ permission before sharing their information.
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 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!
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2017 Outdoor Season Start Date
The approximate start date for all age categories is the first week of May (TENTATIVELY May 01, 2017). We plan for each team to play 12-14 regular season games, however we can NOT guarantee this.
Refunds and Withdrawals
There will be NO refunds after April 1st, 2017. 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 email to [email protected]. Messages cannot be relayed through coaches. It is also the parents’ responsibility to ensure that all jerseys are returned to MWSA or your $200.00 jersey deposit will be cashed.
Pictures
Teams that wish team pictures must arrange this on their own. It’s a very short season so you’ll want to schedule your team pictures as early as possible. The MWSA office has a list of the photographers we used in the past.
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.
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Outdoor Fields
Outdoor field maps can be found on under Play-Fields http://emsamillwoods.com/play/fields/
Field closure phone lines
Edmonton (updated at 4 pm daily): 780-496-4999 ext. 1Sherwood Park: 780-467-5800 ext. 3314Spruce Grove: 780-962-7602EMSA South (Ivor Dent) 780-443-6000Beaumont: 780-929-6811EMSA West 780-443-6000
www.edmonton.ca http://coewebapps.edmonton.ca/external/facilitynotifications/default.aspx?args=4
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 – http://emsamain.com/coachref/rules-discipline/
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Lightening 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 311 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 “30-30 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.
Notes: Games are considered finished and results are final if 75% of game is completed. Minimum official time required for game to be considered complete:U10 - 45minU12 - 52.5minU14 - 60minU16/U18 - 67.5min
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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. 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.
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-to-mouth resuscitation should be administered. If breathing and pulse are absent, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation is required.
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Games and PracticesPlayers 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
Under 10, 12, 14, 16, & 18In these age groups, children are issued a jersey to use throughout the season. A deposit cheque of $200 postdated for July 01, 2017 must be given to your coach or manager. They do not get a jersey without a deposit. Because of the rule regarding matching shorts and socks, all players are required to wear black shorts and socks. Shin pads are mandatory for all players. Players without shin pads will not be permitted to play. All players should have their own labeled water bottle. Cleats are recommended in these age groups. Players are not permitted to wear pants during a soccer game unless the referee of that game allows it.
Home Team = White Jerseys Away Team = Blue Jerseys
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. NO TAPING
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 jewelry at the request of the referee (including all external body piercing(s)) will not be permitted to play.
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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 and uses it to intimidate or shows intent to injure – they will be
cautioned and sent off the field.
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.
Guidelines for Fundraising/Sponsorship17
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. 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.
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Selects FC
The Selects FC teams are MWSA Zone Representative teams at the U8-U18 age groups, playing in Tier 1, 2, and 3 City Wide. They play against other zone representative teams in a citywide program that is guided by EMSA rules and regulations.
The Selects Program is a developmental program, which requires higher commitment levels (by players, their parents, and coaches), and some additional costs:
Selects shorts & socks ($28.00) Tournament expenses, in and/or out of town Expenses to attend Provincials that alternate between Calgary and Edmonton A track suit (optional) for approximately $110 Team Picture (optional) Socks, shorts, jackets, pants and bags are NO LONGER available in the MWSA office however all of our
stock is now on sale at the KICKS store located at 2027-111 St.
Selects FC Trialists (U10+)
“Trialists” are players that are invited to play on an older-age or higher-tier team. Often, teams invite trialists when the team is shorthanded or would like to explore different players. MWSA supports the use of trialists for a variety of reasons: It gives the trialists experience at a more demanding level, it motivates trialists and their teammates, it showcases our talent, it ensures that our teams have a way to overcome being shorthanded, and it fosters a stronger (MWSA) program. No Selects FC player can trialist on a community team regardless of age.
Recognize that being asked to send a trialist is a compliment to the player asked, and to you – the player’s Coach. Note that trialists may only play a maximum of FIVE league games for any one team.
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MWSA Keeper Training
We will be continuing our Keeper Trainer for the Outdoor Season. If you are interested in trying the position for the first time or you’re an experienced keeper our dedicated, trained volunteer coaching Staff would love to see you out. For more information please contact Jorge Rojas at [email protected] .
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
Contact Technical Via email at [email protected]
***Please keep checking your email boxes and the MWSA website for Upcoming dates for your age categories Technical Camps and Clinics
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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 – www.emsamain.com Alberta Soccer Association -- www.albertasoccer.com
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, 1st VP, or 2nd VP.
Referees
Referee abuse and harassment by spectators, players or coaches will NOT be tolerated!
Game officials (i.e., Referees) are critical to the sport of soccer and without them there would be no game. Please treat them with respect and recognize that they too are learning and improving with experience. Anyone found guilty of harassing game officials will be disciplined and may be barred from games.
Referee Abuse Every year every zone has issues with referee/assistant referee abuse. As many of you know it is a province wide problem in the recruitment and training of referees because of the abuse they receive on the field. By criticizing our young referees in a negative fashion, we drive them away from progressing through the league and gaining the experience that they need to learn and become better. To get more young referees into the league we need to encourage these young referees to learn from their mistakes and not criticize them at every opportunity.
This is a strong reminder that any referee abuse whether verbal or otherwise is not tolerated by EMSA Mill Woods or EMSA Main and will be dealt with quickly and forcefully.
If you or any of your coaches witness another coach / parent / team abusing a referee, please let the office know and we will deal with it immediately.
Let’s be the example and show the other zones how well the Mill Woods teams treat our referees / assistant referees. Please be advised that the EMSA Mill Woods Discipline Committee may be attending random games.
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Referee Liaison
Background:Referee abuse and harassment by spectators and coaches is the main reason why referees, particularly those in their early teens, drop out of the development program resulting in severe shortages of officials at all levels. This unacceptable behavior towards our youth must be addressed as a priority particularly if soccer is to have an adequate supply of referees.
In addressing this problem it is now a requirement of every team to designate an individual to act as a referee liaison. The referee liaison of each team shall be a person who is not an official of that team and their main role will be to act as a deterrent to possible acts of misbehavior by spectators or team officials. The referee liaison will also be available to the referee should a request to do so be made or if a potential problem exists.
Description of duties:Each team shall provide a referee liaison that shall:
Be identified with a referee liaison armband provided by the team Introduce themselves to the referee prior to the start of the game Locate themselves on the spectator side of the field Monitor the behavior and deal with inappropriate comments, gestures and/or general unsporting behavior
directed at the referee, players or any other individual by their teams’ spectators Quickly diffuse potential problems before they arise by being visible or calmly speaking with the individual(s)
involved Be visible and available to assist the referee particularly at half time and full time Submit a brief report in writing of any incident that they deem the MWSA should be aware of involving
inappropriate behavior by ANY individual
If you have any questions or concerns in regards to the Referee Program, Please call Ricardo Lodhar @ 780-721-5710.
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Outdoor Soccer ProvincialsEach year some U12 to U18 MWSA teams will qualify to participate in Inter-Cities or win a Provincial berth for their age level. Provincial games are held in late July to mid-August.
Regularly check www.edmontonsoccer.com or www.albertasoccer.com for information regarding provincials.
Post Season play dates are as follows:
City Finals (U10 Premier-teams): July 3-9 2017City Finals (U10-U18 Tiers 4-9): July 3-9 2017Inter Cities (U12-U18 Tier 5-9): July 21-23 2017 *Girls in Calgary - Boys in EdmontonTier 4 Provincials (U12-U18) July 21-23, 2017 * ASA to announce locationsTier 3 Provincials (U12-U18) August 11-13, 2017 * ASA to announce locationsTier 2 Provincials (U12-U18) August 11-13, 2017 * ASA to announce locations *Tier 1 Provincials (U12) August 11-13, 2017 * ASA to announce locations *Tier 1 Provincials (U14-U18) August 24-27, 2017 * ASA to announce locations *
*Tentative dates only
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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, 1st VP, or 2nd 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 ____________
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Mill Woods Soccer Association
Kickoff Classic Tournament
May 26-28, 2017For more information and/or to
register visitwww.mwkickoffclassic.com
Open To: U8 to U18 - Community and Premier Teams
Entry Fee: U8 $125.00 – U10 $380.00 – U12 to U18 $475.00
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Registration Opens: March 1, 2017
Registration Closes: May 18, 2017
For more information: Tania Elliott @ [email protected]
Important dates
Date/time Description Location/Details
April 6 Carding MW Office – 12:00-8:00 PMApril 8-9 Soccer For Life #040 BeaumontApril 11 Carding MW Office – 12:00-8:00 PM
April 22 Equipment Pick UpU14 – U18 – 9:00-10:30 AMU12 – 10:45 - 12:00 PMU10 – 12:15-1:30 PM
April 17 Coaches Session Only U12 Boys & Girls 17:00-18:00April 22 EMSA Level 2 South Soccer Centre – 1:00-4:00 PM
April 22-23 Learn to Train #039 Beaumont
April 23 Pre-Season Camp
Millhurst Community Hall
U10 Boys 2007 2:00-3:00 PMU10 Boys 2008 3:00-4:00 PM
U10 Girls 2007-2008 4:00-5:00 PMU12 Boys & Girls 2005-2006 5:00-6:00 PM
April 23 Pre-Season Coaches OnlyU10 Boys 2007-2008 2:30-3:30 PMU10 Girls 2007-2008 4:00-5:00 PM
U12 Boys & Girls 2005-2006 5:00-6:00 PMApril 23 EMSA Level 2 South Soccer Centre 1:00-4:00April 23 ALL Players should have been contacted Phone or EmailApril 25 Carding EMSA – 4:30-8:00 PMApril 27 Carding EMSA – 4:30-8:00 PMApril 29 Pre-Season Camp U14 Boys & Girls 2003-2004 17:00-18:00
April 29-30 Soccer For Life #079 North Zone May 01 Season Start Date Weather permitting
May 2 Carding EMSA – 4:30-8:00 PM
May 26-28 Mill Woods Kick Off Classic Mill Woods Park
May 27-28 Learn to Train #013 South West ZoneJune 10-11 Soccer for Life #014 South West Zone
June 17 Coaches Appreciation Leefield Community HallJune 27July 12
Equipment ReturnLast Equipment Return 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Keep MWSA Up-To-DateIf your phone number, cell numbers, mailing or e-mail addresses change please keep us up to date by emailing the changes to [email protected]
We use our website and email 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 manual, or our website, if you like what we are doing,
Please let us know that too. Please email your questions, comments and suggestions to [email protected]
www.emsamillwoods.com
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 [email protected]
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Mill Woods Soccer AssociationCoaches Appreciation Party 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.
Please email Heather @ [email protected] – with your attending officials no later than June 5th, 2017
** If anyone attending has an allergy, is a vegetarian, requires a gluten free diet or cannot eat a certain type of meat, please include that in your email **
So, here's the information:
When: Saturday, June 17th, 2017
Where: Leefield Community Hall 7910-36 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.
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Thank YouMill 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. 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
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educational soccer program. If you, or someone you know, can sponsor one of our soccer programs please talk to Heather in the office or email her at [email protected]
MWSA Team Jersey Record
For U8 Junior Selects to U18 teams, a completed Team Jersey Record form is required for each team. *A jersey deposit cheque MUST be received by the Coach/Team Equipment Manager from each player before issuing a set of jerseys to a player. The player jersey deposit is to be a postdated cheque, for the date of July 1, 2017, made out to “Mill Woods Soccer Association’ for the amount of $200. All jersey deposit cheques and a completed team jersey record form must be turned into the MWSA office by May 1, 2017.
All jerseys are to be returned to the Coach/Team Equipment manager. The teams’ jerseys MUST be laundered and clean upon return of the teams’ equipment to the Equipment warehouse. Please note any returned unclean teams’ jerseys will be subject to a $50 laundry service charge. For any team equipment or players jerseys that have not been returned to the equipment warehouse by July 27, 2017 the applicable deposit cheques will be cashed.
JERSEY # PLAYER’S NAME (First & Last) CONTACT # & EMAIL Cheque #
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Season: _______________ Age Group: _________ Gender: __
Coach: ____________________ Manager: __________________________
Coach Phone #: _____________ Manager Phone #: ________________
EMSA Mill Wood’s Office and Hours
EMSA Mill Wood’s Information
Office Location:
#84 4003-98 StreetEdmonton, AB T6E 6M8Phone: 780-468-5233
Fax: 780-461-1745
Office Hours:
Monday – ClosedTuesday – Friday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (subject to change)
Office Staff
Executive Director/Registrar – Angie SychE-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 780-468-5233 x 1
Office Administrator – Heather ManchesterE-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 780-468-5233 x 2
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EMSA MILL WOOD’S WEBSITE(Mill Woods Soccer Association)
www.emsamillwoods.com↓
EMSA WEBSITE(Edmonton Minor Soccer Association)
www.emsamain.com
Chain of Command
Please respect to proper chain of command within EMSA Mill Woods:
PARENT/ PLAYER↓
TEAM COACH/ MANAGER↓
COMMUNITY DIRECTOR↓
EMSA MILL WOODS OFFICE
For all EMSA Mill Woods related discipline issues, the following procedures are to be followed at all times:
STEP 1:
Have you waited the required 24 hours cooling off period?
EMSA MILL WOODS Discipline Committee will NOT review any complaint that is less than 24 hours after the incident.
STEP 2:
Have you followed the proper chain of command on who you should contact?
PARENT/ PLAYER ↓ TEAM COACH/ MANAGER ↓ COMMUNITY DIRECTOR ↓EMSA MILL WOODS OFFICE – DISCIPLINE
If you haven't then you must contact the right people before this can be escalated to the discipline director
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STEP 3:
If your community director is unable to assist, please have them contact the EMSA Mill woods office with the complaint.
EMSA MILL WOODS Discipline Committee will NOT review any complaints received within 24 hours of the incident and not through the proper channel.
Scoring & Game Sheets
It is the HOME TEAM’S responsibility to enter the game scores on the EMSA Mill Woods website the next business day after the game. Only coaches, assistant coaches and managers who are registered as a team official on the team’s roster can be scorekeepers.
It is the HOME TEAM’s responsibility to provide copies of both teams’ white game sheets and any trialist forms must be sent to EMSA Mill Woods office.
We ask that you have them sent in by the next morning after your game. All trialist forms must be faxed in along with the game sheets.
Please ensure you are filling out your game sheets entirely. Note that there is an administration fee that will be issued to the team if the game sheet is not entirely filled out.
Ways to submit your game sheets: - In person to office - By fax 780-461-1745 – Scan in and e-mail game sheets: [email protected] - Take a picture of your game sheets and send them to: [email protected]
Instructions for Scoring Games
1. Go to www.emsamillwoods.com and click on the Coach Login link at the top of the page:
2. Please sign in with your account.
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3. Select the Team Official role for the team you are coaching. A person may have multiple team official roles (1 role per team). In this example, a team official with last name Tania Elliott is signing in.
4 Once signed in, you will be redirected to the Team Official Control Panel. Click the Manage Score/Games button.
5. On the Manage Scores/Games screen, you will see a list of all games for your team. Once a game is ready to have a score recorded, an edit pencil button will be available. Click the edit pencil button.
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6. On the Score Game form, complete the required fields by entering the home team score and the away team score.
7. Lastly, please submit feedback regarding the referee officiating of the game. There are 6 questions to be completed and an option to provide comments. (optional)
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Game Sheets/Referee Liaison/Scoring
You will be required to fill out a game sheet before each game, listing the players, and their jersey number. U10 and up must have a referee liaison at each game. The referee liaison must be identified on the game sheet and must wear the band. The referee liaison is there to assist the referee and/or the coach if a parent is not behaving appropriately.
Games sheets should be provided to the referee before the start of the game.
After the game, the home team is required to score the game on the EMSA Soccer Portal and email or fax the game sheets to the zone.
You must ensure the following items are fully filled out or your game sheet will be considered incomplete.
GAME SHEETSEMSA Rule 408: Game Sheets
2. Each team shall provide a game sheet. Team officers shall sign the game sheet indicating that to the best of their knowledge, the information is true and correct. It shall then be passed to referee prior to
kickoff. If it is not passed to the referee prior to kick off the game shall be forfeited by that
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Fields and Field Conditions
Long Grass
If you attend the field and the grass is very long – please feel free to put in a 311 call to the City of Edmonton and ask them to mow it. You do not need to contact the office regarding this as we have no influence with the City when it comes to mowing.
The City of Edmonton cuts grass on a rotating basis and can take weeks for them to return to a specific field or area.
Team / Parent Seating Arrangement
EMSA has adapted a new seating arrangement for parents and teams. It is important that all team follow the same format as below.
HOME TEAM chooses the side that they would like to be on.
Field Maintenance
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Many times you will get to a field and there are problems for example, a dangerous hole in the ground, unstable nets, etc. We would ask that you please report this to the City as you will have first-hand knowledge of the problem. Pictures are helpful when dealing with them.
Please visit: www.edmonton.ca
Go to FIELDS then FIELD MAINTENANCE
On the RIGHT hand side you will see some online tools: Please make a request for Sports Field Maintenance.
Field Do’s and Don’ts
Pets at soccer games – As per the City of Edmonton bylaw, NO PETS of any kind are to be allowed at fields or playgrounds so coaches need to ensure parents are reminded to leave their pets at home. For more information visit the City of Edmonton link:
http://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/documents/PDF/Parks_For_Paws_Guide.pdf
No smoking at the games/sidelines especially by the coaching staff.
City of Edmonton Bylaw 14614 3. Sunflower seeds, if your parents are bringing these to snack on at the games please ask them to bring a baggie for the shells being left behind. Not only are the shells creating a huge mess but they are attracting birds which are snacking on them and then leaving their own “mess” behind.
All other snacks and drinks – please remind your families to clean up after themselves. There have been many wrappers/napkins/juice boxes and general garbage being left behind on the fields.
Game Do’s and Don’t
For teams playing double headers – if you are the first game take your nets down immediately following the game; The 2nd game has a limited amount of time to set up for their game. Please show the same consideration you would like to have when you are the late game.
Coaches please remind your families that they are not to be sitting behind the net for any games. Parents are to be on the sidelines
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