SPRING 2018 Recreational Soccer Handbook

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Table of Contents

Sean Egan: President’s Welcome 2

Allison Pohlkamp: Rec Commissioner’s Welcome 3

Letter to Our Coaches 4

Rob Spies: Director of Referees 5

Bay Soccer Club Board 6

2018 Bay Soccer Club Recreation Soccer Rules 7

Registration 7

Equipment 7

Playing Time 7

Soccer Ball Sizes 7

Length of Games 7

Number of Players 8

Four Goal Differentials 9

Rules Specific to Age 9

Game Cards 9

Rescheduling Games 9

Coach and Spectator Viewing Areas 9

Additional Rules, Clarifications and Guidelines 9

Inclement Weather 10

Practice Field Information 10

Rules Specific to Age 11

Snack Schedule Template 12

Parking Policy 13

Cahoon Park Soccer Field Map 14

2018 Rec Soccer News

Schedule Game schedules and results can be found on our website at www.baysoccer.org

Field Status

Weather and field condition related cancellation notices will be updated on the club

website www.baysoccer.org in addition you may text BAYSOCCER to 84483 to

subscribe for text alerts.

Team Photos “RAIN or SHINE”

Picture day is Saturday, April 28th, 2018 in the Bay Middle School gymnasium.

Please wear your uniform and athletic shoes as no cleats are allowed in the gym.

Your coach will have the photo schedule time for your team.

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Sean Egan: President’s Welcome

Dear Bay Soccer Club families,

On behalf of the Bay Soccer Club and its Board, welcome to the 2018 Spring Soccer Season!

The Bay Soccer Club is a not-for-profit organization that works closely with the City of Bay

Village to provide organized soccer to the youth of our community. The club has been in

existence for over 48 years and is one of the largest organizations in the city; each year the club

serves close to 1,400 youth soccer players, plus their parents and families, referees and

coaches. A 20 member Board, all volunteers, manage this incredible club with each member

serving a one-year term (no term limits) with elections held each year in November.

The Bay Soccer Club manages four programs during the year. These programs include our:

1. Recreation Soccer Program

2. Travel Soccer Program

3. State League Program

4. Bay Challenge Cup Tournament

The Bay Soccer Club has undergone many changes in the last few years. Some things are

obvious to all, but many are behind-the-scenes. As changes work, we keep them, and we

absolutely listen to club member feedback along the way. Please feel free to reach out to any of

our board members at any time. You will find their email addresses on our club website.

Thank you to all the players, parents, and families who participate. And a special thank you to

our many volunteers, including our board members, coaches, and referees. I look forward to a

fun 2018 season. See you out on the fields.

Sean Egan

President, Bay Soccer Club

president@baysoccer.org

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Allison Pohlkamp: Commissioner’s Welcome

Dear Players, Parents, Family and Friends,

Welcome to another exciting season of recreation soccer! This year we welcome nearly 1,000

players and over 200 volunteer coaches! We are happy to have your participation and we look

forward to providing a fun and informative experience for your children.

As we begin, I would like to stress to everyone involved that our recreation program strives to be

a place for kids to learn the game of soccer in a FUN, nurturing, informative atmosphere.

Our recreation soccer program provides a learning opportunity for all of the participants; the

players, the coaches and the referees. I would also like to remind everyone that our referees are

students who are learning the game from an officials perspective. Please offer them the support

that they deserve. Thank you in advance for your support!

I would like to recognize and thank the following volunteers for their dedication to the program

and ultimately our kids:

Michael Marotta Director of Rec Coaches

Rob Spies Director of Referees

Jodee Rodgers Director of Scheduling

Craig Medley Director of Purchasing

John Riess Director of Publicity & Website

Dave Barker Director of Fields

Without their tireless efforts our recreation soccer program could not happen.

I would also like to thank the Bay Village Recreation & Service Departments. They are big

supporters of our program and we owe a lot of our success to their efforts!

On behalf of the BSC Board and the entire club, welcome to another exciting season of soccer!

Allison Pohlkamp

Rec Commissioner, Bay Soccer Club

bayrecsoccer@gmail.com

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Letter to Our Coaches

Coaches,

Thank you for volunteering your time and energy to the Bay Soccer Club 2018 Recreation

Soccer Season! This extensive program could not succeed without your involvement. Each

of you has an opportunity to make a positive and lasting impression on your players and parents

over the season. To make your coaching experience both enjoyable and successful for you and

your team members, please review and utilize the following proven concepts:

Recruit Helpers – Have a “Meet & Greet” prior to your first practice to introduce yourself to your

players and their parents. Most parents when asked will gladly help out with coordinating team

communications, game snack schedules, etc. If needed, finding one or two helpers will make your job

easier and also involve the parents in the program. You may also find parents who would like to be

unofficial assistant coaches. This can also serve as a learning guide for parents who would like to coach

next year.

Be organized – Be prepared in case you are unable to have a practice prior to your first game so you

can at least provide your players with their game jerseys & socks. This way they will also know who

to look for on game day. You should have a game plan for practices to help the kids pay attention and

focus on you and not playing with their new friends. There are many ideas for drills to run at practice

found online. Have a line–up filled out, and a plan for each player’s position and their rotation before

you arrive at the field on game day. Have a backup plan in case not everyone makes it to the game.

Be a good sport – Lead by example and always be a good sport. Teach your players fair play and

good sportsmanship at practices and at the games. Winning and losing with grace transcends all sports

programs. The main characteristic of any recreational league is to teach the basics of the game and

have fun. Remember that this is recreational soccer and while it is good for kids to be competitive

REC SOCCER is not about winning and losing. Also, if your team is winning by a large number of

goals find ways to slow down your goal scorers. This can be accomplished by moving your most

talented players to defense or goalkeeper and at the older age groups tell your kids they must pass X

number of times before shooting.

Let the game be the teacher – OYSAN recommends the “game should be the teacher.” At practice

this is best accomplished in “small sided” games and drills. For example, if you have a team of 12, a

part of your practice could be six small 15’ x 20’ fields playing 1v1 or 3 fields playing 3v3. Small-

sided games give the players many ball touches in a fun and competitive game-like situation.

Most importantly, HAVE FUN! - All players should play equally and experience all positions on

the field. During practice, recruit moms and dads to play on occasion. Kids love to play against their

parents. If the games and practices are fun and the players learn and improve, you will have had a

successful season.

If you have any questions? Please email anyone on the Bay Soccer Club Board as we will be

happy to help you.

Have a fun, safe and exciting season!

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Rob Spies: Director of Referees

Parents, Players and Coaches,

Welcome to the 2018 Rec season!

This spring we have trained over 80 referees to officiate our matches. All of our Rec referees are

students, friends, sons and daughters who have committed to all of you to do their best to give the

players a consistent and accurate interpretation of the “Laws of the Game”.

Since most of our referees have played the sport since they were three or four years old, they no

doubt understand the laws of the game from a player’s perspective. Now they will continue

learning this great game from an official’s point of view.

Please remember to have patience with these young referees. Many are learning the game from

this new perspective for the first time. Try to behave in a manner that is appropriate when you

disagree or have a question about a call. Should you have an observation or concern to share,

please wait until after the match and not during the game. Preferably, I would like to request you

to bring it to the attention of myself, another Board member or one of the Student Directors of

Referees stationed at the shed instead of our referees directly.

The Club’s mission is to help our young referees improve their confidence and knowledge of the

game which in turn will improve the players’ experience on Saturday at Cahoon.

Thank you for your patience and enjoy the season.

Rob Spies

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2018 Bay Soccer Club Board

Officers

President Sean Egan president@baysoccer.org

Vice President Carl Frey vicepresident@baysoccer.org

Secretary Nicole Anderson secretary@baysoccer.org

Treasurer Bryan Gillette treasurer@baysoccer.org

Asst. Treasurer Pete Winzig treasurer2@baysoccer.org

General Counsel Dave Campbell

Commissioners

Boys Travel / State League Program

Chip Krueger boys@baysoccer.org

Girls Travel / State League Program

Wes Gilmore girls@baysoccer.org

Recreation Program Allison Pohlkamp bayrecsoccer@gmail.com

Directors

Bay Challenge Cup Tournament OPEN baychallengecup@baysoccer.org

Boys Registration Ursula Hausler boysregistrar@baysoccer.org

Girls Registration Dianne Maybaum girlsregistrar@baysoccer.org

Publicity & Webmaster John Riess publicity@baysoccer.org

Purchasing Craig Medley camedley@gmail.com

Referees Rob Spies Rxsgolf@yahoo.com

Fields Dave Barker dbarker71@att.net

Scheduling Jodee Rodgers nogsl@baysoccer.org

Coaches Michael Marotta coaches@baysoccer.org

Boys Player Development OPEN boysdopd@baysoccer.org

Girls Player Development OPEN girlsdopd@baysoccer.org

The Bay Soccer Club Board members are all volunteers, spending many hours on the

recreational and travel seasons as well as the annual tournament, the Bay Challenge Cup.

If you are interested in volunteering to help the club and its players (at any level), please

visit www.baysoccer.org and use the Contact Us / Board page.

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2018 Bay Soccer Club Recreation Soccer Rules

The Bay Soccer Club Recreational Soccer program is to be enjoyed by everyone including

Moms, Dads, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, Coaches, the Student Referees and most importantly,

the players. The kids are our first priority. Please be sure the kids playing and refereeing are

always treated fairly and with respect. Again, this program is all about the kids.

Registration The Bay Soccer Club rules, as well as our insurance policy, prohibit the participation of any

unregistered / non-rostered players. It will be the coach's responsibility to play only eligible

players. Rosters may be reviewed at any time during the season and violations may result in the

forfeiture of games.

Equipment All players must wear shin guards, their jersey, and athletic or soccer shoes. Shoes must remain

tied. The goalie must wear a different color jersey from the rest of their team. A substitute jersey

of a similar color will only be acceptable if approved by the referee. No players shall, during any

game, wear jewelry, such as: necklaces, earrings, studs, rings, bracelets, barrettes (hard plastic or

metal), or watches. All casts or other foreign objects must be inspected and approved by the

referee and / or the Recreation Commissioner, Director of Referees or President prior to the start

of the game. Note: Medical ID and Religious bracelets or necklaces are permitted if taped to

the player to avoid injury to themselves or fellow players.

Playing Time All players must be afforded an equal amount of participation unless there is a specific request

for less. All rostered players should participate or play a minimum of one half (1/2) but no one

player should play more than three fourths (3/4) of any game unless the team is without an

adequate number of substitutes. Players should be encouraged to try all positions. No one player

should take all throw-ins, goal, corner or penalty kicks.

Soccer Ball Sizes The Home Team will provide the game ball. Soccer ball sizes are as follows:

#3 for U4 - U7 #4 for U8 - U12 #5 for U13/U14

Length of Games U4 & U5 - 8 minute quarters

U6 & U7/U8 - 10 minute quarters

U9/U10 & Up - 25 minute halves

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2018 Number of Players

Division Soccer Age Official Format Possible Alternative Format

Pre-School co-ed U4 4 v 4 5 v 5

Pre-School co-ed U5 4 v 4 5 v 5

Pre-School co-ed U6 4 v 4 5 v 5

Kindergarten boys U7 4 v 4 5 v 5

Kindergarten girls U7 4 v 4 5 v 5

1st grade boys (w/ GK) U8 5 v 5 (4 + GK) 6 v 6 (5 + GK)

1st grade girls (w/ GK) U8 5 v 5 (4 + GK) 6 v 6 (5 + GK)

2nd / 3rd grade boys U9 / U10 7 v 7 6 v 6

2nd / 3rd grade girls U9 / U10 7 v 7 6 v 6

4th / 5th grade boys U11 / U12 7 v 7 8 v 8

4th / 5th grade girls U11 / U12 7 v 7 8 v 8

6th / 7th co-ed U13 / U14 9 v 9 11 v 11 or less

All teams must "play down" when there are insufficient players present at game time. If players

are late, a game start may only be delayed five (5) minutes with the consent of both coaches. The

referee will also reduce the half time interval in accordance to playing time lost. When players

arrive late they may be added to the field, equally, at any regular stoppage of play, with the

permission of the referee. The referee must be notified that the "late player" has arrived and have

an opportunity to check equipment before the player may enter the game.

Player count may be reduced as follows:

7 v 7 may be reduced to 4 v 4, prior to a forfeit.

6 v 6 may be reduced to 4 v 4, prior to a forfeit.

4 v 4 may be reduced to 3 v 3, prior to a forfeit.

The Recreation Commissioner, President or Director of Referees must approve all other

reductions. Once a reduced game has started without substitutes, an injury to one player will not

result in an automatic forfeit. However, any additional reductions may result in a forfeit. In a

reduced game, a team will play disadvantaged. The four (4) goal differential rule, discussed later,

will apply, but only to a team that has available players to be added. If any game has been

forfeited, coaches should amicably adjust teams and allow the kids to still play as a learning

scrimmage. All regular season games will be played or forfeited and not rescheduled because of

insufficient players.

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Four Goal Differentials For all teams, U6 and older, there remains the 4 Goal Differential Rule and states that once a

team’s score exceeds their opponent’s score by 4 or more goals, the leading team must play with

at least one less player than their opponent’s team.

It is recommended that the team behind add an additional player to the field to achieve this

differential. The coach behind in goals will be asked by the referee to determine whether he/she

will add a player to the field otherwise the leading team may have to remove a player. This

adjustment will remain in effect until the score differential is reduced to less than 4 goals. Further

adjustments are not required and may only be initiated by the leading team. It is encouraged that

with each successive goal by the leading team, an additional player should be added to the team

behind. If the teams have already been downsized because of insufficient players, the team

behind should always add a player, when possible, until the goal differential is reduced to less

than 4 goals. Remember, this rule for reduction may not produce or result in a forfeit.

Game Cards and Game Ball Coaches MUST complete their game cards prior to the start of the game. Do not ask a student

referee to complete this for you. Hint: Complete all cards prior to the season and store them

in your coach’s bag. All player’s names and numbers must be on the game card. Only rostered

players may participate in the game. Your name and your team number must appear in the correct

space. Verify the game date and game number (the game number is not your team’s 1st or 2nd or

3rd game but the league’s official game number). Verify the field number. Give the completed

game card to the referee prior to the start of your game. Finally, remember the coach must sign

the card at the conclusion of the game. The home team will supply the game ball.

Rescheduling Games Coaches may not reschedule or cancel any games. In the case of a "rain-out" or other BSC

cancellation, the coach will be notified of the rescheduled game date and time within 48 hours. If

there is no notification of the rescheduled date, within this time period, it will be the

responsibility of the coach to contact the Club for more information. Coaches will then have the

responsibility to contact all rostered players.

Coach and Spectator Viewing Areas All coaches and parents must remain off the soccer field while the game is being played. Some

latitude is given for the Pre-K (U4 and U5) divisions in an effort to allow the coach to teach the

game. No parents or coaches should be on the field during a Kindergarten or older match.

Parents should remain on the opposite sideline from the team during the game. Coaches should

remain in their half of the sideline and respect their opponents “team space”. Further, remember

spectators, parents or teams should not stand behind the goals during the game. The referee may

ask the coach to control the players and the parents; otherwise, a red or yellow card may be

issued to the coach. If problems persist, the game may be terminated.

Additional Rules, Clarifications and Guidelines

a. In addition to normal or regular goals scored, a goal may be scored from a kick off or

any direct kick. This should not be confused with the indirect kick, which still requires

a second player, from either team, to touch the ball prior to scoring.

b. A ball is not out of bounds until the entire ball has crossed the touch or goal line.

c. A goal is not scored or counted until the entire ball crosses the goal plane.

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Inclement Weather In the case of inclement weather, every effort will be made to play. In some cases a delay may be

necessary to prevent the cancellation of a game. After a Club official has delayed a game, it will

be the responsibility of the coach to find out whether the game is rescheduled later in the day or

canceled. If a delayed game cannot be resumed because the team behind is not available, the

score at the time of play stoppage will become the final score. If a game cannot be resumed

because the team ahead (or tied) is not available, the match will result in a forfeit by the missing

team and the opponent will be awarded a 4-0 win. Once the second half of a game has begun, it

will be recorded as a complete game should the match not resume. This rule includes all

matches, including playoffs.

Practice Field Information Coaches: The following list of locations have been submitted to Ohio Youth Soccer Association

North (OYSAN) as locations where our teams may be practicing. Select your practice location

based on your day and time needs and convenience for you and your teams.

Remember that there are well over 100 Rec and Travel teams all trying to practice at these

locations, so please share the field space as needed if there is more than one team present:

Cahoon Park

Bay High School

Huntington Reservation Cleveland Metroparks – field east of the Nature Center

Please remember that this program is for our community’s youth. We should set a

good example of sportsmanship and fair play at all times.

Concessions Throughout the rec soccer season there will be a selection of snacks and beverages available for

purchase at the soccer shed in Cahoon Park. The proceeds of the concessions sales support

various organizations in the Bay Village Community.

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Rules Specific to Age

Pre-K to K: No Goalkeepers Both teams may substitute players on any play stoppage.

Kindergarten and Younger One retake for a bad throw-in is permitted. No yellow or red cards for players. Coaches may be

carded. Retake or modification of goal kicks with the ball moved out of the goal box may be

decided by the referee.

U8 and Older All FIFA rules apply; except NO Slide Tackles. The BSC issues a yellow card (first offense) or

red card (second offense) and an indirect free kick for slide tackles. Coaches can be carded, red

or yellow, at all levels and age groups.

A player who receives a red card will be required to remain on the bench and sit out the remainder

of that game and his / her team will continue play with one less player than their opponent’s team.

He / she may be permitted to play the following week unless they have received two (2) red cards

in the season or the Director of Referees deems that player ineligible to play. In the Director of

Referees absence, the Recreation Commissioner will make this decision. All red cards will be

reviewed by the Director of Referees and Recreation Commissioner at the conclusion of game day.

This action cannot produce or result in a forfeit.

U9 and Older

Offside will be enforced. U8 and younger may not purposely “station” a player near the goal.

After a warning, an infraction may result in an indirect free kick. The ruling will be at the

referee’s sole discretion and not questioned by the coaches or guests watching the match.

Jr. High Co-ed (U13 & Older) All teams are co-ed. Co-ed Players should be given equal playing time and shared field

positions. A proportional co-ed makeup of players should be on the field at all times. Additional

rules and concerns may be addressed and forthcoming.

Each player is allowed a maximum of three (3) goals in a given game. There is no limit to

the number of assists a player may earn.

Due to the busy schedule of High School players and in the interest of keeping the Recreation

soccer experience fun, the High School Division teams will have larger rosters than traditional

Recreation teams. Coaches should prepare to play 11 v 11 however they should expect to play as

few as 6 v 6. The appropriate number of players for each game should be determined prior to the

start of the match by both coaches and the referee; and if necessary, the Recreation Commissioner.

If additional players arrive after the match, both coaches can agree to increase numbers with the

referee’s permission.

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Snack Schedule Template

Half Time Post Game

Game Date Snack Drink Snack

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

Six

Seven

Eight

� To be filled in by Coach

Teams are responsible for cleaning up their area of the sidelines after the game.

Please help keep our soccer fields clean!

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Parking Policy

PARKING or NO PARKING

The Bay Soccer Club is acutely aware of the parking arrangements at Cahoon Park. There is

congestion on game days, especially between games. However, if we all cooperate we can

hopefully minimize some of the confusion while maintaining a high degree of safety.

NO PARKING ON LAKE ROAD: The Bay Soccer Club Board is requesting NO ONE PARK

on the North side of Lake Road. We consider attempting to cross Lake Road a very dangerous

practice just to access the soccer fields. We hope no one initiates this practice and thereby

encouraging others to follow.

NO PARKING ON CAHOON ROAD: No one should ever park their vehicle on either side of

Cahoon Road. No parking signs are posted and the Bay Village Police will take appropriate

measures at the owner’s expense.

PARK AT SOCCER FIELDS: There is ample parking available within the adjacent lot to the

soccer fields. Please use caution when entering and driving inside the lot, as many children and

spectators are moving throughout the parking area.

OVERFLOW PARKING AT COMMUNITY HOUSE: When necessary, overflow parking is

in the lot East of Cahoon Road at the Community House. Please remember that you are crossing

a busy street.

SHED SAFETY: PLEASE BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL IN THE VICINITY OF THE

SHED. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT DRIVERS LOOK FOR PEDESTRIANS, AND

PEDESTRIANS USE CAUTION WHEN CROSSING THE ROAD IN FRONT OF THE

SHED.

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Cahoon Park Soccer Field Map

Lake Road

Wolf Road

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Lacrosse Field

8

Shed

Parking

6 1

3

4

5

2

Wooded Area

16

12

Parking

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Special Thank You’s

On behalf of the 1,000+ soccer players participating in this program,

thank you to the parents, families, coaches, referees, and other volunteers

who endeavor to make the Spring soccer season a rewarding and (most

importantly of all) fun experience.

The Club would like to recognize the following organizations for their

help and hard work:

Bay High School’s Boys and Girls Soccer Teams

City of Bay Village’s Service Team

Tonja Coffin, Dan Enovitch

and the

Bay Village Recreation Department

The City of Bay Village, City Council and

Mayor Paul Koomar for their continued support!

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Labor Day Weekend 2018 will be the 40th Year of the

Challenge Cup Tournament

WHEN: September 1-2, 2018 WHERE: Bay Village, Ohio 44140

BE A PART OF THE 40th ANNUAL BAY CHALLENGE CUP

Soccer Tournament!

This tournament hosted by the Bay Soccer Club is one of the area’s

biggest tournaments each year with over 150 teams participating.

Teams come from all over the local area and from as far away as

Canada to enjoy the sport of soccer. You can expect fun filled days of

high energy competition between teams of all ages.