U8 Game Day Information

I wanted to give all of the coaches a few reminders for our first U8 soccer game this Saturday.

1. Check for "toe-cleats"

Make sure none of your players are wearing a shoe with a toe-cleat. Baseball and football shoes typically have a cleat at the front of the shoe called a "toe-cleat". Referees have been instructed to not let this equipment on the field. Last year we had many kids that could not play a game due to this issue. Please communicate this to all of your parents so everyone can play this weekend.

2. Respect the referees

Please keep in mind that the referees are typically kids and are part of the learning process. Avoid "making calls" for them. Please be patient and give them your respect. Always encourage them to be loud and vocal (as they are often timid). Prevent any coaching from behind the goals.

3. Team locations

See this diagram for spectator and team locations (give this to your parents):
http://abelfiore.googlepages.com/PeterswoodSoccerComplexFieldDiagram.jpg

Both team benches must be located on the same side of the field, separated by the halfway line and opposite the spectators. Please help the referees ensure this policy is enforced. Spectators should refrain from yelling out instructions and should not be located behind the goals.

4. Painting the lines

It is the responsibility of the coaches of the 9:00 a.m. games to paint the lines on the field prior to game time. Please make sure that all U8 boys fields (#3, #4 and #5) get lined - not just "your" field for that day. Please read the coaches guide for specific information.

5. Make-Up Games

Check the fields hot line to make sure the fields are open prior to game time. The policy for make-up games is now available on http://www.ptsoccer.net/
Click on the Referee tab to the left for specific instructions.