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. In prior years 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 & spectator locations

Make sure your parents and families are aware of the spectator locations for each of our fields. There is a diagram for PSC and Venetia.

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 & Putting out signs

It is the responsibility of the coaches of the early games to paint the lines on the field prior to game time. Please make sure that all U8 boys fields get lined - not just "your" field for that day by coordinating with the other early coaches. Please read the coaches guide for specific information.

Also, coaches of the early game at PSC should make sure to place out both PSC field diagram signs.

5. Make-Up Games

Check the field hot line to make sure the fields are open prior to game time. If we all get rained out, then we can extend the season to the weekend of Oct 3rd.

The policy for individual make-up games (at least a 24 hour notice to the Referee Coordinator) is now available on http://www.ptsoccer.net/. Click on the Referee tab to the left for specific instructions.

Thanks

One more thing. I really appreciate all that you guys do. It's a lot of work and time, and I appreciate all of your efforts. Thanks again. You guys are doing a great job.

--Tony