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Soccerfest
The purpose of Soccerfest is to give all players a chance to experience the fun and excitement of a tournament regardless of ability or record. Soccerfest is great fun for the participants with that special atmosphere of excitement and camaraderie for parents, families and friends. Soccerfest consists of at least two games where participation and sportsmanship are emphasized.
The dates for the 2010 Soccerfest are:
- U-8 Boys and Girls(ages 6-7) - Saturday, June 19, 2010
- U-10 Boys and Girls (ages 8-9) - Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19, 2010
- U-12 Boys and Girls (ages 10-11) - Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19, 2010
- U-14 Boys (ages 12-13) - Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19, 2010
- U-15 Girls (ages 12-14) - Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19, 2010
Equipment
- Shin Guards - All players will be required to wear shin guards. All shin guards must be completely covered by knee socks.
- Shirts - Team shirts will be provided and must be worn at all games.
- Shorts - Any color is acceptable but shorts can't have zippers, belt loops or pockets. Athletic shorts are recommended.
- Jewelry - All jewelry, including tongue studs, must be removed before the game. This is important to consider when getting any new piercings. Even if the piercing is still healing, your child will be required to remove the jewelry or he/she will not be able to play.
- Shoes - Shoes are required but soccer shoes are optional.
- Balls - Sizes for each age group are listed on the fields page.
Sportsmanship
Our number one priority is for the children to have fun while learning the game of soccer. Through family involvement, we hope to foster team spirit, sportsmanship, social development and a positive self-image. We want all players of all backgrounds, ages and abilities to have an equal opportunity to participate, excel and enjoy the game. We appreciate that the vast majority of our coaches and parents keep it in perspective. However, we have had a few incidents where people let their competitiveness get the best of them and have lost their cool. We need your help to continue our tradition of respect and good sportsmanship. At registration, all parents, coaches and players will be required to sign a Soccer Sportsmanship Commitment contract to signify their commitment to these goals.
Remember:
- Parents and coaches must be a good example to their players by showing respect and good sportsmanship toward their own team as well as the opposing team. Children are aware of how adults handle winning and losing.
- Encourage your child to be gracious in victory. Encourage them to turn defeat into victory by working towards improvement.
- Cheering should always concentrate on the positive. Laugh, talk and have fun with everyone from both teams. Remember, opponents are necessary friends. Without them your child could not participate. Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team. Be supporters of all of the children! Think about how any comments you make would affect your own child if they were directed to him/her.
- Any coach, parent or player who violates the spirit of our program by degrading any other coach, player, parent or referee, using foul language, or otherwise depriving others from enjoying the game, will be suspended and/or expelled from the program. The League’s Division Coordinators will have the authority to take the appropriate action.
Weather / Game Cancellation
Games can be postponed and/or cancelled due to weather. The decision to cancel a game for ages 8-18 is made at the field at game time by the referee. In case of 5=7 year olds where there are no referees, the coaches will decide at the field at game time whether the game should be cancelled. Cancelled games for ages 12+ will be rescheduled. All others will not.
Soccer Camp
Everyone enjoyed last year's camp so much that we will offer another camp this year. Scott Haywood and his staff from Back of the Net Academy will again be instructors. This camp is for all ages and will be June 15-18, 2009 at Wilder Park. More information will be available during registration or call: The Answer Line 920-490-7266.