WALTHAM YOUTH SOCCER

Parent Guidelines

 

Here are some useful guidelines that will help make this an enjoyable season for you, your child, and everyone else.

·        Please show up at the field at least 15 minutes before game time so your coach can get the team organized.

·        Do not stand or coach from behind the goal. The referee will ask you to leave. Please stand at least 1 yard back from the touch line to avoid interfering with play.

·        Respect the referee's decision. Waltham Youth Soccer has adopted the

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY in accordance with the Middlesex Youth Soccer League.  Teach your children respect for the referees. Lead by example. This is not pro sports.  Any outburst towards coaches, referees, players or other parents on the sidelines will result in:

First Offense: A Verbal warning

Second Offense: You will be asked to leave the game and BANNED from future games.

The referee’s decisions are final.  If you have a question (not a complaint) regarding a call, wait until after the game is over. Remember that the referees are learning too. If you feel that you could do better, then consider becoming a referee yourself!

·        Resist the urge to run onto the field if your child gets knocked down or hurt. Let the referee and coach deal with the issue. You will be called upon if needed.

·        If a player is misbehaving (temper tantrum, aggressive behavior, etc.) they will be asked to leave the game for a cooling off period. Please support the referee/coaches in that decision.

·        Encourage your child to be a good sport, win or lose. No spitting on hands or negative comments to the opposite team. Both teams shake hands at the end of the games.

·        Do not coach from the sidelines. Players get confused when they hear more than one person "coaching" from the sidelines. If you can't help yourself, perhaps you should consider becoming a coach!

·         Support the children, coaches, and referees from the opposing team as well as from your team.  Take pride in yourself, your team, your town and your league.  Represent them with dignity and GOOD Sportsmanship. 

·         Cheer for all good plays! 

·        Text Box: SPECIAL RULES FOR VETERANS MEMORIAL FIELDS (Forest Street) • Sorry- NO PETS!!! • NO Smoking! • Certain Foods are PROHIBITED- anything with small seeds or shells that could get into the Field Turf. (watermelon with seeds, peanuts, oranges with seeds, potato chips, etc.) • Please use care and DISPOSE OF ALL TRASH PROPERLY!!! • TREAT THE FIELDS WITH RESPECT! Teach your kids that playing youth soccer is NOT about winning or losing, but it is about learning the game, improving their skills, playing as a team, making new friends, and most importantly having FUN!!!

 

Direct any questions or comments to: 

www.walthamyouthsoccer.org                      Hotline: 781 647-0388.