The following things are necessities for nearly every game and practice:

For the players:

• Cleats that fit
• Shin Guards
• White shirt for alternate uniform
• Soccer Ball - Pumped up for warm up drills
• Hair Ties if needed
• Wear shin guards under socks
• No jewelry - take off jewelry before warm up
• Uniform shirts should be tucked in (and only for/on game day)
• Shoelaces tied WELL (ask for help if necessary)
• Full Water Bottle/sports drink
• Bug Spray if needed
• Sunscreen if needed
• Warm clothing: Gloves/hats/ear warmers/Turtleneck if needed
• Team Sweats

Games:

• Teams usually play one game a week on Saturday
• The lengths of the games vary depending on the ages of the kids
• Teams usually play one game a week on Saturday
• Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled start time to allow the kids time to stretch and warm up or by decision of your coach
• Games are divided into two halves, separated by "half-time" which is a break time of roughly 5-15 minutes depending on the ages of the kids
• Please parents support the kids, all the kids, even the other teams! Parents set a good example of sportsmanship for your children winning isnít important, having fun, learning and trying harder are! Please refrain from fighting or arguing with anyone while at the fields
• Games are played in the rain (except when lightening is present) and snow, so be prepared
• The Referee is always right... even when they are wrong....