A Statement of Philosophy 

and 

The Laws of the Game
(pdf form suitable for printing and distribution here)

The Basic Tenets of Our Philosophy Follow:

• The Game is to be played for the sake of our participants, your children
• We believe that each child should play at least half of every game
• We do not honor individuals or team in our Association, because we believe in teaching the game, and let winning and outstanding play be just a by product of the effort of our coaches and players
• We have adopted certain rules in order to maximize the potential to learn and enjoy the game

The Responsibilities of the Coach:

• To provide leadership
• To provide and atmosphere conducive to learning the game, sportsmanship, and the value of participation
• To render fair and equitable treatment for all
• To demonstrate mature behavior at all times
• To assist in the education of team parents as to the philosophy of the league and their role as parents and spectators
• Make parents and players knowledgeable of your expectations
• Be concerned about the healthful well-being of each team member
• To issue and collect all equipment given to you at the beginning of the season
• To provide parents and players with a copy of the schedule for play and practice
• To become more aware of the physical, emotional, and social development of the players under their direction

The Responsibilities of the Player:

• To display good sportsmanship and play within the laws of the game and intended spirit thereof
• To maintain a level of fitness that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability
• Respect for the coach(es) and the decisions they make on your behalf
• Respect the referee in his role as the one person who interprets the laws of the game
• To develop an understanding of the laws of the game
• Be punctual and maintain regular attendance for all team functions
• Soccer is a team sport, do your best to improve the total team performance, as teams succeed, so do individuals
• Work hard to improve during each practice and game.  Be the best that you can
• Have a healthy outlook for your opponents, because without them, there is no match
• Assist in maintaining your playing fields so that we can all take pride in their condition

The Responsibilities of the Parents:

• Support your child's efforts as a player
• Reinforce the principles of good sportsmanship and team play
• Good spectators recognize the efforts of both the team their child plays on and that of the opposition
• Understand the laws of the game
• Understand the physical, emotional, and social development in order that you may better understand why he/she performs as they do
• Assist the coach and league in whatever way that you can