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Parents

Uniform

 At the beginning of each season, all players will receive:

  • club jersey,
  • pair of shorts
  • soccer socks 

Players need to provide:

  • soccer cleats
  • shin guards

Game time

All players must be in full uniform when playing games. Players found not wearing regulation uniforms will not be permitted to play and referees are within their rights to enforce this rule. A practice dress code includes cleats, guards and appropriate clothing. For players practicing outside during the winter months, feel free to wear knit gloves, and well fitted touques if necessary.

Jewelry is not permitted during game play and studs need to be covered with tape if they are not to be removed. Jerseys should be tucked into the shorts during regular game play.

At seasons end, please ensure the jerseys and shorts have been laundered prior to returning to the coach. The uniform deposit cheque will be cashed by the club if the uniform is not returned at the end of the season.

Parents Code Of Ethics

  • Do not force an unwilling child to participate in sports.
  • Remember - children are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment, not yours.
  • Encourage your child always to play by the rules.
  • Teach your child that honest effort is as important as victory so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
  • Turn defeat into victory by helping your child work toward skill development & good sportsmanship. Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
  • Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team.
  • Do not publicly question the official's judgment and their honesty.
  • Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children's sporting activities.
  • Recognize the value and importance of volunteer coaches. They give their time and resources to provide recreational activities for your child.

Players Code of Ethics

  • Play for the fun of it, not just to please your parents or coach.
  • Play by the rules.
  • Never argue with the official's decisions.
  • Control your temper - no mouthing off.
  • Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team's performance will benefit and so will your own.
  • Be a good sport. Cheer all good plays, whether your team's or opponents'.
  • Develop team respect for the ability of opponents, as well as for the judgement of officials and opposing coaches.
  • Follow the advice of your physician when determining if you are ready to play after an injury.
  • Remember that, as players, you need to respect your coach and follow his or her examples and instructions.

Missing Games

If you are unable to attend a game, please ensure you advise your coach as soon as possible so he/she can adjust their lineup for the game. This also applies to practices as coaches frequently set up their activity schedule in advance and absentee players can affect the practice.

Referees

It is important that Ladner Girls Soccer Club recruit and train new referees. Anyone interested in becoming a Referee should contact the Head Referee or Referee scheduler, who will arrange courses for small-sided game Referees (minimum age 12 years) and 11-a-side game Referees (minimum age 14 years).

The Referee is in charge of the game.  This includes before, during and after game play.  Team officials are responsible for the condouct of their supporters, and will be held responsible for their conduct.  Team officials are subject to ejection and penalty if their team's supports behave inappropriately.  LGSA strongly encourages its players and officials not to dissent with Referees, whose judgement of facts of the game are final.  Neither players, officials nor others should argue or dispute alls with the Referee during or after the game.  In the even that a Team official is unhappy with the standard of refereeing in any game, comments should be addressed to the Head Referee, in writing.  If the Team official is pleased with the standard of refereeing, they should also take the time to report this to the Head Referee or Referee Scheduler.

Please remember, referees are important! Without a referee, there is no game!