Prescott & District Soccer Association
Coaches’ Meeting
April 23, 2012
7:00 pm - 7:40pm
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Welcome!
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Agenda
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Introduction of Executive Members
This Year’s Schedule
Field Location/Information
Number of Players and Teams
Team lists and schedules
Important Dates
S.G. Reminder
Coach/Volunteer Application/Screening
Policy and Procedures
Referees and cards
Coaches key points
New 2012
Coach’s Package
Conveners Meet with Coaches – Hand out Team lists
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2012 Executive Introduction
Rob Carr
Laurence Carr
Megan Clifford
Leanne Burton
Lesley Todd
Rick Fraser
Megan Clifford
Megan Clifford
Tracy Moorhouse
Trish Couperus
Tony Haystead
Tony Haystead
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Registrar
Treasurer
Referee in Chief
U5 Convener
U7 Convener
U9 Convener
U11 Convener
U14 Convener
U18 Convener
340-9290
926-3204
498-4237
925-0782
925-4897
348-1047
498-4237
498-4237
975-1039
258-9794
925-2802
925-2802
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Schedules 2012
U5 SCHEDULE
 TUESDAY - 6:00 PM - FIELDS 6N, 6S, & 10
U7 SCHEDULE
 TUESDAY & THURSDAY - 6:00 PM - FIELDS 1, 2, & 3
U9 SCHEDULE
 TUESDAY & THURSDAY 7:00 PM - FIELDS 1 & 2
U11 SCHEDULE
 MONDAY & WEDNESDAY - 6:00 PM - FIELDS 1, 2, & 3
U14 SCHEDULE
 MONDAY & WEDNESDAY - 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM - FIELDS 8 & 9
U18 SCHEDULE
 TUESDAY & THURSDAY - 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM - FIELDS 8 & 9
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Field Locations
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Fields at South Grenville
Bathrooms
 No washrooms at fields (and can’t use school facilities)
 Go before, bring your own potty and toilet paper, or use McDonald’s
Soccer Fields
 Fields #3, #4, #7 (not being used)
 Field #6N & #6S (U5 fields) are across field #6
 Field 10 (U5 field) is north of field #6
 Tom Carr Field (full field, usually only used on final day)
U5
 Used tennis court parking lot if possible.
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Coaches, Team, & Spectators
Technical Area for coaches & team
1. meter from side lines
Maximum 7 a-side
(including goalie) for all
ages except U14, U18
which is 11 a-side
Minimum 5 a-side
(including goalie) for all
ages except U14, U18
which is 7 a-side
1. meter from side lines
5 Meters
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2012 Player/Team Numbers
Division
 U5
Players
75
Room
9
Teams
6 (S)
Min/Max per team
12 - 14
 U7
69
15
6 (+1)
12 - 14
 U9
46
6
4
(-1)
11 - 13
 U11
74
4
6
(-1)
11 - 13
 U14
108
20
8 (+1)
14 - 16
 U18
84
19
6
15 – 17
Total
456
73
36 (S)
(S)
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Players/Teams
 No scheduled practices other than first week.
 Can arrange own practice times on open fields.
 2 games for every team each week excluding holidays, special events,
cancelations, etc.
 Players can still sign up – quite a bit of room in U7, U14, and U18 contact
Leanne Burton at 613-925-0782.
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Teamlists and Schedules
Team lists
 return one to convener with shirt numbers and corrections – first week
 Practices times/locations on sheet
 Give suggested information to player or parent
 Check your lists
Schedules
 Explain information on schedule
 Report mistakes to convener as soon as possible
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Important Dates
 Field and goal set up – Sunday, April 29th at 9:00 a.m.
 Referees meeting – during practice week (May 7th to May 10th)
 First day of soccer – Monday May 7th or Tuesday May 8th.
 Pictures in June (Picture takers & dates not determined yet).
 Commencement of regular schedule – May 14th.
 Graduations at S.G.D.H.S.– Tues/Wed. June 26/27 – no games.
 Play-offs - start in end of July/first of August.
 Year End Wrap-up – Saturday, August 18th.
 2013 - AGM (January) and Player Registration - February 16th &
23rd (last 2 Saturdays in February), Late registration in March 9th
(+$20)
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South Grenville Reminder!!
Littering:
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Garbage left on fields, around bleachers and
parking lot
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Please pick it up and keep the grounds clean
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Coaches responsible for team’s garbage (bring a
grocery bag with you for each game)
Parking:
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Under the Ontario Fire Code a fire route must be
maintained to and around the school
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Please don’t park in the NO PARKING areas
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Please watch for pedestrians in the parking areas
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Special events at school-plays, blood donor clinics,
etc…..please be cautious, increased traffic,
graduations-no games
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Coaches/Volunteers Applications/Screening
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Must fill out a coach’s application in full and return tonight.
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Read and sign the Coach’s Code of Conduct and return
tonight.
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Must be approved by PDSA executive.
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Coaches must be 18 years of age or approved by P.D.S.A.
Executive (if under 18).
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Existing PDSA coaches will have to sign a waiver instead of
getting a new police check and return tonight.
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All new coaches/volunteers must have an approved Police
Check for current year – Copy from hockey or school is fine.
Provide to Convener in a sealed envelope.
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PDSA reserves the right to approve or reject
applications based on information provided.
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Policies/Procedures
 Currently have a number of Policies – found in coach booklet and on
website
 Team Selection, Weather, Play Up, Call Up, Changing of Team,
Discipline Policy, 6 Goal Policy
 Codes Conduct for Players, Coaches and Parents - found in coach’s
booklet and on website
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Coach’s Code of Conduct
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I will give all players equal playing time, equal opportunity, instruction, and
support to play on the field.
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I will remember that participants need a coach they can respect. I will be
generous in the praise and set a good example. I will be on time and prepared for
games and practices.
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I must place the well being and safety of each player above all other
considerations.
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I must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behavior
and performance.
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I will ensure that all players are properly equipped before going on the field.
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I will obtain knowledge and the rules of the game according to P.D.S.A..
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At all times I will respect parents, referees, players, coaches, and the opposing
team.
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I will clarify with the players, and their parents exactly what is expected of them
and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach.
I will adhere to P.D.S.A.’S COACH’S CODE OF CONDUCT at all times.
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Referee Responsibilities
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Referees are Volunteers
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Respect the referees
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A referee will be appointed to officiate the game
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Conduct themselves in a professional manner by not showing
favoritism to any player, coach or team
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Start all games on time
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Ensure that all players are wearing proper equipment including shin
guards and are not wearing any jewelry
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Handing out of Yellow and Red Card (U14 & U18)
Usually given out in U14 and U18 only, but can be used in
younger age groups.
Yellow Card
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shall be removed from the field for a 10 minute cooling off period
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maybe substitute by another player when removed from the field
of play
Red Card
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2 yellow card = Red automatic removed from the game
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Suspended for the remainder of that game and 1 additional game
(minimum) depending on previous card history
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Ejected players shall not be replaced or substituted for at any
time during the game
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Coaches – Key Points
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Call all players by Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Give your name and
phone number, team name, date, time, location of first practice,
report any problems to conveners
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Be prepared for practices, try not to have games
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Have player/parent discussion the first night of practice
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Encourage parents to help/get involved (help coaching,
linesperson, refereeing, etc.)
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Make sure parents/spectators are out of technical areas, far
enough away from sidelines and goal areas
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Discourage parents from being dogs to games
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Organize freezee/snack schedules
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New this year - 2012
 Shirt naming (last year ) - $7.00 for the name tag.
Fundraiser for P.D.S.A.
 New crest – commemorating the start of minor soccer in
Prescott - 1967
 New liner – better thicker lines, (straighter??)
 New website – ready to go in a few weeks – each player
and coach to receive a fridge magnet.
 New cast rule – cast will not be permitted during games
for the safety of the individual and all other players
 New jewelry rule- no visable jewelry worn in U7 to U18
(not taped – needs to be removed) – referees are
encouraged to look for this. U5 rule is softened but
parents are encouraged to remove jewelry (games
refereed by coaches)
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Coaches Package - includes
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Coaches shirt (tonight)
Hat (tonight)
2 team lists (tonight)
2 schedules
3 soccer balls with bag
Coaches booklet
Whistle
Cones
Players shirts, shorts, and socks
Goalie shirt and goalie gloves
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Coaches Meeting
 Any Questions?
 Suggestions?
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Coaches Meeting
Enjoy your coaching experience!
Thank you for volunteering.
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Subbing – 7 mini soccer
1 – 1 at a time, leave 5 on
2 – 4 groups of 2, leave 4 on.
3 – 3 groups of 3, leave 3 on.
4 – 5 groups of 2, leave 2 on.
5 – leave 1 on, take turns.
6 – sub everyone.
 Informaton about schedules and
updating.
 Original plus changes updated.
 Website will have original plus
updated. Signboard updated version
with updated notes.
 Field situations- technical areas. F3
vs football field.
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New crest and explanation
Shirt names fund raiser
Cast and jewery rules.
New liner
Coaches shirts
hats
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Team Selection Policy
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Players will be sorted by year of birth, gender, and skill for each age
group.
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Coaches Player ratings if available (for U9, U11, U14, & U18)
players only from previous years will be added to player list and
reviewed and adjusted if needed. Any players that are not rated will
be rated or noted as an unrated player.
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Player requests will be added to player list. All requests will be
considered, but not guaranteed.
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6 Goal Policy
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3 points is given to the winning team that has a 5 or less goal
difference.
2 points is given to the team that creates a 6 or more goal
difference (6-0, 7-1, 8-2, 9-3, 10-4) anytime during a game.
1 point is given to teams that tie
0 points is given to a team that loses
Reasons for policy
Team/player sportsmanship, a chance for other players to share in scoring, a chance
for players to play a variety of positions, prevent coaches from running up the scores,
This is not meant to change the outcome or the way the game is played on the field.
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Changing Team Policy
Player needs to change a team or a coach requests
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Must be requested in writing on the request form with reason
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Given to Convener
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Discussed with President and decision made
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Convener notifies all involved before move takes place
If the following Policy is not followed
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The player will be moved back to original team
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Call Up Policy
When Short Players
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Must notify the referee who you have brought up before the
game stars
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Referee must make the score sheet with a CU beside the player
being called up.
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Weather Conditions Policy
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All cancellations decisions will be made at game time at S.G.D.H.S..
A game can start up to 10 minutes past the hour.
Will be called by the Chief Referee or Delegate.
Bad conditions during game, referees instructed to stop play.
All players, parents, coaches, officials will leave field at once.
If the game is in the first half it will be rescheduled as a 6 point
game.
In second half, score is final
If 6 p.m. game is cancelled 7 p.m. game may still be played.
Check websites or use apps www.intellicast.com,
www.theweathernetwork.com,
At time of high humidex or temperature, games maybe
shortened in length, referee can offer unlimited
substitutions & water breaks
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Player’s Code of Conduct
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I must ensure that they have the appropriate equipment for each
occasion
I must not use inappropriate language; they shall set a positive
example for others, particularly younger players and supporters.
I must treat opponents with due respect at all times irrespective
of result of game.
I must play with in the rules of the game and respect my
opponents
I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me. I
will accept their decisions and show them respect.
I will arrive for practice and games on time or notify the coach.,
in advance of any reason for not being there.
I must show respect for the facilities and equipment they use.
No player shall smoke on school property.
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Parent’s Code of Conduct
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The Parent must ensure that their child/children has the required
equipment for each occasion (e.g. games/practice)
The parent must ensure that the player arrives and is collected by the
appointed times for practice sessions and games.
The parent must inform the coach, as far in advance as possible, if the
player will not be available for a practice session or game.
The parent must inform the coach of any illness or ailment that may
affect the performance or the health of player.
The parent must always encourage ALL players during the game
regardless of the result of the game
The parent has the rights to voice concerns to the convenor of the
division.
The parent must be courteous and polite at all times towards
opponents, coaches, managers, referees and officials.
The parent should feel free to approach the coach to discuss any
aspect of the player's soccer development.
The parent will not consume any alcohol beverages on the school
property
Parents will not smoke on school property. (soccer fields)
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Summary of Mini Soccer Rules - Rick
Game, Ball and Distance
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Two equal halves of 25 minutes each with 5 minute interval.
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Size 4 ball size for all ages up to U11 and size 5 U14 & U19
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Penalty mark is 8m from the goal line
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Distance for free kicks, goal kicks and kick off, all opponents shall
be not less than 6 meters from the ball until it has been kicked.
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Goal kicks are taken from any where inside the 10 meter penalty
area.
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Summary of Mini Soccer Rules
Kicks:
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A goal may NOT be scored directly from a kick off.
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A goal may NOT be scored directly from a free kick.
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A goal may NOT be scored directly from a goal kick.
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Penalty kick awarded against a player for any of the ten offences
(kicks, trips, jumps, charges, strikes, holds, spits, tackles, handles
the ball) in his/her own penalty area.
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Web Site – underdevelopment still…..a
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Keep schedules up to date
Weather info
Important Dates
Team Standings
Forms - Police Checks, Registration and Coach Forms
Sponsor Listings
Director Listing
Policy and Procedures
Soccer Rules
Soccer Links
E-mail for additional information
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Summary of Mini Soccer Rules
Player and Substitution
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7 players per team, one must be the goalkeeper. Minimum of 5.
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Any dismissed player may not take further part in the game;
however he/she may be replaced by another team member.
A Team May Substitute
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On their own corner kick.
On their own throw in
On their own goal kick, (Note: 11 aside allows both teams to
substitute on any goal kick).
After a goal has been scored or
When the opposition is substituting