Purpose:
Introduce kids to the game
of soccer and the basic skills of soccer, including kicking and controlling the
ball and shooting the ball. Also included will be the concept of “team play” and
“good sportsmanship”. Overall we want them to simply have FUN playing soccer so
they come back and want to play more, and in the process they will learn more
socially and improve their physical skills and abilities.
Practices / Game Environment
Schedule:
·Practices begin on a Saturday in early August.
·Game Environment will be 1 game each Saturday starting
in September through early November.
·Games will be scheduled on Saturday mornings. Rained out games can be made up at the discretion
of the coaches.
Teams / Game Environment:
·10 / 11 players per team / Numbers of Teams to be determined
from registration – 15 Teams for 2004 Season.
·Play on one half of small Fields G (G1 & G2), H
(H1 & H2), and J (J1 & J2). Games
will be played on Field H.
·Play 6 on 6 (3 offense / 2 defense / Goalie) for the
entire season
·Play 4 – 10 minute periods with short breaks in between
each period.
·Simplified Rules:
1. Out of Bounds (kick in from sideline or end line at point ball went
out)
2. Sportsmanlike Conduct (no
tripping, pushing, hitting, etc.)
3. Hands (such as picking up
ball and running)
Equipment:
·Each player must have shin guards for practice and
game environment.
·Tennis Shoes or Plastic Cleats can be worn (Cleats
help from slipping).
·Size 3 soccer ball – each child should have one to
use at practice, game warm up, and at home.
·Team Jersey will be provided and should be worn for
each game.
·No Jewelry should be worn for practices or games, including
earrings.
Parents:
·At least one parent / guardian must be present during
practices and games.
·Sports
Code Of Conduct form must be signed & Proof Of Birth
Date provided at registration in order to participate.
·Parents are expected to help handle “situations” that
may arise as requested, so coaches stay focused with other players.
·Feel free to ask your coach any question you may have
regarding the practices, game environment, etc.
·Any assistance you can provide in helping your coach
and team is greatly appreciated. If the coach doesn’t ask, you should ask the
coach how you can help.
·Please direct any questions to your coach. If they
cannot answer, then they will contact the league commissioner to get an answer.
If you do not get a response, then contact the league commissioner. Additionally,
if you have a problem with a coach or a question that you cannot address with
the coach first, then you may contact the league commissioner directly. You may
contact the Age 4-5 Division Commissioner via e-mail, or leaving a message on the soccer hotline:
§Age Group 4-5 Commissioner – Colleen Childs Soccer Hotline: 410-643-2800
§You may also contact KIYSL President., Lee Marks at
the Hotline or email: LMarks@atlanticbb.net
·Field Conditions: Are posted on the main page of the KIYSL website.
This is our 5th season for this age group. Everyone’s
comments and suggestions are welcome. With cooperation, understanding, constructive
criticism and help from everyone we can make this a huge success and rewarding
experience for our kids! Remember – they are only age 4 & 5 – the name
of the game is FUN!!!!!
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