Prescott

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Prescott District Soccer Association

• Coaches Meeting
• April 23, 2012
• 700 pm - 740pm
• OReillys Independent Grocer
• Welcome!

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Agenda

• Introduction of Executive Members
• This Years 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
• Coachs Package
• Conveners Meet with Coaches Hand out Team
  lists

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2012 Executive Introduction

• Rob Carr President 340-9290
• Laurence Carr Vice-President 926-3204
• Megan Clifford Secretary 498-4237
• Leanne Burton Registrar 925-0782
• Lesley Todd Treasure r 925-4897
• Rick Fraser Referee in Chief 348-1047
• Megan Clifford U5 Convener 498-4237
• Megan Clifford U7 Convener 498-4237
• Tracy Moorhouse U9 Convener 975-1039
• Trish Couperus U11 Convener 258-9794
• Tony Haystead U14 Convener 925-2802
• Tony Haystead U18 Convener 925-2802

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Schedules 2012

• U5 SCHEDULE
• TUESDAY - 600 PM - FIELDS 6N, 6S, 10
• U7 SCHEDULE
• TUESDAY THURSDAY - 600 PM - FIELDS 1, 2,
  3
• U9 SCHEDULE
• TUESDAY THURSDAY 700 PM - FIELDS 1 2
• U11 SCHEDULE
• MONDAY WEDNESDAY - 600 PM - FIELDS 1, 2, 3
  
• U14 SCHEDULE
• MONDAY WEDNESDAY - 600 PM 700 PM - FIELDS
  8 9
• U18 SCHEDULE
• TUESDAY THURSDAY - 600 PM 700 PM - FIELDS
  8 9

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Field Locations
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Fields at South Grenville

• Bathrooms
• No washrooms at fields (and cant use school
  facilities)
• Go before, bring your own potty and toilet paper,
  or use McDonalds
• 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
Minimum 5 a-side (including goalie) for all ages
except U14, U18 which is 7 a-side
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2012 Player/Team Numbers

• Division Players Room Teams Min/Max per team
• U5 75 9 6 (S) 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 (S) 15 17
• Total 456 73 36 (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
  900 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
• Garbage left on fields, around bleachers and
  parking lot
• Please pick it up and keep the grounds clean
• Coaches responsible for teams garbage (bring a
  grocery bag with you for each game)

• Parking
• Under the Ontario Fire Code a fire route must
  be maintained to and around the school
• Please dont park in the NO PARKING areas
• Please watch for pedestrians in the parking
  areas
• 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

• Must fill out a coachs application in full
  and return tonight.
• Read and sign the Coachs Code of Conduct and
  return tonight.
• Must be approved by PDSA executive.
• Coaches must be 18 years of age or approved by
  P.D.S.A. Executive (if under 18).
• Existing PDSA coaches will have to
  sign a waiver instead of getting a new police
  check and return tonight.
• 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.
• 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 coachs booklet and on website

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Coachs Code of Conduct

• I will give all players equal playing time, equal
  opportunity, instruction, and support to play on
  the field.
• 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.
• I must place the well being and safety of each
  player above all other considerations.
• I must encourage and guide players to accept
  responsibility for their own behavior and
  performance.
• I will ensure that all players are properly
  equipped before going on the field.
• I will obtain knowledge and the rules of the game
  according to P.D.S.A..
• At all times I will respect parents, referees,
  players, coaches, and the opposing team.
• 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 COACHS CODE OF
  CONDUCT at all times.

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Referee Responsibilities

• Referees are Volunteers
• Respect the referees
• A referee will be appointed to officiate the game
  
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner by
  not showing favoritism to any player, coach or
  team
• Start all games on time
• 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
• shall be removed from the field for a 10 minute
  cooling off period
• maybe substitute by another player when removed
  from the field of play
• Red Card
• 2 yellow card Red automatic removed from the
  game
• Suspended for the remainder of that game and 1
  additional game (minimum) depending on previous
  card history
• Ejected players shall not be replaced or
  substituted for at any time during the game

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Coaches Key Points

• 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
• Be prepared for practices, try not to have games
• Have player/parent discussion the first night of
  practice
• Encourage parents to help/get involved (help
  coaching, linesperson, refereeing, etc.)
• Make sure parents/spectators are out of technical
  areas, far enough away from sidelines and goal
  areas
• Discourage parents from being dogs to games
• 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

• 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.

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• 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

• Players will be sorted by year of birth, gender,
  and skill for each age group.
• 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.
• Player requests will be added to player list.
  All requests will be considered, but not
  guaranteed.

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6 Goal Policy

• 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
  
• Must be requested in writing on the request form
  with reason
• Given to Convener
• Discussed with President and decision made
• Convener notifies all involved before move takes
  place
• If the following Policy is not followed
• The player will be moved back to original team

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Call Up Policy

• When Short Players
• Must notify the referee who you have brought up
  before the game stars
• Referee must make the score sheet with a CU
  beside the player being called up.

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Weather Conditions Policy

• 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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Players Code of Conduct

• 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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Parents Code of Conduct

• 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
• Two equal halves of 25 minutes each with 5
  minute interval.
• Size 4 ball size for all ages up to U11 and
  size 5 U14 U19
• Penalty mark is 8m from the goal line
• 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.
• Goal kicks are taken from any where inside the
  10 meter penalty area.

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Summary of Mini Soccer Rules

• Kicks
• A goal may NOT be scored directly from a kick
  off.
• A goal may NOT be scored directly from a free
  kick.
• A goal may NOT be scored directly from a goal
  kick.
• 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

• 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
• 7 players per team, one must be the goalkeeper.
  Minimum of 5.
• 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
• 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