U10 Information and Guidelines

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for Parents and Coaches

  General:

• The in-town U-10 division is co-ed.
• There are 2 seasons, Spring and Fall.
• Most seasons have 6-8 teams.

Player Equipment:

• Soccer shoes/cleats, shorts, socks
• Team shirt (provided by league)
• Shin pads (required)- worn under socks
• #4 soccer ball (required for practices)
• Water bottle (recommended)
• Mouth guards (encouraged)

Schedules:

The Spring Season usually begins in late April. The Fall Season usually begins in early September (right after Labor Day).

Once your child is assigned a team, your child’s coach will telephone you. Game schedules are given to the coaches for distribution to the team.

Games can be canceled by the league due to inclement weather or poor field conditions. Coaches are notified at least two hours before game time.

Game/Practice Format:

The majority of games are held on Saturdays, with an occasional mid-week game in the early evening. Games are split into two 25 minute halves.

There is one 1-hour practice per week – usually in the early evening. The coach schedules the practice time with the CYS Field Director at the start of each season.

Many fields exist in town and will be assigned depending on conditions and availability.

Snack sign-Up:

Parents are asked to take turns bringing snacks and drinks to each game. Your coach will have a sign-up sheet. Some healthy snacks that players have enjoyed include fruit (oranges, grapes, watermelon, strawberries, fruit cups, itc.), raisins, granola bars, variety of juices, gatorade, itc.

Rules/Guildelines:

Number of players-

• 7 players ( including goalie) on field during play.
• A minimum of 5 players is required to start a game.
• Most teams are assigned 9-12 players.

Game Info:

• Game time consists of 2-25 minute halves.
• 5 minute break between halves.
• Snack & drink provided at half-time. (Please add a snack & drink family for each game on your game schedules.)
• Substitutions for the U10 division are made on your own teams throw-ins, goal kicks, after a goal and during half-time. Not on corner kicks, free kicks, or to replace an ejected player.
• Ref will call offsides.
• Fairly rotate players to ensure equal playing time regardless of gender or ability.
• Encourage players to try various positions.
• Coaches, parent and spectators shall provide support and respect to the referees at all times.

Injuries:

• Upon injury to any player, all players must be instructed to immediately sit down on the field. This will ensure that the injured player may be attended to without ‘chaos’ on the field.
• First aid kits are supplied by the league.

Good Sportsmanship:

• Team players to line up to shake hands with opposing team at the end of each game.
• No tolerance for pushing or other inappropriate behavior among players during games.
• Parents should support the coach, help maintain discipline and promote sportsmanship during practices and games. As is the policy during MYSA soccer games, parents are to stand on the opposite side of the field during the game.
• If problems should arise that cannot be mutually resolved, they shall be brought to and resolved by the Executive Board.
• ***HAVE FUN – The in-town teams are still considered instructional. Laugh and keep a sense of humor. There are no team standings or playoffs.
• ***PRAISE – Cheer for teammates and opponents for participation, regardless of skill.