U12/U14 intown Information and Guidelines

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for Parents and Coaches

General

• The intown U12/14 division is co-ed
• There have been around 6 to 8 teams

Player Equipment

• Soccer shoes/cleats, shorts, socks (socks must be worn over shin pads)
• Team shirt (provided by league)

• Shin pads (required and must be worn under soccer socks)

• #5 Soccer ball (required for practices)

• Water bottle (recommended)
• Mouth piece (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.

Fields

U13 games are played at the following fields:

Spring -- Bond Rd, Charlton Elementary School or BayPath

Fall -- Memorial Field (behind Town Library) or Charlton Elementary School

Snack Sign-Up

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

 Please remember

• FUN is No. 1 !! Laugh and keep a sense of humor.

• There are no individual statistics or team standings or playoffs.

• Praise and cheer teammates and opponents for participation, regardless of skill.

Rule/Guidelines

• Number of players

• 7 players (including goalie) on field during play.
• A minimum of 5 players is required to start a game.
• Both teams will start with the same number of players on the field.
• Most teams are assigned 10-12 players.

• Coaches/Referees
• Referees are supplied by the league. In most cases, the refs are Charlton players from older divisions. Please treat the refs with respect.
• Coaches are responsible for the conduct of team players, parents, and supporters.
• Parents and supporters should be on opposite side of field as team and coaches

• FIFA rules; with the following notes:

• Throw-ins. The Ref may allow a 2nd chance on improper throw-ins.
• Substitutions are unlimited. With the consent of the Ref, substitutions may be made at the following times:
• Prior to throw-ins by the team in possession only.
• Prior to either teams goal kick
• After a goal
• Between periods
• For an injured player

• There are no substitutions allowed on corner kicks, free kicks, or to replace an ejected player

• Rotate players to ensure equal playing time and rest -- regardless of gender or ability.

• 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.

• 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.