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GRASSROOTS

2017 COACHES GUIDE

U4, U5, U6

For Coaching Activities and Tips…please visit the following websites

www.saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca

http://www.ontariosoccer.net/player/grassroots/grassroots-

resources/grassroots-practices

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Table of Contents

House League Committee Message ............................................................................... 3

House League Objectives ............................................................................................... 4

Long Term Player Development and Game Leader .................................................... 5-6

Important Policies …………………………………………………………………………….7-9

Zero tolerance policy Tobacco Free/No Smoking Policy Healthy Snacks Guideline Inclement Weather (Rain – Heat) REVISED

Codes Of Conduct ...................................................................................................... 9-10

Players

Coaches

Parents/Guardians/Spectators

Coaching Responsibilities ............................................................................................. 11

Rescheduled Games ..................................................................................................... 12

Program Details (U4-U6) .......................................................................................... 13-16

NEW!!!Active Start for U4, U5, U6,

NEW!!! Weekly Practice and Game Lay Out for U4 – U6 Programs

Basic Rules of the Game REVISED .................................................................................. 17

Rotation Chart .............................................................................................................. 18

Helpful Links and Contacts ............................................................................................ 19

ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING A BUILDING BLOCK

FOR THE YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY!!

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HOUSE LEAGUE COMMITTEE MESSAGE

Coaching is a very rewarding experience especially considering you touch the lives of many children by helping them to enjoy a sport such as soccer. Saltfleet Stoney Creek Soccer owes a great deal of its success to the volunteer coaches. We have provided this Coaches Guide as a reference tool; please share this information with your players and parents combined with the online weekly practice samples found on our website: http://www.saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca/en-us/coaches.aspx Longer-Term Player Development (LTPD) is mandated by the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA), so the question is not whether we do this, but how. We must do it well to get it “right” so it benefits our young players and the futures of soccer in Ontario.

If you stress FUN, FITNESS, and FAIRPLAY you can't go wrong!

Thank you for your all your time and commitment that goes into coaching, Saltfleet

Stoney Creek Soccer Club would not be as successful without coaches who volunteer

their time.

With appreciation, H.L. Committee

Directors: Nadia Tornifoglia - Recreational Director/Game Leader George Sarnelli – Director, Youth Recreational Micro/Mini (3-10yrs) Lorenzo Pontillo – Director, Youth Recreational Programs Youth Programs (11-18yrs) Game Leaders Riccardo Capozza Maria DiLoreto Sam Rosati Dan Rosati Bert Northe Jason Almeida

MISSION STATEMENT The Saltfleet Stoney Creek Soccer Club grassroots program is dedicated to providing an

enriching environment for the development of sportsmanship, self-confidence, character,

soccer skills and of course FUN!

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HOUSE LEAGUE OBJECTIVES 1. To encourage and promote the game of soccer with the City of Hamilton and surrounding

communities. 2. To follow and obey the rules and regulations of our governing bodies and affiliates. 3. To promote the sportsmanship and fair play within our leagues. 4. To protect the mutual interest of the Club and its membership. 5. To develop and advance our players and coaches in the game of soccer. 6. To implement Long Term Player Development 7. To promote Respect In Soccer

YOUR ROLE AS A COACH

People become coaches for many reasons. Some coaches step forward, some are asked to help. No

matter how or why, all coaches have the same roles. You will be a teacher, a leader, an organizer, and

sometimes will even act as a counselor.

Think back to some of the lessons some of your coaches taught you. Perhaps you remember the

importance of trying your best all the time or how important team goals and sportsmanship were.

Perhaps you remember learning new things. That’s why you’re here. When your reasons for coaching

match the needs and development level of your athletes, everyone can win.

In your role as a teacher, you will be asked to share your knowledge of the sport and prepare athletes to

play by improving fitness and developing skills specific to your sport.

In your role as a leader, you will make many decisions, to motivate your athletes and help them set and

attain goals.

In your role as an organizer, you will manage practice and game schedules for the team, plan and

evaluate practices and evaluate athletes.

In your role as counselor, you will listen to and provide guidance and support for your athletes.

It is important to understand athletes, like coaches, participate for different reasons. Some enjoy the sensation of speed, power, or grace. Some athletes just want to be with their friends, or part of a team (social reason). Some athletes want to win, to improve themselves or advance to high levels in their sport (achievement reasons). Match your reasons for coaching with the reasons that athletes participate.

Coach says “We played a great game”

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LONG TERM PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Under the CSA’s leadership, LTPD can provide the framework for high quality programs that ensure enjoyable lifelong playing opportunities for players of all levels of ability, as well as development pathways for elite players who pursue excellence. The first three stages of LTPD encourage physical literacy for all players, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, and correspond to the ages prior to the adolescent growth spurt (PHV). Stages four, five and six focus on developing excellence and correspond to PHV’s onset and aftermath. Stage seven encourages lifelong physical activity, and players may choose to enter this stage at any time in their playing career. The LTPD program:

• Eliminates gaps in the player development system. • Guides planning for optimal athlete performance at all stages. • Provides a framework for program alignment and integration, from volunteer club

coaches to national and professional teams. • Follows scientific principles and practical coaching experiences.

Benefits for coaches & clubs:

• Information and education on effective coaching and practice methods. • Guidelines for appropriate game structures. • Guidelines on appropriate competition levels. • Established pathways for player development for all levels of ability and ambition. • Affirmation of best practices for coaches and club administrators.

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Game Leader Program

The game leader program is an introduction to “officiating” in children's soccer games. The main role of a game leader is to keep the game moving while limiting stoppages and assisting players with all restarts, without blowing a whistle. Game leaders will be sensitive to the age of the children understanding that they are learning, showing patience and flexibility to ensure all players are involved and having fun. The game leader can be a club representative, coach, parent, player or a beginning or senior referee. The game leader should always be approachable and enthusiastic. Creating a positive, fun safe environment for children to play in will help in the children enjoy the experience and therefore be happy to return to participate more. The role of a typical game official has changed at these young ages from being the adult in the middle who blows a whistle when a law has been broken, to being a person who can communicate effectively and appropriately with children, can create a fun, positive learning environment and assist them in their understanding of the game.

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IMPORTANT POLICIES

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

The Saltfleet Stoney Creek Soccer Club will follow the City of Hamilton Zero Tolerance of violence Policy and their by-laws. A complete copy of the Zero Tolerance Policy can be found on our website at www.saltfleetsoccer.com

TOBACCO FREE/NO SMOKING POLICY Saltfleet Stoney Creek Soccer Club is committed to providing a healthy environment for participants, volunteers and spectators involved in the organization. We recognize that children and youth gain positive images of tobacco use when they see role-models, leaders and individuals that they respect using tobacco.

By-law No. 11-080- Prohibiting Smoking within the City Parks (Soccer Fields) and Recreation Properties

(parking lots/pathways) will come into effect on May 31, 2012.

The goals are to protect the health and safety of the community and promote healthy lifestyles.

We will promote the tobacco-free policy at all our activities by:

• Coaching staff will explain the policy to parents/caregivers.

• Reviewing and sharing the policy with others organizations/groups who may attend or

participate in our activities, including all visiting teams as well as all local teams.

• Including the policy in all orientation and information packages provided to coaches, officials,

players, members, volunteers and teams/organizations attending or participating in our activities

and/ or using our facilities.

Failure to comply may result in suspension of play.

HEALTHY SNACKS GUIDELINE

Why Encourage Healthy Snacking? As a coach, you see what foods and beverages are brought to sporting events. Kids may get excited when the sweet, fat-laden snacks in glitzy packages are pulled out after the game. Yet, these are not the foods that help children to recover after physical activity. Providing healthy snacks at community sports gives adults the chance to show children that healthy eating and physical activity are a winning combination. Children learn about healthy eating at school, but they need support at home and in the community to help put those lessons into action. Set up a snack schedule with your team and involve every parent. Use half time or the end of the game to distribute the snacks.

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Inclement Weather Policy

In the case of inclement weather, the referee coordinator, game leader or convener will make a

judgment call on whether to cancel games for the evening. The City of Hamilton may cancel

fields due to field conditions.

A decision will be made by approximately 5:00 p.m. on game day, for games/practices held

during the week. Weekend programs check the website

Please check our website (www.saltfleetsoccerstoneycreeksc.ca) for weather updates.

After 5:00 p.m., the referee/game leader/convener on the field will make the call to cancel a

game. If there is no update on the web site, please assume you will be playing.

If you do not have access to a computer, please contact your coach to find out if your

game has been cancelled. Please do not call the office.

IN THE EVENT OF LIGHTNING

The safety of players, coaches, management and spectators is the primary concern in any

weather event that occurs during all matches sanctioned by the CSA. By understanding and

following the information below, the safety of everyone shall be greatly increased. Ultimately the

referee has the final say over delaying or restarting a match due to weather. Waiting to stop play

or not waiting to start play may result in a serious injury or loss of life.

Read the full policy on Lightning, the 30 for 30 rule and additional information

HEAT RELATED INJURIES

There are some simple guidelines which have been prepared by the American College of Sports

Medicine (ACSM) when it comes to running activities in a hot and/or humid environment. The

goal in participating in hot weather is to avoid fluid loss from the body or dehydration. Educating

athletes, coaches and officials is key to identifying and preventing these injuries from occurring.

Read about preventing and identifying heat related injuries

Referees, Conveners, Game Leaders and coaches are required to follow the OSA-lightning-

safety-severe weather-policy at all times to ensure the safety of the players and others at games

and practices. Decisions on game cancellations due to inclement weather are at the discretion

of the referees during the game.

In the event that a game is abandoned or cancelled due to referee decision, the game will either

be rescheduled or the game will stand depending on the amount of time played.

Saltfleet Stoney Creek Soccer Club does not guarantee that games will be rescheduled due

to weather conditions. In addition, refunds may not apply.

Other Factors to remember:

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1. Games will not be called due to rain, unless the rain has caused the field conditions to be unsafe for the players or if by playing damage to the fields will occur.

2. Cancellation of games may also be only on certain fields depending on individual field conditions.

3. Any game in play will be stopped at the first sign of lighting; a 15-minute delay will take place. If the lightning has cleared, the games will re-start. If the lightning continues, the games will be cancelled and rescheduled.

4. If there is a smog alert or an extreme heat alert or humidex warning on game day, depending on the severity, games will either be cancelled or rescheduled or played in quarters rather than halves to provide extra water breaks.

5. Cancellations of 5:45 pm games do not necessarily mean that the 7:15 pm games and 8:30 pm games are cancelled.

Everyone must remain patient while we assess playing conditions.

PLAYERS 1. Make every effort to develop their own sporting ability, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.

2. Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if the team is in

a position where the desired result has already been achieved.

3. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.

4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship and time-wasting.

5. Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion

on the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game.

6. Not use inappropriate language.

Player obligations towards the Team

1. Make every effort consistent with Fair Play & the Laws of the Game to help the team. s.

2. Resist any influence that might, or might be seen to bring into question the commitment to the team

winning.

Respect for the Laws of the Game and Competition Rules

1. Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.

2. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.

3. Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.

Respect towards Opponents and Spectators

1. Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.

2. Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play and help injured

opponents.

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3. Respect the spectators.

4. Ignore spectator comments and do NOT reply angrily to their comments.

Respect towards the Referees

1. Accept the decision of the Referee without protest.

2. Avoid words or actions that may mislead a Referee.

3. Show due respect towards Referee.

Respect towards Team Officials

1. Abide by the instructions of their Coach and Team Officials, provided they do not contradict the spirit of

this Code.

2. Show due respect towards the Team Officials of the opposition.

COACHES A Coach must:

1. Be committed to improve the performance of the players and the team physically and mentally. 2. Provide a high-quality soccer program for players with a positive environment/atmosphere. 3. Be thoroughly acquainted with FIFA Laws of the Game and they must keep attuned to the sound principles of coaching. 4. Respect all human beings i.e. players and referees. Opponents and referees must be treated with respect. 5. Encourage players to win within the laws of the game. 6. Be enthusiastic and positive. They must ensure that they are generous with praise when deserved. 7. Maintain the high standards of personal conduct and fair play. 8. Never be involved in any circumstances that are offensive or suggest sexual connotations.

Parent’s/Guardians/Spectator’s Parent’s/guardians/spectator’s expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child’s attitude

towards

➢ Other Players ➢ Coaches and Game Leaders ➢ Referees ➢ Managers ➢ Spectators

This club will ensure that parents/ guardians/spectators within the club are always positive and

encouraging towards all of the players—not just their own—and will encourage parents/

guardians/spectators to:

▪ Applaud the opposition as well as your own team.

▪ Avoid coaching the child during the game.

▪ Not to shout and scream.

▪ Respect the referee’s decisions.

▪ Give attention to each of the children involved in soccer not just the most talented.

▪ Give encouragement to everyone to participate in soccer.

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COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

Making sure you are prepared ahead of time makes for a less stressful coaching time.

Some helpful tips are listed below:

➢ Bring your game ball to each game. ➢ Have your plan and equipment ready for the practice ➢ Have your game plan ready for the game with your rotations ➢ Check field and goal area for safety hazards – garbage, glass, holes, loose posts or nets To prevent player confusion about coaching instructions during the game, coaches should position themselves along the same touchline as their team and remain on the same half of the field for the duration of the game.

Coaches must not encroach onto the field except when invited to do so by the referee (U7 to 19) to attend to an injured player.

Spectators and parents are NOT ALLOWED at the same touchline of the field with coaches/players or

behind the goal areas. Both teams will be expected to stay on the same one side of the field with the

parents and spectators to stay on the opposite side of the field.

COACH IS GOING TO MISS A GAME OR

PRACTICE?

WHAT TO DO:

➢ Ask a parent in advance to cover for you.

➢ Please remember to keep in good communication with your parents if you cannot make any games.

➢ E-mail recprograms@saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca when you will be away and who will be taking over in

your absence

➢ Be sure to give them all the equipment they will need for the game or practice

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When games are cancelled due to inclement weather, the best attempts will be made to

re-schedule them as quickly as possible. We attempt to reschedule ASAP (assuming fields are

available).

We will do our best to re-schedule a cancelled week due to inclement weather, but it cannot be

guaranteed, due to field scheduling.

Please check the website for updates!

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Active Start MICRO

Co-ed 3 & 4 year olds

Mini U5 Co-ed – 5 year olds

FUNdamental Programs MINI U6

Girls and Boys Divisions 6 year olds

Division Regulation Time Ball

Size

Playing Format

Min # of

Players

MICRO Co-ed

(Active Start)

55 minutes

4 x 8 minute activities

2 x 8 minute Small Sided Games

3

3 v 3

(No goalie)

Pug Nets

Coach/Game Leader

No Referees

3

MINI U5

Co-ed

(Active Start)

55 minutes

3 x 10 minute activities

2 x 10 Small Sided Games

3

3 v 3

(No goalie)

Pug Nets

Coach/Game Leader

No Referees

3

MINI U6

Boys, Girls,

Co-ed|

(FUNdamentals)

55 minutes

3 x 10 minute activities

2 x 20 minute games

3

3 v 3

(No goalie)

Pug Nets

Coach/Game Leader

No Referees

3

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U4 MICRO PROGRAM WEEKLY LAY OUT

Please arrive 5 minutes prior to start to set up first activity. Your pug net will be already set up.

ACTIVITIES:

Simple activities (shooting and dribbling), plan on three to five activities per practice, examples are on

SSC website: http://www.saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca/en-us/coaches/grassrootsresources.aspx

➢ FUN activities - SHOW - THEN GO! ➢ Demonstrate the game and then let the players have a go ➢ Involve parents in activities as ball catchers, linesmen (keep balls/players on field area) ➢ Act as a master coach and guide through players and parents through activities ➢ Review rules of the game: Who can touch the ball? How to score? Which way to score?

TIP: Between activities send kids to get a drink, make it fun and fast…keep them moving TIP: Use parents/siblings as ball catchers, oversee 1V1 activities

ITEM #1 – 8 MINUTES – ACTIVITY: Example: Simon Says - http://www.saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca/Portals/92/Simon%20Says.jpg Water break: Set up next Activity

ITEM #2 – 8 MINUTES – ACTIVITY:

Example: Follow the Leader -

http://www.saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca/Portals/92/Follow%20The%20Leader.jpg

Water break

Set up next Activity

ITEM #3 – 8 MINUTES – ACTIVITY or small sided game within your team:

Example: Race Track - http://www.saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca/Portals/92/Race%20Track.jpg

Water break

Set up next Activity

ITEM #4 – 8 MINUTES – ACTIVITY:

Example: Player vs. Parent -

http://www.saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca/Portals/92/1%20V%201%20Player%20vs%20Parent.jpg

Water break

Set up next For Game with opposing team

ITEM #5 – 8 MINUTES – GAME:

Automatic Shift Change called by Coaches on the fly- Only one coach or parent per team maybe on the

field with players providing direction

Each shift should last approximately 3-4 minutes for U6

TIP: Do not forget your magic blanket to keep players together when not on the field

TIP: Have one parent sitting with the team to stay focused or with child who does not participate to sit with

their team

ITEM #6 – 8 MINUTES – GAME: Water break

ITEM #7 -Summary – 5 minutes:

➢ What did we learn today? – Discussion ➢ Hand out Snacks for the way home ➢ Snack Serving - Child of the day serves drinks or fresh fruit, keep it Simple and Healthy!

Suggested ideas: orange or apple slices, water melon pieces, grapes

NOTES: Players on both teams should be seated on the same side of the field on a “magic blanket” during mini

scrimmage. Parents are to be on the opposite side of the teams. Please No parents or siblings are to be on the same side

as the team, unless they are helping the coach. ALL COACHES MUST WEAR THE ASSIGNED COACHES SHIRT.

Game Leaders will be on hand to provide guidance, timing and having FUN!

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U5 MINI PROGRAM WEEKLY LAY OUT

Please arrive 5 minutes prior to start to set up first activity. Your pug net will be already set up.

ACTIVITIES:

➢ Simple activities (shooting and dribbling), plan on three to five activities per practice, examples are on SSC website: http://www.saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca/en-us/coaches/grassrootsresources.aspx

➢ FUN activities - SHOW - THEN GO! ➢ Demonstrate the game and then let the players have a go ➢ Involve parents in activities as ball catchers, linesmen (keep balls/players on field area) ➢ Act as a master coach and guide through players and parents through activities ➢ Review rules of the game: Who can touch the ball? How to score? Which way to score?

TIP: Between activities send kids to get a drink, make it fun and fast…keep them moving TIP: Use parents/siblings as ball catchers, oversee 1V1 activities

ITEM #1 – 10 MINUTES – ACTIVITY: Example: Ball Swap - http://www.saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca/Portals/92/Ball%20Swap.jpg Water break Set up next Activity

ITEM #2 – 10 MINUTES – ACTIVITY:

Example: Think Fast - http://www.saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca/Portals/92/Think%20Fast.jpg

Water break

Set up next Activity

ITEM #3 – 10 MINUTES – ACTIVITY:

Example: Find an Empty Cage -

http://www.saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca/Portals/92/Bird%20cage%20(002).jpg

Water break

Set up next Activity

ITEM #4 – 10 MINUTES – SMALL SIDED GAME:

Automatic Shift Change called by Coaches – Only one coach per team maybe on the field with players

providing direction –no parents

Each shift should last approximately 3-4 minutes for U5

TIP: Do not forget your magic blanket to keep players together when not on the field

TIP: Have one parent sitting with the team to stay focused or with child who does not participate to sit with

their team

ITEM #5 – 10 MINUTES – SMALL SIDED GAME: Water break

ITEM #6 -Summary – 5 minutes: ➢ What did we learn today? – Discussion ➢ Hand out Snacks for the way home ➢ Snack Serving - Child of the day serves drinks or fresh fruit, keep it Simple and Healthy!

Suggested ideas: orange or apple slices, water melon pieces, grapes NOTES: Players on both teams should be seated on the same side of the field on a “magic blanket” during mini scrimmage. Parents are to be on the opposite side of the teams. No parents or siblings are to be on the same side as the team, unless they are helping the coach. ALL COACHES MUST WEAR THE ASSIGNED COACHES SHIRT.

Game Leaders will be on hand to provide guidance, timing and having FUN!

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U6 MINI PROGRAM WEEKLY LAY OUT

Please arrive 5 minutes prior to start to set up first activity. Your pug net will be already set up.

ACTIVITIES:

➢ Simple activities (shooting and dribbling), plan on three to five activities per practice, examples are on SSC website: http://www.saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca/en-us/coaches/grassrootsresources.aspx

➢ FUN activities - SHOW - THEN GO! ➢ Demonstrate the game and then let the players have a go ➢ Involve parents in activities as ball catchers, linesmen (keep balls/players on field area) ➢ Act as a master coach and guide through players and parents through activities ➢ Review rules of the game: Who can touch the ball? How to score? Which way to score?

TIP: Between activities send kids to get a drink, make it fun and fast…keep them moving TIP: Use parents/siblings as ball catchers, oversee 1V1 activities

ITEM #1 – 10 MINUTES – ACTIVITY: Example: Elves and Wizards: http://www.saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca/Portals/92/Elves%20and%20Wizards.jpg Water break Set up next Activity

ITEM #2 – 10 MINUTES – ACTIVITY:

Example: Passing: http://www.saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca/Portals/92/Passing.jpg

Water break

Set up next Activity

ITEM #3 – 10 MINUTES – ACTIVITY: Example:1v1 Through the Gate:

http://www.saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca/Portals/92/1%20V%201%20Through%20Gates.jpg

Water break

Set up next Activity

ITEM #4 – 10 MINUTES – GAME:

Automatic Shift Change called by Coaches – Only one coach per team maybe on the field with players

providing direction –no parents Each shift should last approximately 4 minutes for U6

TIP: Do not forget your magic blanket to keep players together when not on the field

TIP: Have one parent sitting with the team to stay focused or with child who does not participate to sit with

their team

ITEM #5 – 10 MINUTES – GAME: Water break

ITEM #6 -Summary – 5 minutes: ➢ What did we learn today? – Discussion ➢ Hand out Snacks for the way home ➢ Snack Serving - Child of the day serves drinks or fresh fruit, keep it Simple and Healthy!

Suggested ideas: orange or apple slices, water melon pieces, grapes

NOTES: Players on both teams should be seated on the same side of the field on a “magic blanket” during mini

scrimmage. Parents are to be on the opposite side of the teams. No parents or siblings are to be on the same side as the

team, unless they are helping the coach. ALL COACHES MUST WEAR THE ASSIGNED COACHES SHIRT.

Game Leaders will be on hand to provide guidance, timing and having FUN!

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GAME BALL

The home team will be responsible for providing game ball. The home team is the team who is listed first

on the schedule.

SCORES AND STANDINGS

There will be no scores or standings

GAME OFFICIALS

Referees are assigned for U7 and up.

No referees will be assigned for U4, U5, U6. Only coaches are allowed on the field for U4 and U5 and U6

if needed

Home Team Coach will be the referee instructing the results of the same.

HALFTIME – Use the 5 minutes wisely for quick drink or snack.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Equal substitution on each shift as called by Home Team Coach referee

The whistle will be blown by the Home Coach referee to signal the substitution

THERE IS NO OFFSIDE RULE

RETREAT LINE The Retreat Line will be positioned at 1/3 distance of the field from each end. The Retreat line will be signified by off-field cones (or flags)

NO ROUGH PLAY ALLOWED

This includes charging, pushing, tripping or kicking. The Game Official will stop play and instruct player if necessary.

DRIBBLE IN

➢ When the whole of the ball has crossed the touch-line, either on the ground or in the air, the ball shall be kicked-in from the point where it left the field of play, by a member of the team opposing that of the player who last played or touched it.

➢ The retreat line will come into play when the ball has gone out for a goal kick or when the goalkeeper has the ball in his/her arms.

➢ The player taking the “Dribble-in” shall: a. Face the field of play and b. Kick the ball from on, or behind, the touchline.

➢ The ball will be in play immediately after it enters the field of play. ➢ If the player taking the "“Dribble-in” plays, or touches, the ball a second time before it has been

played or touched by another player, a free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team. ➢ At the taking of a “Dribble-in”, all opponents must be at least 2 yards (1.8 meters) from the ball. ➢ A goal may not be scored directly from a kick-in

FREE KICKS

All free kicks will be taken from where the foul occurs, including handballs. All free kicks will be

INDIRECT, meaning the ball cannot go directly into the net from the kick. If it touches another player

including the goalie before it crosses the goal line, it will count as a goal. There are NO penalty shots.

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SAMPLE ROTATION CHART

12 PLAYER

TEAM

START OF

SHIFT

11 PLAYER

TEAM

START OF

SHIFT

10 PLAYER

TEAM

START OF

SHIFT

SHIFT 1 1,2,3,4, SHIFT 1 1,2,3,4, SHIFT 1 1,2,3,4,

SHIFT 2 5,6,7,8, SHIFT 2 5,6,7,8, SHIFT 2 5,6,7,8,

SHIFT 3 9,10,11,12, SHIFT 3 9,10,11,1, SHIFT 3 9,10, 1,2,

SHIFT 4 1,2,3,4, SHIFT 4 2,3,4,5, SHIFT 4 3,4,5,6,

SHIFT 5 5,6,7,8, SHIFT 5 6,7,8,9, SHIFT 5 7,8,9,10,

SHIFT 6 9,10,11,12, SHIFT 6 10,11,1,2, SHIFT 6 1,2,3,4,

SHIFT 7 1,2,3,4, SHIFT 7 3,4,5,6, SHIFT 7 5,6,7,8,

SHIFT 8 5,6,7,8, SHIFT 8 7,8,9,10, SHIFT 8 9,10,1,2,

SHIFT 9 9,10,11,12, SHIFT 9 11,1,2,3, SHIFT 9 3,4,5,6,

SHIFT 10 1,2,3,4 SHIFT 10 4,5,6,7 SHIFT 10 7,8,9,10

9 PLAYER

TEAM

START OF

SHIFT

8 PLAYER

TEAM

START OF

SHIFT

7 PLAYER

TEAM

START OF

SHIFT

SHIFT 1 1,2,3,4, SHIFT 1 1,2,3,4, SHIFT 1 1,2,3,4,

SHIFT 2 5,6,7,8, SHIFT 2 5,6,7,8, SHIFT 2 5,6,7,1,

SHIFT 3 9,1,2,3, SHIFT 3 1,2,3,4, SHIFT 3 2,3,4,5,

SHIFT 4 4,5,6,7, SHIFT 4 5,6,7,8, SHIFT 4 6,7,1,2,

SHIFT 5 8,9,1,2, SHIFT 5 1,2,3,4, SHIFT 5 3,4,5,6,

SHIFT 6 3,4,5,6, SHIFT 6 5,6,7,8, SHIFT 6 7,1,2,3,

SHIFT 7 7,8,9,1, SHIFT 7 1,2,3,4, SHIFT 7 4,5,6,7,

SHIFT 8 2,3,4,5, SHIFT 8 5,6,7,8, SHIFT 8 1,2,3,4,

SHIFT 9 6,7,8,9, SHIFT 9 1,2,3,4, SHIFT 9 5,6,7,1,

SHIFT 10 1,2,3,4 SHIFT 10 5,6,7,8 SHIFT 10 2,3,4,5

6 PLAYER

TEAM

START OF

SHIFT

5 PLAYER

TEAM

START OF

SHIFT

4 PLAYER

TEAM

SHIFT 1 1,2,3,4, SHIFT 1 1,2,3,4, EVERBODY PLAYS

SHIFT 2 5,6,1,2, SHIFT 2 5,1,2,3, EVERY SHIFT

SHIFT 3 3,4,5,6, SHIFT 3 4,5,1,2,

SHIFT 4 1,2,3,4, SHIFT 4 3,4,5,1,

SHIFT 5 5,6,1,2, SHIFT 5 2,3,4,5,

SHIFT 6 3,4,5,6, SHIFT 6 1,2,3,4,

SHIFT 7 1,2,3,4, SHIFT 7 5,1,2,3,

SHIFT 8 5,6,1,2, SHIFT 8 4,5,1,2,

SHIFT 9 3,4,5,6, SHIFT 9 3,4,5,1,

SHIFT 10 1,2,3,4, SHIFT 10 2,3,4,5,

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#1 - Ontario Soccer Association:

LINK: http://www.ontariosoccer.net/player/grassroots/grassroots-resources

Grassroots Curriculum Active Start U4-U6 Brochure http://www.ontariosoccer.net/images/publications/2015/player/grassroots/Active-Start-Brochure.pdf Curriculum – Features additional activities http://www.ontariosoccer.net/images/publications/2015/player/grassroots/Physical-Literacy-Provincial-Curriculum-ACTIVE-START.pdf

FUNdamentals U6 Brochure http://www.ontariosoccer.net/images/publications/2015/player/grassroots/FUNdamentals-Brochure.pdf Curriculum – Features additional activities http://www.ontariosoccer.net/images/publications/2015/player/grassroots/Physical-Literacy-Provincial-Curriculum-FUNDAMENTALS.pdf

#2 – Saltfleet Stoney Creek Soccer Club

Nadia Tornifoglia

Recreational Director

recprograms@saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca

Lorenzo Pontillo

Recreational Convenor

convenor@saltfleetstoneycreeksc.ca

#3 – GRASSROOT VIDEO LINKS

http://www.ontariosoccer.net/player/grassroots/grassroots-resources/grassroots-video-practices