COACH MANUAL Outdoor 2018 - EMSA North
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Contents Section 1 EMSA North Information ......................................................................................................... 4 1.1 EMSA North Office & Hours .......................................................................................................... 4 1.2 Office Staff .................................................................................................................................... 4 1.3 Executive ....................................................................................................................................... 4 1.4 EMSA North Responsibilities......................................................................................................... 4 1.5 Board of Directors ......................................................................................................................... 5 1.6 Community Soccer Director Responsibilities ................................................................................ 5 1.7 The Xtreme Program ..................................................................................................................... 5 1.8 Season Related Information ......................................................................................................... 6 1.9 Chain of Command........................................................................................................................ 6 1.10 EMSA North Contact with Coaches............................................................................................... 6 1.11 Contact Information for Opposing Teams .................................................................................... 7 Section 2 Coach Information .................................................................................................................... 7 2.1 Documents Required for Team official Registration..................................................................... 7 2.2 Coaching Courses / Training ......................................................................................................... 7 2.3 Dress Code for Coaching Staff....................................................................................................... 7 2.4 EMSA Soccer Portal ....................................................................................................................... 8 Section 3 Codes of Conducts .................................................................................................................... 8 3.1 Coach / Volunteer Responsibilities ............................................................................................... 8 3.2 Coaches’ Code ............................................................................................................................... 9 3.3 Players Code.................................................................................................................................. 9 3.4 Parent’s Code ................................................................................................................................ 9 Section 5 Important Dates ..................................................................................................................... 10 5.1 Season Play Dates ....................................................................................................................... 10 5.3 Seasons Tentative Round Format ............................................................................................... 10 5.4 Tournaments ............................................................................................................................... 11 5.5.1 Summer Sizzler .................................................................................................................... 11 5.5.2 EMSA U5 mini Fest .............................................................................................................. 11 5.5.3 U7 Tim Horton’s Jamboree ................................................................................................. 11 Section 6 Field Information..................................................................................................................... 12 Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 1
6.1 Field Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 12 6.2 Field Do’s and Don’ts .................................................................................................................. 12 6.3 Team Practices ............................................................................................................................ 12 6.4 City of Edmonton Field Status Website ...................................................................................... 12 6.5 Closed Fields................................................................................................................................ 12 6.6 Open Fields ................................................................................................................................. 12 6.7 Poor Field Quality........................................................................................................................ 13 6.8 Lightening & Thunder Policy ....................................................................................................... 13 6.9 Air Quality Health Index ............................................................................................................. 13 6.10 Field Lists ..................................................................................................................................... 14 6.11 Field Lining .................................................................................................................................. 14 6.12 Field Seating Arrangement ......................................................................................................... 15 Section 7 Game Day information ............................................................................................................ 16 7.1 Team Officials on the coaching bench ........................................................................................ 16 7.2 Late Arrival and Failure to No show ............................................................................................ 16 7.3 Notice of No show....................................................................................................................... 16 7.4 Scoring & Game Sheets (u9 & u11) ............................................................................................. 17 7.5 Trialist / Guest Players ................................................................................................................ 19 7.6 Referee Information (u9& u11) .................................................................................................. 19 7.6.1 Referee Expectations .......................................................................................................... 19 7.6.2 Referee No Show ................................................................................................................ 20 7.6.3 Referee Accolades or Concerns ......................................................................................... 20 7.7 Referee Liaison Program ............................................................................................................ 21 7.8 Concussion Management ........................................................................................................... 22 7.9 Fair Play ....................................................................................................................................... 22 Section 8 U5 Program ............................................................................................................................. 24 8.1 Game Day Format ....................................................................................................................... 24 8.3 Equipment ................................................................................................................................... 24 8.3.1 Players ................................................................................................................................. 24 8.3.2 Coaches ............................................................................................................................... 24 8.4 U5 Rules ...................................................................................................................................... 25 Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 2
Section 9 U7 Program ............................................................................................................................. 26 9.1 Game Day Format ....................................................................................................................... 26 9.2 Sponsorship................................................................................................................................. 26 9.3 Equipment ................................................................................................................................... 26 9.3.1 Players ................................................................................................................................. 26 9.3.2 Coach................................................................................................................................... 26 9.4 U7 Rules ...................................................................................................................................... 27 Section 10 U9 Program ........................................................................................................................ 28 10.1 Game Day Format ....................................................................................................................... 28 10.2 Equipment ................................................................................................................................... 28 10.2.1 Players ................................................................................................................................. 28 10.2.2 Coach................................................................................................................................... 28 10.5 U9 Rules ...................................................................................................................................... 29 Section 11 U11 Program ...................................................................................................................... 30 11.1 Game Day Format ....................................................................................................................... 30 11.2 Equipment ................................................................................................................................... 30 11.2.1 Player .................................................................................................................................. 30 11.2.2 Coach................................................................................................................................... 30 11.5 U11 Rule ...................................................................................................................................... 31 Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 3
Section 1 EMSA North Information 1.1 EMSA North Office & Hours Office Location: 204, 9006-132 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5E 0Y2 Phone: 780-406-0798 Fax: 780-406-0825 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9am-4pm (Subject to Change) 1.2 Office Staff Executive Director – Kylee Webster Phone: 780-406-0798 X 1 Email: programs@emsanorth.ca Accounting & Bookkeeping – Edina Hooper Phone: 780-406-0798 X 2 Email: office@emsanorth.ca Volunteer Coordinator – Erika Lindsay Phone: 780-406-0798 X 3 Email: volunteers@emsanorth.ca Scheduling Coordinator – Geraldine Ratcliffe Phone: 780-406-0798 X 4 Email: scheduling@emsanorth.ca 1.3 Executive The EMSA North Executive and executive committee members represent EMSA North on a higher level. The list of the EMSA Executive members, the executive committee and their role can be found on the EMSA North website. 1.4 EMSA North Responsibilities EMSA North’s job is to run the soccer program for all communities that declare teams in the North Zone. EMSA North does NOT put the teams together or take player registrations in the office, the communities declare the teams. It is the responsibility of the communities to place teams together. This is not a responsibility of EMSA North to facilitate. EMSA North’s job is to ensure the safety of all of the children playing and run an organized program for the entire zone. Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 4
During the outdoor season EMSA North has approximately 300 teams to manage, which is why we use a chain of command for questions or concerns which must be followed. 1.5 Board of Directors EMSA North is run by a Board of Directors which is made up of a representative from every community that runs a soccer program as listed on our website. Each community with a soccer program holds one vote. Only the Board of Directors has the authority to make changes in the program. A list of all Community Soccer Directors can be found on our website EMSA North implements the program but the Board of Directors are the ones who pass the motions that make up the rules. If you do not like something that is happening please contact your Community League Soccer Director who has a voice to request a change. Soccer Directors are directly involved with planning for the upcoming season. A planning session is held in January or February for the outdoor season and in June or July for the indoor season. The soccer directors are asked to provide suggestions or concerns approximately 2 months prior to the session, so please provide any concerns or feedback to your soccer director. 1.6 Community Soccer Director Responsibilities Any matters arising within the current season your Community Director is your primary contact. Please ensure you follow the proper chain of command. Registering children from the community and forming soccer teams with age appropriate children Inputting all players into our soccer program for proper management Maintaining a current up-to-date database of all soccer players/coaches in our soccer management program Declaring teams to EMSA North To ensure the program’s integrity this should be the coaches’ first point of contact for any comments or concerns. 1.7 The Xtreme Program Xtreme FC is EMSA North’s Premiere/ Club Program. The program is geared toward players seeking a greater degree of challenge with opportunities to take their skills to the "club level" from U9-U19. Xtreme FC holds open try-outs before each season where interested players can demonstrate their skills. All community players are welcome. If you have a player who is looking for a more competitive level of play please direct them to the Xtreme FC program. Players that have the skill and talent should be playing at a premiere level. Coaches scout for players from community teams and you may be approached to see if a player would like to play as a guest on an Xtreme team. It is an advantage to both the player and lending team to encourage players to accept the challenge of playing as a trialist as the player will come back to the community team with a higher knowledge and better sense of the game Xtreme FC is your North Zone club program; only coaches from Xtreme are permitted to discuss playing as a trialist on a Premiere team. Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 5
1.8 Season Related Information EMSA North runs the outdoor program for the U5-U11 age groups. EMSA Main runs the program for the U13-U19 groups. It is our suggestion that you review the following websites in the order that is shown in order to find the information you are looking for. If one website is silent on the issue – please go to the next website for more information. EMSA NORTH WEBSITE (Edmonton North Zone Soccer Association) www.emsanorth.com ↓ EMSA WEBSITE (Edmonton Minor Soccer Association) www.emsamain.com 1.9 Chain of Command In order to submit a complaint or a question the following chain of command must be followed. Should one of these steps be missed, your enquiry or complaint will not be looked at. Step 1 Have you waited the 24 hour cooling off period for any complaints? EMSA North Discipline Committee will NOT review any complaint that is less than 24 hours after the incident. Step 2 Have you followed the proper chain of command on who you should contact? Parent/Player ↓ Team Coach / Manager ↓ Community Soccer Director ↓ EMSA North Office – Discipline Committee With few exceptions, the EMSA North discipline committee will only address complaints that come from soccer directors. 1.10 EMSA North Contact with Coaches All communications/correspondence from the EMSA North office will be sent out in email form. It is the team’s officials and parent’s responsibility to ensure that they check their email regularly for information sent from the EMSA North office. The email address that is provided in the EMSA Soccer portal will be the email that the EMSA North office uses for contact. Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 6
1.11 Contact Information for Opposing Teams EMSA North will NOT be releasing contact information for other teams in the pool. There should be no need to contact the opposing team. Coaches and Directors are NOT permitted to contact the opposing team to arrange a new play date or reschedule the game. Section 2 Coach Information 2.1 Documents Required for Team official Registration EMSA North requires each team official (coach/assistant coach/manager) to complete the following in order to be added onto the roster: Completed Team official registration on the EMSA Soccer Portal (must be completed each season) Security clearance and third party authorization forms (valid for 3 years in most cases): These forms can be completed with your community soccer director or at the EMSA North office prior to the season start date from 9-4pm Monday – Friday. 2 Pieces of Government issued photo ID are required one of which must be picture ID. Please note that in the event the EPS requires further information from you, you will be contacted personally by EPS then it is your responsibility to provide this information for EPS. Once this is completed EPS will send the results of your clearance direct to you and it is your responsibility to submit to the to the EMSA North office. This must be done no later than May 7th in order to remain on the roster. 2.2 Coaching Courses / Training A minimum of one (1) coach per team participating in the EMSA programs regardless of age, group, tier, or gender must obtain at least one of the coach qualifications as follows; 1. Certification by ASA (ASA/NCCP Courses): The ASA Soccer for Life course is mandatory for any community team U13 and up that may be eligible for tier 4 provincials. All teams must have at least one coach that has taken the ASA course Soccer for Life. EMSA North is hosting Soccer for Life course April 28th & 29th. Please visit our website for more information on how to register. 2. Certification by EMSA: EMSA Offers 2 levels of courses. EMSA Level 1 for U5-U9 coaches and EMSA Level 2 for U11 coaches. These courses are being offered in the north zone April 28th. Please visit our website for more information. 2.3 Dress Code for Coaching Staff It is expected that persons directly involved with youth in soccer in EMSA North including coaches/assistant coaches/bench parents, etc. present an appropriate image to their players, opposing teams and the general public. Clothing including, (but not limited to): tank tops/low cut Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 7
t-shirts, short shorts, etc. do not belong on a soccer field/bench especially considering the age and gender of those we coach. Please ensure that all shirts/short/hats that are worn while coaching are suitable for the age group you are coaching. The discipline committee will step in should we find any coaching staff wearing inappropriate clothing. 2.4 EMSA Soccer Portal The EMSA Soccer Portal was developed as a database to allow parents to register and pay for soccer, allow team officials to register online and allow administration staff to manage teams, players and officials in a streamlined fashion using one database. Players and coaches are activated by the EMSA North staff once all required paperwork is in place. Activated players and coaching staff will appear on your team roster. If you do not have access to your team roster or are missing a player or an official this could be related to missing documents or an incomplete step in registration. If you note an omission please follow the chain of command and contact your community league soccer director for more information. What can you do/see in EMSA Soccer Portal? See your player’s information See your team’s roster Set Scores (only for U9 & up) Get your ASA Roster Section 3 Codes of Conducts 3.1 Coach / Volunteer Responsibilities To remember that you are an ambassador for the Edmonton Minor Soccer Association, your Zone, and your Community, as such, carry oneself with respect, dignity and pride. To accept and work within all parameters set forth by the EMSA. To act in accordance with the Aims and Objectives set forth by EMSA. To demonstrate a commitment to a role chosen (coach, assistant coach, team manager, etc.). To act in accordance with all EMSA Bylaws, Rules, Regulations and Policies. To carry out one’s duties and responsibilities in a manner exhibiting the utmost professionalism, dignity and respect. To respect and honor the EMSA Codes of Conduct. To carry out one’s responsibilities efficiently, accurately and to the best of one’s ability. To be accountable for the behavior of one’s team (if affiliated to one (1)) including all its coaches, players and parents. To be accountable for all team-related activities including the accurate completion and timely submission of game sheets, the proper registration of players, the proper use of trialist players and the meeting of all league imposed deadlines. To respect the authority and dignity of ALL EMSA game officials including game referees, board of directors, staff and other volunteers. Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 8
To comply with any mandates handed down, including all player / coach suspensions. To treat all EMSA Board of Directors, staff, fellow volunteers / coaches, players and parents with the utmost dignity and respect. 3.2 Coaches’ Code Soccer is a game for happiness. The laws of soccer should be regarded as mutual agreements, the spirit or letter of which no one should try to avoid or break. Visiting teams and spectators are honored guests. No advantages except those of superior skill should be sought. Official and opponents should be treated and regarded as honest in intention. Official decisions should be accepted without looking angry no matter how unfair they may seem. Winning is desirable, but winning at any cost defeats the purpose of the game. Losing can be a triumph when the team has given its best. The ideal is the greatest good to the greatest number. In soccer, as in life, do unto others as you would have them do unto you. EMSA Rules and Regulations – 2016 Outdoor and 2016-17 Indoor Page 50 3.3 Players Code Play the game for the game's sake. Be generous when you win. Be gracious when you lose. Be fair always, no matter what the cost. Obey the Laws of the Game. Work for the good of the team. Accept the decisions of the Officials with good grace. Believe in the honesty of your opponents. Conduct yourself with honor and dignity. Honestly and wholeheartedly applaud the efforts of your teammates and opponents. 3.4 Parent’s Code Children have more need for example than criticisms. Make athletic participation for your child and other a positive experience. Attempt to relieve pressure of competition, not increase it. A child is easily affected by outside influences. Be kind to your child's coach and officials. The coach is a volunteer giving personal time and money to provide a recreational activity for your child. The coach is providing a valuable community service, often without regard other than the personal satisfaction of having served their community. The opponents are necessary friends. Without them your child could not participate meaningfully. Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team. Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 9
Section 5 Important Dates 5.1 Season Play Dates SEASON START DATE Season start date is set for April 30, 2018 as long as weather permits. Schedules will be released tentatively for April 26, 2018 TENTATIVE PLAY DATES Age Group Day 1 Day 2 Rain out Day U5 Tuesday Thursday n/a U7 Monday Wednesday n/a U9 Monday Wednesday Sat/Sun U11 Tuesday Thursday Sat/Sun * Tentative dates: Please note that these playing days above are still tentative and are subject to change! You may play games on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Victoria Day as well. Your team may also play on non-game days depending on field status and weather SEASON LENGTH Outdoor season runs from approximately April 30 to June 30. *City-Finals are tentatively scheduled July 3-9th organized by EMSA. (U11& Up) * Inter-Cities are tentatively scheduled July 21st-22nd by EMSA (U13& Up T5&T6) *Tier 4 Provincials are tentatively scheduled July 20th-22nd by ASA (U13 & Up T4) 5.3 Seasons Tentative Round Format EMSA North schedules 14-16 games per team during the months of May to June however the total number of games played will depend on the weather & field status as these factors our out of our control and could impact the number of games played . Some teams may get Exhibition games as part of their schedules, these exhibition games are counted towards the team’s final game count. All exhibition games MUST be treated as a normal game – including scoring and game sheets (U9& U11). Some teams may have byes due to the number of teams allocated in their groupings. U5 & U7 Teams will play one large round with the schedule set for the entire season, no advancement to post season for these age groups although there may be the opportunity for a Jamboree wrap up. All U9 Teams will play one larger round with one final tournament of champions round at the end of the season in which medals will be awarded to gold, silver & bronze in each grouping. All U11 teams will have a seeding round at the beginning of the season, followed by 1 or 2 rounds. The final round will determine which teams advance to city final post season. Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 10
5.4 Tournaments 5.5.1 Summer Sizzler June 8, 9 &10, 2018 REGISTER AT: www.enzsasummersizzler.com EARLY BIRD DATE (NORTH ZONE TEAMS ONLY): MAY 4, 2018* PAYMENT DUE DATE / REGISTRATION CLOSES: MAY 21, 2018 SCHEDULES POSTED (TENTATIVE): JUNE 5, 2018 ENTRY FEE: U7 - $110.00 / U9 - $440.00* / U11 – U19 $490.00* DISCOUNTS: *A $25.00 early bird discount code is offered to EMSA North Teams only if you register & pay before May 4th using Coupon Code: NORTHTEAM2018 (This code must be entered in in all caps in the registration online, no refunds are given for failure to enter). 5.5.2 EMSA U5 mini Fest EMSA U5 MINI FEST JUNE 9, 2018 LOCATION: EMSA West Complex (10059 – 231 Street NW) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 23, 2018 ENTRY FEE: $20.00 per team 5.5.3 U7 Tim Horton’s Jamboree JUNE 16, 2018 LOCATION: EMSA West Complex (10059 – 231 Street NW) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2018 ENTRY FEE: $30.00 per team Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 11
Section 6 Field Information 6.1 Field Maintenance You may experience from time to time problems on a field, a dangerous hole in the ground, unstable nets, etc. We ask that you report these concerns to our scheduling coordinator as soon as possible and to always include pictures. If a field is in need of mowing please use the city 311 contact for this as we have no influence over this request. 6.2 Field Do’s and Don’ts City Bylaw states no pets of any kind are allowed on fields City Bylaw prohibits smoking of any kind (including vaping) on city fields Snack& Drinks: Please remind your families to clean up after themselves and ensure to keep our fields clean and safe at all time. Please walk the field: If you are the first team on a field, take a walk around in the field, especially near the goal area, looking for glass and other unsafe objects on the field. 6.3 Team Practices The EMSA North does not schedule team practices for the outdoor season, it is recommended that if a team would like to run practices that they find a suitable greenspace open to the public to do so. The City maintains a field availability webpage. Teams found practicing or playing on a closed field could result in the team official being administered a $2,500.00 fine from the City of Edmonton. 6.4 City of Edmonton Field Status Website The City of Edmonton determines every day at 4:00p (weekdays) and 10:00a (weekends) if the City of Edmonton fields are playable. The City of Edmonton has the final determination on this. It is recommended all parents and officials always check the city status. The status of the field can be checked by phone at: 780.496.4999. You can also subscribe to e-mail notifications with at this website: http://coewebapps.edmonton.ca/facilitynotifications/default.aspx?args=4,14 6.5 Closed Fields If the City of Edmonton closes the fields you do not need to arrive at the field, please follow automatic rain out procedure if applicable. 6.6 Open Fields The EMSA North has created a Rainout Committee. If the City keeps the fields open, the Rainout Committee has the authority to cancel the games if the weather is deemed too severe in the north side of the city. STEP 1 (a) is to check the EMSA North website a cancelled game information will be posted on the front page of our website by 4:30pm that day. You do not need to arrive at the field if the committee has cancelled your game, please just follow the automatic rainout procedure if applicable. Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 12
6.7 Poor Field Quality If the fields are open & games are not cancelled by the rain out committee teams must still attend the field to determine the status of the field condition even if you think the weather is unfavorable. PLEASE NOTE: Just because it is raining does NOT mean the game cannot go ahead. The following 3 situations would deem a field unplayable Large amounts of pooling water on field Lightening & Thunder policy Air Quality Health Index If a Field is deemed unplayable the following should occur Step 1: Each team must attend the game at the game time (Kick off) and have the minimum number of players present Step 2 If a Referee is present: The referee has the final say on the field as to whether or not the game goes ahead. If no referee is present: The coaches must mutually agree that the field is unplayable based on the 3 reasons listed above. The game should not begin and only then can it be abandoned. Step 3: The home team must complete the INCOMPLETE GAME FORM online: https://fs4.formsite.com/socceroffice/form58/index.html The home team submits game sheets as per any regular game (for U9 & U11Teams only) The automatic rainout procedure would apply for the (U9 & U11 teams only) 6.8 Lightening & Thunder Policy If you can hear thunder, you can get hit by lightning. As soon as you hear thunder, quickly get to a safe location. More people are struck before and after a thunderstorm than during one. Stay inside for 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder. The CSA Thunder Policy can be found HERE 6.9 Air Quality Health Index An AQHI of 7 or higher will result in the EMSA north placing a message on the website advising whether games will go ahead as planned or be rescheduled. You can find the policy HERE Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 13
6.10 Field Lists The following is a list of fields that will be used this season and the applicable age groups they will be used for. U5 U7 U9 U11 Belmont Balwin Belmont Balwin Brintnell Green Space Bishop Greshuk Carlisle Bishop Greshuk Carlisle Brintnell Boulevard Cumberland Brintnell Boulevard Cumberland Brintnell Green Space Elsinore Carlisle Delton Green Space Carlisle Klarvatten Cumberland Elsinore Cumberland Lago Lindo Fraser Highlands Green Space Delton Green Space Lauderdale Hairsine Klarvatten Fraser Overlander Klarvatten Lago Lindo Hairsine Ozerna Lago Lindo Lago Lindo Green Space (tentative) Highlands Green Space St Charles Lauderdale Lauderdale Klarvatten St Jerome Lorelei Green Space Lago Lindo St John Bosco Overlander Lago Lindo Green Space (tentative) St Lucy St Charles Lauderdale York Park St Jerome Lorelei Green Space St John Bosco York Green Space York Green Space York Park 6.11 Field Lining EMSA North has a crew that comes out to line the fields. We anticipate this happening 3 times per season. It is quite costly to line the fields therefore the program sticks to the budgeted allotment of lining fields 3 times per season. However with excessive rain or really dry weather conditions there are times where the field lines may not last until the next scheduled lining date. We recommend that you carry a bag of flour with you as well as cones when you know conditions are not favorable for field lining, this way you can mark areas such as the goal area or retreat line with flour. Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 14
6.12 Field Seating Arrangement The following should be followed by teams for field placement: NONE IS TO SIT BEHIND THE NET The HOME TEAM chooses which side that they would like to be on U5 &U7 teams will play on EMSA North lined U9 & U11 fields. This allows for the 2 games to take place on one field. Some communities have chosen to line green spaces for their teams, however if a team is on a large field split in two the following seating arrangement below should be followed. Net Team A Net Team C Team D Team a Team B Team C Parents Parents Parents Parents seating seating seating seating Net Team B Net Team D U9/U11 games the following format should be followed. Coaches will establish a technical area on both sides of the flag by placing cones 4 meters on either side of the flag, with the flag at the center. This is the only area that coaches are permitted to provide technical game instruction to their players. Parents are expected to be sitting outside the technical area and players need to come to the center flag for substitution purposes. Note: If there is an assistant referee. Please leave space for the referee to run the touch line. Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 15
Section 7 Game Day information 7.1 Team Officials on the coaching bench In EMSA North league play, up to 4 team officials are allowed on the bench, it is mandatory that one official must be the same gender as the team, and registered on the EMSA Soccer portal. This means that for mixed teams there must be at least 1 male and 1 female registered team official. 7.2 Late Arrival and Failure to No show A team will be provided with a 10 minute grace period for late arrivals or no shows. If after 10 minutes the minimum amount of players to run the game is not present then the team will be considered a no show and a default win will occur for the team ready to play. There will be no reschedules for No Shows. If both teams fail to show the game will go down as not played and will NOT be rescheduled. Soccer Directors will be advised when a team fails to show to a scheduled league game. Minimum Amount of Players Needed: U5 – 3 players U7 – 4 players U9 – 5 players one of which must be the goal keeper U11 – 6 players one of which must be the goal keeper Process In the Event of a No Show The team that showed up must send in the INCOMPLETE GAME FORM online https://fs4.formsite.com/socceroffice/form58/index.html For any U9 & U11 games the game sheet of the team that showed must be sent into the office For any U9 & U11 teams the team that showed up will be awarded a default win of 5-0 Any teams that no show will be subject to a $100.00 no show fee. A no show penalty will apply for any no shows to regular season, automatic reschedule and exhibition games. 7.3 Notice of No show In the event that your team is unable to make a game 48 hours’ notice must be provided to the EMSA North office in order to avoid the $100.00 No show fee. Only the following reasons are counted as acceptable requests to reschedule and avoid a forfeit loss: Soccer Tournament Graduation Final Exam Procedure: The team requesting the reschedule request must contact EMSA north via email at scheduling@emsanorth.ca and advise the zone of the reason for the no show. EMSA north will accept or deny the reschedule Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 16
If accepted the coach will be provided with the contact information of the opposing team so that a suitable reschedule date can be determined EMSA North must be provided with 4 days’ notice of the rescheduled date by the requesting team in order to arrange a suitable field and / or referee Once the game is rescheduled EMSA North will contact both affected teams with the reschedule details All reschedules MUST be completed before the end of the current round. 7.4 Scoring & Game Sheets (u9 & u11) All U9 & U11 teams will be required to fill out a game sheet before each game, listing the players, and their jersey number; they must also have a referee liaison at each game. The referee liaison must be identified on the game sheet and must wear the lanyard. The referee liaison is there to assist the referee if a parent or coach is behaving inappropriately. *U5 & U7 TEAMS DO NOT COMPLETED GAME SHEETS OR NEED A REF LAISON Games sheets should be provided to the referee before the start of the game and collected by the home team at the end of the game. It is the HOME TEAM’S responsibility to enter the game scores on the EMSA North’s website the next business day after the game. If the game score still hasn’t been updated by the next business day after the game an admin fee will be charged to the community league. Only coaches, assistant coaches and managers who are registered as a team on the team’s roster can be scorekeepers. It is the HOME TEAM’s responsibility to provide copies of both teams’ white game sheets and any guest player forms to the EMSA North office by noon the next day after the game’s completion. Please ensure you are filling out your game sheets entirely. Note that there is an administration fee that will be issued to the team if the game sheet is not completed correctly or submitted on time. Ways to submit your game sheets: - In person to office - By fax 780.406.0825 - Scan in and e-mail game sheets: score@emsanorth.ca - Take a picture of your game sheets and send them to: score@emsanorth.ca Administration Fees Offense Fee Amount Incomplete Game Sheet $50.00 Failure to Score Game Results $75.00 Failure to Submit Trialist/Import Forms $50.00 Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 17
Instructions on how to score on the EMSA Soccer Portal can be found HERE GAME SHEETS EMSA Rule 408: Game Sheets 2. Each team shall provide a game sheet. Team officers shall sign the game sheet indicating that to the best of their knowledge, the information is true and correct. It shall then be passed to referee prior to kickoff. If it is not passed to the referee prior to kick off the game shall be forfeited by that Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 18
7.5 Trialist / Guest Players Regular League Guest Player Form can be found HERE A trialist or guest player is a player who plays on a team that he/or she is not registered with for normal season play. This player can play on another team for up to 5 league games in the season as a guest player as long as the proper rules are followed. The team requesting the guest player must reference the rules prior to requesting the player to find out eligibility. Please note different rules apply for Regular league play vs tournaments and each tournament will have their own set of rules on guest players. The team using the guest player must complete a guest player form and have it signed by the player’s regular league coach. This guest player form MUST be presented to the referee before the start of the game or prior to the start of the second half, but only if the trialist is late (EMSA Rule 308.1) 7.6 Referee Information (u9& u11) You will have a referee officiating your game. The Zone will pay for your referee, you will not need to bring money to the game Coaches and/or parents are NOT allowed on the field unless there is an injury; the referee has stopped the game and has waived you on. On occasion you may experience a referee no-show. In these cases each coach can referee for half the game or even the entire game or a parent can be asked to referee. Please do not cancel the game simply because a referee did not show up. If a parent or coach referees the game mark their name and contact information on the game sheet for payment. WE WILL PAY THE STAND IN REFEREE The referee is in charge of the game and the ref’s call is final. Please remember that at U9 you will have young referees and they will be learning as well, so treat the referee with respect. Referees won’t always make the right call, but it is only a game and there will be many games to follow. Also keep in mind young referees often have parents on the sidelines as well. 7.6.1 Referee Expectations It is expected that all referees treat players, coaches, parents and each other with respect. Be professional both on and off the field and apply the rules of the game. It is always easier to de-escalate the situation, before it gets out of hand by being polite. It is expected that all referees will wear the appropriate uniform to all games. It is expected that any cancellation of games will be given with at least 48 hours of notice. Unless there is an emergency. It is expected that all referees will inform the Assignor if there is a no-show. It is expected that referees will honor their assignments and will not turn back or switch games because of pay or other reasons Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 19
7.6.2 Referee No Show Please follow this process if your CENTER referee is a no-show 1. Have your Referee Liason contact the referee assignor (contact information on game book) 2. If you are unable to get a hold of your Referee Assignor or he/she is unable to send you a referee, you may have someone who is present ref your game as long as both coaches are in agreement on the person. 3. Please indicate on the game sheet below that you are using a parent or coach referee, along with the contact information for that parent or coach so that they can receive payment. PLEASE NOTE: If you start the game with a substitute referee that means that both coaches have agreed and there can be no argument after the game because the coaching staff didn’t like how the substitute referee handled the game. The game will stand as is. REFEREEE ASSIGNOR CONTACT INFORMATION Referee Assignor: Paull Cameron E-mail: refpaul@emsanorth.ca Phone Number: 780.721.1683 7.6.3 Referee Accolades or Concerns All issues are to be reported from the appropriate individual directly when the following procedure has been followed: STEP 1: For a concern, have you waited the required 24 hours cooling off period? Our Referee Coordinator will NOT review any complaint that is less than 24 hours after the incident. STEP 2: Contact our Referee Coordinator via our Web page. We will only accept complaints from Team Managers / Coaches / Assistant. The complaint / compliment form can be found at our website HERE Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 20
7.7 Referee Liaison Program Background: The referee Liaison program was introduced in order to discourage and limit referee abuse. This program was introduced due to a province wide problem where emotions at games would run high and parents/ players or even team officials would outwardly criticize or verbally attack our young referees. When these young referees are not being treated with respect or given the opportunity to learn and gin experience we drive them away from the program. No referees = no soccer games. This is why the referee Liaison role is such an important part of our program. Each team at every game must have 1 assigned referee Liaison. This is 1 person who is chosen to be the advocate for the referee on the field. This person cannot be a coach or an assistant coach but it does not have to be the same person for each game. The person that does take on this role however MUST BE strong willed, able to speak up to the team’s parents and/or coaches when they witness behavior that is negative or un - sportsman like towards the referees. The referee liaison is such an important role, much like the minimum number of players needed to play a game, there must be one appointed liaison at each game to avoid a default win for the other team. If the team is missing it’s liaison they have a grace period of 15 minutes to appoint. The name of the Liaison MUST be marked on the game sheet. Description of duties: Please introduce yourself to the referee prior to the start of the game and tell them that you are here to help them if they require it. Please wear the identifying lanyard (over any outerwear) so you can easily be identified. Monitor the behavior of your teams’ parents & coaches. Be visible the whole game including half time and be ready to assist the referee if needed. Quickly diffuse potential problems before they arise by either being visible or calmly speaking with the individual(s) involved. Deal with, and act on, inappropriate comments, gestures and/or general unsporting behavior directed at referees, players or any other individual by your teams’ spectators or coaches but please avoid getting into a confrontation. Submit a brief report in writing to the EMSA office of any incident that you feel the EMSA should be aware of involving inappropriate behavior by ANY individual. Based on any official report, the EMSA will conduct an investigation into the incident and act accordingly. REMEMBER AS THE REFEREE LIAISON YOU ARE THE CHOSEN ADVOCATE FOR THAT REFEREE AND YOUR JOB IS TO ENSURE THEY ARE TREATED FAIRLY BY YOUR TEAM. YOUR JOB IS NOT TO QUESTION OR COMMENT ON REFEREE CALLS. Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 21
7.8 Concussion Management Below is the easy to follow concussion protocol tool, please click HERE for more information from ASA on concussion management. 7.9 Fair Play As coach it is critical to understand that you are role model to the children under your guidance. You hear all the time this is “Community Soccer”. What does that truly mean? Community Soccer is meant as a place where every child can play regardless of skill level, race, gender or religious beliefs. Typically the commitment is two games a week and a possible weekly practice decided by the coach. While The Club system caters to players and Coaches that want more of a competitive atmosphere where winning is a primary focus. The skill level of the players is higher and the time commitment is greater. Coaches are able to “select” their players at try-outs. Community Soccer has its own element of competiveness to strive for. There is the Tournament of Champions for the U9 teams, City Finals for teams in U11-U19, Tier 4-9 and InterCitys & provincials for higher tiered U13 & up teams. Club teams focus on qualifying for Provincials and Nationals for the Tier 1, U15 and U17 teams. It’s perfectly fine for community soccer to play with a goal of qualifying for post season play; Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 22
the question is when does competitiveness cross the line to become unacceptable in reaching for this goal. Within soccer there is a disturbing trend emerging that community coaches are playing to win, regardless of cost. Sadly this is done at the expense of lesser skilled players as coaches are trending to play more strongly skilled players without consideration to fair or equal play. As these players age, weaker players are seeing less and less playing time and cannot develop their skills. The number of parent complaints received by EMSA North is increasing each season resulting in upset parents who are demanding refunds and deciding to leave the soccer program. These parents & players are demoralized because they are not getting the opportunity to play. The tactic of playing stronger players at the expense of weaker players does not make a good coach. The best coaches recognize the need to develop, encourage, promote and play all players, regardless of skill level, so they can all contribute to the team’s success. The very best coaches know and understand the role of community soccer and encourage fun and enjoyment over a win at all costs attitude. As you are gearing up to the start of you season please try and keep these points in mind on how you can promote Fair Play while attempting to achieve team success: As the coach you have the right to explain the rules and expectations of your team. Before the start of the season clarify with the players and their parents exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach. Explain possible consequence if expectations are not met i.e. benching, reduced playing time, dismissal from the team. Measured over a period of time, I will give all players equal playing time and equal opportunity to play in all positions on the field. I will ensure that all players receive equal instructions and support. I will remember that players respond to a coach they can respect. Be generous in praise and lead by example. I will obtain knowledge of the game and the rules of the game according EMSA and ASA. I will teach my players all aspects of Fair Play; to play fairly, to respect the rules, referees, our opponents and spectators. I will ensure that my team, their parents, and fans understand that the team may be penalized for their inappropriate behavior. I will teach my players that it is not did we win or lose but how we conduct ourselves as a team. I will work in cooperation with the referees for the benefit of the game. I will not encourage or display referee abuse in any way Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 23
Section 8 U5 Program 8.1 Game Day Format Age Game Rain Halves Format Ball Min # of Max # of Tournam Post Scoring Game referees Days outs Size Players Players ent Season sheets U5 Tues & No 25 X 1 4V4 3 3 10 Mini Fest No No No No Thurs * U5 program does not have rain out makeup games, game sheets or referees The program will have a 25 practice followed by a 25 minute game split with a 10 minute break for snack. This allows further development for the players which are normally not received at this age group. We recommend having the parents share the task of bringing a snack each game for the group 8.3 Equipment 8.3.1 Players 1. Cleats are ALLOWED for the U5 age group 2. SHIN PADS ARE MANDATORY and socks must cover shin pads 3. No player wearing a splint or cast will be permitted to play. Those players who wear a knee or ankle brace will be permitted to play provided the brace does not have the potential to injure others. This will be at the discretion of both coaches in seeing fit if it is dangerous or not. 8.3.2 Coaches Nets U5 – Pop up nets or flags* *Please ensure that whatever you use that it is the same. For example, both teams MUST be using the same type of net, whether it is pop-up or flags. Home Team is responsible for supplying/doing: Game Ball Corner flags Cones to mark the field if unmarked Net (as noted above) Change of jersey (if colors conflict) – Pinnies are acceptable. Away Team is responsible for supplying: Cones to mark the field if unmarked Net (as noted above) Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 24
8.4 U5 Rules U5 Rules Can be Found HERE – Below are some rule Highlights Goal Kick: When a player on the attacking team is the last player to touch the ball over the opposing team’s end line and not between the goal posts, then a goal kick is awarded to the defending team. Corner Kick: When a player on the defending team is the last person to touch the ball over their own end line and not between the goal posts, then a corner kick is awarded to the attacking team. Goalkeeper A goalkeeper is not used in the U6 4v4 format. The Sweeper Keeper is used meaning the player closest to the net can use their hands. Number of Players/Substitution The game is played with 4 players on the field; substitutions can be made on the fly or every 2 or 3 minute shifts and then change. Throw-in / Kick-in When a player on the opposing team kicks the ball beyond the side lines the other team is awarded a throw-in. For the U6 4v4 game a kick-in is awarded as a substitute for a throw-in. No Throw in’s for U5. Fouls Although fouls in the game may occur, they are usually unintentional. If a foul occurs, tripping, ball handling, etc. then an INDIRECT free kick is awarded. The ball must be passed first before a shot can be taken. Scoring Is from anywhere on the field, but cannot be scored directly from a kick-off, or free kick. Coaches, Parents Any of the above can referee or run the game. * BOTH TEAMS SHOULD SHAKE HANDS AT THE END OF THE GAME Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 25
Section 9 U7 Program 9.1 Game Day Format Age Game Rain Halves Format Ball Min # of Max # of Tournament Post Scoring Game referees Days outs Size Players Players Season sheets U7 Mon & No 25 X 1 5V5 3 4 12 Sizzler & No No No No Wed Jamboree * U5 program does not have rain out makeup games, game sheets or referees The program will have a 25 practice followed by a 25 minute game split with a 10 minute break for snack. This allows further development for the players which are normally not received at this age group. We recommend having the parents share the task of bringing a snack each game for the group 9.2 Sponsorship The U7 Program is sponsored by Tim Horton; players of this program will receive their own jersey and ball to keep. 9.3 Equipment 9.3.1 Players 1. Cleats are ALLOWED for U7 2. SHIN PADS ARE MANDATORY and socks must cover shin pads 3. No player wearing a splint or cast will be permitted to play. Those players who wear a knee or ankle brace will be permitted to play provided the brace does not have the potential to injure others. This will be at the discretion of both coaches in seeing fit if it is dangerous or not. 9.3.2 Coach Nets: A decision was made by the EMSA North Board of Directors to have all U7 teams in EMSA North play with bow nets. Each team should be provided with one (1) bow net and must be brought to each game. All U7 teams have to play with Bownets. Home Team is responsible for supplying/doing: Game Ball Corner flags Cones to mark the field Net (as noted above) Change of jersey (if colors conflict) – Pinnies are acceptable. Away Team is responsible for supplying: Cones to mark the field if not marked Net (as noted above) Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 26
9.4 U7 Rules U7 Rules can be found HERE – Below are some rule Highlights Number of Players/Substitution The game is played with 5 players on the field; substitutions can be made on the fly or every 3 or 4mins shifts and then change. Off-Sides There are no off-sides at the Under 7 level of soccer. Goal Area A line is made 8 yards from goal-line and 6 yards either side of center of field to make an area for the goal keeper to use his or her hands in only. Goal Keeper 1 player is permitted to play the position of goal keeper Goal Kick When a player on the attacking side of the ball is the last person to touch the ball over the opposing team’s goal line and not between the goal posts, then a goal kick is awarded. The ball is placed anywhere inside the area for a restart. Corner When a player on the defensive side of the ball is the last person to touch the ball over their own goal line and not between the goal posts, a corner kick is awarded to the opposing team. Corner kicks are indirect. Throw-ins When a player touches the ball beyond the sidelines a throw-in is awarded to the opposing team. Encourage the players proper throw in technique allowing 2 tries during the game. Scoring Scoring is from anywhere on the field, but cannot be scored directly from a kick-off, goal-kick, free- kick or throwing. For protection of the goal keeper no scoring may occur inside the goal area. Fouls All fouls are IN-DIRECT; this means the ball must be first passed to another player before a goal can be scored. Most fouls are not intentional, but rather due to lack of understanding or coordination. Coaches, Parents Any of the above can referee or run the game. * BOTH TEAMS SHOULD SHAKE HANDS AT THE END OF THE GAME Coach Manual Outdoor 2018 Page 27
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