Arlington Soccer Club Parents

Registration

Registration is required for EACH season (Spring and Fall).

The registration period for the Fall season occurs in April/May while the Spring registration period occurs in October/November.

Registrations can be completed on-line or by paper. Check the Main Page for registration information. Registration periods close so the organizers can fill out rosters, schedule games and get set-up for the upcoming season.

If you are new to town and missed the deadline, you can submit a late registration. We will try and place your child on a team (our goal is to involve as many children as possible) but some times rosters are full. We try and limit the number of players on a team to insure rewarding experience for the players and coaches.

Zero Tolerance

All individuals responsible for a team and all spectators shall support the referee. Failure to do so will undermine the referee’s authority and has the potential of creating a hostile environment for the players, the referee, and all the other participants and spectators.

No one, except the players, is to speak to the referee during or after the game. Exceptions: Coaches may ask questions before the game, call for substitutions and point out emergencies during the game, or respond to the referee if addressed.

Absolutely no disputing calls, during or after the game, no remarks to the referee to watch certain players or attend to rough play. NO YELLING at the referee, EVER, and no criticism, sarcasm, harassment, intimidation, or feedback of any kind during or after the game.

Parent Code of Conduct

Parents, it is easy to have a great Coach/Parent/Player experience. Just follow these eight simple rules...

Understand the coach and team philosophy. If you don't know the goals of the team (for example, player development versus competition), ask them to be spelled out at the meeting.
Send your children ready to play. They should be properly fed and clothed, and they should arrive on time.
Support the team, but do not instruct the players. It confuses your child and others, and undermines the efforts of the coach.
Avoid confusion when cheering. Do not say anything that is a command, such as "Pass it," "Shoot," or "Boot the ball."
Use positive encouragement instead. This would include such comments as "Way to go," "Nice effort," or "Stay with it."
Refrain from speaking to officials, unless it is to say thank you after the game. If you have questions or concerns with the referees, relay the information at the proper time (see rule 7) to the coach.
Speak to the coach at the proper time. If you have concerns, use the telephone. If it is about a game, let the dust settle for a couple of days first.
Report to the coach all injuries, special medical conditions (such as asthma) or extenuating circumstances (such as lack of sleep or family crisis) that may affect the player.