Referee Evaluation

See the handouts page for a Referee Evaluation Form

How can I Help the Club or My Child's Team?

Encourage and develop skills and sportsmanship at home and with the team. Learn the Laws of the Game, and volunteer to share your talents to help your coach and team. Remember your child is learning the game, and positive reinforcement is the key to a successful soccer season.

Also, our Club as well as many teams are looking for sponsors to help offset their costs. If you or your business is interested in donating money or sponsoring the Club or a team, please contact the club President.

What About Coaching?

We need parents to become coaches so that there will be teams for the kids to play on. If you're a coach, then you know that it's a wonderful experience and one that you and the children you guide will remember for the rest of your lives.

You don't need to have played soccer in order to teach soccer skills. Many of our parent coaches start out coaching at the younger age levels when all you need are good parenting instincts and a desire to help the kids have fun. There are many books available to teach you what you need to know. In addition, the club has an extensive videotape library (over 100 tapes) for coaches. We also plan on having coaching clinics this summer specifically aimed at U5-6, U7-8, and U9-10 skill levels. U5-7 teams have only 6 players (they play 3v3 matches), U8 teams have 8 players (they play 4v4), and U9-10 teams have 14 players (they play 8v8). One or two practices a week and matches on Saturdays for three months—how hard could it be?

Looking for a Form?

Visit our handouts page and see if we have it for you.

Have a Question or Comment about Soccer in the South Sound?

Visit South Sound Soccer Forum and check out the great message boards. You can find lots of information about the rules, other teams and everything else related to the South Sound soccer scene. It's devoted exclusively to soccer in our area, so surf over and start posting.

Parents' Code of Conduct

Here is the Parent's Code of Conduct, as adapted from the United States Youth Soccer Association Codes of Conduct, and reprinted from a brochure made available by the USYSA and Coca-Cola.

Parents should remember that:

1. Children have a greater need for example than criticism.
2. Attempt to relieve the pressure of competition, not increase it. A child is easily affected by outside influences.
3. Be supportive of the coach. The coach is a volunteer who gives personal time and money to provide a recreational activity for your child.
4. The opponents are necessary friends. Without them your child could not participate.
5. Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team.
6. Do not openly question an official's judgment and honesty. Officials are symbols of fair play, integrity and sportmanship.
7. Accept the results of each game. Encourage your child to be gracious in victory and to turn defeat into victory by working towards improvement.