Glendale Soccer Association Inc.

Glendale Soccer is a recreational league that seeks to create a positive, enjoyable soccer learning experinece for every child who plays in our league.  Players, coaches and families who stress winning are encouraged to join a competitive league.  Players, coaches and families who particiapte in Glendale Soccer are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct, failure to do so may result in loss of the right to participate in practices and/or games.

Player Expectations

Players are expected to:

• be respectful of other players, coaches and families at all times;
• show support for your teammates;
• play and act fairly during all practices and games;
• learn and abide by the rules of Glendale Soccer;
• be generous in winning and graceful in defeat;
• gracefully accept the rulings of officials;
• support teammates, coaches and the Glendale Soccer organization;
• never engage in any violent or aggressive behaviour which could injure another person; and
• if you have nothing positive to say, say nothing.

Coach Expectations

Coaches are expected to:

• abide by the same expectations as the players (see above);
• set an example of fair play and good sportsmanship, for example shaking hands with other players and coaches after every game;
• avoid stressing winning and losing as a barometer of success, and instead focus on learning and player development;
• be positive in their comments to players on both teams, as well as to the officials;
• remember that they are not players;
• stress player safety at all times; and
• accept responsibility for their own actions and those of their players and their teams.

Parent Expectations

Parents are expected to:

• abide by the same expectations as the coaches (see above); and
• be positive supporters of all players, coaches and teams.