Glendale Soccer Association Inc.

1.  Who CANCELS practices or games due to WEATHER?  The coach.  If there is lightning, the coach should cancel the game/practice immediately.  For other weather conditions, it is the coach's decision.

2.  What is FIELD DAY?  Glendale Soccer is a volunteer league.  On field day, parents and coaches, under the guidance of the Division Coordinator, measure and mark the fields. Field day occurs each season (spring and fall) and is the Saturday approximatley two weeks before the first game of the season.

3.  When are PRACTICES?  Practices are once a week.  Your coach will inform you of the day and time of your team's practice.

4.  When are GAMES?  Games are Sunday afternoons.  Start times are 1:00, 2:30 or 4:00pm.

5.  What EQUIPMENT does my child need?  Each player will need his/her own ball for practices (see division page for ball size).  Shinguards MUST be worn for practices and games.  Cleats are required for U10 and U13; baseball or football cleats are NOT allowed.  For safety reasons, NO JEWELRY is allowed for games or practices, including post earrings.  This is FIFA Rule #4 - Equipment Safety.

6. What happens on PICTURE DAY?  On Picture Day, your team and individual photos are taken at the soccer fields.  Please arrive 45 minutes before your scheduled game to accomodate the picture schedule.  The photos are included in the season's fee; there is no extra charge for photos.

7.  Where do I PARK for practices and games?  Parking is provided in the school parking lots on the north and east sides of the school building.  Parking is NOT allowed in the small grass area to the east of the school building designated by the sighns and illustrated on the map of the fields.  Wyandotte Trail, the street to the east of the fields IS NOT a pickup/drop-off or parking area.  Violation of these policies may result in suspension from the association and a loss of fees.

8.  What does a TEAM PARENT do?  A Team Parent is in charge of the snack schedule for after games, passing out announcements, if any and helping the coach coordinate efforts for Picture Day. 

9.  What are the QUALIFICATIONS for being a COACH?  A coach must be a parent or legal guardian of a player on the team.  Prior soccer experience is NOT required.  The rules for U6 and U8 small-sided soccer games (kick-off, corner kick, throw-in, goal kick) are easy to learn for a new coach.