LEASIDE-EAST TORONTO SOCCER CLUB

161 Roehampton Av, Toronto,ON, M4P 1P9, Telephone 416 481 6425  Email morganj@idirect.com 
INFORMATION FOR MICRO SOCCER PARENTS
The aim of micro soccer is not to run an instructional soccer program,
but to provide a fun introduction to the game of soccer and teach the
basic rules of sportsmanship.

Each Group of Parents should organize how they wish to run the team for 
the summer, either having one coach or taking it in turns.  The role of 
the coach will be to be on the field at all times and ensure all children
have equal playing time. 
UNIFORM the uniform will be on hand the first game day on May 13 at 6:30 pm 
at Sunnybrook Park.
LEAGUE. There are 14 teams. Each team has 7 or 8 players. Each group
should organize their team and  ensure that the players have equal playing
time.   One parent from each group should remain on the field to help
control the game ( so that kids do not push or pull on other players, or
handle the ball). When any player is hurt, the game must be stopped
immediately.  You can see the schedule to find out your opposition on
the web site at www.leasidesoccer.net under Outdoor Schedules Micro Division.

RULES We play 4 players against 4 players; THERE IS TO BE NO GOALIE; we
discourage the parents counting scores. There is no referee. A goal will
be scored with the ball is kicked past the pylons and below waist high.
The game is started by either team at the middle; when a goal is scored,
the game is restarted at the middle of the field by the other team.
We will have 2 periods, each of 15 minutes. During the 15 minute period,
we should stop every 2 or 3 minutes, and change the players. At the end of
the game all the children should line up and shake hands.

GENERAL Some parents enjoy bringing snacks for their kids. Some parents like
to organize with other parents to do this for a team. This is and must remain
an individual's choice whether to participate or to permit their child to eat
the snack. Some children may be allergic and there may be health related or
religious issues concerning certain foods.

No child is to be left unsupervised by the parent for any reason at any time.
If a parent cannot supervise the child constantly during the game, the child
should remain at home for that week.
No dogs are allowed at the games. There should be no smoking in front of the
children.


THE PARENT IS WHOLLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DECISION TO ALLOW THEIR CHILDREN TO PLAY.
THIS IS A HOUSE LEAGUE AND NO CHILD WILL BE PENALIZED FOR NOT ATTENDING.
A DECISION WHETHER TO PLAY A GAME WILL BE MADE AT GAME TIME, ON THE FIELD.
IF ANY LIGHTNING IS SEEN IN THE SKY, THE GAME WILL BE IMMEDIATELY CANCELLED AND
EVERYONE WILL GO HOME.
ANY DECISION NOT TO PLAY WILL BE MADE ON THE FIELD AT GAME TIME. USE YOUR COMMENT SENSE.