NSC Philosophy

For the pure enjoyment of your child(ren) and others involved in NSC, we ask you to please;

• Be POSITIVE at all times
• Restrain yourself from shouting instructions or any other comments from the sidelines (OR, Step up and become a coach!!)
• Always support your team coach, or ask questions "politely" away from the kids
• Encourage your childs team as well as the team they are playing against
• Acknowledge good play, for both teams
• Respect the game itself, as well as all players, parents, referee's and anybody else
• DO NOT question any referee calls (OR, become a referee yourself, to which you would never comment again!!)
• Remind yourself how old these children playing actually are, its not professional!
• Remind yourself winning is not the end of the world!
• After the game, let it go! Kids don't want to hear your game analysis!
• Relax, sit back and enjoy the game!
• Remember, it is just a game!

It is important all players attend soccer practice and games well prepared;

Cleats - ALL players of all age groups MUST wear Cleats.

Shinguards - ALL players MUST wear shinguards. Shinguards should be worn under soccer socks (not over or without)

Dress Code/Weather - In inclement weather, it is important to dress players with clothing to keep them warm and dry, yet comfortable. Something light weight and fitting is important for soccer players. Anything to big and baggy gets in the way and can be restrictive. Jeans are NOT appropriate soccer attire as they are very restrictive and uncomfortable to run around and move freely. Athletic trousers are suitable. If hoodies are worn the hud MUST be tucked in for safety reasons.

Uniform -  NSC uniform only needs to be worn for game days. Any comfortable soccer/athletic clothing can be worn for practices.

Ball - A Ball, with air, and in good condition MUST be brought to practice and games, as most soccer warm ups require 1 ball per player to develop good skills, and good habbits for players.

Ball - Size 3 - U6. Size 4 - U8-U12. Size 5 - U13+

Refreshments - Players sweat during practice and games, therefore players MUST drink (water or sports drinks) to replace liquids and continue to play hard throughout practice and games.1-2 drinks is usually adequate.

Bag - To give your young players a sense of responsibility, a bag will allow them to place their equipment in one place without losing it!

Eating/Diet - It is a good idea for players to TRY and eat a light meal no less than 1 hour before practice or games to give food a chance to diggest. A snack (fruit or snack bar) can be eaten 30 minuntes prior.