Norfolk Lions Youth Soccer: Notes for Parents & Guardians

Attitudes Are Contagious

Mass Youth Soccer has developed and produced an outstanding video focusing on the issues of sideline behavior of adults, and specifically on how that behavior is affecting the retention of qualified referees. While many have talked about the issue of adult sideline behavior, Mass Youth is the only organization to turn the talk into a valuable tool that teams, towns, clubs and leagues can put into immediate use to help curb unwanted noise along the sidelines.

To view on the web, click one of these two links:

Attitudes are Contagious (quick time format)

Attitudes are Contagious (windows media format)

WATER - Please be sure to you send your child with plenty of water to all games and practices!

DON’T FORGET the Sunscreen and Bug Repellant!

Games are not necessarily cancelled due to rain - Your child’s coach should call you to notify you of any game cancellations.

Please be on time to all games and practices. If you are unable to attend a game or practice, please let the coach know as soon as possible.

If you are not staying for the game/practice, please do not drop your child off without first checking in with the coach! Be sure to leave an emergency contact phone number with the coach.

BE ON TIME TO PICK YOUR CHILD UP AFTER THE GAME/PRACTICE! If your child is getting picked up by someone other than yourself, please inform the coach beforehand.

Cleats or sneakers should fit properly and shoelaces should be tightly tied.

Be sure your child wears their assigned team jersey to all games. (Jersey may be worn over other clothes but must always be visible)

Shin guards are mandatory for all games and practices. Mouthguards are not mandatory but are recommended.

All long hair must be tied back during games and practices. Dangling jewelry may not be worn during games or practices.

Children wearing any cast or brace will not be allowed to play in games/scrimmages.