Dear Parents,

        Welcome to the new and improved Kindergarten soccer program! Our program , held in the fall and the spring, is open to all children enrolled in Kindergarten in Norwell, Ma.  This program has been designed by the Kindergarten Committee the High School student coaches.  We are very excited about this and hope that you will be as well.      

There will be a formal drop off and pick up schedule.  Please check in with the coaches every Saturday morning.  Each 50 minute session includes soccer “skills” and a game.  The session will start on the half hour and will run 50 minutes.  This will help with cars exiting and arriving in the parking lot.  Kindergarten Soccer is held on Saturday mornings, at Cole School fields. Please see the attached schedule and team formation.  The boys and girls will be on seperate teams this year.  There will be a rotating schedule every Saturday morning from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.  In the event of a cancellation, you will receive an email from norwellsoccer.com.

 Please make sure that your child arrives with:

 

 

 ~ Full uniform (shirt, shorts and soccer socks)

~ Shin pads

~ Cleats (or appropriate sneakers)

~ Water bottle

~ Soccer ball ( size 3 )

 Code Of Conduct
Our mission is to provide a safe, fun, and sportsmanlike atmosphere for our Norwell youth soccer players to learn and participate in the game of soccer. Our organization comprises players, their parents, volunteer coaches, referees, and the Board of Directors. The success of our program depends on the collective efforts of, and cooperation among ALL participants. To ensure continued success, we have identified the responsibilities of each participant.

 The Coach

1. Provides well-planned fun, appropriate, challenging practices in a safe practice environment.
2. Creates an atmosphere of fairness, trust, and encouragement.
3. Maintains discipline at all times.
4. Inspects fields to ensure that it is safe and playable.
5. Provides well-planned game plan that includes player assignments and probable substitutions.
6. Ensure fair playing time (all players play 2 quarters before a player plays a 3^rd, all play 3 quarters before a player plays a 4^th)
7. Develops, by example, good sportsmanship in players.
8. Maintains control of players and fans during games.
9. Makes no comment to officials during the game. Thanks the officials after the game.
10. Treats players, opponents, and officials with respect and courtesy.  

The Player

1. Arrives at practices and games at designated times, properly equipped and ready to play. 
2. Listen to the coach and diligently tries to follow his/her instructions.  
3. Demonstrates enthusiasm by working as hard as possible at all times.
4. Treats teammates, coaches, opponents, and officials with respect and courtesy.
5. Plays the position assigned with enthusiasm.
6. Make no comments to officials during the game. Thanks the official after the game.  
7. Demonstrates good sportsmanship, win or lose.

The Parents

1. Ensure player’s arrival at the games/practices on time, properly equipped, and ready to play.
2. Arrive on time to pick up players after games, and arrive early in the event of bad weather.
3. Provide assistance to the coach as needed.
4. Encourage the players, cheer and applaud outstanding plays for both teams.
5. Do not give instruction during practices/games; coach is the authority figure during sessions.
6. Do not criticize the coach in player’s presence.
7. Make no comments to the officials during the game. Thank the official after the game.
8. Treat players, coaches, opponents, and officials with respect and courtesy.

The Referee

1. Arrives at the field at least fifteen minutes prior to the game to inspect the field and ensure safety.
2. Works with the coaches and supervises and adjustments to the field to make it safe and playable.
3. Inspects player’s uniforms and equipment to ensure safety.
4. Maintains control by calling consistent, fair, and impartial game.
5. Applies Advantage Clause judiciously to maintain the flow of game, but not to allow play to become so rough that injuries occur.
6. Is prepared to name the infringement and specifics such as, "throw in illegal because of lifted rear foot".
7. Stops play immediately upon recognition that an injury has occurred and signals the coaches onto the field.
8. Treats players, coaches, spectators, and other officials with respect and courtesy.
9. Above all, the referee is instructed to use common sense.

Everyone
The game of youth soccer is for the benefit and enjoyment of the players. Coaches, parents, and referees are present to facilitate and ensure a fun experience.

 

Kindergarten committee:

Dawn Horlbeck ~ Kindergarten Coordinator

Laura Daly

Brian Mulvey

Paula White

Michele Curtin

Jason Ingargolia

David Doyle

Aleta Scully

High School Coaches:

 

 

Bryan Carton

Kate McDonald

Rebecca Hathaway

Mason Hanson

Kevin Caldwell

 

 

 

 

Frank Cannone