Coaches,

I first want to thank you for your willingness to help train, mentor, and support kids in our community.  It's your efforts that make the experience for kids, and their parents, good or bad.  As we quickly approach games this week we still have some business to take care of. 

1. Certificates of Insurance
Every coach must now have on their person a signed contract by Wenatchee School District in order to conduct a training session on school grounds.  I have made arrangements with the Athletic office to secure all Elementary School sites in the Wenatchee School District.  All coaches are required to have a WSD Contract in your hand if approached by a WSD representative, otherwise they will be asked to leave the premises.  Contracts can either be downloaded here. They will also be available for pick up at the sportsplex.

All Middle Schools and High School practice fields are off limits and have been committed to other user groups at this time. 

We have Ref's being trained are are looking forward to a great fall season. Hope all coaches have contacted and began to have practices for their teams.  If you're in need of help with ideas for the younger ones the website has the U-8 and younger curriculum available to print out and use.

The WSC board thank you!
Mike Parrish
WSC President

Fall 2010 Registration Is Now Closed.

If you would like to be put on a waiting list, please email Tami at: jdgandtvg@aol.com with the following information:

• Player name
• Player date of birth
• Parent name
• Parent phone

Other Important Information For Coaches & Refs

• Coaches Meeting For Fall 2010 - August 9th (6-8 p.m.) & 11th (5-7 p.m.) at the Sportsplex
  
  
• Fall 2010 Soccer Pictures will be on Sept. 18th starting at 8 a.m. at Newbery Elementary - Save the date!
  
  
• Referee Development Program Information
  
  
• Please note the following special rule modifications for Wenatchee Spring 2010 Soccer.
  • u5 and u6 will play 3 per side no goalie
  • u7 will play 4 per side with goalie no punting
  • u7 and below parents and coaches ref
  • u8 and above throwing & punting is allowed by goal keepers
  • Offsides only applies to u10 and above
  • Direct kicks only apply to u10 and above
  • ALL kids must play at least 50% of the game
  • If a team is up over 5 goals coaches shall promote "3 touch courtesy" (Refs will not call this/coaches shall promote).
    
    

  Age Group	# of Players on Field	Ball Size	Game Length
  u5 to u6	3	3	2 16 minute halves
  u7	4	3	2 16 minute halves
  u8	4	3	2 22 minute halves
  u9	5	3	2 25 minute halves
  u10	6	4	2 28 minute halves
  u11	9	4	2 30 minute halves
  u12 to u14	8	5	2 30 minute halves

  
  
• Note: New Documents For Coaches/Refs:
  • WVYSA Field Marshal Program
  • Procedure Guide For Protests & Complaints
    
    
• Please note: Smoking and animals are prohibited at all field locations during all soccer practices and games. Violators will be asked to leave the premises and the local authorities will be contacted.
  
  
• Medical Release Form
  This is mandatory for each player and must be completed before he/she can play. Click here to download.
  
  
• New State Concussion Law
  Mandatory For All Parents and Coaches To Complete & Be Compliant With The New State Concussion Law: Click Here To Access Your Account
  
  
• Coaches Registration
  We would like to thank you for coaching. Your investment of time and energy in our childrens' lives makes a difference. Please register as a coach by visiting our Coaches Registration Page.
  
  
• Risk Management Application
  All coaches are required by the state to complete a Risk Management Application, otherwise you may not coach. Click here to complete a Risk Management Application.
  
  
• Coaches Handbook
  The Washington State Youth Coaches Handbook is very helpful in explaining rules and helping you conduct your practice. It also explains parents, players, and coaches codes of conduct.
  
  You can click on the following link for WSYSA Small Sided Rules
  Download this handbook.

No matter how much experience you have as a player or coach, you can still discover better ways to improve each individual player's skill and technique and the overall play of your team. Visit our player development page to find videos, books, and websites we recommend to help you become a better coach.

Disputes And Complaints
Unfortunately, every season there are disagreements regarding rules, calls (or lack of calls), other parents and/or coaches conduct or behavior. First and foremost, don't compound the problem by becoming part of the problem. Second, you are responsible for your parents. Under no circumstances are coaches, players, or parents to question a ref's call or be confrontational with an opposing coach or parent. If you know you lost your composure, please apologize to the referee, other coach, or parent. After the game please email Eric Slife at wenatcheesoccer@gmail.com, so we can resolve the matter.

Other Helpful Websites

Washington State Youth Soccer Association - This is a good resource for finding relevant information to soccer within our state such as statewide tournaments, rules and regulations, etc.

FIFA - This is the governing board of soccer worldwide. If you want a thorough explanation of all the soccer rules and regulations this is the place.

Big River Soccer Club - This is East Wenatchee's Soccer Club. You'll find maps to their fields, and you can email them if you need to find and contact an East Wenatchee coach.

Wenatchee Valley Youth Soccer Association - This is the governing board over Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Cashmere, and Leavenworth soccer clubs.