League Policies

PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT

  1. I will practice and encourage good sportsmanship with all players, coaches, game officials and parents at every game, practice and event.
  2. I realize that I have a responsibility as a member of a team sport and will do my best to support the team throughout the season. I will always try my best.
  3. I will attend every practice, game and team event that is possible and will give my coach reasonable notice prior to any practice, game or event, if I am unable to attend.
  4. I will do my best to listen and learn from my coaches. I will treat not only my coaches but also all coaches, players and game officials with respect and I will expect to be treated with respect in return.
  5. I will accept the decisions of coaches, team staff and officials without incident and will abide by the rules.
  6. If I disagree with a coaching or team staff decision I will speak to my parents who may act on my behalf or I will speak to the coach or team staff directly to express my views in a respectful manner.
  7. I deserve to have fun during my soccer season and will alert parents or coaches if it stops being fun or an enjoyable experience.
  8. I deserve to play in an alcohol, drug and smoke free environment and expect all participants to respect my wishes.
  9. I will refrain from using drugs or alcohol prior to all games and practices.
  10. I will encourage my parents to be involved and support my team and me in some capacity, as it is important to me.
  11. I will always try to be on time for games and practices.
  12. I will remember that soccer is an opportunity to learn and to have fun.

 

COACH CODE OF CONDUCT

  1. I pledge to place the emotional and physical well-being of my players and game officials ahead of any personal desire to win.
  2. I will always keep the players best interests at heart and will do my best to teach them the game of soccer through a positive attitude, good sportsmanship and fair play.
  3. I will always strive to maximize the individual potential of each player and to provide an equal opportunity to all players while respecting each player’s level of commitment.
  4. I will develop a team spirit and encourage each player to support one another.
  5. I will respect players, parents and game officials, and encourage each player and parent to support and respect the game officials.
  6. I will do my best to provide a safe and secure playing environment and facility.
  7. I promise to review and practice the necessary first aid principles needed to assess and, where appropriate, treat injuries of my players.
  8. I will advise and demand that my players, their parents, and assistant coaches respect all Club Codes of Conduct.
  9. I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all players.
  10. I will provide opportunities for all players, assistant coaches, and team staff to become knowledgeable in all rules and regulations pertaining to soccer league in which my team will be playing.
  11. I will use soccer coaching techniques appropriate for the development of the age of the child or youth that I teach.
  12. I will remember that I am a youth coach and the game is for the benefit and development of the children and youth.
  13. I will praise and encourage all of my players.
  14. I will not use inappropriate language at any time during practices and or games.
  15. I will demand a playing environment that is free from alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
  16. I will do my best to create and maintain an enjoyable atmosphere for players, game officials and parents.

PLAYER SAFETY POLICIES

GOALPOST SAFETY

Another aspect of our operation that we take very seriously is the safety and quality of our equipment. Goalposts, in particular, have come under scrutiny in recent years following a number of injuries caused by goalposts toppling over. Once again, we follow the advice available through BC Soccer, which you can view below.

Goal Post Safety

 

HEAD INJURIES ADVISORY

Two points are important with head injuries. First, whether or not a player has suffered a concussion. Secondly, when it is safe for the player to return to play.

Please review our Concussion Recognition and Assesment Tool in our Resources Section.

 

CHILD ABUSE ACTION

Most children grow up in safe, secure families, but others need our help. And anyone with reason to believe a child is being abused or neglected – or at risk for abuse or neglect – where the parent is unwilling or unable to protect them, has a legal duty to report that concern. That is why it is so important to know the warning signs of child abuse and neglect, and to take the right action when we see them.

At the ASL, we follow the comprehensive guidelines available in the ‘BC Handbook for Action on Child Neglect’

You can view the full publication HERE.

 

AIR QUALITY POLICY

Our policy will be to adhere to the BC Academies Soccer Association Air Quality Best Practise Guideline and to modify or cancel/reschedule training sessions and matches when the BC AQHI (British Columbia Air Quality Health Index) shows that the local air quality is a cause for concern.

AQHI less than 4 will mean practises and matches will go ahead as normal

AQHI 4-6 will mean that practises and matches may be modified to allow for poor air quality conditions.

AQHI 7 and higher will mean that practises and matches will be postponed or cancelled.

The Government of Canada AQHI is updated hourly, and current conditions can be checked HERE.