Soccer has limited equipment requirements. Shoes, Shin Guards, and Soccer Socks that cover Shin Guards. 

Shin guards are mandatory during ALL practices and games. Full-coverage shoes are required, and it is advisable to use shoes designed specifically for soccer (e.g. soccer cleats).

Players must also have their own water bottle during ALL practices and games.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
A player may bring and use their own soccer ball to practices.  

See below for ball size requirements:

Age Division	Size	Circumference	Weight
6U & 8U	3	23.0-25.0 inches	10-12 oz.
10U & 12U	4	25.0-26.5 inches	12-14 oz.
14U, 16U & 18U	5	26.5-28.0 inches	14-16 oz.

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED BY AYSO REGION 1556 SOCCER PROGRAM:
Our region provides all fields and field equipment, such as goals, nets, line paint and flags. The region also provides each coach with an equipment bag that includes balls, manuals, cones, and first aide kits.

In addition to the AYSO National Rules, here are some brief local rules to note. 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
1. No Goalie for 6U and 8U divisions
2. Players must wear shin guards at all practices and games. 
3. Player must have a water bottle to keep hydrated at all practices and games.
4. Players may not wear jewelry, soft hair accessories are ok. 
5. No hanging or climbing on nets or goals, each year there is at least one death in the United States due to goals falling on a child.
6. Watch out for trash or debris on the fields and help pick up these items to keep the fields clean. 
7. No Player can play if they have a suspected concussion; this is not easy to determine so when in doubt the player stays out.  The player cannot return until a parent and medical release are provided to the coach. 
8. No Player can play if they have a cast on any part of their body - player safety comes first.
9. No Player can play if they have an open / bleeding wound.  

AYSO INCIDENT REPORT:
All incidents must be reported to xxxx. There are incident report forms in each coaches equipment bags and can also be found online: AYSO Incident Report Form

The AYSO Incident Report Form will be used whenever there is a personal injury, damaged property, or threats of or actual physical violence surrounding an AYSO game, practice, event or property. The form should be prepared by the Affected Party (Player, Player's Guardian, Coach, AYSO Official, AYSO Volunteer, Spectator or other). The Form may also be prepared by a member of the regional staff such as the regional safety director, or event staff members.  

FIELD RULES: 
DANGER: Goals can tip over on to a person, so do not play, climb or hang on the goals or nets. 

NO SMOKING

NO chewing products

NO UNATTENDED PETS ALLOWED

NO driving on grass areas

We are guests on School property so please be respectful of the property

GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP POLICY: 

Found in the AYSO National Rules and regulations book, AYSO has expectations of conduct for players, coaches, referees, parents and other spectators. Below you will find the sportsmanship guidelines AYSO outlines in the regulations book:

E. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COACHES, REFEREES, OFFICIALS, OTHER VOLUNTEERS, SPECTATORS, TEAM MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS 1. It shall be the duty of each coach, referee, official, other volunteer, spectator, team member and other participant to: a. Conduct himself/herself in a manner becoming a member of AYSO and consistent with the AYSO Six Philosophies and the highest standards of conduct.

b. Work together as a team in support of the children playing the match and in alignment with the Stewards of the Game and Kids Zone programs to promote a safe, fair, fun environment.

c. Comply with and promote compliance with the Bylaws, Rules & Regulations and policies, including those related to registration, certification and training.

d. Encourage clean competition and good sportsmanship.

e. Prohibit and abstain from making negative comments and complaints about officiating.

f. Present a healthy and safe athletic environment for team members, including but not limited to, not consuming alcoholic beverages, using tobacco products or smoking or simulating smoking or the use of tobacco products during practices or matches or in the immediate vicinity of the soccer fields.

2. It shall also be the duty of each coach to: a. Effective August 1, 2015, all coaches in all age divisions shall be trained consistent with the AYSO National Coaching Program standards for the age/skill level of the team he/she will coach; and train and coach the team to the best of his/her ability.

b. Remain within the coaches’ technical area (Article I.G.2) during the match; a maximum of two coaches is permitted for each team.

c. Limit his/her sideline participation during AYSO matches to comments that are positive, and/or encouraging, with limited supportive instruction.

d. Upon team formation, and during all subsequent team gatherings, practices, scrimmages, and matches (Regional, Inter-Regional, Area, Sectional, National and tournament play), have in his/her possession all signed forms, rosters, waivers and/or identification cards as may be required by AYSO policies so as