We understand that SC Vistula Garfield provides premiere level competition and requires a more serious commitment from both the child and the parent(s). This includes making a commitment to attend all practices and games. Although the club strives to provide equal playing time, during these crucial developmental years, attendance at practices and games will affect playing time. Repeated unexcused absences from games or practices will lead to a suspension from the team and possible dismissal from the club.
For each practice the child must be prepared to practice; which means arriving 10 minutes prior to the start of practice with proper practice attire, ball and water only (there is to be no juice or food brought to practice or games). If a child has to miss a practice or a game, the coach must be notified as early as possible, at least 24 hours prior unless it is an emergency. Any practice or game missed without notification of the coach will be an unexcused absence.
For any age group there might be multiple teams and it is the decision of the coaches as to what team any child is selected to play for. Once the child is placed on a select team the decision is final and parents must respect and abide by the decision. During the course of any given season(s) the child’s performance can allow the child to be moved to another team at the discretion of both affected coaches. Parents cannot approach any coach about their child playing or practicing with another team and the child can face a suspension or dismissal from the club for a parent doing so. There is a long term development plan for the club’s players and teams are arranged to provide the best possible development of each child, team and club as a whole.
With respect to games, it is understood that children must be at each and every game and arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to a game ready to play in proper game attire. What positions a child plays and how much playing time a child has are at the coach’s discretion and in accordance with both the club and US Soccer guidelines. During a game a parent is not allowed to “coach” from the sidelines or belittle the referees or other team, including its fans. Parent coaching only creates confusion for the child and most times can be contradictory to the instructions of the coach. Repeated offenses will affect your child’s playing time and lead to a suspension from the team or dismissal form the club.
At SC Vistula we have a 24 hour rule. No parent is to approach a coach about a game directly after the game. A time must be arranged with the coach for no sooner than 24 hours after a game for any discussion. This is in the best interest of everyone involved and avoids unnecessary heat of the moment conflict.
We (I) the parent(s) of the above named player, hereby give our (my) approval for said player to participate in any and all activities of the program by the Vistula Soccer Club, during the current season. I certify that the above named player is in good physical and mental health, and that no physician has advised against said player's participation in any active program during this current season. We (I) assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participation and we (I) hereby waive, release, absolve, and agree to indemnify and hold blameless the Vistula Soccer Club, and all individuals associated with or aiding it in any manner for any claims arising from any such activities, including transportation to and from games, except to the extent and in the amount covered by any medical, accident, and/or liability insurance maintained by or for the Vistula Soccer Club
