Norwin Soccer Club News
Tournament Day News - Fall 2005
Tournament Rules and Guidelines
Tournament day is a celebration of a season of Fun and learning. Although a competition amongst the U8’s and above, (U6 & U7 all get participatory trophies) keep in mind, that this is a day to see and admire all that the kids in the club have accomplished through these past 8 weeks. Win or lose, ALL the kids, coaches, volunteers, referees and spectators are WINNERS., to have enjoyed and experienced the opportunity to play, teach, help, practice and watch this great game of soccer.
We here at the Norwin Soccer Club, take great interest and pride in providing all of your children a fair, fun and safe place to learn and play, despite ability.
On tournament day all players at the young age of U6 U7 and U8 and above should be congratulated on a season well done. A HUGE thanks to ALL the coaches who choose to give so much of their time and talent. A thanks to all the volunteers for helping in different area. Concession, team mom, fund-raising, etc… As a non-profit organization, we need and appreciate anyone who can help run, organize, and keep costs low for all children of our community. (for more info about taking your volunteerism to the next step, please email me at sixszekely@aol.com) Thank you to the parents for supporting and cheering on your teams and players. A thanks for the referees for learning, practicing, and officiating the games to the best of their abilities. Without youth referees, there would be no soccer games. For your information… over 80 percent of all soccer referees within the USA are under the age of 18. This all said, please follow the guidelines below…
- All U6 and U7 teams play 3 games, and will receive a participatory trophy at the end of the 3rd game at tournament head-quarters, at club building. U8’s and above will be awarded 1st and 2nd place.
- After each game for ALL age groups, the WINNING coach will be in charge of getting the “Game Result” card to tournament head-quarters. You may have a parent on your team deliver.
- ALL players MUST play at least 1/2 of the game.
- 2 10 minutes halves only.
- There will be NO screaming, yelling, heckling, or harassing ANY referee. There will a new “zero tolerance” referee policy passed out on tournament day.
- Tents can be set up anywhere in the complex as least 35 feet from any game field. Please CLEAN up after yourselves. Garbage bags can be obtained at the concession stand. Remember, we are only guests in Oak Hollow Park and must act in accordance.
- No dogs on Nike property, and no dogs within 35 feet of fields on Oak Hollow property. The most important rule for the day… HAVE FUN
Coaches, please check website and or email for official tournament day game rules.
Please see me at Headquarters, Blue and White tent, or have me paged at concession of you have any problems, and or concerns throughout the day. I am hear to make sure everyone has an enjoyable day… See you indoor or in the Spring.
Thanks… Tim Szekely, Bruce Wiancko, Terrie Harsch, Barry Minkle, NSCCoordinators
PARKING
As most of you know, parking on tournament day can be a nightmare. So here are some suggestions and guidelines we are asking all to adhere to… We want everyone to have a fun and enjoyable day celebrating a successful and FUN season of soccer.
- If you can, car-pool with friends or family. The congestion can frustrate visitors who have never been to our complex.
- Absolutely NO parking in front of the YMCA, beside the YMCA, or in the driveway coming past the YMCA. YOU WILL BE TOWED without warning. It is a safely issue, and we MUST have access through for emergency services, if needed.
- There are 2 spaces next to our building for our handicapped friends. Do not park there if you are not handicapped.
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Parking Schedule… Please comply for the sake of all…
- Games scheduled at Nike Site Flds… 1-2-3-4, park at Nike Site in our parking lot.
- Games scheduled Lower Oak Hollow Park (next to Basketball courts) flds... 5-6, park in lot in Oak Hollow.
- Games scheduled on hill in Oak Hollow flds. ..9-10-11-12-13, park in Oak Hollow lot OR behind the hill (grassy area) via park access and dirt entrance further in the park. (weather permitting)
Please comply with white parking markers and signs…