Practices

- Players must arrive at the field 15-minutes prior to practice time.

- Players must practice in the SDFC practice uniform (white shirt, black shorts, black socks, cold weather SDFC warm-up jacket).

- Players must come with a properly inflated soccer ball.

- Players must wear shin-guards.

- Players must bring plenty of water.

- If a player must arrive late or leave a practice early, the coach must be notified in advance.

- If player needs to miss a practice, notification must be made to the COACH. That practice must be made up with another team as directed by the coach.

- Players are allowed to practice with other teams in the club (check with both coaches first).

- Parents are not allowed to step on the field to talk to the coach or the players. In case of emergency, parent must talk to the manager to summon the coach to the sideline.

- If you would like a conference with the coach, an appointment must be made either before or after the practice or at some point during the coach's free time.

Games and Local Tournaments

- Players must arrive at the game field from 45 minutes to 1 hour before the game.

- Players must arrive properly and uniformly dressed.

- Players must only warm up with their teammates and coaches.

- Players can only be instructed by the coach during the game. The parents' role is strictly encouragement – no coaching.

- Any involvement of the parent with their player during the game has to be designated by the coach (injuries, water breaks etc.)

- If a player will be late for the game or has to leave the game early, the coach must be notified in advance.

- During the games, parents should refrain from making any comments to the game officials. The referees and linesmen should always be dealt with in a professional and courteous manner.

- Parents are not allowed to approach the coach after the game for discussions about playing time, playing position etc. Conferences should be scheduled for another time.

- Every coach, player and parent must behave according to New Jersey league and tournament ?rules.