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Parents Connection
Welcome soccer parents! The Green Bay Strikers are dedicated to ensuring that each and every soccer participant has a safe and enjoyable soccer season. If you have any comments, questions or concerns (about the organization, coaches, players, referees, etc.) and you feel it inappropriate to discuss with your child's coach or division coordinator, you can call The Parent Connection at 490-7266 or send an email. Please don't wait until the end of the soccer season. We may be able to help!
All calls and contacts will be kept confidential. Remember, we all want to make this season the best ever for everyone!
Volunteers Needed
Coaches
Our success is the result of the efforts of our volunteers. The Green Bay Strikers ask that you particiapte however you can. Volunteering as a coach for your child's team is a rewarding experience, and a fiscally responsible one as well (registration discounts apply for those whose parents volunteer as coach). More information available here.
Referees
The Green Bay Strikers are looking for people age 13 through adult to officiate games during the 2010 season. The pay range is from $12.00 to $16.00 per game with two games scheduled most evenings. For more information see our Referees page.
Sportsmanship
Our number one priority is for the children to have fun while learning the game of soccer. Through family involvement, we hope to foster team spirit, sportsmanship, social development and a positive self-image. We want all players of all backgrounds, ages and abilities to have an equal opportunity to participate, excel and enjoy the game. We appreciate that the vast majority of our coaches and parents keep it in perspective. However, we have had a few incidents where people let their competitiveness get the best of them and have lost their cool. We need your help to continue our tradition of respect and good sportsmanship. At registration, all parents, coaches and players will be required to sign a Soccer Sportsmanship Commitment contract to signify their commitment to these goals.
Remember:
- Parents and coaches must be a good example to their players by showing respect and good sportsmanship toward their own team as well as the opposing team. Children are aware of how adults handle winning and losing.
- Encourage your child to be gracious in victory. Encourage them to turn defeat into victory by working towards improvement.
- Cheering should always concentrate on the positive. Laugh, talk and have fun with everyone from both teams. Remember, opponents are necessary friends. Without them your child could not participate. Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team. Be supporters of all of the children! Think about how any comments you make would affect your own child if they were directed to him/her.
- Any coach, parent or player who violates the spirit of our program by degrading any other coach, player, parent or referee, using foul language, or otherwise depriving others from enjoying the game, will be suspended and/or expelled from the program. The League’s Division Coordinators will have the authority to take the appropriate action.
Noise Makers
In order for everyone involved to have the best soccer experience possible, we are asking everyone to refrain from using any artificial noisemakers when cheering for their team. Thank you for your cooperation.
Game Cancellation
The decision to cancel a game for ages 8-18 is made at the field at game time by the referee. In the case of 5-7 year olds where there no referees, the coaches will decide at the field at game time whether the game should be cancelled.
Parking
We ask all parents and players to respect the no parking zones around the parks where we play. Many people have been parking in these areas particularly around Wilder and Eisenhower parks. Be warned that the police will be patrolling the area and giving out tickets where necessary.
Pre-Season Info
The 2010 Season is still a few months away however the club is working hard to ensure another successful and fun year. This section of the website will provide parents information of interest, regardless of the age of your child. If you cannot find what you are looking for or have a suggestion for this section you can contact us either via an email to the webmaster or a phone call to our answer line.
Registration
Player registration for the upcoming 2010 Season will again be held in the month of January. Players must be registered in person at one of the sessions listed below. There are no mail-in or online registrations.
Player rosters, equipment, coach and referee staffing is based on this registration. Waiting lists and full rosters were common in 2008 so do not wait. If you register at one of the sessions held in January, you are guaranteed a space on a team. Any questions call: The Answer Line 490-7266.
For more information on 2010 Registration click here.
2010 Soccerfest
The purpose of Soccerfest is to give all players a chance to experience the fun and excitement of a tournament regardless of ability or record. The Soccerfest is great fun for the participants and has a special atmosphere of excitement and camaraderie for parents, families and friends. The Soccerfest consists of at least two games where participation and sportsmanship are emphasized.
Equipment
Shin Guards - All players will be required to wear shin guards. If the shin guards are the type that strap to the leg, they must be completely covered by knee socks. If they are the “all in one” type that is completely covered with padding and elastic, extra socks covering the shin guard are recommended but not mandatory.
Shirts - Team shirts will be provided and must be worn at all games.
Shorts - Any color is acceptable but shorts can’t have zippers, belt loops or pockets. Athletic shorts are recommended.
Jewelry - All jewelry, including tongue studs, must be removed before the game. This is important to consider when getting any new piercings. Even if the piercing is still healing, your child will be required to remove the jewelry or he/she will not be able to play.
Shoes - Shoes are required but soccer shoes are optional.
Balls - Sizes for each age group are listed on the Fields page.
This information will be announced at a later date..