Coach Policies
Jewelry Policy
Effective Date: April 1, 2018
General Information
Male and Female References to the male gender in the Laws of the Game in respect of referees, assistant referees, players and officials are for simplification and apply to both men and women.
Safety
A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to himself or another player (including any kind of jewelry).
Jewelry
All items of jewelry (necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, leather bands, rubber bands, etc.) are strictly forbidden and must be removed. Using tape to cover jewelry is not acceptable.
Referees are also prohibited from wearing jewelry (except for a watch or similar device for timing the match).
Disciplinary sanctions
The players are to be inspected before the match begins and substitutes before they enter the field of play. If a player is discovered to be wearing
unauthorized clothing or jewelry during play, the referee must:
· inform the player that the item in question must be removed
· order the player to leave the field of play at the next stoppage if he is unable or unwilling to comply
· caution the player if he willfully refuses to comply or, having been told to remove the item, is discovered to be wearing the item again
· If play is stopped to caution the player, an indirect free kick must be awarded to the opposing team from the position of the ball when play
was stopped (see Law 13 – Position of free kick).
Pet Policy
Effective Date: April 1, 2018
GENERAL INFORMATION
The GSSA board has adopted the following policy on dogs (including other leashed animals) for insuring a safe, non-distracting and sanitary environment for the participants, support volunteers and spectators:
· Dogs are not permitted on the playing fields and players areas at any time.
· Dogs or other pets that are required to be on a leash by the city of Grapevine or Southlake.
· Dogs are prohibited at the U4-U6 games including sidelines, goal lines, or bleacher area during game or warm-up.
· Dogs are permitted at U7 and older division games, but must be kept 10 yards or more from other seated spectators, bleachers and sidelines.
Canopy/Tent Policy
Effective Date: April 1, 2018
GENERAL INFORMATION
This document details the requirements for the operation of tents, canopies, and any other membrane-type structure. GSSA teams may use these structures on the sideline of the field during games according to these regulations and city ordinances governing each park.
GSSA REGULATIONS
1. Size: Structures larger than 12x12 (144 square feet) are prohibited.
2. Secured: Structures must be secured by using stakes, sand bags and/or anchored.
3. Clearances: Structures and all support lines must be located at least five (5) feet from the field.
CITY ORDINANCES
City of Southlake
Bob Jones Park
City of Grapevine
Meadowmere Park
Oak Grove Park
Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Policy
Effective Date: April 1, 2018
GENERAL INFORMATION
Alcohol, drug, and tobacco is prohibited at all GSSA fields and practice locations.
Media Policy
Effective Date: April 1, 2018
GENERAL INFORMATION
GSSA assumes permission to capture images of players and teams at our fields and events and post them to our website or proprietary social media. No identifying information will be provided with photos other than the team name.
RIGHT TO REMOVE
If you identify and object to any reproduction, posting, or use of an image that contain your player on a GSSA-administered media, please submit your written request to GSSA at [email protected] to have it removed.