U8-10
All players will play in every half. All players will play at least a half.
1.Any minutes earned as goalkeeper will not necessarily count as minutes in playing time calculations.
2. Coaches may make reasonable adjustments to playing time based upon disciplinary issues, timekeeping issues or lack of effort. These will be addressed to the parent and player before the game where possible. Remember: Playing time is a very effective motivator.
3. Coaches may choose an occasional game (tournament final or other important game) for a player to play less than a half, but this will be made up for in a preceding or following game and the parents will be made aware.
U11-14
All players will play in every half. All players will play at least a half.
1. Specialized goalkeepers who split halves may not play in each half.
2. Coaches may make reasonable adjustments to playing time based upon disciplinary issues, timekeeping issues or lack of effort. These will be addressed to the parent and player before the game where possible. Remember: Playing time is a very effective motivator.
3. Coaches may choose an occasional game (tournament final or other important game) for a player to play less than a half, but this will be made up for in a preceding or following game and the parents will be made aware.
U15-18
Playing time is a reward that must be earned through commitment to practice and performance in games. All players will play in every game.
1. Coaches may make reasonable adjustments to playing time based upon disciplinary issues, timekeeping issues or lack of effort. These will be addressed to the player before the game where possible.
2. Coaches may choose to have goalkeepers alternate games rather than halves.