I just want to remind everyone of a few rules we follow.

During the game we do not allow the wearing of any jewelry, hats (this does not apply to stocking hats) or sunglasses. These are for safety reasons, both for the player, and the other players around them.

Parents, please remember that you can not stand or sit behind the goal area (or the end of the field) and coach the kids.
This is hard, we all want to encourage our defense or offense when they are in position. But this is not allowed, it does distract the goalie.

During cold weather jackets or sweatshirts should be worn UNDER your uniform shirt.

We need to remember to leave AT LEAST a 3' space between the field line, and our chairs, blankets, and players who are sitting out. This is so the official can move easily, and for the players doing the throw ins.

Shin gaurds are REQUIRED to play in the St. Joseph Soccer Club. If a player forgets them, and another player has the time to share is fine, but no player will be allowed on the field without them. Again, this is a safety issue.

Addition:

I want to remind all parents and players about Code of Conduct.
When you are at the field (home or away) you are representing St Joseph-Ogden and surrounding communitites, and the St Joseph Soccer Club.
We may not always agree with the calls being made by the officials, but we need to remember that he or she is the Official, and what ever their call is, is final. If you disagree, it can be discussed with your coach AFTER the game. Under no circumstance do we approach the official during the game. 
Language should also be appropriate. No swearing is allowed on any soccer field.
Smoking should be done in the parking lot and not along the sidelines.

If these rules can not be followed, it is understood that you will be asked to leave the field, period.

If there is another issue that you notice, or are unsure of, please contact your coach, or send us an email, (Stjoesc@yahoo.com) we will look into it for you.  THANK YOU!

If the weather is in question on game day you can check here or our facebook page (St. Joseph Soccer Club).  As soon as a decision is made we will post it.

If you have the first game of the morning in Urbana you may still need to go to the field. They may not call it off until the very last minute.  You can check their hotline at 367-9575.  They try and update it 1 hour before game time but this is not always the case, sometimes decisions are made last minute.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.....

If you should see kids climbing up the nets or goal posts, would you please ask them to get off. They are NOT for climbing.

We are seeing more and more holes in the nets, and the ties that keep the nets up are being snapped.

Please help with the effort of taking care of our soccer goals. Replacement nets are expensive!!

Thanks for your help!

Please remind your child to pick up all of their trash after both home and away games, or after practice.