Intown League

Click here for the Fall 2008 Schedule.

Intown teams are not entered in BAYS. They play in their own in house league. Boys and girls are on separate teams. The grades are also separated. The Intown program calendar generally follows the BAYS dates with a few differences. The season will be 8 weeks. They play once a week on Sunday afternoons.

CONTACTS:

In-Town Director.......................................................... Neil Conroy - 9705
First Grade Boys Coordinator ........................................ Tara Baacke - 6044
First Grade Girls Coordinator.................................. Maura Fitzgerald - 6519
Second Grade Boys Coordinator.................................... Neil Conroy - 9705
Second Grade Girls Coordinator................................Maura Fitzgerald - 6044
First Aid Parent..........................................Neil Conroy (cell: 781-492-9705)

TIME/ SCHEDULES:

8 Week Session on Sundays at the Wheelock School fields.

First grade - 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Second grade - 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fall 2008
First game - Sunday, 9/7/08
No scheduled games - Sunday, 10/5/08 Due to 3 vs 3 Tournament - Please put a team in as it's great fun!
Columbus Day Weekend Games - will be played on Monday 10/13/08 at their regular times
Last game - Sunday 6/8/08

EQUIPMENT
provided by Medfield Youth Soccer - tee shirt, socks.
provided by player - Size 4 soccer ball, soccer shin pads (NO EXCEPTIONS), and soccer cleats. If this is a burden, please call Neil Conroy.
provided to coaches - 3 balls, 12 discs, 2 flags, mesh bag. (Equipment should be picked up on the first Sunday, September 7th, at the shed 15 minutes before your session.)

SESSIONS & GAME FORMAT:

45-minute practice

Game - two 20-minute halves and a 5-minute halftime

NOTE: ONLY Head Coaches allowed on the field. ONLY TWO adults (preferably ONE) on the field at one time.

GAME SNACKS:

A parent is to be assigned for each game. The parent brings a post-game snack, i.e., Popsicles, oranges, etc. Please highlight one parent on each roster to indicate their turn to provide snack.

COACH'S RESPONSIBILITIES:

Call each team member and notify of team's color.
Let them know shirts and socks will be handed out on the first day and to arrive ~15 mins early on that day
Distribute team roster with snack assignments noted before the first game.
Inform parents/players of times to meet and needed equipment (see above).
Remind parents of snack format and the week's assigned parents.
Tell parents/players who their Coach and Assistant Coach will be.
Remind parents/players that there is NO COACHING from the sidelines.
Distribute game schedule and field maps.
Let the parents know who the first aid parents are as shown under "Contacts"

Note: We are putting more and more content on the web but please make sure at a minimum that you have contacted your parents and that they are aware of the team, schedule and responsibilities (or know where to find it on web)

LATE REGISTRATION/JOINING A TEAM QUESTIONS:

Parents may register online. Please click here and follow the instructions for registering.

NOTE: For insurance purposes, no player will be assigned an in-town team until registration is completed for MYSA. In a similar fashion, no coach or assistant coach will be able to participate unless he/she has filled out a CORI form. These forms may be completed by clicking here.

LAST GAME:

Before the last game, small prizes will be given to the coaches to award to each team member. Please bring end-of-season snacks and return all equipment to the shed after the game.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS:

Please contact your Grade Coordinator.

COACHES MEETINGS:

Mandatory meeting - Wednesday, September 3, at 8:00 p.m. at the Pfaff Center to discuss the program guidelines, discuss coaching courses, CORI, etc and answer any questions. If the coach cannot attend, please ensure that an assistant attends. Please note that more and more information is being put on the website to allow for "self service".

INCLEMENT WEATHER/CANCELLATIONS:

Games will be played if the fields are open. Parents and coaches can call the hotline at 508-359-0014 (ext 4) to find out if the fields are open. Alternatively the web can be checked for any updates. There is no need for parents to call coaches or vice versa. Make up games will only be scheduled for those days when the fields are indeed closed. Naturally, each parent and coach is free to decide- even if the fields are open- whether to play or not. In those instances, please be considerate of your opponent and communicate accordingly.

LEARN MORE/BECOME LICENSED TO COACH/ASSIST:

Dan Ott, will be on hand at the coaches meeting to outline upcoming licensing courses in the area. If you have specific questions, you can e-mail them to: coaching@medfieldsoccer.org

NOTE: Future coaches will be selected based on license level and experience

HOW TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN MEDFIELD SOCCER:

Contact Neil Conroy for more details on becoming a Board or Committee Member.

NOTE: Medfield Soccer does NOT offer a Pre-K or K program. Medfield Park and Rec does offer programs at that age. Click here for their website.

Guidelines

The purpose of in-town soccer is for the children to have fun and learn how to play soccer. Please remember to de-emphasize winning/losing/the score.

FIELD SIZE - 45 YARDS X 30 YARDS

GOAL SIZE - 3 YARDS

Games will be "4 versus 4" without goalkeepers.

Two Offensive players/two Defensive players rotating every four to five minutes with equal playing time for all children - no exceptions.

Games are two 20-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime.

No score is kept.

Shin guards and appropriate socks must be worn for all games - no exceptions.

Players wear soccer cleats or sneakers - no shoes/platform sneakers/ or boots.

Players must remove all jewelry, chains, etc., before playing.

No slide tackling due to the potential of injury. If a slide tackle occurs, the coaches should counsel the players to prevent further slide tackling.

Players will not kick the ball when someone has fallen near the ball.

In-town soccer is instructional. Keep the emphasis on having fun and learning the game, not on winning, losing, or keeping score.

Each team's coach will referee one-half of the field.

The coach will start and stop the game and assist the players in lining up for goal kicks, corner kicks, throw-ins, etc.

NOTE: No more than TWO adults on the field at a time. ONE is preferred.

"Goal kicks" are taken at the goal line after the ball has gone over the end line, and last touched by the Offensive player. All players must be back approximately ten yards. The opposite team's Defensive player takes the goal kick. The coach/referee should assist the children with where to stand and how to perform the goal kick properly.
"Throw-ins" are taken when the ball goes over the sideline. The opposing team's Defensive player takes the throw-in. Incorrect throw-ins will be retaken after the children have been shown how to do it correctly.
"Corner kicks" are taken when the ball goes out over the end line and is last touched by the Defensive player. The opposite team's Defensive player takes the corner kick. The coaches/referees should assist the children with where to stand and how to do it correctly.
All players and coaches must line up and shake hands with the opposing team at the end of each game.
Parents should not coach from the sidelines, i.e., "Tommy, pass the ball. . ." or "Jane, kick the ball. . ."
Parents should only encourage the children, i.e., "go, blue. . ." or "yeah, Jane. . ."
REMEMBER, LET'S KEEP IT FUN !!