Policies
Smoking & Alcohol
There is absolutely NO SMOKING or ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES on or around any of the soccer fields at any time. If caught, you will be asked to leave the field immediately. We also ask the parents to notify visitors of this policy.Violence & Coarse Language
Violence or Coarse Language by players, parents/ guardians or visitors will not be tolerated anywhere around the soccer fields at any time. You will be asked to leave the field immediately. R.C.M.P will be notified with any violent out bursts.Cancellation & Refund
In order to start the season Gibbons Minor Soccer needs pre-pay for all fees associated to register you player these fee include: Tri-County Admin/Tournament Fees, ASA insurances, medals/awards, pictures, and jerseys.A cancellation & refund request form must be submitted in person, letter, or e-mail by no later than the last day of regular registration for a 100% refund.
A cancellation & refund request made during the late registration period will only recieve a 50% refund.
Any requests after the last day of late registration will not receive a refund.
Special circumstances will be reviewed upon request by the Gibbons Minor Soccer Committee in the event of family emergencies, military transfers, player injury or medical reasons.
Picture & Awards
Gibbons Minor Soccer pays for the pictures and awards that are included with in your soccer fees in advance, anyone unable to attend or unwilling to pick up their pictures or awards will not receive a refund towards there soccer fees.Clothing & Equipment
Players must wear appropriate sports clothing. For safety reasons, please ensure all jewelry is removed during play.Black shorts, Knee high socks, and Shin pads(to be under the socks) are required for all age groups.
Cleats are required for U07 and above and only recommended for U05 and below.
Gibbons Minor Soccer Association provides a basic first aid kit for each team; parents are asked to provide items like cold packs or ice.
For hygenic reasons be sure your child brings their own water bottle.
Inclement Weather
U03-U09: Weather cancellations are at the coach's discretion. Coaches are required to check the field no more than 30 minutes prior to play before cancelling due to weather. The coach will discuss this policy with his player's parents and ensure the best contact information.U11-U19: Weather cancellations for the U11 and up are at the Referee's discretion.
In the case of lightning the game will be postponed for no more then 30 minutes for the danger to pass. If the game must be fully cancelled, your coach will speak to the opposing coach to find an appropriate time to play the recschedule the game.
If any parent is not comfortable with the decision to play in the weather, they have the right to pull their child without any reprisal.
Snack Rotation
U03-U09 (Other ages is at the coach’s discretion):Parents will be asked to provide a healthy snack for the children for the mid time break of the games/practices. Your coach will provide you with the rotation.
Examples include: Apple slices, orange slices, watermelon slices, Etc.
Please be mindful of allergies, your coach will advise if there is an allergy on the team.
