South County Youth Soccer Club
730 Kingstown Rd, Box 11
Wakefield, RI 02879
Phone: 401-782-8200
Email: [email protected]
Notice To All Coaches
2016 South County Seaside Classic Tournament
 Be sure to bring all player and coaching passes with you for every game!
 Also bring all medical release forms to every game.
 Coaches must have teams ready to take the field immediately upon conclusion of the preceding game.
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Player warm-ups must be done in available off-field space while the prior game is in
progress
Referees have been requested to start their clocks no later than two minutes after their
scheduled starting time, or the final time of the prior game, regardless of whether both
teams have taken the field.
There will be “running time” – referees will not stop their clocks for injuries, etc.
The half-time break shall be 5 minutes in duration.
 In the event of a send-off or dismissal, the referee shall obtain the offending player’s/ coach’s pass from
you and deliver it, along with the game report explaining the reason for the sanction, to the field marshal
who will deliver it to the venue’s HQ tent.
Any questions about return of the pass should be addressed to tournament officials at the HQ tent no
sooner than ½ hour after the game where the send-off/dismissal occurred.
 The tournament’s committee requests that all coaches comply with the “Sporting Play” principle. This
asks that the coach of any team leading by a six-goal differential actively avoid any increase that goal
differential.
A number of discrete options can be pursued including adjusting the field positions of players, playing
less experienced players, increasing the amount of ball passing, scoring by heading only, or quietly
removing a player from the game after asking the center official for permission to do so.
 Coaches should carefully read the tournament rules. Particular attention should be paid to the following
additions and/or modifications to the rules for this year:
o Dual Rostered Players ‒ See Tournament Rules ‒ "Rostering"
o Division Standings & Tie Breaking Rules ‒ See "Tie Breaking Rules" handout and
Tournament Rules ‒"Division Standings"
o Definitive Scores and Rankings - See "Tie Breaking Rules" handout and "Note" under
"Division Standings"
Statement Regarding Concussions
Concussions are a significant risk to soccer players. It is the responsibility of the players' coach (not the
Seaside Tournament or its members; the South County Youth Soccer Club or its members; or game
referees) to assure that his/her players are medically fit for participation in tournament play.
It is strongly recommended that any player receiving a blow to the head should be immediately removed
from play by the coach to be evaluated for exhibiting signs of, or reporting symptoms of a concussion (see
Table below). In addition, coaches should not allow a player to participate if they are aware of a concussion
received from another activity outside of their direct authority.
The coach should not allow a player to return to play after exhibiting signs or symptoms until he/she has
been evaluated and cleared for return in writing by a licensed physician who is trained in the evaluation and
management of concussions.
South County Youth Soccer Club
730 Kingstown Rd, Box 11
Wakefield, RI 02879
Phone: 401-782-8200
Email: [email protected]
Statement Regarding Concussions
2016 South County Seaside Classic Tournament
Concussions are a significant risk to soccer players. It is the responsibility of the players' coach (not the
Seaside Tournament or its members; the South County Youth Soccer Club or its members; or game
referees) to assure that his/her players are medically fit for participation in tournament play.
It is strongly recommended that any player receiving a blow to the head should be immediately removed
from play by the coach to be evaluated for exhibiting signs of, or reporting symptoms of a concussion (see
below). In addition, coaches should not allow a player to participate if they are aware of a concussion
received from another activity outside of their direct authority.
The coach should not allow a player to return to play after exhibiting signs or symptoms until he/she has
been evaluated and cleared for return in writing by a licensed physician who is trained in the evaluation and
management of concussions.
Signs Observed by Coaching Staff
• Appears dazed or stunned
• Is confused about assignment or position
• Forgets an instruction
• Is unsure of game, score, or opponent
• Moves clumsily
• Answers questions slowly
• Loses consciousness (even briefly)
• Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes
• Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall
• Can’t recall events after hit or fall
Source: Center for Disease Control
Symptoms Reported by Athlete
• Headache or “pressure” in head
• Nausea or vomiting
• Balance problems or dizziness
• Double or blurry vision
• Sensitivity to light
• Sensitivity to noise
• Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy
• Concentration or memory problems
• Confusion
• Does not “feel right” or is “feeling down”