Coach and Manager Information

 

Criminal Record Check

Gorge Executive / Coaching Committee / Coordinators / Coaches

Criminal Records Checks (CRC) are required by BC Soccer Association for those involved with youth soccer.

If you have done one and submitted it to Gorge last season, they are good for 3 years
Start this process now … for some of you, it will take a while for process to be completed.

Document - Information To Coaches
- this document describes the CRC process and what you need to do

Document - Coaches Letter
- this document is the letter that you must take to your local police station

 

 

Code of Ethics


INTEGRITY
The Coach must act with integrity in performing all duties owed to athletes, the sport , other members of the coaching community, and the public.

COMPETENCE
The Coach must strive to be well prepared and current in order that all duties in the respective discipline are fulfilled with competence.

ATHELETE'S INTEREST
The Coach must act in the best interest of the athlete's development as a whole person.

RESPECT FOR THE RULES
The Coach must accept both the letter and the spirit of the rules that define and govern sport.

RESPECT FOR OFFICIALS
The Coach must accept the role of officials in providing judgment to ensure that competitions are conducted fairly and according to the established rules.

RESPONSIBILITY TO OTHER COACHES
The Coach's conduct toward other coaches must be characterized by courtesy, good faith, and respect.

PERSONAL CONDUCT
The Coach must maintain the highest standards of personal conduct and support the principles of fair play.

 

HOME TEAM RESPONSIBITIES

  • First home team puts the nets up and places the corner flags. Last home team of the day takes the goal nets down and removes the corner flags.
  • For home games at other fields, it is the responsibility of the home team to ensure nets and corner flags are available for games. In order that games begin on schedule, please allow ample time for set-up.
  • The Gorge Soccer Association will supply referees for all youth home games. However, if the Gorge Soccer Association is unable to supply referees, the game can still be played. A mutually agreed upon person can referee or each coach will be responsible for one half.
  • Home teams are responsible for leaving both dressing rooms (Home and Visitors) in a clean and tidy condition.
  • It is imperative for all home teams to phone their final score into the LIYSA or LIGSA Score Recorder immediately following the game.