EYSA Slide Tackle Rule for U6/U8 players
Effective IMMEDIATELY:
Slide Tackles in U6 and U8 are NOT ALLOWED. Referees have been informed that if a player executes a slide tackle or attempts to execute a slide tackle, then award the referee shall award the other team a direct kick at the point of the infraction. If a player repeatedly (three or more times), continues to slide tackle or attempt to slide tackle, the referee will instruct the coach to remove the player from the game.
A good coach is someone who:
*knows winning is wonderful but is not the triumph of Sports.
*goes to work early, misses meals, gives away weekends and plays havoc with family schedules so he or she can help out a group of youngsters.
*stays a half hour after practice and more to make sure every one of the players has a safe ride home.
*rarely has a mom or dad say, "Hey, Thanks," but receives a lot of advice on game day.
*makes sure everyone gets to play.
*knows what to do if a player gets hurt.
*teaches young people that winning is not everything, but still lies in bed at night staring at the ceiling wondering what he or she might have done differently to have turned a loss into a win.
*can help a child learn to take mistakes in stride.
*sometimes helps a child develop ability and confidence that sometimes did not exist before.
*knows that soccer is great, but that school is the prime endeavor in these children's' lives?
*a youngster will remember a long time after the last game has ended and the season is over.
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Wound Management and Prevention of Infection
Skin cuts, abrasions and/or wounds are common in contact sports. Players, coaches, referees, managers, parents/guardians should be vigilant in protecting players from infection, as many bacteria replicate fast once they enter a wound. In fact, they can replicate several times over a few hours. Accordingly, whenever a player, coach, referee, or manager becomes aware of an abrasion in the skin due to player-player contact or player-field contact (turf, goal, benches, etc.) the following procedure is recommended.
•As soon as possible (within minutes of the injury) the wound should be tended to.
•Whenever possible, play should be stopped and the player administered by a person trained in first aid.
•If necessary, the player should be moved from the playing field for treatment.
•The wound should be washed with soap and water thoroughly. If soap and water are not available, antiseptic washes or towelettes should be used.
•Sterile gauzes should be used to remove debris and dirt.
•After thoroughly cleansing the wound, an antibacterial disinfectant or sanitizing solution should be applied.
•Once bleeding is controlled, an antibacterial ointment and bandage should be applied.
•The player can re-enter the game if the wound is appropriately bandaged, bleeding has stopped and visible blood is covered.
•After the athletic event (game or practice), the player and parent/guardian should be notified of the need for proper wound care and what to look for regarding signs and symptoms of a developing infection.
•If the wound is not healing properly*, appropriate medical attention should be sought without delay.
•* Signs and symptoms of infection include the development of: redness, swelling (i.e., small red bumps that resemble pimples, boils or spider bites), drainage, fever, area is warm to the touch, and possibly foul odor.
This information was compiled by Craig S. Miller DMD, MS, Lisa Combs R.N. and Dr. Richard Greenberg (Infectious Disease Specialist at UK)
BACKGROUND CHECKS WILL BE COMPLETED ON ALL EYSA /AFFC COACHES. NO BACK GROUND CHECK= NO COACHING
