FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Who is our coach? What team is my
child on?
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The teams are not set until team formation night
after the last sign up.
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Coaches will not get their roster until the coach’s
meeting after Team Formation.
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The coaches then have about 2 days to contact you
When do we practice? When do we start
practices?
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Not all teams practice at the same time/place
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One team may start practices several weeks before
another
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The coach sets practice time and place and when
practices begin
Where do we practice?
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Any public property
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Any semi-private property with permission on file
with LCSC (each season)
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Private property is not allowed, our insurance will
not cover injuries
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Only one practice can be on the playing field,
each practice after is a forfeit for the next game
Where
does the money go?
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Insurance for all of the players and coaches
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Operation of the club, maintenance of the complex
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End of the spring season awards (trophies and T-shirts)
and fall season awards (medals)
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Referees
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LCSC is a “not for profit” organization, we charge
only what we need to operate
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No one gets paid for his or her work within the
club, we are all volunteers
It’s cold, why are we playing?
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LCSC only cancels games based on the immediate safety
on the children (lightning, etc.)
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If the weather forecast is bleak, ask the coach
to reschedule the game
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As long as the child’s jersey (shirt) is on the
outside, they can wear whatever clothes you deem necessary
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Traveling teams are more restrictive, see your coach
What are the rules? Where can
I get answers?
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All rules, policies, and by-laws are on the web
site,
www.locosoccerclub.org
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The web site has links for just about anything you
need or want to know
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There are e-mails listed for the board members,
if you need to ask one a question
Who is on the board and what do they do?
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President attends FCSA meetings and presides over
LCSC meetings
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1st VP is the spear head of fundraising
efforts
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2nd VP makes schedules, adopts rule changes,
disciplinary actions
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3rd VP oversees maintenance and improvements
of the complex
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4th VP Top Soccer (Soccer for kids with
special needs)
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Treasurer keeps records, pays bills, etc.
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Registrar oversees sign-ups, team formation, and
gets paperwork to the coaches
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Referee Assignor schedules referees for the games
(non-voting)
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Director of Coaching and Player Development (Vacant)
trains coaches and players (non-voting)
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Tournament Director sets up local tournaments and
dissmenates information on other tournaments
When and where are the board meetings?
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The third Monday of the month, 7:00 p.m., at the
soccer complex
Why did the rules change?
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LCSC is a member of Frontier Country Soccer Association
(FCSA)
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FCSA is a member of the Oklahoma Soccer Association
(OSA)
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OSA is a member of the United States Soccer Federation
(USSF)
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USSF is a member of FIFA (the governing body of
soccer for the world)
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Rule changes start at the international level and
work their way down
When is Scrimmage Saturday?
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Usually it is the weekend prior to the season
starting. ALL teams U-7 and up will
attend, encourage your team’s participation
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The scrimmages are 15 minute mini-games
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The coach is allowed on the field with the players
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This gives the players and new referees some game
experience before the games actually begin
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Each team should only be at the complex for a maximum
of a couple of hours
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Each team will play a minimum of 3 scrimmages (assuming
all teams attend)
Why do the players have to wear shin guards
at practice?
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According to our
insurance, any player without protective equipment voids the coverage
for ALL players attending that practice
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Should a player get hurt, the coach would assume
the liability for allowing a player without the proper equipment
Can I bring the player’s friends to practice?
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Only individuals with a current registration or
Volunteer Disclosure Form on file are allowed to participate
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One person without
the paper work on file will void the insurance for ALL
attending that practice
I’ve got a problem, concern, or am just
mad about something. To whom do I address?
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The first reaction of most is to yell at the nearest
board member, this is not the way to solve any problem
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Go to the web site
www.locosoccerclub.org and check if the situation has a remedy
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If the web site does not answer your question, ask
your coach to contact a board member to discuss the situation
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Almost every decision made can be appealed through
the player committee, see the Policies and Procedures for information
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If the problem is severe enough, please attend a
LCSC board meeting
Why are there so many rules at the soccer
complex?
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Sometimes we need to be reminded that LCSC and the
complex exist for the kids
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No pets. If you bring your cute little puppy,
the guy with the cute little Pit Bull gets to bring his
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No parking on Academy. Safety, this way there
is no reason for kids to be on the road. Not to mention,
it is posted and as such is illegal (if there is someone with
mobility problems, we allow them to drive onto the complex, near
the field, see a board member or referee)
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No tobacco. Teach our kids good health habits
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No alcohol. Obvious
Where can we get more information on soccer?
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Visit our web site
www.locosoccer.org , there are links to several soccer
resources
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Visit the Guthrie Public Library, they have books
and videos available for check out
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If you find something that needs to be added to
the library or the web site, please let us know
How does locosoccerclub form the teams?
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We have a specific set of rules for team formation,
they are available in the Policies and Procedures
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Players that have missed a season, are considered
new players with no previous team affiliation
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Late sign-ups are placed on the team that needs
the player the most, regardless of prior affiliation
What if there is a schedule conflict?
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Games can be rescheduled for many reasons as long
as both coaches agree to the reschedule
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If the conflict is between the paper schedule and
the web site, do not assume that one is right, ask a board member
so all can be informed of the situation
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Remember, you made a commitment to the team when
you signed, try to make your children available for all scheduled
games
