• Guidelines

    • Sr. High Adapted Soccer

     

    ST. PAUL CITY CONFERENCE: Adapted Soccer Guidelines

     

    1. Opening date for practice is Monday, August 29, 2016.

       

    2. The M.A.A.A. Conference schedule includes a minimum of 10 regular season games (more with additional new teams.) The MSHSL allows up to 18 per season.

       

    3. All coaches are encouraged to join the St. Paul Coaches Association and the Minnesota State Soccer Coaches Association.

       

    4. Injury:

       

      1. If an injury occurs during a practice, the coach will be responsible for the proper procedure in caring for the athlete.

         

      2. If an injury occurs in a game only the head coach or designated trainer will handle the details including first-aid, transportation and need for further assistance or follow-up.

         

      3. If, because of serious injury and the lack of assistant coaches, the team is left without supervision, the contest will be suspended and MSHSL rules will apply.

         

    5. Equipment

       

      1. All equipment with the exception of socks and shoes are the responsibility of the coach and equipment manager.

         

      2. All players must be in compliance with state league requirements. No unauthorized equipment will be worn.

         

      3. Shin guards are mandatory.

         

      4. Balls must be MSHSL approved (felt covered indoor soccer ball, size 5).

       

    6. Games:

       

      1. Timekeeping, scores, and individual violations will at this time be the responsibility of the assigned referees.

         

      2. The following people are authorized to be on the sidelines:
        1. Coaches
        2. Uniformed players
        3. Two managers
        4. Game officials

       

    7. The coach of the St. Paul team, regardless if home or away, will report the game results to the media to promote adapted floor hockey. St. Paul coach should contact John Vosejpka by phone (651-353-1927) or e-mail (johnvosejpka1717@gmail.com) with results of varsity games for website posting on the volunteer athletic site.  Contact the athletic secretary for results to be posted on the district athletic website.

       

    8. All-Conference selections will be made at the post-season meeting. All coaches will help select the All-Conference players.

       

    9. All regulations regarding rules, violations, game situations, etc. will follow the MSHSL regulation manual except for those rules modified for adapted soccer (see MSHSL Rules Supplement).

       

    10. Misconduct - Schools Code of Conduct and MSHSL.

       

    11. Additional information can be obtained from the St. Paul Public School Adapted Athletic Handbook and/or the MSHSL.