Lower Island Soccer Association
Newsletter: November 2011 
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Hello,
This eNewsletter is currently sent to all of our coaches and managers but this issue has a lot of good information and even surveys for parents of the game.  Please forward to any and all individuals that might like to sign-up for the newsletter.
Tim Satterford
LISA President
Zero Tolerance Policy

We want to draw your attention to some policies in place with Lower Island Soccer Association.

 

Parents and coaches can be called to discipline.  In addition to any penalties handed out by the Discipline Committee, parents and coaches will be required, at their own expense, to take the BC Soccer endorsed Respect in Sport ELearning Course before they are permitted to return to the field.

 

Please read our Zero Tolerance Policy with regard to abuse of officials. Read More Here.

What to Know as a Parent Linesperson

So you've volunteered to run the line for your daughter's game because no one else will do it, here is some advice.
 

DO: 

1. Before the game starts, ask the referee if they want you to call offsides.

2. If the ball snakes in an out of play, put your flag straight up until the referee acknowledges you and then signal the direction.   Remember the ball is only out if the entire ball is over the line. 

3.  Remain neutral in your decision making. LinespersonPicture

 

DON'T

1. Don't under any circumstances engage with the spectators, players or team officials whether positive or negative, directed at you or someone else.  If you need support speak to the referee.
2. Don't take it personally if the referee overturns or disagrees with your signal.
3. Don't coach or instruct players while performing this role.

 

ASSIST THE REFEREE BUT NEVER INSIST
 
 

Completed in consultation with Al Moir, Lakehill Head Referee who runs a course for "club linespersons".  Read more from his course here. 

VIPL Feedback on Pilot Project  

We are soliciting feedback on the VIPL league in a number of ways:

 

1.  Current VIPL players, parents, coaches please fill our very short survey:  VIPL Feedback for U14 and U15 VIPL

2.  Current LISA U16, U17 players, parents, coaches please fill out our even shorter survey: VIPL U16, U17 Feedback

3. Alternatively, write us a comment on the: VIPL Feedback Blog
 


Information on the Cup format will be posted as soon as we have details.

Victoria Royals Ticket Deal
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vs Lethbridge Hurricanes
 
$12 for tickets
$11 for group tickets*
*groups of 20 or more
 
How to Order Tickets
Cash sales at LISA Office, SpankIt Sports and SoccerWorld
Telephone: 250-220-7889
Go online to: selectyourtickets.com/promo
Enter Promo Code: GOAL11

See you there!
LISA Academies


FREE PLAY by LISA

On January 8th at Colville Fields we are offering a FREE Play session between noon and 4pm.  Come and play without interference from coaches and rules.  The kids make up their own rules and play with or against whoever they want.  We have facilitators present to ensure safety and assist if the kids get bored (this doesn't tend to happen).

No need to sign up.  Just come and play freely for free!


LISA ACADEMY starts January 15th

Lower Island Academy Dates 

Rain or shine, gym available for bad weather

Jan 8 (FREE Play format everyone welcome)
Jan 15, 22, 28 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 Mar 4 and 11

 

Age groups 

7 and 8 year olds -  noon to 1.15pm

9 and 10 year olds -  1.15pm to 2.30pm
11 and 12 year olds - 2.30pm to 3.45pm

Venue 

CFB Esquimalt Colville Road Fields

Cost 

$175


How to register for the Academy

Registration Link 

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Who's on Your Team

  Tim Satterford 

LISA President
Tim Satterford
  
President since
At least 1999 :)
  
Interesting Fact
Elsest son played with Josh Simpson in the U17 LISA Metro Program 
 
Past roles
Score recorder, Sooke Youth Coach for 25 years, LIWSA Coach for 3 years, VISL Coach for 10 years
 
Favourite Team
Liverpool FC
Quick Club Links

FREE COACH CLINICS
To join the LISA coaches association email
 
Andrew Latham
Futsal Tournament 

Upper Island is having a Futsal Tournament on December 9 or 10th.

 

For More Information
Click Here.

Bays Bring it Indoors
Bays United is hosting their annual indoor tournament.

U6-U11 teams
December 17-18

U12-U18 teams
December 29-31

More info here
and at

www.baysunited.ca 

Referee Feedback

 Would like to provide your opinion of the referee?
 

Please wait until the game is over and use the form on our website.

You do not need to know the name of the referee to use the form.


We hope that in deciding to provide feedback you will tell us about both the positive and negative experiences. 

BCSPL Update
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 A LISA team can not use Wave rostered players during their break from competition unless that player has permanently left the team and completed the necessary transfer paperwork.

Any LISA players interesting in finding out more about BCSPL should contact
Andrew Latham.
Spectators
Reminder wherever  possible, adhere to the FIFA and BC Soccer rule that team benches should be on the same side AND spectators should be placed on the opposite side.
Reminder:
LISA Field Closure Procedures
If you are unable to play your scheduled game due to a field closure, please advise your score recorder and attempt to reschedule the game.

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