| Concussions in Youth Sport | |
Concussions are a serious health concern in youth sports. Lower Island Soccer Association is committed to the safety of our players and to educate our players, parents, coaches and referees in the dangers of concussion-related injuries.
The Facts:
- A concussion is a brain injury
- All concussions are serious
- Concussions can occur without a loss in consciousness
- Concussions can occur in any sport
- Recognition and proper management of concussions when they first occur can help prevent further injury or even death
What a coach should do when a concussion is suspected:
- Remove athlete from play
- Ensure athlete is evaluated by an appropriate health care professional. Do not try to judge the seriousness of the injury yourself
- Inform athlete's parents or guardians about the known or possible concussion and give them the fact sheet on concussions
- Allow the athlete to return to play only with the permission from an appropriate health care professional
Click here to download a coaches concussion check-list to keep on hand for quick access, great information to keep in a first-aid kit.
(All information and checklists cited from http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/headsup/youth.html)
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Coaching Qualifications for 2014
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For 2014, the minimum coaching education standard for coaching a team in the Costal Cup and Provincial Cup (Both A & B Cup) will be "Soccer for Life".
It is MANDATORY for each Head Coach to have completed either the new "Soccer for Life" course, or to have a B-Licence qualification, such as "B-Pretest", in order to participate in these cups in March and April 2014. If these requirments are not met, their team will not be eligibile to play, there will be no "exemptions" available.
Over the past 18 months, Lower Island Soccer Association has been offering these courses across the district free of charge to all LISA coaches. Along with the support of its member clubs, LISA has mandated that all district coaches will be certified to coach by the summer of 2015. If you have not yet attended a coaching coach then please take advantage of the courses that have been scheduled in the New Year around the district.
For a list of all courses offered in the New Year, please click here.
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| If you think Futsal is just indoor Soccer, you're wrong! | |
BC Soccer is offering a FREE Futsal Tournament
When: January 4th and 5th, 2014
Where: The University of Fraser Valley, Abbotsford
Open to: Girls & Boys - U9 (2005 born) and U10 (2004 born).
Entry Fee: FREE!
For further information or to register please visit the BC Soccer website
What is Futsal you ask?
Futsal's essential elements consist of five players a side on basketball-sized courts, indoor and outdoor surfaces without the use of sidewalls, and a no-bounce ball. The sport is a great skill developer, demanding quick reflexes, fast thinking, and pinpoint passing. The no-bounce ball requires players to propel the ball using skill and the proper technique, rather than rely on the bounce of the ball.
Here are some of the differences between outdoor Soccer and Futsal, for more details please click here
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Soccer Rules
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Futsal Rules
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#5 Ball
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#4 Ball - 30% less bounce
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Some contact
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No shoulder charges or slide tackling
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Unlimited fouling
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5 Foul limit - No wall for Direct Free Kick after 5th foul
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GK cannot touch with hand any ball played back
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GK cannot touch with hand any ball played back.
One back pass is allowed to GK (I.e., after ball has crossed half-way line or been touched by an opponent)
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Provincial Training Camp Selections
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Congratulations to the following Vancouver Island Wave players that were invited to Provincial Training camp.
Females
Cecilia Way - U13G
Kaya Oro Martin - U13G
Presley Rangel - U14G
Jasmine Lee - U13G
Males
Mitchell Martinez - U13B
Samuel Zacharias - U13B
Jackson Brice - U13B
Jack Carson - U13B
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What to know as a parent assistant referee
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So you've volunteered to run the line for your daughter
or son'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. 
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
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Royals Tickets
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Come out and support Vancouver Island Wave 1999 Girls as they raise money to travel to the Winter Classic Showcase Tournament on January 17!
They are selling tickets to the Victoria Royals for the following games:
a) January 1 - Are you faster than Marty? Bring your skates to have
the opportunity to find out and skate with the players
b) January 11
c) February 1 - Pink in the Rink
Ticket price: $15 for adults & $10 per child
If you are interested in buying a ticket please contact Beverly Reist at supermama@shaw.ca
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| Success for former LISA player | |
Dario Zanatta a former Gorge Soccer Association player and LISA Metro player has recently been selected to play in the Canadian U-16 national team. They travelled to Qatar on December 5th. Dario has been with the Whitecaps residency program for the last three years.
We continue to wish him good luck in his soccer pursuits.
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| VISL/LIWSA All-Star Games | |
 
LIWSA All-Star games will be held January 5th, 12pm-6pm.
Check their website and Facebook for upcoming details.
VISL includes the Fraser Valley in this years All-Star games.
Saturday January 11, 2014 at Hampton Park.
The games are as follows:
U-21's vs Division 4's @10:00 am
VISL Masters vs. the FVSL Masters @12 noon
VISL Division 1 vs. Premiere Division @2:00 pm
Division 3's vs. the Division 2's @4:00 pm
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Victoria Highlanders
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| Who's on your team? |
Bob Nex
LISA Vice-President
Bob has been a board memeber since 1999!
He has three kids, one of which plays youth soccer and another plays on the men's team Bob plays on.
Bob is our rule expert, whenever we have a question we go straight to him for the answer! He has also been a past president of Sooke Soccer Club.
He is holding the BC Soccer President's award which he helped us win by being a part of the United Football group, which includes, LIWSA, VISL, and LISA.
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Bring it Indoors |
Hosted at Oak Bay
indoor turf.
Minis (up to U11) held on December 20-22
Youth (U12-U18) held on December 27-29
To view all tournament details please visit
Bring it Indoors 2013
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Referee Feedback
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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.
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| Please return your trophies to the LISA Office | |
Make sure they are engraved before returning.
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| Free Practice Plan | |
Hope you use this one
This month's practice plan comes from the ACTIVE START Coaching Certification Course.
Practice Plan #7
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YOU MAKE THE CALL!
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Q: On a penalty, the shot hits the post and comes back directly to the kicker who then scores.
Goal or no goal? |
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 BC Summer Games Nanaimo 2014 | |
BC Summer Games is fast approaching. The application for coaching is now open.
Click here for the coaching application.
Deadline for applicants is January 30, 2014. | |
Reminder:
Games during winter break | |
While LISA does not continue scheduling league games on a weekly basis during the four-week winter break this does not mean our season has been closed.
There are fields, such as artificial turf pitches, that are available.
In order to make up any outstanding league game the two teams must agree upon the re-scheduling and arrange for a field and referee through one or both of their clubs or make their own arrangements for a field and referee.
Teams are expected to make up their outstanding league games during the winter break. | |
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The Correct Call
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Countdown to Women's World Cup!
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Only 542 days until Saturday June 6, 2015! (as of Dec 11, 2013) |  |
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