Idaho Youth Soccer Sideline Rule

The Idaho Youth Soccer Association has a new sideline rule. Spectators are expected to sit on the same side of the field as their team. The team bench is placed on the half of the field where the assistant referee officiates. The spectators sit on the opposite side of the centerline. The team bench and spectators should not obstruct the area at the center of the field to allow for appropriate substitution of players during the game. The opposing team and spectators sit on the other side of the field. Teams and spectators should be diagonally located across from each other.

Zero Tolerance Referee Abuse Policy

Referees are a critical part of soccer, but it is important for parents, coaches, players, and spectators to understand that there isn't going to be a perfectly called game. Many games go without referees due to increasing abuse of officials which causes frustrations for everyone.

IYSA has adopted a Zero Tolerance policy in regards to spectators' interaction with referees. All PVSC teams, competitive or recreation, who have referees officiating games are expected to abide by this policy. The policy states it is not appropriate to tell the referee - call the game, keep the kids safe, call it both ways or to tell them the are a terrible referee or that you are going to file a complaint.

Offenses to this police could lead to AN INDIVIDUAL OR SIDELINE BEING DISMISSED FROM WATCHING GAMES.

Zero Tolerance Policy

Concussions

Symptoms and Signs of a Concussion and How to Avoid Them

Concussions can happen during a soccer game in many different ways. Educating yourself about concussions will allow you to see the signs and symptoms and teach you how to respond correctly to the concussion. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells. Dealing with a concussion is never an easy task and learning about them is your best way to prepare yourself if they occur. You can never be too safe when it comes to concussions, please remember to be play safe while you're on the pitch and when in doubt, pull the player out!

Concussions-Center for Disease Control and Protection

Concussions seem to becoming more prevalent in youth soccer. Click the link below to go to the CDC's website about concussions. Their website contains everything you need to know about concussions whether you're a parent or a coach.

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Olympic Development Program

Additional Information

The Olmpic Development Program is ran by the US Youth Soccer Organization. The program has some of the best athletes from the state, regional and national level. Players involved in ODP will be facing high caliber teams and play at the some of the highest levels in youth soccer. The ODP program in Idaho is ran by some of the states top coaches and your child will have a chance to play with the best kids around the state. Competiting in ODP will give your child the chance to grow and build a strong foundation of skills.

Idaho Youth Soccer League

For more information about ODP click the tab below to go to IYSA's website.