Rules

Rules & Injury

Last updated: January 2025


Rules

Respect

Players must show respect toward:

  • Coaches
  • Teammates
  • Opponents
  • Equipment
  • Facilities

Safety First

  • Mouthguards are compulsory during all sessions
  • Appropriate sports clothing and shoes must be worn
  • Unsafe behaviour will not be tolerated

Positive Environment

  • No bullying, teasing, or disrespectful behaviour
  • Encourage teammates and support one another
  • Good sportsmanship is expected at all times

Listening & Participation

  • Players must listen when coaches are speaking
  • Players are encouraged to actively participate and give their best effort

Punctuality

  • Arrive on time for sessions
  • Notify coaches if absent

Equipment Care

  • Respect all provided equipment
  • Any intentional damage may be charged for

Injury


Player safety is extremely important to us

Injury Policy

  • Parents/guardians must inform coaches of any medical conditions, injuries, allergies, or limitations before participation
  • Basic first aid will be available during sessions
  • In the event of a serious injury, parents/guardians will be contacted immediately
  • Coaches reserve the right to remove a player from participation if they believe continuing may cause harm or worsen an injury

Important

Offside Society is not responsible for injuries sustained during participation where reasonable safety measures have been followed.Participation is at the player’s and parent’s own risk.