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Harold Patterson Complex Rules


Harold Patterson Complex Rules

Only scheduled league games are allowed on the soccer complex. Practices or scrimmage games are not allowed on the fenced soccer complex.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited inside the soccer complex or on any soccer fields or any adjacent parking lot for youth and adult.

No glass containers.

NO DOGS or other animals inside the fenced area whether they are on a leash or being carried. This is a city ordinance and violations of this ordinance could result in a citation being issued.

Park only in designated areas.

Cross the fence only at the gates

No sound amplification devices of any type, except for ASA approved devices.

No smoking within 50 ft. of bleachers and public buildings.  This is a city ordinance and violations of this ordinance could result in a citation being issued.

NO LITTERING. Teams guilty of littering may be fined. See the No Trash Rule for more information.

No warm-up allowed within the 18 yd box before the game or during halftime.

No play whatsoever during halftime by spectators, siblings or teams schedule next on that field.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR SPECTATORS UNDERSTAND AND ADHERE TO THESE SIMPLE RULES.

No More Trash Rule

The Arlington Soccer Association Board of Directors has passed a rule to help fight the growing trash problem at the soccer complex. Any team who does not pick up their area after their game will receive:

$25.00 fine for the 1st offense
$50.00 for the 2nd offense
$100.00 for the 3rd offense

Everyone is asked to report any left trash. If you are the next team and the area is trashed report it to a Field Coordinator (take pictures if you can) and then please pick it up to help us keep the fields clean. Thank you for all your help with keeping Harold Patterson a clean place to play soccer!

NETS AND CORNER FLAG PROCEDURES

Nets and Flags

Will be provided for all fields Do not remove nets or flags from fields

GAME DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

GAME SHEETS

Competitive and Adult

We are using the Got Soccer game sheets printed at the office.

You will NOT need to bring one to the game as the referees will be given the game sheets for each game.

The team’s responsibility would be to make sure all players’ information is correct on the team account:

Registration Number

Player name

Jersey Number

Date of Birth

Academy and Recreational
The team’s responsibility would be to make sure all players’ information is correct on the team account and the game sheet and that all registered players are showing on the game sheet for that game

Recreational and Academy teams are responsible for providing a game sheet to the ref it must include the information below

Registration Number

Player name

Jersey Number

Date of Birth

Recreational and Academy game sheets can be printed out of your got soccer account for each game any questions please contact the office

If you are adding a player, the player must be entered in your got soccer account and all correct paperwork uploaded according to the league’s requirements and deadline-check with your league if any questions

The new player must show up on your game sheet for them to play in that game. 

VOLUNTEER FIELD MARSHALS

If you are interested in volunteering to help, please

E-mail volunteer@arlingtonsoccer.org

. This is a very important responsibility and should not be taken lightly. The duties of a field marshal are:

  • Serve as the “eyes and ears” for the BMOD.
  •  In the event of an injury to a player, the field marshal will contact (via two-way radio) the BMOD so that prompt attention can be provided to the injured player.
  • Report any unruly behavior to the BMOD. In the event of a fight, you are not there to break up the fight; you are there to report it to the BMOD.
  • Direct lost individuals to their correct field location.
  • Report trash left behind by any team or spectator..
 

RESPONSIBLE SIDELINES

  • Cheer appropriately and positively. Do not openly criticize the referee, coaches or opposing team players.
  • Please pick up after yourselves. If a team is found to have violated the trash rule, then a fine will be assessed the team.

 

RAINOUTS

  • Check the hotline at 817-522-4272. Please listen to the entire message. There may be single field closures and not the entire complex.
  • If you are at the complex, there are 2 lights, one red and one yellow which indicates the status of the complex.
  • Flashing RED indicates the fields are closed for play.
  • Flashing YELLOW indicates the fields are temporarily closed but may reopen within a specified time, e.g. delay due to lighting in the area

 Location of Coaches, Non-Playing Players, and Spectators

For games played in the 4 under, Mini (6 under) and Minor (8 under) League Age divisions, the parents/coaches, non-playing players, and spectators must be located not less than 3 yards from the touch line and not closer than 10 yards to the goal line.

For games played in the Junior (10 Under) and ASU 12 Under League Age divisions, the parents/coaches, non-playing players, and spectators must be located not less than 3 yards from the touch line and not closer than 20 yards to the goal line.

For games played on Fields 1 through 4, and 13 through 23 at the Harold Patterson complex, parents/coaches, non-playing players, and spectators must be located not less than 3 yards from the touch line and not more than 20 yards from the center line. Teams will occupy one side of the field and the parents/spectators will occupy the opposite side of the field. The Home team will occupy the north or west end of the field.

REFEREE FEES

Competitive – each team will pay one-half the referee and one of the lines.

Referee fees are determined by age group and league. Check your league’s information page for more info.

Academy- each team will pay one-half the referee and one of the lines.

Referee fees are determined by age group and league. Check your league’s information page for more info.

Recreational and Adults -the referee fees are included with your registration and will be paid by the league