Players Safety
SMSL is dedicated to providing a safe environment for all participants, coaches, volunteers, parents, families, spectators and officials. SMSL has established a risk management policy for reviewing all adult participants which any member club allows around children (under 18 years) and youth soccer participants.
Risk Management Policy
All adult participants, including coaches and managers, are required by law to have:
1. Approved Background Check (annually)
2. SafeSport Training, and
3. Concussion (recognition) Training
For more information on completing these requirements contact your Club Registrar or go to the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association Player Safety Page at Player Safety (mnyouthsoccer.org).
SAFETY & HEAT
The following guidelines are to be applied in the event of excessive heat at SMSL games. Adult coaches and managers at a game site are responsible for the safety of their players. Referees are responsible for management and safety during SMSL games and shall apply these guidelines when conditions include a high temperature:
Based on “Heat Index” (not actual temperature).
Up to 89° - No adjustments needed – normal time kept.
90° to 99° - Two-minute water breaks each half during running time. Each half should be shortened by five minutes.
100° to 104° - Two-minute water breaks each half during running time. Each half should be shortened by ten minutes.
104° or above - Play suspended.
