During the winter, the RVCSC allocates school gym time to the intramural program and encourages 2nd grade and above intramural players to participate at LIJSL sanctioned indoor tournaments. Depending on grade, the school gym time may be a clinic run by a professional trainer or may be pick up games. Coaches taking intramural players to LIJSL sanctioned indoor tournaments are required to rotate rosters and not bring the same children each and every time. Parents of the intramural players participating in the indoor tournament are responsible for all fees associated with the event. Use of school gym time and participation at indoor events under the RVCSC’s banner must adhere to our founding mission for intramurals: include all interested players.
Information about LIJSL sanctioned indoor tournaments can be found on Long Island Junior Soccer League’s website: www.lijsoccer.com.
In addition to LIJSL sanctioned indoor tournaments, there are other tournaments, leagues, and development programs that are run through the winter months. Although the RVCSC does not organize participation in any of these tournaments, leagues or development programs, it does want its families of intramural players to be aware that there are options available. Organizations that offer winter soccer activities include but are not limited to:
When considering participation of intramural players in indoor activities the RVCSC does suggest taking into consideration factors that include:
- Playing surface with artificial grass preferred over gym floor
- Size of the playing space with adequate space for the format of the competition
- Time, length and cost of the activity
- Anticipated level of competition
Please be aware that the RVCSC’s general liability insurance policy does not extend beyond ENYYSA events. For events not sanctioned by ENYYSA, please be certain that the organization has adequate liability coverage.
Although the RVCSC does not organize participation in indoor tournaments and leagues, it does require that coaches be inclusive rather than exclusive regarding participation in these activities. Commissioners are asked to monitor participation in these events. According to the USSF’s Best Practices for Coaching Soccer in the United States, the level of skill and competence that a 9-year-old exhibits is no indication of the skill and competence he or she will exhibit at 16 or 18 years of age. You cannot predict which 9-year-old will develop into an advanced player.
The RVCSC encourages each player to continue playing the beautiful game of soccer and keep their skills sharp between seasons. It is also strongly recommended and critical to the interested soccer player’s development to spend time with the ball on their own. Information regarding programs being offered in the school gyms will be forthcoming. We will also try to offer grade level pick up games weather permitting.
Questions can be directed to mail@rvcsoccer.net.
