As discussed at our pre-season coaches meeting and instructed by Mass Youth Soccer, the Home Team is expected to conduct the Pre-Game Sportsmanship Statement.
After the coin toss, the teams will walk across the field with the match official and team officials stopping about 5-10 yards from the spectator touchline. The statement is then read by a representative of the Home Team. After the statement is read to all players, coaches and spectators, the Home team will go through the visitor's team line for a pre-game handshake. After the handshake, the players will take their position on the field and the substitutions and team officials will go to their respective technical areas and the match will begin.
"Mass Youth Soccer and Roots Soccer League share a mission to provide a safe, fun and inclusive soccer experience for all participants.
All participants deserve the right to play in an environment free from hostile and distracting behavior.
Please do your part to create a positive soccer experience for all.
Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated, and sanctions may be applied for violations of policy or codes of conduct."