Player Attendance & Uniform Dress Policy

Player Attendance Policy

Players must attend all team functions.  Missing team functions due to anything but what is outlined below will warrant disciplinary actions.  It is unfair to the athletes and participants that are present everyday to allow a others to miss a practice without repercussions as activities are conducted as Team sport.

Disciplinary Actions

1. First Unexcused Absence: missing game time, 1 Game.

2. Second Unexcused Absence:  missing game time, 2 Games; being demoted from a position, or both.

3. If excessive: exclusion of game playing and or possible expulsion from the TEAM

4. The practice immediately preceding game days are by far the most important.  Extenuating circumstances i.e. school, illness or family related emergencies may be considered as possible exceptions.  Those exceptions are at the Head Coaches discretion.  Any other reason for missing may result in that player not being able to participate in all quarters of the following game.

5. The practice schedule will be communicated to each player / parent for the entire season.  Each player is to be dressed and ready to go at the assigned location 15 minutes before the scheduled practice time and 120 minutes prior to a game. 

6. All players / parents MUST notify the Head Coach if they will be more than 15 minutes late or unable to attend a practice or a game. Do your best to speak to the Head Coach or use the "contact us" option at www.mustangsports.org, before the practice or game.  If an emergency or appointment should occur on game day, please notify the Head Coach or member of the coaching staff as soon as possible to insure your eligibility for the game.

7. Our practices will last 2 hours during summer months and 1 ½ hours during fall months or as sunlight permits. Time and length of practices will always be left up to the discretion of The Coaching Staff.

Acceptable (Excused) Absences

A. School Related Activity: Once again, inform the coaches as far in advance as possible.  Claiming this as an excuse after the fact will not be accepted.  School events are always planned in advance and the head coach should be notified a few days in advance.

B. Family Emergency or Serious Commitment: A family emergency is obvious. Serious commitments include events as family weddings, funerals, big religious/family events, etc.

C. Illness: If a student is too ill to be at school, they are too ill to be at practice.

D. Injury: An injured player must still attend all practices when applicable. They will be permitted to miss practice to see her doctor or go to physical therapy.

E. Traffic / Car Pool Issues: If a parent has traffic or car pool issues, please call the Head Coach or member of the Coaching Staff ASAP.  Two of these absences within a two week period will result in one unexcused absence for that 2 week period only. We understand things do occur but our staff can generally arrange to help.

F. Remember, there are always events or circumstances that cannot be foreseen.  Please allow us to use our best judgment in dealing with these instances.

Dress, Uniforms and Equipment

The basic dress / equipment for each football player is the following:
1. Helmet
2. Mouth Piece – must be colored not clear (black suggested)
3. Chin Strap
4. Shoulder Pads
5. T-shirt under shoulder pads
6. Practice Jersey / Uniform
7. Football Padded Pants (Practice / Game)
8. Athletic Supporter and cup
9. Socks
10. Rubber cleats
11. Water Bottle

The basic dress / equipment for each soccer player is the following:
1. Uniform
2. Mouth Piece (optional)
3. Shin Guards
4. Athletic Supporter and cup (Male)
5. Socks
6. Rubber cleats
7. Water Bottle

A. Practices–Players must wear the approved sport equipment.  Equipment bought by the parent must be evaluated and approved by the Head Coach.

B. Games– Players must wear the approved Mustangs uniform and equipment.
If attire is being worn under uniforms, it must be the same color as the uniform. For example, white under white uniforms. Under the black uniforms, you must wear corresponding dark colors.  Failure to wear the appropriate equipment and dress, may result in missing game time or benching. 

Eligibility Concerning Violation of the Athletic Code or Parent Code of Conduct

If a student athlete or their parent has been found to be in violation of the Mustangs, or participating league's codes of behavior, they may be suspended for the remainder of the season. The code of conduct policies are designed to always protect the best interest of the team. Unacceptable behavior always has a negative impact on any team, and will not be tolerated.