Tips for Parents

Here are some things that parents can do to help us ensure the safety of your children during practice and games.

Helmet
Please make sure that your child's helmet is fitted properly and that if fits snuggly and comfortably on his head. If you need to have your helmet refitted, take to Play it Again Sports and they will adjust it.

Also, make sure that all the screws and snaps on your child's helmet are securely tightened. Use a Phillips head screw driver to tighten up loose screws. This should be checked periodically.

Mouth Guard
Please make sure that all mouth guards are formed to your child's mouth. Please see the instructions on the packaging for information on how to form the mouth guard. Mouth guards MUST be attached to the facemask. If your child is a chewer you'll probably need more than one mouth guard. Please inspect your child's mouth guard every so often to ensure it is still in good shape.

Shoulder Pads
The strap under the buckle on your child's shoulder pads should be taped up. If you need them taped, see one of the coaches after practice.

Cups
Every player must wear a cup during both practice and games.

Jersey
Please do not alter the jersey in any way. These jerseys belong to St. Raphael and need to be returned after the final game. Do not wear the game jerseys to practice unless otherwise specified by the coach.

Hydration
Please make sure your child is hydrated BEFORE coming to practice. Bring plenty of water to practice.

Water Breaks
During water breaks at practice we ask that the children stay together and not wander over to their parents unless absolutely necessary. This helps us to get the kids back to practice quicker and also helps promote an environment of togetherness and team.