Romp Guidelines
It is the coaches responsibility to fill out methods used to avoid a ROMP when reporting game scores
Guidelines for the Prevention of Running up Game Scores
The responsibility for prevention of running up scores falls directly on the coaches. Each coach should discuss these guidelines with their counterpart 5 minutes prior to the start of the match and during the match as needed. Any coach guilty of allowing his/her team to run up scores should be reported to the commissioner. The commissioner will either contact the club or contact the coach and the reporter and ensure that the policy is understood. Any repeat or continued offense of the policy will be reported for disciplinary action. The LARS board represent all participating clubs in the county and we expect coaches to conduct themselves and keep their players acting as "Good Sports" at all times.
The responsibility for prevention of running up scores falls directly on the coaches. Each coach should discuss these guidelines with their counterpart 5 minutes prior to the start of the match and during the match as needed. Any coach guilty of allowing his/her team to run up scores should be reported to the commissioner. The commissioner will either contact the club or contact the coach and the reporter and ensure that the policy is understood. Any repeat or continued offense of the policy will be reported for disciplinary action. The LARS board represent all participating clubs in the county and we expect coaches to conduct themselves and keep their players acting as "Good Sports" at all times.
WHEN TO DISCUSS AND INSTITUTE RESTRICTIONS
A simple guideline is that no team should have more than a 5 goal lead before instituting restrictions on play. Restrictions should be done in a subtle manner so as to not embarrass other coaches or players. Coaches should do their best to keep from beating a team by more than 5-7 goals. The goal is to provide a learning environment where soccer is still fun for everyone…..If a coach is not capable of accomplishing this then they need to look at themselves and ask serious questions about why they are out there.
A simple guideline is that no team should have more than a 5 goal lead before instituting restrictions on play. Restrictions should be done in a subtle manner so as to not embarrass other coaches or players. Coaches should do their best to keep from beating a team by more than 5-7 goals. The goal is to provide a learning environment where soccer is still fun for everyone…..If a coach is not capable of accomplishing this then they need to look at themselves and ask serious questions about why they are out there.
This is where the recreational soccer kids learn the game and are taught life lessons like teamwork and sportsmanship
USE THE BELOW METHODS DISCRETELY
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR COACH PENALTIES FOR 10+ GOAL DIFFERENCE <<<-------
Opportunities for a team down by 5 goals
• The team down by 5 goals may add a player for the remainder of the game. This can be done without a stoppage in play with the referee's approval. This does not change the responsibility of the coach of the leading team to institute the below restrictions.
Some simple restrictions for the team with the 5 goal lead (USE MULTIPLE TECHNIQUES)
• Pull a player off and play short to help the situation
• Players must complete 5 to 7 passes before a cross for one time shot
• Move players to positions they are unaccustomed to - front line becomes back line
• Have players pass and shoot with their "off" foot
• Have players target one or two team mates for scoring (someone who hasn't scored yet this season)
• Players must score on "crossed balls" only with one touch into goal.
• Players must bring ball inside penalty area then back to Center circle and attack again before being able to shoot.
COACH PENALTIES
If guidelines are being applied properly, teams should really not win by more than 7-8 goals. Starting this season, any games that end in a goal differential of 10 or more will be subject to disciplinary actions as follows:
1st offense:
Email to the offending club representatives and coach that they have violated the romp guidelines. This will be a simple discussion and warning for the offending coach.
2nd offense:
Email to the offending club representatives and coach that they have violated the romp guidelines a second time. Offending coach will be suspended for 1 game.
3rd and subsequent offenses:
Email to the offending club representatives and coach that they have violated the romp guidelines. Further sanctions will be applied, including but not limited to, additional suspensions and/or possible fines for the club.
These offenses will be tracked by coach, not by club. Offenses will NOT be erased at the end of the season, so if a coach receives his/her 1st offense warning this season, and then has an additional violation next season, he/she will be subject to the 2nd offense penalty.
• Finally, thank you all for giving your time, energy and money to helping kids learn soccer. It’s not always an easy job, but those kids sure do appreciate it more than you know. I’m sure I’ll see some of you on the field, I hope everyone has a safe, fun, and wonderful season!
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR COACH PENALTIES FOR 10+ GOAL DIFFERENCE <<<-------
Opportunities for a team down by 5 goals
• The team down by 5 goals may add a player for the remainder of the game. This can be done without a stoppage in play with the referee's approval. This does not change the responsibility of the coach of the leading team to institute the below restrictions.
Some simple restrictions for the team with the 5 goal lead (USE MULTIPLE TECHNIQUES)
• Pull a player off and play short to help the situation
• Players must complete 5 to 7 passes before a cross for one time shot
• Move players to positions they are unaccustomed to - front line becomes back line
• Have players pass and shoot with their "off" foot
• Have players target one or two team mates for scoring (someone who hasn't scored yet this season)
• Players must score on "crossed balls" only with one touch into goal.
• Players must bring ball inside penalty area then back to Center circle and attack again before being able to shoot.
COACH PENALTIES
If guidelines are being applied properly, teams should really not win by more than 7-8 goals. Starting this season, any games that end in a goal differential of 10 or more will be subject to disciplinary actions as follows:
1st offense:
Email to the offending club representatives and coach that they have violated the romp guidelines. This will be a simple discussion and warning for the offending coach.
2nd offense:
Email to the offending club representatives and coach that they have violated the romp guidelines a second time. Offending coach will be suspended for 1 game.
3rd and subsequent offenses:
Email to the offending club representatives and coach that they have violated the romp guidelines. Further sanctions will be applied, including but not limited to, additional suspensions and/or possible fines for the club.
These offenses will be tracked by coach, not by club. Offenses will NOT be erased at the end of the season, so if a coach receives his/her 1st offense warning this season, and then has an additional violation next season, he/she will be subject to the 2nd offense penalty.
• Finally, thank you all for giving your time, energy and money to helping kids learn soccer. It’s not always an easy job, but those kids sure do appreciate it more than you know. I’m sure I’ll see some of you on the field, I hope everyone has a safe, fun, and wonderful season!
