The RRSO wishes to create a family atmosphere for players, parents, and coaches. RRSO should become a place where everyone feels a part of the direction of the club and a sense of belonging and attachment to its mission.

In order to foster a positive learning environment, the following parental guidelines should be observed by our parents:

1. Be a positive role model! Show good sportsmanship and attitude towards the referee, the opposing team and their parents, the coach, and your fellow team parents, players and coach.

2. Support your child by giving encouragement and positive reinforcement. This support should not be dependent on winning or losing.

3. Your child is playing soccer. They must have their own goals and reasons for playing. You should help them establish and achieve goals but be careful not to impose your own standards and goals. Remember they are the ones playing.

4. Make every attempt to foster your child’s self-image. This will encourage quicker learning and increase their enjoyment. It will be natural for a player to have fear of failure and question their abilities or position in regard to their peers. As long as children give their best, they must be made to feel like winners, no matter the outcome of the game.

5. Mistakes are part of the game - part of learning. Help your child to understand and accept them both in their own personal play and that of others on their team.

6. Let the referee ref!! Players tend to mirror your actions, feelings, and reactions. They have enough trouble with learning the game under pressure, making decisions, selecting the right place to run, pass, etc. They do not need to worry about whether or not the ref is doing well or “against” their team.