BASL Silent Round - 15 June
WHY DO WE NEED A SILENT SATURDAY?
The main purpose of silent Saturday is to let kids play and have fun without worrying about how their performance is affecting the adults on the sidelines. This also applies to our Referees and Game Leaders who can make decisions without worrying about verbal questioning from adults.
SILENT SATURDAY SERVES TO:
•Re-emphasise that the game is for the players and allows the kids to simply play and have fun.
Coaches and Managers have an important part to play in this as they have the opportunity to set a great example to their players and the parents by showing that the game is for the players and to refrain from any communication to the referee (Except for requesting of changes on the field (Substitution), instructing referee or game leader. Coaches will be able to speak quietly to players on the bench and address the players in a normal tone before and after the game and during the half time break
WHAT CAN YOU DO AS A SPECTATOR?
Whilst you are unable to make verbal comments on the game or direct any comments on the game to the players, referees, game leaders or instructing referees - on or off the field –
Clapping is allowed! Sit back and enjoy watching your kids play.
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