These are now available as a Velcro strap similar to a sport watch strap. These should be considered safe as is and do not require to be taped or covered over. The "classic bracelet" still needs to be taped or padded (a wrist sweat band is appropriate for this) although the medical information part of the bracelet should still be visible.

Lightning

If there is lightning in your immediate vicinity terminate the game and SEEK IMMEDIATE SAFETY.

Remember the 30/30 lightning safety rule: Go indoors if, after seeing lightning, you cannot count to 30 before hearing thunder. Stay indoors for 30 minutes after hearing the last clap of thunder.  You can estimate how many miles away a storm is by counting the number of seconds between the flash of lightning and the clap of thunder. Divide the number of seconds by five to get the distance in miles.  (http://www.fema.gov/hazard/thunderstorm/index.shtm)

Record on the game sheet the time that the game was abandoned.

Coaches ID cards

Please ensure that ALL COACHES and other bench personnel (other than the same gender parent) have a valid ID card. Failure to produce one renders the individual as a spectator. Only in emergency situations would an individual be allowed at the team technical area without an iD card.

Referee Liaison

Please ensure that both team coaches list on the game sheet and identify their R.L. for ALL GAMES.

Referee Attire

Referees get paid to do the best job that they can in a professional manner. All referees must, therefore, adhere to article 20.1 & 20.2 of the WYSA bylaws pertaining to how they dress. Ball caps must not be worn. Sunglasses must not be worn UNLESS there is a medical reason which can be verified by way of a medical certificate, if required.