Jewelry means earrings (including starter studs and any other body piercing), rings, and necklaces. Safety on the field is the first responsibility of every coach, referee, and all other AYSO officials. Players may not wear any earrings, bracelets, nechlace, watches, barrettes, or any object that could possibly cause injury to him/herself or another player to practice or to a soccer game. Pierced earrings will not be allowed, and covering them with tape will not be allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Metal and plastic hair clips are not allowed on the field for practice or during a game. Players with long hair may wish to wear soft hair ties such as "Scrunchies". The referee shall decide if an article of clothing is unsafe.
The referee shall decide when to stop play to take care of an injury. At the younger ages (U6 and U8) the referees are encouraged to stop play immediately. Older players may attempt to feign an injury as a tactical move, or may "bounce back" from a minor fall. As a courtesy, a team is encouraged to kick the ball out of play, as the referee can most easily deal with the injury at that time. If a serious injury occurs, the referee will stop play as soon as he / she is aware of the injury.
A player that is bleeding shall not participate in the match until the bleeding has stopped, and any blood on his / her clothing is covered or removed. (New parents: this seldom occurs.)
While the doctor may be representing your son's interest appropriately, the risk to other players mandates that he limit his participation to that of moral support on the sidelines. Players may not wear casts or splints which could possibly cause injury to him/herself or another player. NO EXCEPTIONS. This applies at the games as well as at practices.
Glasses, hearing aids, and med-alerts may be worn to practices and games. The use of a eyeglass holder or sports-glasses is recommended.
Players do not have to have soccer cleats at all. They are recommended but athletic shoes are fine. If you buy cleats for your child, be sure to purchase soccer cleats. If you already have cleats designed another sport, the toe cleat may be cut off to permit the shoe's use on the soccer field for practice or games.