Palmer Soccer Club Uniform Policy
Palmer Soccer Club (PSC) strives to foster a positive image of the club. To ensure consistency among players and teams, the following must be worn for all games:
· Palmer Soccer Club blue or white game day jersey or reversible jersey
o must be tucked in during game
· Blue shorts
· Coordinating blue/white soccer socks
· Shin guards
o must be worn under the socks
o be completely covered
o provide adequate protection
· Cleats/Footwear
o Soccer shoes or tennis shoes only (no football or baseball cleats)
o appropriate for playing surface
NO JEWELRY RULE: To ensure the safety of players and officials, NO JEWELRY may be worn during practices or games.
Jewelry poses a risk of injury to the player wearing it, to other players, and to the referees. Items like earrings, other piercings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets can cause cuts, bruises, or more serious injuries during physical contact.
Players should plan ahead and remove all jewelry before arriving at the field. It is recommended that players get new piercings during the off-season to allow time for healing and removal before games begin. If the player comes with a new piercing, they will be required to remove the piercings.
There are also no hard hair ties, clips, or other accessories allowed.
ENFORCEMENT
· Pre-Game Inspection: Referees/coaches will inspect players’ unforms before games to ensure compliance with club policy.
o (6u – coaches do this inspection at the beginning of each practice.)
· In-Game Checks: If a referee notices a player wearing jewelry during the game, they may stop and ask the player to remove it. The player may be required to leave the field temporarily to comply with this request.
· Penalties: Non-compliance with uniform regulations may result in the following:
o First offense: verbal warning, conversation with player and parents
o Second offense: player benched until dressed according to uniform policy
o Third offense: player benched for full game
o Continued offenses: player suspended for additional games, with potential for termination from PSC, based on Board decision
current as of 01/2025
