When can we start?  It is very important for all coaches, team managers, parents and players to understand when we can officially start training outside. Right now, we expect to start outdoor training on April 30.  However, this date is tentative as we are actually not allowed to start training on any fields until we get official clearance from the field coordinators.  All fields must be inspected by the municipalities' public works department who 'clear' them for use by the various entities.  Please do not go out on these fields without official approval.  We hope to get clearance next week ~ as soon as we do, we'll send an email out and post on the website.
 

Trash ~ Please pick up after yourself.  It is very important that we not leave any trash behind.  We are visitors at these fields, and must be respectful of their property.  Our behavior ~ good or bad ~ reflects on the Club.  We want to be asked back each year so we have ample practice space. 
 

Parking ~ All players and families must take care to park where designated at all venues.  Parking on grassy areas is not acceptable.  Also, please do not block entrances or thruways at fields.  There will be times when parking and traffic will be an issue, and we want to help the situation not create more problems.  We also ask that everyone is mindful of the many children running around ~ be careful driving and watch your speed.
 

Please don’t move goals ~ We have been asked to leave goals where they are at all venues.  This is a liability and safety issue for the recreation departments, but it is also a mowing problem. Last year, we had some issues with goals being moved and steel anchors for these goals not being put back. We have simply been instructed to not move goals.
 

Training shirts ~ All players are expected to be in their orange training shirts at practice.  Coaches – Please make sure that your players know that they must wear their orange training shirt at practice.
 

Wet Field Policy ~ As we all remember, last year was WET! We hope that this is not the case this Spring, but you never know with Vermont weather.  We have asked the recreation departments to notify us by 1:00 PM on any given day if the fields are closed due to rain and wet conditions so that we can notify families.  Our plan is to send an e-mail to all team managers and coaches as soon as we receive word and we'll post these announcements on the Far Post website.  Our suggestion on days that might be questionable is to make sure you check your e-mail, call your team manager and check the Far Post website before leaving for the fields.
 

Lightning/Thunder Policy ~ At first sign of lightning please leave field immediately and get to a safe and secure place which is either inside a building or in a car.  If you hear thunder, the same applies.  We will not take our chances with lightning or thunder.  If we have to leave the field due to thunder or lightning, we must wait a minimum of 30 minutes before returning to the field.
 

Risk Management ~ As part of Far Post’s risk management policy, we require that two adults are present at every practice.  We ask that parents consider helping out coaches and team managers with this duty.  If you are willing to help out, please inform your team manager and the Far Post office so that we can handle the appropriate paperwork.