Take 5 Project

Thames Centre Minor Soccer is proud to take on the Take 5 Project. Take 5 is an initiative that specifically addresses the spectator behaviour, that goes above and beyond the acceptable, immediately in the moment. The goal is to help remind everyone how important their role is in supporting the development of players, coaches and Match Officials.

Thames Centre Minor Soccer has zero tolerance toward bullying and harassment from spectators towards coach’s or refs. Ref officials words always stand. Please be respectful to refs requests and calls.

3 PHASE IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS

PHASE 1: WARNING

The first time spectator behaviour crosses the acceptable threshold, the referee will pause the game. The Match Official will address the behaviour with the coaches, who will then directly address the team's spectators. No additional time is added for the warning stoppage. Play will be restarted according to the Laws of the Game.

PHASE 2: TIMEOUT

The second time spectator behaviour crosses the acceptable threshold, the game is paused for 5 minutes. Once the 5 minutes has elapsed, play is restarted according to the Laws of the Game. No additional time is added for this stoppage. No activity is allowed on the field during this time. This is the stage where Take 5 takes its name.

PHASE 3: ABANDON

The third time spectator behaviour crosses the acceptable threshold, the game is abandoned. The Match Officials will submit the necessary reports to the appropriate Governing Bodies, and if necessary, other authorities.

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