Mission & Vision
Hollandia International Soccer Club Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and assisting the development and enjoyment of soccer for all players in Zone 2 in the City of Saskatoon. We operate within the realm of Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. and the Saskatchewan Soccer Association. We endeavour to provide and atmosphere that will foster good sports(wo)manship, physical conditioning and excellence in soccer skills.
Our Mission
We are committed to developing and maintaining a culture of excellence and enjoyment in which players, parents, officials and administrators will thrive. Guided by best practices in long term and age appropriate player development, we strive to provide opportunities for our players to reach their full potential.
Our Vision
A soccer family, dedicated to excellence, where every member is happy and willing to contribute to the enjoyment, advancement and well-being of others.
True sport principles declare that ethics drive excellence.
For more about TRUE SPORT click here
Our Values
Hollandia is affiliated with theTRUE SPORT movement and offers the Red Cross Respect in Sport program to all members to further ensure our commitment to safety and enjoyment for participants.
HOLLANDIA RESPECT TEAM CAPTAINS
1. Wear a captains armband.
2. Be a leader not a follower. Lead the team in practice and workout sessions. A soccer captain should be the first one on and last one off the field during practice.
3. Communicate with players throughout the game. It's important for the team that players call out passes, defensive scenarios and other game situations to one another. The captain should be the leader in this, scanning the field and yelling out anything he/she notices to his/her teammates. During a stoppage in play, the captain should try to communicate with one or two of the players closest to him/her about the game situation. Simply put, a soccer captain's voice should be as sore as his body after a game.
4. Share in the responsibility of focusing teams on playing the game rather than trying to ref the game. Talk to the refs about fouls and keep your players from doing so. Soccer officials will be quick to give a card to a player mouthing off. It is the captain's job to step in and pull the player away regardless of whether or not the teammate was right to argue. It's also the captain's job to speak to officials, even if he/she wasn't directly involved in the play. Remember to speak with the refs in a polite and respectful manner, though, since you do not want to get a card.
5. Know your place on the pitch. The captain of a soccer team is often not the best player on the team. Just because you're the captain doesn't mean that you should attempt to play a ball that could have easily been handled by a teammate. At the same time, a captain needs to know when he/she must carry his team on his/her shoulders.
6. Look and listen for the coach during the game. This is especially important during stoppages in play. The coach may notice something that needs to be altered or may want to change the team formation. As the captain, it's up to you to notice the coach and to make any adjustments he wishes to make. A captain should also greet any new players that enter the game. This is good for more than just morale as that player may have a message to deliver from the coach.
HOLLANDIA RESPECT - The Role of Players
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. As a player, you have a big part to play. Thats why Hollandia is asking every player to follow a Respect Code of Conduct. No-one is trying to curb enthusiasm just instilling more discipline.
When playing soccer, I will:
1. Have fun and help my team have fun
2. Always play to the best of my ability
3. Play fairly I wont cheat, complain or waste time
4. Respect my teammates, the other team, the referee and my coaches/manager
5. Play by the rules, as directed by the referee
6. Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game
7. Listen and respond to what my coach/team manager tells me
8. Talk to someone I trust or the club ombudsman if Im unhappy about anything at Hollandia.
9. Follow the TRUE SPORT principles
TRUE SPORT - Principles for Sport
Go for it
Always rise to the challenge
Discover how good you can be
Play Fair
Play honestly and obey the rules
Winning is only real when competition is fair
Respect Others
Respect teammates, competitors and officials both on and off the field
Win with dignity, lose with grace
Keep It Fun
Have a good time
Keep a positive attitude and contribute to a positive atmosphere
Stay Healthy
Respect your body. Keep in shape.
Avoid unsafe activities
Give Back
Do something that helps your community
Volunteer
HOLLANDIA RESPECT SPECTATORS/PARENTS/CARERS
The number one reason cited for players, coaches, managers and officials of all ages leaving a sport is unacceptable parent behaviour.
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. Hollandia wants to ensure soccer can be enjoyed in a safe, positive environment. Remember childrens soccer is a time for them to develop their technical, physical, tactical and social skills. Winning isnt everything. Play your part and observe Hollandias Code of Conduct for spectators and parents/carers at all times.
I will:
1. Remember that children play for FUN.
2. Always Respect the match officials decisions
3. Remain outside the field of play and within the Designated Spectators Are
4. Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players by telling them what to do
5. Avoid criticizing a player for making a mistake mistakes are part of learning
6. Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting, or abusive language or behavior
7. Volunteer within my childs team/club
8. Show respect for athletes, coaches, officials and other parents/spectators on and off the field and encourage players to do the same
9. Follow Hollandias proper channels for communication
10. Familiarize myself with Long Term Athlete Development
11. Take the Respect in Sport online course for parents, click here
12. Read and follow the TRUE SPORT principles
