What we’re about
Welcome to _Santa Monica Soccer - Friendly Pickup (Intermediate)_!
We're a group of friends who have been playing together for many years. We're here to have fun, get some exercise, talk a little trash, and play the beautiful game.
GAME OVERVIEW
We play anywhere from 5v5 (partial field, small goals) up to 13 v 13 (full field, full goals) based on the turn out. This is a coed game, but for whatever reason, our games tend to be primarily men. A cost of $10 is required for each player. Your first game is 1/2 price :)
GAME GUIDELINES
- Focus on having fun above all else. If we find that you are not bringing positivity to our games, we reserve the right to remove you from our family
- Bring both a white and black shirt in case we need to adjust teams on the fly (not gray!)
- Most games are $10 per person to reimburse for the cost of SM field permits. Your first game is half off!
- BE ON TIME. Be at the field 15 mins before game time to get ready, stretch, and warm up
- NO slide tackling. It is too risky in our friendly game.
- Fouls and handballs should be called the people closest to the incident. Call your own fouls and call them LOUD.
- There are no offsides, however we will disallow goals from cherry pickers. If you're standing/hiding/waiting 5-10 yards behind the last defender when you get the ball, we'll call it.
- Everyone on each team will play goalie for about 10 mins per game
DISCLAIMER
By joining this meetup and attending the games & events, you agree that you (and your guests) are responsible for your actions. By attending, you waive, release, and discharge the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District, their officers, agents, servants and employees AND this Meetup's owners & organizers of damages including personal injury, death, property damage, medical expense, and any other type of expense due to any cause. Additionally, you are held responsible for following the field regulations. Please ask for more information if anything is unclear.
APPLICABLE SMGOV FIELD RULES
PLAYING FIELD RULES AND REGULATIONS
2. Permit holders must be good neighbors by requiring participants to refrain from excessive noise or using whistles prior to 8am Monday - Saturday and 9am on Sundays, and avoid unnecessary noise during other times.
3. A temporary banner permit is required to place banners/signs on field perimeter fences.
4. A storage permit is required to store athletic or other equipment on any park or school playground.
6. With the exception of City-authorized photography of team/players participating in permitted sports leagues, a film permit is required for all filming and/or still photography.
7. Use of facilities is limited to those identified on the permit during the dates and times indicated and for the stated purpose. Permits are not transferable. Clean-up and load-out of equipment and personal belongings must be completed and the field completely vacated by the time
indicated on the permit. Use of Airport Park, JAMS, and SAMOHI fields without a valid permit is strictly prohibited.
8. Field will be closed and locked 30 minutes after permitted starting time if users do not show up.
9. Permitted time should include warm-up time if use of the field is desired for warming up players. Cleats of any type are not allowed on open green space that is not designated as field space.
10. Rental is for the designated field permit only. The open green space and parking lots are public access ways and not part of the rental. All permit groups must keep a copy of their permit on hand in case a conflict or inquiry occurs. Permits must be made available to City and/or District staff persons during permitted time if requested.
11. Permit groups that have seasonal permits or conduct tournaments/camps must provide $1M liability insurance with the City of Santa Monica listed as additional insured. SMMUSD must also be listed if using SAMOHI or JAMS.
12. Smoking and alcoholic beverages are prohibited in City parks and on school playgrounds.
13. For your safety and the enjoyment of all users, the following are prohibited on all playing fields:
* Metal cleats (EXCEPTION: baseball)
* Permanent marking materials
* Animals
* Bicycles, skateboards or unauthorized vehicles
14. In addition to the above, the following are prohibited on artificial turf fields:
* Food or beverage (except water)
* Sunflower seeds
* Chewing gum
* Tents or shade structures
* Staked equipment (flags, goals, etc.)
15. The use of non-recyclable plastic food and polystyrene (?Styrofoam?) containers are prohibited. This includes no. 6 in the recycling logo. For more information visit www.smepd.org/container.
16. Only existing marked athletic lines may be utilized by users. Any additional athletic lines/markings must be pre-approved by the Permit Supervisor. Approved markings must be made with easily removable materials. Permit groups must remove these markings daily at the
conclusion of the event. A cleanup fee will be charged to permit group for any markings left after the conclusion of permitted time.
17. Any behavior or activity that is determined by the onsite staff person as unsafe, a violation of park rules or unsportsmanlike conduct is prohibited. Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct include: aggressive, intimidating, abusive or threatening actions, cursing or fighting. Police may be called and violators may be required to vacate the premises or may be subject to arrest.
19. Permits may be revoked by City staff if there is a conflict with City or District use. The Department will attempt to give timely notice of such conflict.
20. Only City-run adult leagues and tournaments are permissible. Non-profit adult sports may be exempt and require advance written approval by the Permit Supervisor.
21. Issues or concerns with City and/or District rules and regulations, operation of the permit program or direction given by on-site City/District staff is to be discussed with the Permit Supervisor and not with on-site staff.
22. Permits may be revoked and/or denied in the future by City staff if there is any violation of these rules or any abuse of the privileges of using City or District facilities and/or equipment.
23. Permit holders are to share these rules and regulations with visiting teams.
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1. If there has been inclement weather in the past 48 hours, Public Landscape Management staff will inspect the athletic fields each morning by 11am and make a decision whether the field will be open for play.
2. Facility Maintenance staff will contact Community Recreation staff (Adult Sports Supervisor or designee) with decision. Staff will record the decision on the ?Field Use Info Line? (458-8643 ? press 2) by noon and include the date.
