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UNIFORM POLICY

FC COPA ACADEMY
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Practice jerseys will be worn at all training sessions: Every player is required to train in their Red practice jersey, black shorts and black socks. Players have the discretion of wearing black shorts and socks other than those provided for games to reduce their wear (at practice sessions ONLY).
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Game uniforms will be worn for ALL games: League, tournament, state cup AND Scrimmages/Friendlies. Jersey, Shorts, Socks (all FC Copa Kit). The colors will be designated by the coach/manager for each event. Player’s should have the opposite color jersey with them.
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NOTE: Red training jerseys should be worn to and from the field for all games and during warm-ups - players will change into the appropriate game jersey just before game time.
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Color Designation: The standard color designation for games is: Gray/Gray/Gray for HOME games; Black/Black/Black for AWAY games. For Tournaments, coaches/managers will designate a color for each day based on opponents’ colors, home/away status and weather/field conditions.
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PLAYER REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
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Practices: backpack, practice uniform as noted above, water, shin guards, cleats, warm-up suit as required for the weather.
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Games (non-tournament): backpack, game uniform as noted above, both practice t-shirts, alternate color game jersey (than what is being worn), water, shin guards, cleats, both color socks, warm-up suit as required for the weather.
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Tournaments: The FULL FC Copa Uniform Kit -- both game jerseys, both game shorts, both colors game socks, both practice t-shirts, warm-up suit. Plus water, snacks/lunch, shin guards, cleats, slides/sandals and other weather-appropriate necessities
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Proper Wear: Shirts (practice t-shirts OR game jersey) MUST BE FULLY TUCKED IN AT ALL TIMES -- NO front tucks or side tucks allowed. This is part of presenting a professional, ready-to-play appearance and it is also part of the discipline we expect of our players and teams.
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Bags: Equipment bags should be lined up parallel to the sideline at games and practices.
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Undergarments: If a player chooses to wear undergarments that will be visible, such as long-sleeved shirts under the jersey, compression shorts, etc - these must match the color of BOTH the jersey and shorts (white for white jersey and shorts; red for red jerseys; black for black shorts).
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Note that FIFA (the international governing body for football/soccer) recently modified its rules to mandate that undergarments match the game shirt and short colors.
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The exception to this is that for Practices Only, players may wear undershirts and/or undershorts of another club color (red, black, white). No other colors are acceptable.
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Goalkeepers ONLY may wear long pants; field players may only wear under-shorts. Under-shirts (long or short-sleeved) must be body-fitting and not loose or bulky, such as Under Armor or similar brands. No sweatshirts are to be worn under game jerseys or practice shirts.
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Other cold-weather accessories: it is acceptable for players to wear “field gloves” and either headbands (to cover ears) or knit caps. The only colors acceptable are one of the club colors – red, black, white. No hard-billed caps or visors are permitted on the field.
