The over-riding priority of FC United is to develop all players to their potential.  To that end the following playing time policies exist.  Coaches may have their own team playing time policies but must adhere to these below.

U4-7

1.      We do not expect our coaches to be mathematicians, so this may mean a variation of a few minutes here or there.

2.      In a tournament situation coaches may decide to make playing time even over the course of the tournament rather than game by game.

3.      Any minutes earned as goalkeeper will not necessarily count as minutes in playing time calculations.

4.      Coaches may make reasonable adjustments to playing time based upon disciplinary issues, timekeeping issues or lack of effort.  These will be addressed to the parent and player before the game where possible.

 

U9-10

 All players will play at least a half.

1.     1.      Coaches may make reasonable adjustments to playing time based upon disciplinary issues, timekeeping issues or lack of effort or attendance.  These will be addressed to the parent and player before the game where possible.

 

U11-18

Playing time is a reward that must be earned through commitment to practice and performance in games.  All players will play in every game.

1.      Coaches may make reasonable adjustments to playing time based upon disciplinary issues, timekeeping issues or lack of effort.  These will be addressed to the player before the game where possible.

2.      Coaches may choose to have goalkeepers alternate games rather than halves.