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Pickup soccer etiquette: 10 unwritten rules
Ten unwritten rules that make pickup soccer better for everyone: punctuality, fair teams, safe play and respect.
By Waterloo City FCOctober 8, 20264 MIN READ
In this article
No referee does not mean no rules. These habits keep pickup games fun and safe.
The 10 rules
01
Be on time
Games need everyone to start.
02
Cancel early
Release your spot so someone else can play.
03
Play fair
Call your own fouls.
04
Keep it safe
No slide tackles and no studs-up challenges.
05
Share the ball
Pass to the quiet player.
06
Accept the teams
Balanced sides make better games.
07
Respect the facility
Leave it cleaner than you found it.
08
Hydrate and warm up
Avoid cold starts.
09
Celebrate good play
From both teams.
10
Say thanks
To the organizers and to each other.
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Frequently asked questions
What if someone plays too rough?
Talk to them calmly and tell the organizer if it continues.