HOUSE LEAGUE
Jersey: Participants in the U5, U7 & U9 programs are given a Ponoka Storm jersey particular to their team. These jerseys are gifted to the players and do not need to be returned. The U5 & U7 jerseys are supplied by Tim Hortons through their Timbits Soccer sponsorship.
Shin guards: All players MUST wear shin guards. Players without shin guards will NOT be allowed to participate in training sessions or games. Shin guards are to be worn underneath the soccer socks.
Footwear: All players are required to wear appropriate footwear. For outdoor soccer, soccer cleats or outdoor running shoes are acceptable. For indoor soccer, indoor soccer shoes or clean, non-marking running shoes are acceptable.
Attire: All house league players are supplied with a pair of soccer socks to be worn over their shin guards; Tim Hortons supplies our U5 & U7 programs with socks through their Timbits Soccer sponsorship. PMSA supplies our U9 players with their own black PUMA socks (covered by registration fees). PMSA recommends players dress for the weather. Soccer shorts are recommended, but can be substituted for leggings, sweat pants or warmup pants depending on weather. No board shorts, cutoffs, khaki pants or jeans. In cooler or rainy weather, light jackets, hoodies or sweatshirts are acceptable.
U11 - U19 COMPETITIVE/TRAVELING
Ponoka Storm jerseys are managed by the coaches and team managers. Jerseys will NOT be sent home. Jerseys will be distributed before matches and turned back in at the end of matches to be washed & cared for by the team manager. All players on the competitive teams are supplied with their own black PUMA socks and Ponoka Storm shorts for matches. These socks and shorts are to be worn for all matches; no exceptions.
Under garments: During inclement weather, players are permitted to wear layers to stay warm. According to the FIFA Laws of the Game, under garments such as long sleeved shirts and leggings are to match the primary colors of the team uniform; as such, black &/or kelly or forest green colored under garments are acceptable.
Shin guards: All players MUST wear shin guards. Players without shin guards will NOT be allowed to participate in training sessions or games. Shin guards are to be worn underneath the soccer socks.
Footwear: Soccer cleats are recommended for all U11-U19 participants for the Outdoor season. Indoor soccer shoes are recommended for the Indoor season.
Jewelry: Wearing of jewelry (necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc.) is NOT allowed when training or playing games. As per the FIFA Laws of the Game, Law 4 clearly states "All items of jewelry (necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, leather bands, etc.) are forbidden and must be removed. Using tape to cover jewelry is not permitted".
Medical-Alert jewelry or clothing required by a player's religion may be worn ONLY if both the coach & referee deems it safe.