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Aurora recreation staff stresses concussion training, conduct and playing-time rules at spring parent-coach meeting
Summary
Aurora City recreation staff told volunteer coaches and parents that concussion training, mandatory reporting and a written spectator code of conduct are required for the city's youth soccer program, and reiterated equal-playing-time policy with attendance caveats and safety rules including no slide tackling and limited heading.
At a spring 2025 parent-coach meeting, City of Aurora recreation staff outlined safety, conduct and game rules for its youth soccer program, emphasizing concussion training, mandatory reporting and a spectator code of conduct.
Program staffer Matt Barlow told coaches, "We take concussion safety seriously, so all of our coaches do a concussion course," and said the course should be completed annually, especially for coaches of older age groups. Derek Tripp, Aurora's recreation superintendent, praised the program's growth and urged participants to prioritize sportsmanship.
Why this matters: The rules and training apply to volunteer coaches, referees and parents across Aurora's recreational soccer divisions and affect how staff manage injuries, misconduct and player participation during the season.
Key points staff presented include:
- Concussion training: Barlow…
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