Parents Information

Game Refreshments and Player Nutrition

Game Refreshments

You may be asked to supply half time and/or after game snacks for one or more of your teams games. We recommend the following:

Half Time Refreshments

	Orange slices, grapes, watermelon
	Water

After Game Snacks

	Cheese and crackers, crispy treats, cookies (stay away from chocolate and items high in sugar).
	Juices and non caffeine drinks are recommended.

Player Nutrition

Proper eating habits before, during and after a soccer game are very important.

Eat far enough ahead of a practice or game so the food doesn't make you sick. It's generally a good idea to eat a healthy meal about 3 or 4 hours before your practice or a match.

If you must snack, eat only a small quantity of a complex carbohydrate such as cereal, English muffins, pasta or a piece of toast. Make sure it's no less than an hour before practice or game time.

Three hours before any sport activity, drink a couple of glasses of water (at least 12 oz).  Don't gulp...  sip the water slowly. One hour before game time, drink a little more water. During the match, drink a little water every 15 minutes or so. Drinking fluids is important!.