We as an Association feel that it is very important that we take every step possible to ensure the safety of all our soccer kids. One of these ways is to have all our coaches and assistant coaches have background checks. These mandatory background checks are provided at NO CHARGE, thru the Brook Park Rec. Center and the Brook Park Police Department. 
   
First, go to the Recreation Center and ask for Gary Marken so you can fill out an 'Ordinance Form'.  Make sure to bring your Drivers License. Once you have the form, go directly across the street to the police station and they will do the check for you. It will take about 2 weeks to complete the check, so please do this as soon as you can. The hours for the Police Dept. to do this are Thursday, Friday or Saturday 10:00 a.m. till 2:00p.m. and again from 4:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Please call the Rec. Center at (216) 433-1545 or (216) 433-1546 to ensure Gary will be around to assist you.

If you have coached a sport in Brook Park and have had this done you should be good for another year depending on when you were checked. Once you are on the list, your check will be good for two years from that date. Please take care of this as soon as you can so we won't have any issues prior to the season starting. We thank you for understanding and hope you will realize the importance of this for the kids. 


OFFSIDES! How was that offside?!?

The offside rule in soccer is one of the hardest rules for players, parents and coaches to understand. Click on the link below for a referees perspective on the most often misunderstood law of the game.