Can a child play soccer if they wear prescription eye glasses?
Yes. It is understood by the Club (and the Region) that at the recreational level, most players will not have invested in sport safety eyeglasses, laser surgery or perhaps even contact lenses. At the very least, please invest in an elastic strap to secure the eye glasses to the players head. It is ultimately up to the discretion of the referee at each game to make a call on whether or not to allow the player to play, having made his/her decision on whether the non-sanctioned “equipment” poses a significant risk to those involved in the game. Prescription eyeglasses will be allowed by the refs if they are deemed to be “safe”, however, it is still up to the referee at the game to make a final decision. A referee may choose to “warn” a coach/player/parent of the inherent risks associated with wearing the glasses in this type of sport and then let the child play. Another referee may decide that it would be unsafe for the player and those around them. Most referees will allow players with e
