Welcome to AYSO Region
253
Serving the communities of Bentley, Halstead, Kechi, North Wichita,
Park City, Sedgwick, Valley Center and Whitewater.
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 team's games. We recommend the following:
Half Time Refreshments
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Orange slices, grapes, watermelon
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Water
After Game Snacks
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Cheese and crackers, crispy treats, cookies (stay away from chocolate and items high in sugar).
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Juices and non caffeine drinks are recommended.
TIP: Always be aware of the other players health concerns who are on your child's team. With health risks such as TYPE 1 diabetes or allergies to things such as peanuts becoming more prevalent in children, improper snacks can have serious consequences.
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!.
Last Updated 9/3/2007
