Become a real Green Kicker by following these golden rules on soccer nights:

1. Walk, bike, stroll or roll, but leave the vehicle at home. The city of Fredericton has an integrated trails system that makes this easy. Research has shown that for any distance less than 5km in the city environment, biking is actually faster than driving.
   Click here to see the City of Fredericton’s trail map to start planning your green route to the soccer fields.
   
2. If you can’t be #1, at least be #2. If you have young children or live a considerable distance from the field, active transportation such as biking or walking may not be viable. Check the public transit schedule
   and bus to the fields. Or, network with other parents on your child’s team to determine carpooling options. Reduce emissions, and reduce congestion, start using public transit and start carpooling.
   
3. Say no to bottled water. Though it tastes better than the chlorinated city water, bottled water is not environmentally friendly. An enormous amount of energy is wasted in bottled water production and transportation (Most bottled water comes from hundreds of kilometers away). Fill up your own reusable water bottle and help the environment!
   
4. If you’re a snacker, be a smart packer. If you like to pack a snack for you or for the team, be sure to pack smart! Do not use disposable packaging, but use reusable containers instead. If you must use snack products that come in packaging, be sure it is minimal and recyclable.
   
5. Swat litterbugs. Not only is trash unsightly, but it also disturbs local ecology, and attracts pests. Whether you’re on the home field or away, treat the soccer field like your backyard. Properly dispose of refuse by trashing it, recycling it, or bring it back to your home compost.

Do yourself a favour and do your part to help the FDSA become the most environmentally friendly sport association in Canada.