Make a Difference – VOLUNTEER TODAY!
Waterloo Minor Soccer is a nonprofit organization committed to delivering a positive and enriching soccer experience for children in Waterloo and the surrounding communities. We are pleased to offer an outdoor house league soccer program for Boys and Girls from ages Under-3 to Under-16. The success of our programs depends greatly on the dedication and support of enthusiastic volunteers. We invite you to consider volunteering as a coach for your child’s team and help us ensure a successful and enjoyable season for all participants.
U3 PROGRAM INFORMATION -Parent & Child
| AGE GROUP | YEAR BORN | PLAY DAYS | LOCATION | DATES | TIMES | SESSION LENGTH | COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U3 CO-ED | 2023 | Saturdays | Bechtel Park | May 23- Aug 8 | 9:00 am | 45 min | $185 |
** Dates, times and fields are subject to change based field availability/registration numbers. Player Schedules will be released on or about May 16 and can be accessed via your PowerUp Account **
U3 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our U3 Physical Literacy Program offers a fun and enjoyable experience for our youngest players. It provides an opportunity for players to use their imaginations, be creative and learn through trial and error. We offer age and stage appropriate development activities suitable to this physical and cognitive stage of development. Parent participation is required and encouraged for this age group.
Our skills development instructors will oversee each session, and Parent participation is required and strongly encouraged for this age group. Please come dressed to participate.
U4 to U9 Summer Recreational
| AGE GROUP | BORN | DAYS OF PLAY | Location | DATES | START TIME (parents select) | SESSION LENGTHS | COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U4/5 Co-Ed | 2021-2022 | Saturday | Bechtel Park | May 23 to Aug 8 | 10am & 11:15am (times rotate weekly) | 50 min | $239 |
| U6 Boys | 2020 | Saturday | Bechtel Park | May 23 to Aug 8 | 12:30pm-1:30pm | 50 min | $239 |
| U6/7 Girls | 2019/2020 | Monday & Wednesday | Bechtel Park | May 25 – Aug 5 | 5:30pm or 6:30pm | 60 min | $329 |
| U7 Boys | 2019 | Monday & Wednesday | Bechtel Park | May 25 – Aug 5 | 5:30pm or 6:30pm | 60 min | $329 |
| U8/9 Girls | 2017/2018 | Tuesday & Thursday | Bechtel Park | May 26 – Aug 6 | 6pm or 7:15pm | 60 min | $329 |
| U8/9 Boys | 2017/2018 | Tuesday & Thursday | Bechtel Park | May 26- Aug 6 | 6pm or 7:15pm | 60 min | $329 |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
U4-U6
- Sessions are facilitated by our skills instructors who run the technical first half of the time. Parent volunteer coaches will oversee game play for the second half of the session
U7 Boys & Girls
- Game day is Monday and is run by parent volunteer coaches
- Practice day is Wednesday and the skills session will be run by our club instructors.
U8/9 Boys & Girls
- Game day is Tuesday and is run by parent volunteer coaches.
- Practice day is Thursday and the skills session will be run by our club instructors.
Weekly schedules can be found on Power Up.
Volunteer Now – Parent Coaches Needed!!
To better recognize the volunteer Head Coaches in the House League Program, WMSC is offering a $50.00 Coaching Credit to those who successfully complete the full season which can be used toward future programming
The Game Leader program creates opportunities for parents to get involved with their child’s sport, and has been designed by Ontario Soccer Grassroots, Referee and Coaching departments. It is supported and endorsed by the Canadian Soccer Association.
The Coach will be trained to achieve a few objectives on the field:
- Enable children to have a fun and rewarding experience while competing in small sided games.
- Ensure player safety.
- Implement simplified rules while keeping the game moving — limiting stoppages and assisting the young players with all restarts.
Completing the Game Leader training is very simple. The entire online process of watching the video, completing the quiz, printing your Game Leader Certificate and printing/saving your Game Leader booklet should take no longer than 35 minutes.
Coaches, if you are not the primary account holder in the Power Up registration system, you are required to have an individual account with a unique email address. Once you have created your profile you can volunteer with the club by clicking the VOLUNTEER NOW -> Team Official Application in the main menu. Returning volunteers – please use your current coaching profile.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
| Each player receives a full uniform (shirt, shorts, socks) | Ontario Soccer Registration & Insurance | Year-End Festival Aug 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Each player receives a ball | Participation Medal | Field Costs |
TEAMMATE REQUEST
WMSC will make every effort to accommodate placement on a team with ONE other registered player if submitted by the April 15th deadline. All teammate requests must be one-to-one reciprocated requests. One-sided requests will not be considered. Should you have special circumstances or medical conditions that merit special consideration, please provide a note in writing once your registration has been completed. Teammate-Request-Policy
FEE ASSISTANCE
The City of Waterloo Fee Assistance Leisure Access Program is a program of financial support for permanent residents with low income living in Waterloo, that helps individuals participate in the City of Waterloo recreational and affiliated minor sport and arts programs. The assistance is given in the form of a credit to eligible individuals. Eligibility is based on total family income. Waterloo Minor Soccer Club wishes to acknowledge the contributions of the Canadian Tire Foundation for Families Jumpstart Program.
** As the guidelines surrounding COVID-19 are fluid, recommendations could change at any time **
