FC Northwest U4-U8 Mini Soccer

Mini Soccer is a FUN League for children to start learning the basics of soccer, meet new friends and have fun!  The children enrolled in Mini Soccer are in the Active Start Stage - which gives them the opportunity to develop basic movement skills like running, jumping, landing, kicking, throwing, and catching in a fun setting built around informal play and positive reinforcement.

Volunteer Coaches are NEEDED in order to run our Mini Soccer Program! Without volunteers to coach, the program will not be able to operate.

• Can players still sign up for 2023 Mini Soccer?
• YES, Registration is now OPEN. The deadline to register for Soccer is Monday April 15, 2023

• When does the Mini Soccer Season run?
• May & June - The 2023 Mini Soccer Season will begin the week of May 6!

• Days & Times of Games
• U4 BOYS (2020) & U4-U5 GIRLS (2019-2020) - Monday/Wednesday - 5:45pm-6:45pm
• U5-U6 BOYS (2018-2019) - Tuesday/Thursday - 5:45pm-6:45pm
• U7/U8 BOYS (2016-2017) - Tuesday & Thursday - 7:00pm-8:00pm
• U6-U8 GIRLS (2016-2018) - Monday & Wednesday - 7:00pm-8:00pm
• NOTE: Times/Dates are subject to change based on registration numbers.
• Please Note: Some age groups have been combined due to registration numbers.
• Parents/Guardians, please ensure that someone will be staying on-site with your child during the duration of Mini Soccer (1hr).  

• Location of Games & Schedules
• All Games will be scheduled at either Centennial Park - between Willis Rd & Slater or at the West St. Paul Recreation Site behind the Access Centre - 48 Holland Road.

• U4-U8 Mini Soccer Fee Breakdown
• $105.00 plus $16.00 MSA Fee
• Please Note: There were not enough registrations for U7 & U8, so these age groups will be combined! 
• Parents/Guardians, please ensure that someone will be staying on-site with your child during the duration of Mini Soccer (1hr).  

• What do the players need to wear / bring?
• cleats / runners & socks
• shin guards
• shorts or pants, depending on the weather conditions
• water bottle
• A Soccer Ball and Jersey will be provided for the season!  Players can keep the Soccer Ball but Jersey may have to be returned at the end of the season

• Can my child play with a friend?
• We recognize the importance of friendships, however we will not be taking any special requests unless there is a commitment to volunteer to Coach, Assistant Coach, act as Team Manager, etc...  Only those who VOLUNTEER will have their request considered (one request per registration).
• Without volunteers, the program will not be able to operate.  Volunteers can be mom, dad, grandpa, grandma, big brother, big sister, auntie, uncle or cousin!
• Once Teams are formed, rosters will not be changed

• Weather Conditions
• Games are played come rain, snow, or shine. Only extreme weather (lightening) or hazardous field conditions (soaked fields) will cause cancellations. Lightning must be present, not forecast.
• Sometimes, games get played in both wet and cold weather. Splash pants (over shorts) and a light jacket (under jerseys) are allowed in these conditions.
• WYSA (Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association) posts on game days if games will be called off due to weather. Since WSP sometimes has weather different from other parts of the city, please connect with the coach/es from the other team if you are cancelling the game.  There have been times where we've experienced a downpour and other parts of the city were dry.  
• Visit the WYSA Website for info on Cancellations
• WYSA Twitter
• WYSA Facebook
• Manitoba Soccer Association Weather Guidelines

• Snacks
• Due to the number of different allergies, having a team snack is not a requirement of mini soccer
• Please do not feel obligated to bring or arrange team snacks

Please see below for a detailed breakdown of the FCNW Mini Soccer Program starting next week!

U4 BOYS (2020) & U4-U5 GIRLS (2019-2020)

Program Days of the Week: Mondays & Wednesdays

Program Time: 5:45pm-6:45pm

Program Length: Monday May 6th to Wednesday June 26th 

May Program Location: Monday May 6th to Wednesday May 29th (West St. Paul Recreation Site: 48 Holland St.)

June Program Location: Monday June 3rd to Wednesday June 26th (Centennial Park: Between Willis Rd & Slater)

Program Session Plan: Each Session will consist of a 20-20-20 Split (20 Minute Game/20 Minute Drills/20 Minute Game)

Team Breakdown: We are still finalizing how the team breakdown will be set as we would like to provide a competitive soccer season for all abilities and skill levels. We plan to use the first week of the Mini Soccer Program to assess players abilities to ensure that they are playing with and against players that are of similar skill levels as we are dealing with a range of age groups. 

Things to Bring: Soccer Cleats, Labelled Water Bottle, Shorts, Soccer Socks, Shinguards (Dress accordingly for the weather)

Things Provided: Balls and Jerseys

End of Season Mini Jamboree: Saturday June 15^th 

U6-U8 GIRLS (2016-2018)

Program Days of the Week: Mondays & Wednesdays

Program Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm

Program Length: Monday May 6th to Wednesday June 26th 

May Program Location: Monday May 6th to Wednesday May 29th (West St. Paul Recreation Site: 48 Holland St.)

June Program Location: Monday June 3rd to Wednesday June 26th (Centennial Park: Between Willis Rd & Slater)

Program Session Plan: Each Session will consist of a 30-30 Split (30 Minute Drills/30 Minute Game)

Team Breakdown: We are still finalizing how the team breakdown will be set as we would like to provide a competitive soccer season for all abilities and skill levels. We plan to use the first week of the Mini Soccer Program to assess players abilities to ensure that they are playing with and against players that are of similar skill levels as we are dealing with a range of age groups. 

Things to Bring: Soccer Cleats, Labelled Water Bottle, Shorts, Soccer Socks, Shinguards (Dress accordingly for the weather)

Things Provided: Balls and Jerseys

End of Season Mini Jamboree: Saturday June 15^th 

U5-U6 BOYS (2018-2019) 

Program Days of the Week: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Program Time: 5:45pm-6:45pm

Program Length: Tuesday May 7th to Thursday June 27th 

May-June Program Location: Tuesday May 7th to Thursday June 27th (West St. Paul Recreation Site: 48 Holland St.)

Program Session Plan: Each Session will consist of a 20-20-20 Split (20 Minute Game/20 Minute Drills/20 Minute Game)

Team Breakdown: We are still finalizing how the team breakdown will be set as we would like to provide a competitive soccer season for all abilities and skill levels. We plan to use the first week of the Mini Soccer Program to assess players abilities to ensure that they are playing with and against players that are of similar skill levels as we are dealing with a range of age groups. 

Things to Bring: Soccer Cleats, Labelled Water Bottle, Shorts, Soccer Socks, Shinguards (Dress accordingly for the weather)

Things Provided: Balls and Jerseys

End of Season Mini Jamboree: Saturday June 15^th 

U7/U8 BOYS (2016-2017)

Program Days of the Week: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Program Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm

Program Length: Tuesday May 7th to Thursday June 27th 

May-June Program Location: Tuesday May 7th to Thursday June 27th (West St. Paul Recreation Site: 48 Holland St.)

Program Session Plan: Each Session will consist of a 30-30 Split (30 Minute Drills/30 Minute Game)

Team Breakdown: We are still finalizing how the team breakdown will be set as we would like to provide a competitive soccer season for all abilities and skill levels. We plan to use the first week of the Mini Soccer Program to assess players abilities to ensure that they are playing with and against players that are of similar skill levels as we are dealing with a range of age groups. 

Things to Bring: Soccer Cleats, Labelled Water Bottle, Shorts, Soccer Socks, Shinguards (Dress accordingly for the weather)

Things Provided: Balls and Jerseys

End of Season Mini Jamboree: Saturday June 15^th 

U4-U8 Mini/Micro Registration Link:

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