Age groupings have shifted, particularly for our recreational teams. The rationale for these changes is to ensure that youth players get more time on the ball and are involved in the play, to prioritize skill acquisition, maximize game participation and maintain the enjoyment of the game. Where it is necessary to combine age groups, we are moving from U6, 8, 10, 12 to U7, 9, 11, 13. Micro will include U4 and U5, groups being divided depending on the registration numbers in each community. More information on Canada Soccer Grassroots (U4-U13) Standards can be found here.
Rowan's Law As mandated by the province through Rowan's Law, it is a requirement to have parents and team staff confirm every year that they have reviewed Ontario's concussion awareness resources. All players (a parent or guardian for players under 18) must have read the documents and completed the Rowan's Law acknowledgement prior to participating in any game/practice/try-out/assessment.
Review the following documents prior to completing the acknowledgement, which is included in the on-line registration for all programs as of August 28, 2019. On-line registration must be completed prior to participation in any soccer activity.
Thank you for your understanding and compliance with this important issue -- read/review the documents before you register for any program with WCSC, document links:
1. Recognize Symptoms of a Concussion
2. Designated Person (Per Phase 2 of Rowan's Law)
3. Removal from and Return to Play
4. Code of Conduct for Players (and parents of players under 18)
5. Code of Conduct for Team Officials (Coaches, etc.)
The following in person portion of Ontario Soccer coach courses will be hosted by WCSC at Stonecrest Elementary School:
Fundamentals: April 25,
Learn to Train: April 11,
Soccer for Life: April 18,
Registration: Coach Centre
visit our "Referee" section, "How to Become a Referee" page for details about the courses, age requirements, and links to registration.
