Soccer

WHCA SPRING COMMUNITY SOCCER 2024

2024 REGISTRATION CLOSED MARCH 24, 2024

Questions? info@westhillhurst.com

Program information:

Age Specific Information
This is one of the most commonly asked questions. Children are grouped by age as U6, U8, etc. The “U” stands for “Under”. Here are the categories that relate to each year of birth (ie: if your child’s year of birth is 2016 or 2017, your child is considered U8).
• 2016/2017: U8
• 2018/2019: U6
• 2020/2021: U4

The U4 program consists of playing some kid’s games that involve a soccer ball (e.g. red light / green light). Yes, we do have wee toddlers and welcome the little starters as young as 2. If they can walk/run, they can play!

• Option #1: Tuesdays 5:00pm-5:45pm – May 7 – June 18
• Option #2: Thursdays 5:00pm-5:45pm – May 9 – June 20
• Timbit Soccer tournament on Saturday, June 22nd from 12pm-4:00pm.

U6 Timbits Soccer – $75/child – includes soccer ball, jersey, soccer photo, and participation medal. Once a week for 50 min- unparented 
The U4-U6 program will operate entirely within the West Hillhurst community. Teams will be mixed with typically around 5-8 players with two lead parents as volunteer coaches. Most of the season consists of practice and scrimmaging at the end of practice with the other team at your assigned field (3v3 games). Parents could be asked to help with drills.

• Option #1: Wednesdays 5:00pm-5:50pm – May 8-June 19
• Option #2: Wednesdays 6:00pm-6:50pm- May 8-June 19
• Timbit Soccer tournament on Saturday, June 22nd from 12pm-4:00pm.

U8 Timbits Soccer– $98/child – soccer ball, jersey, soccer photo, and participation medal. Twice a week for 60min – Unparented Same as U6 with a little more emphasis on how to play as a team – passing the ball, intercepting the ball, etc. (4v4 plus goalkeeper) The biggest emphasis is on having fun. 

• Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:15pm-7:15pm – May 7-June 20
• Timbit Soccer tournament on Saturday, June 22nd from 12pm-4:00pm.

Does your child wish to play with a friend? When you register please indicate their name (MAX 1 request additional requests will not be accepted): THIS IS NOT GUARANTEED AS WE TRY TO BALANCE M/F AND AGES. You do have a better chance of getting your friend request if you volunteer 🙂

U10-U18 Teams – If you are looking for a community soccer league please contact Parkdale Community Association www.parkdalecommunity.com or Hounsfield Heights Briar Hill Community Association www.hh-bh.ca/outdoor-soccer for community soccer. If you are interested in a more competitive league contact Calgary Minor Soccer www.calgaryminorsoccer.com. WHCA will not be running league play for these age group only drills and skills.

WHCA/Triple Meg Soccer Drills and Skills ages 8-12 yrs 

• 2011/2012/2013/2014/2015
• Date: May 6 – June 17
• Time: Boys 5:15pm-6:15pm, Girls 6:30pm-7:30pm
• Field: WHCA field
• Cost: $110 (6 weeks)
• Boys ages 8-12 yrs –REGISTER 
• Girls ages 8-12 yrs- REGISTER 

The drills and skills (no league games) and instruction provided by Triple Meg Soccer. NO intercommunity league/game play. Smaller groups with a focus on developing skills.

Developing techniques and concepts while honing specific positions and related skills. Ball Support, Communication, Space, On and Off the ball Decision Making. The participants will enjoy fun games involving a soccer ball at everyone’s feet giving them the most time with a soccer ball and many touches to improve their soccer skills! Triple Meg’s focus is soccer skill development, spatial awareness, coordination, balance and agility all in a fun and positive environment.
Questions? info@westhillhurst.com

Frequently Asked Questions

• WHCA membership?
  A valid WHCA is required to complete registration.
• Equipment?
  Shin pads are required for all players (all age groups) to participate in games and practices. Soccer cleats are optional at U6 and U8, and highly recommended for U10 and above.
  Each child should have a water bottle labeled with their name. The water bottle should be brought to both practices and games
• Ball Size?
  U4-U8 play with a size 3 ball
  U10-U13 with a size 4 ball
• Washrooms?
  Limited access to the washrooms inside the arena hallway. Typically there is also a porta potty by the fields
• Spectators?
  Yes spectators are allowed.
• Should we show up early?
  To keep the group separate please only arrive 5min before your scheduled time. After your group is done please promptly leave to allow for other groups to use the fields.
• Who brings the snacks?
  We do not do a shared snack.
• Where are the sessions held?
  U4, U6, U8 and 8-12yrs Skills and Drills will run out of the West Hillhurst fields behind the community centre.
• Can I request that my child be put on the same team as their friend?
  We do try to accommodate friend requests but we can not guarantee this. Please request this when you sign up. LIMITED TO 1 REQUEST
• Are there make-up games/practices?
  No other additional dates will be added.

Information for Parents and Coaches:

Community soccer relies on volunteer soccer parent/coaches.

We believe that along with player development, coaching development is essential. We would like to encourage as many soccer parents as possible to be actively involved in our soccer community, by either taking a role as a formal co-coach or participating and assisting with the practice sessions. WHCA has partnered with Triple Meg Soccer to provide an in person coaching clinic and technical support throughout the season. Online resources will also be available with an 8 week lesson plan, drills and a forum to ask technical questions.

You can familiarize your self with the following formal coaching materials and courses that are available.

Parent / Coach Resources:
1) Parent Guide to LTP
2) Coaches Tool kits for each of the three development phases LTPD Checklist
2.2) Active Start (U4 and U6)
2.3) FUNdamentals (U6, U8, U10)
3) NCCP Soccer Coaching Clinics