West St. Paul U9-U18 Soccer

 
 
West St. Paul Recreational Soccer - U9-U18

For all levels of Youth Soccer, West St. Paul belongs to FC Northwest (FCNW) which is our District Club.  FCNW is a part of the Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association (WYSA).  Manitoba Soccer Association (MSA) oversees Soccer in Manitoba as the Provincial Sport Organization.  

Your child can play Recreational, Developmental or Premier Soccer – for more information on Developmental or Premier Soccer contact FC Northwest.  The FC Northwest District is made up of all the Community Centre's in the Northwest part of the city, including the RM's of East and West St. Paul.

For U9-U18 Recreational Soccer unfortunately there is not always enough kids to form teams in each community for each age group. After Recreational Soccer Registration are complete all the Community Centre’s in the FC Northwest District get together to form teams based on player numbers, coaches and field availability - Please be aware that your child may be transferred to another Community Centre!
 
Travel is required for Outdoor Recreational Soccer - games are scheduled by WYSA and are held at different locations in the city as well as surrounding communities.
 
Games usually start at 6pm or 7:30pm depending on field availability and scheduling 

Players need the following:
• Shorts
• Soccer Socks
• Shin Guards
• Soccer Cleats

West St. Paul U9-U18 Soccer Registration

All Soccer Registrations are done ONLINE
 
For more information about U9-U18 Soccer, including season length, days of play, etc... please click through the options in the dropdown menu
 
***Soccer Registration was DEADLINE EXTENDED to Tuesday March 28, 2023!***
 
Any U9-U18 Soccer Registrations done after this time will be subject to the FC Northwest Soccer LATE REGISTRATION POLICY
 

a). A player is considered and processed as a late registration if their registration is received after the team formation & player placement meeting has taken place. 

b). At this time teams have been formed and players are generally placed according to team numbers.  Requests are very difficult to process when a player is late and are most often not met. 

c). It can take up to two weeks to process a late registration so this may mean the start of the season beginning before a player is confirmed on a team.  

d). Players cannot attend or participate with any team (practices, games, etc.) until the convener and/or coach have confirmed them on a roster.

e). Players will not be transferred to another district at this time if a spot can be provided on a team within the FCNW district.

 
An email must be sent to recreation@weststpaul.com in order to see if additional players can be accepted after the Soccer Registration Deadline 

Click HERE to view the West St. Paul Recreation Committee Refund Policy - Sports Registrations
The DEADLINE to Register for Soccer is Friday March 24, 2023

Any registrations done after this time will be subject to the FC Northwest Soccer LATE REGISTRATION POLICY.  If the registration is submitted after the Registration Deadline there may not be a spot on a team for your child or your child will be placed on whatever team within the FC Northwest Soccer District that can accept another player.  There is absolutely NO guarantee that your child can be placed on a team or what team your child will be placed on.  Requests are very difficult to process when a player is late and are most often not met. 
 
Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association (WYSA) schedules all ages for U9-U18 Recreational Soccer 
 
Travel is required for Outdoor Recreational Soccer - games are scheduled by WYSA and are held at different locations in the city as well as surrounding communities.
 
Games usually start at 6pm or 7:30pm depending on field availability and scheduling 
 
NEW for 2023:
U11, U12 & U13 will be 9V9 - max roster of 16 players
U13-U18 will now play May to mid-July.  No coming back in September for Play-Offs.  Play-Offs will take place immediately after the regular season!

WYSA U9-U12 Recreational League 
• Schedule Release Date: Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 (barring any major setbacks)
• Number of Matches: 14
• Days of Play: U9s & U11s will play on Tuesday & Thursday | U10s & U12s will play on Mondays & Wednesdays
• Season Format: All teams will play 14 matches, with competition scheduled similar to previous seasons. For example, if there are not enough teams to form a division, teams will be scheduled against teams from a neighbouring District. For example: BVSC / Lorette / WPFC, or FCNW / SCSA, or SCSA / WSEU
• Season Kickoff: Monday, May 8th, 2023. (This date will be dependent on weather)
• Season Length: May 2nd, 2022 – June 30th, 2023
• Jamboree Date: June 24th – June 25th, 2023
 
WYSA U13-U18 Recreational League
• Schedule Release Date: Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 (barring any major setbacks)
• Number of Matches: 18
• Days of Play: U13 / U15 / U17s will play on Tuesday & Thursday, with an alternate day of Sunday | U14 / U16 / U18s will play on Mondays & Wednesdays, with an alternate day of Friday
• Season Format: All teams will play a 14-match League Season, play 4 playoff matches, then the top 2 teams move on to the Championship Finals (held at John Blumberg Soccer Complex)
• Season Kickoff: Monday, May 8th, 2023. (This date will be dependent on weather)
• Season Length: League Season runs from May 1st, 2023, until June 30th, 2023 | Playoffs will run from July 3rd, 2023 until July 17th, 2023 | Championship Finals Weekend will be July 22nd-23rd, 2023.

NEW for 2023:
U11, U12 & U13 will be 9V9 - max roster of 16 players
U13-U18 will now play May to mid-July for Outdoor Soccer.  No coming back in September for Play-Offs.  Play-Offs will take place immediately after the regular season!

Indoor Recreational Soccer
  • U9-U18 Ages
  • Registration runs in August/September, with a deadline to register due to the FC Northwest Team formation Meeting
  • The Indoor Soccer Season runs from mid-November to mid-March
  • Indoor games are scheduled as follows:
    • Girls Teams play on Saturdays
    • Boys Teams play on Sundays
  • Teams may also practice during the week, but that all depends if teams can get gym time and if the coach wants to practice
  • Games will be scheduled at these Indoor Field Locations:
    • Winnipeg Soccer North - 770 Leila Ave. (Garden City)
    • Winnipeg Soccer South - 211 Chancellor Matheson Rd. (U of M)
    • U of W Rec-Plex - 350 Spence St. (less likely to be used) 
Outdoor Recreational Soccer
  • U9-18 Ages
  • Registration runs in February/March, with a deadline to register due to the FC Northwest Team formation Meeting
  • The Outdoor Soccer Season runs in May/June for U9-U12 and *May/June/July* for U13-U18 (*New for 2023*)
  • Depending on the age, outdoor games are scheduled as follows:
    • Odd Years (U9, U11, U13, U15 & U17) - Tuesdays, Thursdays and the odd time Saturdays
    • Even Years (U10, U12, U14, U16 & U18) - Mondays, Wednesdays and the odd time Fridays
    • There are separate Girls Teams and Boys Teams
  • Outdoor Soccer games are played twice a week 
    • Travel is required for Outdoor Recreational Soccer - games are scheduled by WYSA and are held at different locations in the city as well as surrounding communities
    • Games usually start at 6pm or 7:30pm depending on field availability and scheduling 
  • Teams may also practice during the week, but that all depends if teams can get field time and if the coach wants to practice

 

The Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards have been designed to create the best possible learning and development environment for all young players in Canada. The Grassroots Standards are based on global best practice while taking into account the realities of Canadian soccer.  Click HERE to read more! 

COACHES - Click HERE for for Grassroots Practice Plans for U5-U18 Soccer! Manitoba Soccer Associations Technical Department provides weekly practice plans for Active Start, FUNdamentals, and Learn to Train Coaches

 


Are you interested in volunteering to coach?!  Here is what you need to know:

 All U9-U18 Soccer Coaches must:

  • Register with Manitoba Soccer Association & Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association
  • Complete the appropriate Canada Soccer Grassroots Coaching Certification for the age/stage you are coaching
  • Complete Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
  • Obtain a Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Obtain a Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Send a Picture to FC Northwest for Coaches Card

All information must be submitted directly to the FC Northwest Soccer District - Email to ClubCoordinator@fcnorthwest.com

FC Northwest Coaches Card - Once everything has been sent in and completed, your Card will be stamped for the Season you are coaching (ex: 2021 Indoor).  These cards are good for several seasons; they just need to get be stamped for every season you are coaching (as long as all required documents are still up to date)

 

See below for more info on each requirement to Coach!:


Manitoba Soccer Association & Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association Coaches Registration

All coaches must be registered - a link to register as a COACH will be sent to you

 

Canada Soccer Grassroots Coaching Certification

The Community Stream courses are designed for grassroots coaches wanting an introduction into the basics of coaching soccer. Coaches should enter the Community Stream at the appropriate age and stage of the players they intend on working with.  All courses are participatory and there is no evaluation.  

 

The Community Stream has four courses based on Stages 1, 2, 3, and 7 of the Long Term Player Development Model. The first three courses, Active Start, FUNdamentals and Learn to Train, deal with soccer training and the importance of physical literacy for players up to 12 years of age. The fourth course in this stream, Soccer for Life focuses on working with players of any age. 

 

Information on the Coaches Clinics that Manitoba Soccer Association is hosting can be found HERE


Respect in Sport (RIS) for Activity Leaders (Good for 5 years)

sportmanitoba.respectgroupinc.com/

Free Course offered ONLINE through Sport Manitoba

If you have completed RIS in the past - click on "Click here to look it up" and input your email address that you would have used.  You will be able to see your certification date.  From that date your certification is good for 5 years.

If the date is past 5 years they will need to click "Click here to re-certify"

 

Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check (Good for 3 years)

 

West St. Paul Residents:

In order to volunteer with the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul a Criminal Record Search & Vulnerable Sector Check must be obtained through the Red River North (formerly East St. Paul) RCMP Detachment.  You must live in the RM of West St. Paul to obtain a Criminal Record Search through this RCMP Detachment.

Steps to obtain Criminal Record Search & Vulnerable Sector Checks:

1. Download the "Consent for Release of Information” (Criminal Record Check) and "Consent for Check for Sexual Offence for which a Record Suspension has Been Granted or Issued” (Vulnerable Sector Check) Forms  

2. Please print the forms and complete all the highlighted areas. Be sure to initial "The Type of Record Check Required” where indicated

3. Hand in the completed forms and copies of two (2) pieces of valid Government issued identification, one of which must be photo identification to the Access Centre. Copies of 2 Pieces of ID is required!! Please do not send your Social Insurance Number

4. Completed forms, copies of your ID and a Volunteer Letter will be submitted to the Red River North RCMP Detachment on your behalf 

5. Completed criminal record check will be mailed to you within 10-14 business days upon receipt - once check is received send a copy to ClubCoordinator@fcnorthwest.com

City of Winnipeg Residents:

 To those that reside in Winnipeg please follow the process below to get your criminal record check started. 

1. Go to Winnipeg Police Service - PIC

2. Follow the instructions on the pages

3. Agency name: Rural Municipality of West St. Paul

4. Once submitted, please forward confirmation email received to ClubCoordinator@fcnorthwest.com and recreation@weststpaul.com


If you have a copy of a past Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check that is less than 3 years old please send a copy to FC Northwest Soccer District - EMAIL to ClubCoordinator@fcnorthwest.com


Child Abuse Registry Checks (Good for 3 years)

Fill out the Application for a Child Abuse Registry Check document

Do not worry about the payment portion on the last page, just input your name on the top line

Send completed form and picture of two (2) pieces of valid ID used for verification to ClubCoordinator@fcnorthwest.com

 

If you have a copy of a past Child Abuse Registry Check that is less than 3 years old please send a copy to FC Northwest Soccer District - EMAIL to ClubCoordinator@fcnorthwest.com

 

If you needed to pay for anything, please send a receipt to ClubCoordinator@fcnorthwest.com and recreation@weststpaul.com so we know you have applied for these checks


RECEIPTS for fees paid to complete steps above can be submitted to recreation@weststpaul.com for reimbursement


 
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