U7 Teams Clinics starting @ 9:30am every Saturday

  U7 Teams Games starting @ 10:00-10:30am every Saturday (Schedule Here)

  U8 Teams Clinics starting @ 8:15am every Saturday

  U8 Teams Games starting @ 8:45-9:30am every Saturday (Schedule Here)

     U9 Teams Clinics starting @ 5:00pm every Friday

  U9 Teams Games (Check the schedule here for field and times games)

  U10 Teams Clinics starting @ 6:00pm every Friday

  U10 Teams Games (Check the schedule here for field and times games)

  ALL GYM PRACTICES WILL RESUME ON TUESDAY JANUARY 12^th 2010

  Gym Schedules  click here

   U7 Teams Clinics now starting @ 9:30am every Saturday
   U7 Teams Games now starting @ 10:00am every Saturday
 

  Practices / Clinics

  U9-U10 every Friday @ Tom Binnie Park

     U9 Teams - 5:00pm to 6:00pm (30mts with Seiko or Dragan / 30mts with teams coach)
     U10 Teams - 6:00pm to 7:00pm (30mts with Seiko or Dragan / 30mts with teams coach)

  Team Practices

   U9 and U10

   U9 Every Monday 5:30pm  @ Kwantlen Lower Gravel (13035 - 104th Ave)

   U10 Every Monday 6:30pm @ Kwantlen Lower Gravel (13035 - 104th Ave)

   U7-U8

   Games are to be played every Saturday (except during Christmas Break)

      U8 Teams from 8:40am to 9:30am
      U6 Teams from 9:10am to 9:45am
      U7 Teams from 10:00am to 10:35am

      U9 and U10 Various Times

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Mini Soccer 2009 - 2010 Season
Introduction to the World’s Greatest Game

- Boys and Girls are now introduced to the game on smaller fields, with team practices, game situations, and fewer players in an attempt to provide a quality learning experiences for all young players at every level.

 WSC Mini Academy will run the most appropriate and fun introduction to Soccer.

 The main theme through out Mini Soccer is to meet the needs of children using the new National Game structure: All available   research and observation shows that children will have more fun and learn more playing the game with smaller teams and modified rules. If children are to enjoy and take part in soccer they need to:

• Feel success
• Take an active part in the game
• Learn to play as a team
• Understand the laws and rules of the game
• Develop soccer skills
• Be able to take part whatever their ability
• Develop fitness

Mini Soccer is a children’s game they can actually play rather than struggling to understand a game created for Adults.

• U6 to U7 - Younger children perform better in smaller teams with simple laws and rules.
• U8 to U10 - Older children have to adapt to bigger teams, follow laws and rules and be able to understand how to play organized Soccer.

  What can Children Expect from Adults?
  

  Remember that children are often easily led, anxious to please and prone to over enthusiasm so plenty of cheer and positive attitude is needed for younger players. Children find it harder to understand negative instructions and easier to understand positive reinforcement and this can frequently mean playing down the result and playing up performance. This reduces the child’s anxiety and decreases their worry about failing. Remember, children don’t go out and play to try to disappoint their parents. Mistakes are necessary for learning and development of all players. We need to make sure that all players understand and follow the rules and laws of soccer.

  We must take time to explain or resolve all children's questions and concerns and bring a positive attitude among them.                                                                                                                                               

  Interference from the sidelines
  

  WSC Mini Academy will not accept any abuse to any of the volunteers or coaches.

  What can be done in case a parent has a comment or disagreement?
  

  Report the matter to your child’s head coach and if this doesn’t satisfy the parent’s need, inform your Mini Soccer Coordinator.

  Parents or family members need to set an example for all the kids involved with the program.
  Parents or Family members need to understand that Whalley Mini Soccer is not a Day Care Center

  Parental responsibilities continue for the full length of practice or game.
  
  Coaches, Assistant Coaches and all volunteers have important roles to play in our Mini Soccer.
  They must carry out their duties without favor and they should create a playing environment that is fun for all.          

  Mini Soccer Coordinator:
  

  The duties include encouraging fair play, fun and respect for others, teamwork, and an understanding of the laws of the game while appreciating the needs of all the children involved with the program. They also provide a schedule for games, tournaments and practice.                                                                                                     

  The mini program has been developed with a focus on skill development in a fun environment

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Introduction of Rules and laws of Mini Soccer
(Boys and Girls U7 to U10)

Playing area

(U9-U10 Field)		(U8-U7-U6 Field)

RULE 26. RULES FOR SMALL SIDED GAMES

(For in depth Small Sided Games Rules please see the detailed rules attached)

All districts shall administer Small Sided Games programming under the regulations

Stated herein (rules of play):

Field Sizes must conform to the table as set out below

Recommended size of field (Done by B.C Soccer)

For Under 6 Programming the field marking shall consist of:                                                                

 Distinctive lines not more than fifteen (15) centimeters wide. The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The center mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of five (5) meters is marked around it.                                                

All field markings may be marked by the means of cones. 

The Goal Area:

 If 3v3 with no goalkeepers, there is no goal area.

 If 3v3 plus a goalkeeper - A goal area is defined at each end of the field as follows:

Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line three (3) meters from the inside each goalpost. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of three (3) meters and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the goal area. There is no penalty area, there are no flag posts and there is no corner arc.

For Under 7 and Under 8 Programming the field marking shall consist of: 

Distinctive lines not more than fifteen (15) centimeters wide. The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The center mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of five (5) meters is marked around it.

All field markings may be marked by the means of cones.

The Goal Area is defined at each end of the field as follows:

Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line three (3) meters from the inside each goalpost. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of three (3) meters and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the goal area.

 If 3v3 with no goalkeepers, no goal area is required.

There is no penalty area, there are no flag posts and there is no corner arc.

For Under 9 and Under 10 Programming the field marking shall consist of: 

Distinctive lines not more than fifteen (15) centimeters wide. The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line. The center mark is indicated at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius of eight (8) meters is marked around it.

All field markings may be marked by the means of cones

The Goal Area is defined at each end of the field as follows:

Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, ten (10) meters from the inside of each goalpost. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of ten (10) meters and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the goal area.

There is no penalty area, there are no flag posts and There is no corner arc.                                                                   

Ball size must conform to the table as set of below: 

Age Group

Under 6 Under 7/8 Size 3

Under 9/10 Size 4                                                                                            

The duration of the games must conform to the table as set out below:                                                                      

Age Group

Under 6 2x15 minutes

Under 7/8 2x20 minutes

Under 9/10 2x25 minutes                                                                                

Half Time 5 minutes                                                                                                                           

Substitutions 

 Substitutions shall be unlimited with equal playing time per player.

Coaches must substitute all players during game with equal playing time for all. Teams must play with and against players only from their own age range. (Exceptions will be made on players with greater skill level)    Unlimited substitutions are allowed with permission of the referee during a stoppage in play.

Squad sizes:                        
 

To pursue our goal for player development and to increase their skill level, we need to allow our player to have enough field size.

Selection process:

 Districts and clubs are expected to form teams from all registrants each year in a manner which is "non-selective" at the following age groups Under 6, Under 7, Under 8, Under 9 and Under 10. No teams should retain all players from the previous year, thereby making a select team. (WSC Exceptions will be made on players as per parent’s request) 

The ongoing sustainable evaluation process must be conducted by the District Head Coach, Club Head

Playing Equipment

Players must wear shin guards, proper footwear and goalkeepers must wear a distinguishing jersey. The shin guards must be covered entirely by the soccer socks.

Whalley Mini Soccer will provide player uniforms that are to be returned at the end of season.

Referees

Each match is controlled by a referee who has full authority to enforce the rules and laws of the game they are officiating. A parent or coach may volunteer to be referee.

Rules

In mini Soccer all free kicks are indirect
A free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following offences in a manner considered to be careless, reckless or using excessive force:

• Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent
• Trips or attempts to trip an opponent
• Jumps at an opponent
• Charges or attempts to strike an opponents
• Pushes an opponent
• Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making contact with the opponent before touching the ball
• Holds an opponent
• Spits at an opponent
• Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his/her own penalty area)
• Plays in a dangerous manner
• Impedes the progress of an opponent
• Prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his/her hands
• Commits any other offence, not previously mentioned in Law 12, for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player

For all the free kicks, the opponents must be at least 15’ ft from the ball

Throw Ins

• Uses both hands
• Delivers the ball from behind and over their head

The thrower may not touch the ball again until it has touched another player. If he/she does, a free kick will be awarded against them. The ball is in play immediately when enters the field of play. This is a learning situation so additional attempts to properly throw the ball onto the field are allowed.

Goal Kicks

A player of the defending team kicks the ball from any point within the penalty area.

Corner Kicks

The opposing players must remain at least 15’ft from the ball until it is in play.
The kicker may not touch the ball again until it has touched another player.
The ball is in play immediately when it enters the field of play

Coaches/Assistant Coaches

• Must respect every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport
• Must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect
• Must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward
• Must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their actions and performance
• Must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate is appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players
• Must co-operate fully with the mini coordinator and volunteers in the best interests of the player
• Must consistently display high standards of behavior and experience and be a role model for player, parents and spectators

“Mini-Soccer embraces the concept of fun and enjoyment which is vital if children are to develop a lifelong love for Soccer”

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