REGISTRATION

On behalf of the Board for the Medicine Hat Soccer Association, I would like to welcome Darren Porter as our new Executive Director.  Darren brings a tremendous skillset as a retired Principal of 30 years.  Darren is passionate about soccer and has been involved with the sport playing at both the varsity and National level.  Darren has also coached from minor soccer to the varsity level of both men's and women's soccer.  We look forward to the leadership Darren will bring to the association and we are excited to get working with him to continue building soccer in Medicine Hat.  

Hugh Lehr

President

Medicine Hat Soccer Association

Joe Taylor named Whitecaps FC BMO Medicine Hat Academy head coach

VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC have named Joe Taylor head coach of the club’s Whitecaps FC BMO Medicine Hat Academy Centre subject to receiving his Canadian work permit.

As part of his role, Taylor will oversee programs in Medicine Hat, including working as technical director with Whitecaps FC Network Partner Program club Medicine Hat Soccer Association. In addition to his responsibilities with MHSA, Taylor has also accepted a role as head coach of the soccer program at Medicine Hat College.

“We are pleased to welcome Joe to the club to lead our Medicine Hat Academy Centre programs and Network Partner relationship with MHSA,” said Mike Ayyash, Whitecaps FC BMO Academy Centre director. “Medicine Hat is an exciting region with lots of potential and we’re looking forward to when Joe can get started in the area.”

Joe is currently working with Manchester City FC & Blackburn Rovers FC in England. Additionally, he has experience coaching in the United States, China, and Malawi. He currently has his UEFA B License certification and has a Sports Coaching Foundation Degree from the University of Roehampton.

Joe is currently working through the working visa application process and we’re hopeful that he will be able to get started early in 2023 once all required pre-requisites are met.

For more information on the Whitecaps FC BMO Academy System, visit whitecapsfc.com/academy

2022-23 Fall & Winter PROGRAMS - REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED - We are excited to open registration for our 2022-23 Fall & Winter Programs.  We have developed a comprehensive series of programs that will be led qualified staff.  Our schedule makes it possible for players to choose multiple programs to tailor their experiences to meet their interests.  

Fall Skills Programs

U9 (2014, 2015) FUNdamentals will be a 6-week program where players will develop their skills through a series of fun activities and games.  The program is led by MHSA/Whitecaps TD, Sam Heap, and will run on Mondays at 5:30pm at the Medicine Hat College field from September 19th until October 24th.  The registration fee for this program is $75.

• FUNdamentals -                    $75       Registration September 6th – September 14th
• U9 Winter Leagues -             $275     Registration September 6th – October 9th
• Both programs -                    $325    Registration September 6th – September 14th

U12 (2011, 2012, 2013) FUNdamentals will be a 6-week program where players will develop their skills through a series of fun activities and games.  The program is led by MHSA/Whitecaps TD, Sam Heap, and will run on Mondays at 6:30pm at the Medicine Hat College field from September 19th until October 24th.  The registration fee for this program is $75.

• FUNdamentals -                                               $75       Registration September 6th – September 14th
• U12 Winter Leagues -                                      $275     Registration September 6th – October 24th
• FUNdamentals & Winter Leagues -                    $325     Registration September 6th – September 14th
• RIP & Winter Leagues -                                   $375     Registration September 6th – October 24th
• FUNdamental, RIP & Winter Leagues -             $425     Registration September 6th – September 14th

PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.......

U4 (2019)

U4 program will consist of an 8-week co-ed program consisting of one 60-minute session per week.  The program will run on Mondays at 5:30pm at the Big Marble.  The Fall Program will run from October 17th until December 5th and the Winter Program from January 9th until March 6th (no programs on Feb 20th).  The program’s registration fee is $125. 

• Fall 8 Sessions -                    $125     
• Winter 8 Sessions -                $125      
• Both programs -                     $205      

U5 (2018)

U5 program will consist of an 8-week co-ed program consisting of one 60-minute session per week.  The program will run on Mondays at 5:30pm at the Big Marble.  The Fall Program will run from October 17th until December 5th and the Winter Program from January 9th until March 6th (no programs on Feb 20th).  The program’s registration fee is $125. 

• Fall 8 Sessions -                     $125      
• Winter 8 Sessions -                $125      
• Both programs -                      $205      

U7 (2016 & 2017)

U7 program will consist of an 8-week co-ed program consisting of two 60-minute sessions per week.  The program will run on Mondays at 6:30pm and Wednesdays at 5:30pm at the Big Marble.  The Fall Program will run from October 17th until December 7th and the Winter Program from January 9th until March 8th (no programs February 20 & 22).  The program’s registration fee is $205. 

• Fall 16 Sessions -                   $205      
• Winter 16 Sessions -              $205      
• Both programs -                      $400       

U9 (2014 & 2015)

U9 Girls League will consist of 24 sessions that will run from November 1st until December 10th and January 10th until March 11th (no programs February 21 & 25).   This program will consist of 60-minute training and game sessions each week.   The sessions will be on Tuesdays 5:30pm and Saturdays at 9:00am at the Big Marble.  The program’s registration fee is $275.

U9 Boys League will consist of 24 sessions that will run from November 3rd until December 10th and January 12th until March 11th (no programs February 23 & 25).   This program will consist of 60-minute training and game sessions each week.   The sessions will be on Thursdays at 5:30pm or 6:30pm and Saturdays at 11:00am or 12:00pm at the Big Marble.  The program’s registration fee is $275.

U9 Registration Fees:

• FUNdamentals -                    $75       
• U9 Winter Leagues -             $275     
• Both programs -                    $325   

U12 (2011, 2012, 2013)

U12 Girls League will consist of 24 sessions that will run from November 1st until December 10th and January 10th until March 11th (no programs February 21 & 25).   This program will consist of 60-minute training and game sessions each week.   The sessions will be on Tuesdays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 10:00am at the Big Marble.  The program’s registration fee is $275.

U12 Boys League will consist of 24 sessions that will run from November 3rd until December 12th and January 12th until March 11th (no programs February 23 & 25).   This program will consist of 60-minute training and game sessions each week.   The sessions will be on Thursdays at 6:30pm or 7:30pm and Saturdays at 1.00pm or 2:00pm at the Big Marble.  The program’s registration fee is $275.

U12 (2011, 2012, 2013) FUNdamentals will be a 6-week program where players will develop their skills through a series of fun activities and games.  The program is led by MHSA/Whitecaps TD, Sam Heap, and will run on Mondays at 6:30pm at the Medicine Hat College field from September 19th until October 24th.  The registration fee for this program is $75.

RASC  Development 

The 10 session program is the first opportunity to experience the RASC training environment. Players will be coached an advanced curriculum, aligned with the new RASC playing philosophy, with RASC coaches assisted by the MHSA Technical Director, Sam Heap. The sessions will be mainly practice based and focus on ‘building future Rattlers the right way’ through developing strong technical players habits and an introduction to the tactical side of the beautiful game.  As this is the competitive stream of MHSA aimed at the committed player, there will be opportunity for exhibitions and tournaments (some regional travel required).  Players looking at being involved in the RASC development program must also be registered in the U12 Winter League. 

Coaches involved in the RASC program will also undergo training & clinics with the TD, aimed at improving their on-field delivery, building on their current game understanding and working towards the new RASC playing philosophy – creating a true learning environment for all which benefits all of our soccer community short and long term.

2011 Boys – Dates and times TBD (will not conflict with other U12 Programs)

2011 Girls – Dates and times TBD (will not conflict with other U12 Programs)

2012 Boys  – Dates and times TBD (will not conflict with other U12 Programs)

2012 Girls  – Dates and times TBD (will not conflict with other U12 Programs)

2013 Boys  – Dates and times TBD (will not conflict with other U12 Programs)

2013 Girls  – Dates and times TBD (will not conflict with other U12 Programs)

U12 Registration Fees:

• FUNdamentals -                                               $75       
• U12 Winter Leagues -                                      $275     
• FUNdamentals & Winter Leagues -                 $325     
• RASC development & Winter Leagues -                            $375    
• FUNdamental, RASC Delevopment & Winter Leagues -          $425     

U15 (2008, 2009, 2010)

U15 Co-Ed League will consist of 24 sessions that will run from October 31st until December 7th and January 9th until March 8th (no programs February 20 & 22).   This program will consist of 60-minute training and game sessions each week.   The sessions will be on Mondays at 7:30pm and Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the Big Marble.  The program’s registration fee is $275.

U15 Registration Fees:

• U15 Winter Leagues -                $275      

U18 Co-Ed League will consist of 24 sessions that will run from October 31st until December 7th and January 9th until March 8th (no programs February 20 & 22).   This program will consist of 60-minute training and game sessions each week.   The sessions will be on Mondays at 8:30pm and Wednesdays at 7:30pm at the Big Marble.  The program’s registration fee is $275.

U18 Registration Fees:

• U18 Winter Leagues -                $275      

Hi to all the Players, Coaches and Parents,

Just wanted to send an email to outline the next few weeks for the RASC programming as it may be slightly different from previous years.

I am extremely excited to start working with the players and coaches within RASC & look forward to ‘building future Rattlers the right way’.

RASC Programming & Outline

Being the competitive program for MHSA we involved want everyone to understand this is a learning environment for ALL players, coaches and officials.

In my role as Technical Director, I will be using all my expertise to make sure that any player or coach involved in the RASC programming is being challenged outside their comfort zone to develop to their fullest potential. Although I will not be the one delivering the on-field sessions, I will be present as well as the person planning the sessions for each group, working with the coaches on the sidelines to improve their session delivery, and most of all ensuring that we are create, what I previously mentioned, a true learning environment that challenges and pushes everyone involved.

I want to stress that somethings during the season may be different to how run previously on-field i.e., playing style etc. At any stage a player, coaches or parent wants clarification, I will always be happy to field questions and provide rationale. Throughout the course of the season MHSA/RASC want the lines of communication to always be open so that everyone always feels they understand the direction the club is going on a technical side.  

RASC Evaluations 26-29th Sept

Evaluations will be happening throughout next week, with each group U13, U15 and U17 having two sessions each.

The first session will be a technical based session that gives the players opportunity to show their technical ability during the course of 3 different drills, and the second more of a game play situation which allows them to demonstrate their tactically ability also.

I will lead all of the sessions during the week, coaches that are interested in RASC & that have applied to coach this season will be assisting me during the evening (in the age group they want to work with).

All players participating in the RASC Evaluations will be asked to tryout in their birth year age group, there will be no playing up requests granted for these evaluations (although some players may be asked to attend an extra session if requested).

RASC Selection

Approximately a week following the evaluations, all RASC team listings and coaching selections will be announced.

Players/parents will have a few days to accept the roster spot, sign codes of conduct (player and parent) and register for the upcoming season.

No player will be allowed on the field without a signed code of conduct being submitted from themselves and a parent/parents.

RASC Meeting 6th October at 7pm

Shortly before the RASC start date I will hold a quick meeting in person to set out exactly what is being coached this season, and how the stage will be set for RASC.

During this meeting I will discuss points on how players, coaches and parents can all play their part to ensuring it’s a successful season.

There will be a Q&A session also included and I will be happy to answer any question you have on the RASC program and the short/long term vision of the program.

I hope this sets out a clear timeline of events for the next couple of weeks for the RASC program.

Kind Regards

Sam Heap

Regional Head Coach – Medicine Hat

Vancouver Whitecaps Football Club

(+1) 403-593-2360

sheap@whitecapsfc.com

RASC  (U13+)

Players will be coached an advanced curriculum with RASC coaches assisted by the MHSA Technical Director, Sam Heap. The sessions will be practice based, high intensity and continue to ‘build future Rattlers the right way’. As players move through RASC they will continue to develop and master strong technical players habits, understand the tactical side of the game and build an enhanced fitness level needed for high level soccer. 

As this is the competitive stream of MHSA aimed at the committed player, there will be opportunity for exhibitions and tournaments (some regional travel required). 

Coaches involved in the RASC program will also undergo training & clinics with the TD, aimed at improving their on-field delivery, building on their current game understanding and working towards the new RASC playing philosophy – creating a true learning environment for all which benefits all of our soccer community short and long term.

U13 Girls RASC Program (2010 & 2011) will consist of 32 60-minute sessions led by the RASC coach and Technical Director from October 11th until December 8th and January 10th to March 9th.  The sessions will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm at the Cypress Centre.  The program’s registration fee is $375.  RASC try-outs will take place during the final week of September with players being selected by Oct 8th.   At this time RASC players will register for any combination of programs listed below.  The RASC try-out fee is $15. 

U13 Boys RASC Program (2010 & 2011) will consist of 32 60-minute sessions led by the RASC coach and Technical Director from October 11th until December 8th and January 10th to March 9th.  The sessions will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30pm at the Cypress Centre.  The program’s registration fee is $375.  RASC try-outs will take place during the final week of September with players being selected by Oct 8th.   At this time RASC players will register for any combination of programs listed below.  The RASC try-out fee is $15. 

• U13 RASC Try-Outs -                   $15             
• U13 RASC (if selected) -               $375 
• U13 RASC & U15 Winter League  $625  

U15 Girls RASC Program (2008 & 2009) will consist of 32 60-minute sessions led by the RASC coach and Technical Director from October 11th until December 8th and January 10th to March 9th.  The sessions will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm at the Cypress Centre.  The program’s registration fee is $375.  RASC try-outs will take place during the final week of September with players being selected by Oct 8th.   At this time RASC players will register for any combination of programs listed below.  The RASC try-out fee is $15. 

• U15 RASC Try-Outs -                   $15           
• U15 RASC (if selected) -               $375 
• U15 RASC & U15 Winter League   $625   

U15 Boys RASC Program (2008 & 2009) will consist of 32 60-minute sessions led by the RASC coach and Technical Director from October 11th until December 8th and January 10th to March 9th.  The sessions will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30pm at the Cypress Centre.  The program’s registration fee is $375.  RASC try-outs will take place during the final week of September with players being selected by Oct 8th.   At this time RASC players will register for any combination of programs listed below.  The RASC try-out fee is $15. 

• U15 RASC Try-Outs -                   $15          
• U15 RASC (if selected) -               $375 
• U15 RASC & U18 Winter League   $625  

U17 Girls RASC Program (2006 & 2007) will consist of 32 60-minute sessions led by the RASC coach and Technical Director from October 10th until December 7th and January 9th to March 8th.  The sessions will be on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30pm at the Cypress Centre.  The program’s registration fee is $375.  RASC try-outs will take place during the final week of September with players being selected by Oct 8th.   At this time RASC players will register for any combination of programs listed below.  The RASC try-out fee is $15. 

• U17 RASC Try-Outs -                   $15           
• U17 RASC (if selected) -               $375
• U17 RASC & U18 Winter League  $625  

U17 Boys RASC Program (2006 & 2007) will consist of 32 60-minute sessions led by the RASC coach and Technical Director from October 10th until December 7th and January 9th to March 8th.  The sessions will be on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the Cypress Centre.  The program’s registration fee is $375.  RASC try-outs will take place during the final week of September with players being selected by Oct 8th.   At this time RASC players will register for any combination of programs listed below.  The RASC try-out fee is $15. 

• U17 RASC Try-Outs -                   $15           
• U17 RASC (if selected) -               $375 
• U17 RASC & U18 Winter League  $625  

Due to the current restrictions put in place by the GOA, the office will be open by appointment only.

To make an appointment please either call 403-529-6931 or email admin@medicinehatsoccer.com.

Thank you

MHSA Staff

The office will be closed to our members at this time due to GOA regulations.

If you would like to register your child for our 2021-22 Indoor season please email admin@medicinehatsoccer.com or call 403-529-6931.

MHSA Staff