ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR OUTDOOR NOW CLOSED.

TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE AT ADMIN@MEDICINEHATSOCCER.COM OR DURING BUSINESS HOURS AT 403-529-6931

*Registration link can be found closer to the bottom of the page

We are excited to announce that our 2021 Outdoor Spring Season registration will be opening tomorrow, March 16th, at 12:00pm. Registration will remain open online until April 9th, 11:59pm. We will continue to accept registrations in office by appointment only after April 9thas long as there is space within programs.

Here are some important updates about our programming and what to expect in the coming months:

Outdoor programming format

Anticipating that cohorts will again be a requirement for youth sport, we have planned to run outdoor programs the same way as last year, with mixed age groups and small-sided 7v7 matches for U8 and up. U4 to U7 will follow the same format as in previous years. More information about our programming can be found below.

School soccer returns for spring!

School soccer will return for middle-school and high-school students. Players may register directly on our website; there will be an option to indicate which school you attend.If registration numbers exceed our limit per team for 7v7, we will split school teams into two or combine schools where necessaryto be sure everyone can play. 

Temporary Pricing Adjustments

Across the province, soccer clubs are anticipating a 50% decrease in registrations. Financially, we must plan for significant revenue losses; but at the same time, we are working and planning to be able to increasesoccer participation. We believe it is one of the healthiest, most affordable activities for youth in our city, and much needed during these times.

Over the last year we have trimmed operating costs even while incurring extra costs in order to operate safely and in compliance with health regulations, but with registration numbers potentially being below 60% of a normal year, we have had to develop a strategy to make sure our programming is sustainable going forward. 

For this reason, we are keeping our base fees the same as previous years, but we have implemented the following steps to bring our revenue potential in line with our operating costs for this year:

• A temporary $30 fee will be added at the time of registration except for the U4 age group. This does not fully recover the lost revenue from the potential for lower numbers, but is one step towards sustainability.
• This temporary fee will run on a sliding scale. This means as more kids register, we will recognize increased revenues and refunds will be provided to members (see table below).
• We will run a second outdoor program for the summer months for those in the community which might be looking for low cost activities for their kids throughout the summer. There seems like no better time to introduce this new program then right now. Read more below.

* A refund of $30 will return fees to 2020 (pre-COVID) outdoor rates.

Our goal with these changes is to ensure that soccer continues to operate, that we cover our operating expenses, and that we are supporting families who may be experiencing economic challenges, too

As with the indoor refunds, members who wish to may donate their refunds back to the association.

Support so everyone can play

For families needing assistance so their children can enjoy soccer, programs like Kidsport and Jumpstart are now available. Now, more than ever, these programs are ready to help members that have fallen on difficult times. Information on how to apply for these programs can be found at:

• Kidsport
• Jumpstart

If you require assistance or need more information, please contact the office via email at admin@medicinehatsoccer.com.

NEW: Summer league!

After a long year of on-and-off sport, we understand that there is a need for more activity to help kids stay active and return to some normalcy. For this reason, we are planning to run an additional summer league for Outdoor 2021 that will run in July and August. This program will follow a similar format to last summer’s season and will return to regular age groupings (not school groupings), similar to what we do for our indoor seasons. 

Registration for the summer league will open in early May.

We are excited that soccer can start again and can’t wait to see everyone back out on the pitch!

Best,

MHSA Board

 Please note that the proposed game days may change due to registration numbers, number of teams in divisions, field availability and cohort sizes.

We understand that this information is important for family scheduling and we will always endeavor to follow the proposed schedule.  However, there may be circumstances that arise that require changes to the proposed schedule.

All registered players will be placed on a team that register before the deadline. 

If you would like more program information please visit the League Information tab at the top of the page. 
 

For age group breakdown and proposed program information please scroll down until you see the blue chart.

*Registration link can be found below all program information

*If you require Jumpstart or Kidspot, please see registration instructions at the bottom of page

*If you do not have a credit card and need to pay in office, please follow instructions found at the bottom of this page

Thank you for your understanding.

***Sport Cohorts: AHS and ASA Guidelines suggest limiting a players sport cohorts***

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, MHSA must follow strict guidelines in order to start and continue to provide soccer programming for members in the community. The guidelines for our programming are set by both the Government of Alberta (GOA) as well as our soccer governing body, Alberta Soccer Association (ASA).

All players, parents/guardians, volunteers, and staff must follow the guidelines set out by ASA. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of a portion or the whole season. 

Please take the time to carefully read through all COVID-19 Guidelines prior to registering your child. 

Important things to note:

• All parents must sign the ASA Player Waiver and Player Declaration Forms which can be found on the consent page during registration
  • Parents must print these off, sign them and bring them to the check-in point at your child's first practice/game
• Upon arrival, all players must check in and enter the field from a marked entry point and also exit through the marked exit point
  • All players will be put through a quick Health Check Questionnaire by check-in staff to ensure that they are not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms
• Contact Tracing
  • It is required that all associations wishing to participate in the Return to Play Phase keep record of all players and parents dropping off players for 2 weeks
  • This information is needed so we can quickly and efficiently  contact anyone that may have interacted with a player/parent that contracts/or has made contact with someone that has COVID-19 
  • It is important that when registering you put two main contacts with all complete contact information: email and phone
• All programming will adhere to the strict rule for gatherings set out by GOA
  • We anticipate that the sport group limit per cohort for outdoor will be 50, similar to last outdoor season (this includes players, coaches, and referees)

*DROP-OFF/CHECK-IN GUIDELINES WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SEASON*

The following document outlines the guidelines that all players, parents/guardians, volunteers, and staff must adhere to for soccer programming start and continue running once approved by the GOA:

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*U5-U19 Community League runs for 8 weeks (due to stat holidays it can run to 9 weeks for 16 total sessions)

*U4 is 8 weeks (1 session per week for a total of 8)

ANTICIPATED START DATE THE WEEK OF MAY 3RD

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

ONLINE REGISTRATION: Scroll down to find REGISTER HERE link

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Online registration is not available if you require financial assistance *see  Financial Assistance Information tab below *

IN OFFICE: If you do not have a credit card and need to register in office, please complete the fillable registration form by clicking HERE. Save this form and send it via email to: admin@medicinehatsoccer.com

In your email, please let us know two dates and times that would work for you to come in and complete the payment. The office is open by appointment only, MON-FRI 11:00am to 6:00pm.