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2023 FALL HOUSE LEAGUE UPDATE
September 2023
UPDATE II - Sent Sept 22
FALL HOUSE LEAGUE - Schedule change for Sunday, Sept 24
Message:
Hello Roma Fall House League Families,
Please note, there will be no games played on Sunday, September 24th as we we have Travel Tryouts happening all weekend.
We'll see you next Wednesday, Sept 27th. Schedules are being finalized and will be posted prior to Tuesday. Check your PowerUp account to ensure you "opt in" to receive important email communication from our club.
Thank you.
UPDATE I
2023 FALL HOUSE LEAGUE - Update (sent via email through PowerUP to families who are registered for Fall House League and opt in to receive messages)
Hello,
You are receiving this email as you have registered for 2023 Fall HOUSE LEAGUE.
Our Fall season will begin Wednesday, September 20th with player assessments. Players are to come to Sir Winston Churchill Turf Field (101 Glen Morris Drive, St. Catharines) at the time noted below:
Boys & Girls - U6, U8: 6pm to 6:45pm
Boys & Girls - U10, U12, U14, U16: 7pm to 7:45pm
Players will take part in warm ups, practice drills and scrimmages. Coaches will be on hand to assess players in an effort to best allocate them to the appropriate teams moving forward. This practice session will not count towards the 10 game season.
Players are to come with appropriate foot wear, shin pads and water.
Any questions, please email romahouseleague@gmail.com.
JOIN US FOR FALL HOUSE LEAGUE
2023
HOUSE LEAGUE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. SEASON STARTS MAY 29TH
Registration IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2023 *** OPT IN TO RECIEVE IMPORTANT EMAIL COMMUNICATION
NEW FOR 2023 - One parent / Guardian for each player MUST complete Respect in Sport.
Note:** player/coach requests will not be accepted this year.
TEAM DETAILS AND SCHEDULES RELEASED MAY 15
RESPECT IN SPORT - MANDATORY FOR 2023
ONE PARENT FROM EACH FAMILY MUST COMPLETE RESPECT IN SPORT. Click link below:
Respect in Sport for Parents - Getting Started (respectgroupinc.com)
This is a one hour online program for parents/guardians, reinforcing their role in their child’s activities, encouraging positive sport behaviors, and providing insight into the various roles other individuals play, such as coaches and officials. The cost is $12.00 and must be done prior to April 1st. Upload your completed certificate to your Roma Powerup Account.
**Register before APRIL 1st to avoid price increase**
House League IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline to Register: April 1st
PRICE INCREASES FOR HOUSE LEAGUE AFTER APRIL 1ST
House League Pre-Season warmup & Meet the Team
DATE: Saturday, May 27th
All registered House League players from U6 and up are invited to participate in a pre-season warm up. Players will Meet the Team today and receive their uniform and take part in a short practice. Balls will be provided. Shin pads and cleats and water a must.
Location CLUB ROMA
Schedule confirmation to come. 9am to 1pm
U6:
U8 and U10:
U12:
U14, U16:
No pre-registration is required for this event.
Meet the Team - U4, Soccer Starters
DATE: Wednesday, May 24th
6pm to 7pm
Club Roma
Players will receive their uniform and take part in a short practice with their team.
Photo Days - Individual and Team (House League & Travel)
JULY 3. 4, 5, 6 - schedules to be confirmed and will be booked in accordance to your game schedule as best we can
House League
U4, Soccer Starters
Club Roma Soccer offers a full range of house league programming beginning with Soccer Starters for players turning 3 and 4 years old this year. U4, Soccer Starters takes place every Wednesdays at Roma from 6pm to 7pm. Each session begins with drills/games, followed by health break and ends with a scrimmage against another team. This program involves parents to actively participate each week. Parent /Student volunteers are coaches. Cost is $130.00 and includes uniform, ball and participation medal. Cleats or running shoes may be worn, however shin pads are a must. No jewellery.
Teams will be split into boys and girls teams.
House League - U6-U16
SCHEDULEs
U6, U8 BOYS: TUESDAYS
U6, U8 GIRLS: THURSDAYS
U10: MONDAYS
U12, U14: MONDAYS OR TUESDAYS ** depend on Interlock schedule
Depending upon enrollment, the U11-12, U13-14, U15-16 and U17-18 divisions may play an interlock division with other neighbouring clubs in order to provide greater opportunity for skill development and friendly competition.
Practices for U6 and up are held on Saturday mornings.
Cost is $200.00 and includes uniform and ball and coached by parents or student volunteers.
Girls House League & Boys House League
Depending on registration numbers, we hope to have the following divisions for 2023:
GIRLS (U4, U6, U8, U10)
BOYS (U4, U6, U8, U10)
CoED: U12, U14, U16
Main Fields for House League: Club Roma
U7 Development
Thinking about travel for next year? Players 7 or turning 7 this year can take part in our U7 Developmental Girls / Boys teams. Players take part in up to 1-2 practices per week and one game against a house league team or play against each other. Cost for the season includes one Roma travel kit. Coaches are parents/students or travel coaches. Fee is $310.00
Summer Soccer Camp 2023 dates coming soon...
Our Summer Soccer Campers 2022 had a great week with us August 8th to 11th. We look forward to welcoming all our campers back in 2023.
Dates and Information to be posted.
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House League Q & A
What age divisions are there in house league at Club Roma?
A. The divisions are U4 (ages 3-4 -for Soccer Starters) and House League divisions are U6 (5-6 year olds), U8 (7-8), U10(9-10), U12(11-12), U14(13-14), U16(15-16) and U18(17-18). Younger age groups are separated into male/female and older divisions are co-ed.
When does the Soccer Program begin and end?
A. Practices and games will begin in the middle to end of May (weather and field conditions dependent). The season ends with playoff week at the mid-August.
What days of the week does the house league program play?
A. The games will be played between Monday – Friday. Standardized Training Schedule for all House League means coaches will have the opportunity to bring their teams to either Club Roma fields or Sir Winston turf on Saturday mornings.
We will be aiming for the following game schedule dependent fully on field availability: U4, Soccer Starters: Wednesdays from 6pm to 7pm at Roma U6: Tuesday from 6pm to 7pm at Roma U8: Tuesday from 7pm to 8pm at Roma U10: Monday games from 6pm to 7pm at Roma U12: Interlock division with other clubs. Anticipated game night is Tuesdays. Game times vary from 6:15pm to 7:30pm. U14: Anticipated game night is Tuesdays. Possible interlock division with other clubs. Game times vary from 6:15pm to 7:30pm
How much does it cost to register my child?
A. The registration fee for Soccer Starters is $130.00. The registration fee for U9-U16 House League is $200.00 for all ages. The registration fee provides the child with a full uniform including shirt, shorts and socks, a team picture, a participant medal and treat at season's end.
What do I have to provide for my child to participate in the Program?
A. The child must have shin protection (Ontario Soccer Association requirement) and proper soccer cleats. Note: U4, Soccer Starters players may wear running shoes.
How do I register online?
** ALL PLAYERS MUST REGISTER ONLINE.
Click the "REGISTER NOW" button below. Create a Roma Family account and register the players in your family. Once registered and paid in full, your child will be allocated to a team. Team and Coach details will be sent out in May prior to the start of the season. You MUST OPT IN to receive emails from our club. This is the only method of communication we utilize.
I would like to Coach my child's team. What do I do?
When completing your child's registration, there is a section to complete if you would like to volunteer. Our volunteers receive a coaching discount of $50.00 / U6 and up and $50.00 for U4, Soccer Starters. All coaches, once approved must provide an up to date Vulnerable Sector Records Check through NRPS. Submit a Coaching application to scromasoccer@gmail.com
Can I make special requests?
No special requests will be taken for 2023 house league season.
How do I reach someone to ask questions?
Email is always best and the quickest. Email scromasoccer@gmail.com for answers to your questions.
When will we hear from the Coach?
We will attempt to share Team allocations and coaching details with players in April. Unfortunately, we tend to experience a lot of last minute registrations which can make a huge impact on team allocations and therefore, there may be some delay. Parents may always reach out to us with any concerns.
What will my child do in the program?
A. Your child will learn basic and developmental soccer skills, team work, have fun, increase their fitness level and make new friends. Programs are in accordance with Ontario Soccer's Grassroots program in alignment with Long-Term Player Development. https://www.ontariosoccer.net/player-grassroots
Where will my child be playing?
A. All games will be held at Club Roma as field availability permits. Otherwise games may be held at Woodgale or parks nearby including the turf field at Sir Winston Churchill High School. Interlock division games may be played at neighbouring clubs such as Thorold or Niagara on the Lake.
Who mentors my child when they participate in the Program?
A. All of our mentors are parent and/or student volunteers who wish to participate to make a difference in the child's learning experience. All of our volunteers will be offered a chance to participate in ongoing coaching clinics that enhance the quality of our coaches.
If coaches cannot be secured for a team, then parents may be asked to step in and assist.
Is there fee assistance available?
A. Registration assistance is available through programs such as “Pro Kids” and “Jumpstart". No child will be refused.