THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING FOR 2020 HOUSE LEAGUE AT ROMA!

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Registration and Covid-19

Updated June 18, 20

Hello Roma Soccer families,

First and foremost, we'd like to thank you for your continued support at our club. We hope you are all keeping well and staying safe.

At this time, the Board of Directors have been working diligently to provide solutions for this ever-changing and unprecedented situation we find ourselves in.

At this time all in person soccer activities remain suspended as per Ontario Soccer.

Due to the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all house league divisions for the 2020 outdoor season. This includes U4, Soccer Starters through to U18. Refunds for house league will be processed automatically within the next couple of weeks. Online payments will be refunded to the same card used for payment. Cash payments will be refunded by cheque and sent to the last known address in our online database. While it is deeply disappointing we will not be able to share in your excitement on the field this year, we hope to welcome you all back next year. We wish you all a wonderful summer!

With regards to our travel program, we anxiously await additional information from our governing bodies including Ontario Soccer, Canada Soccer and Niagara Soccer League regarding plans for a potentially modified season. Our plans remain contingent on making an informed decision based on important answers we are still seeking. Once we receive the information we are waiting for, we will update you all regarding the season and our club plans. We want nothing more than to welcome you and your families back to our club, however it must unequivocally be safe to do so. The safety of our players, Team Officials and spectators remains a top priority. Rest assured, if the season is cancelled or modified, we will communicate refund options available to you at that time.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email our club at scromasoccer@gmail.com.

We truly appreciate your patience at this time and thank you all again for your continued support.

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Updated May 28, 20

Currently all in person soccer related activities are suspended for the month of June as per Ontario Soccer .Our House League season would've started this week. Instead, we are on hold hoping to have some direction from Ontario Soccer in the next few weeks. As soon as we have this information, we will pass it on to all our soccer families who are registered for 2020 outdoor summer season.

We're not exactly sure what our season will look like if we are permitted to move forward with house league, however we do know we will do everything possible to ensure the safety of all our families if given the opportunity.

If the season is cancelled due to Covid-19 , we will communicate this to parents / guardians and advise you of the refund process.

Thank you for registering with our Roma family and we hope to see you all very soon!

First and foremost, we hope all our Roma soccer families are doing well during this time. We thank all our hard working front line and essential workers who proceed to work each day to continue to provide us with the care and necessities we require.

As of April 7th, 2020, all sanctioned in person soccer related activities including games and practices are cancelled for the month of May as per Ontario Soccer. Our club is proactively reviewing all options including running a complete 2020 outdoor season when safe to do so. Depending on direction, we may also be required to modify our season. Either way, we are committed to providing our soccer families with another exciting season.

We anxiously await direction from Ontario Soccer and will update all our families once we have more information.

For now, registration for 2020 outdoor season remains open. Ontario Soccer encourages you to register now so once clubs receive direction to proceed, they can do so without delay. Should the season be cancelled, we will update everyone accordingly.

We encourage all our soccer superstars to continue training, wash those hands and practice social distancing. Click on the button below for more information about Covid-19 from Niagara Region.

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***DELAYED due to Covid-19 ***Team and Coach information will be released prior to May 1st.

Anticipated kick off week for House League is last week of May or first week of June depending on field conditions and weather.

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House League @ Roma

House League Pre-Season warmup & Meet the Team sponsored by

DATE: TBD

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 ROMA mini fields.

Schedule is below:

U6:

U8 and U10:

U12:

U14, U16:

No pre-registration is required for this event.

Meet the Team - U4, Soccer Starters

DATE: TBD

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

TBC

House League

U4, Soccer Starters

Club Roma Soccer offers a full range of house league programming beginning with Soccer Starters for 3 and 4 year olds. U4, Soccer Starters takes place every Wednesdays at Roma from 6pm to 7pm. Each session begins with drills/games, followed by snack and ends with a scrimmage against another team. Parent /Student volunteers are coaches. Cost is $80.00 and includes uniform,ball and participation medal. Cleats or running shoes may be worn, however shin pads are a must. No jewellery.

NEW for 2020: Teams will be split into boys and girls teams.

House League - U6-U16

House League divisions are co-ed and for ages 5 through to 16. U6 to to U8 takes place on Tuesdays at Roma from 6pm to 8pm. U10 will take place at Roma from 6pm to 8pm. 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 or during the week scheduled by your Coach. Cost is $160.00 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 2020:

GIRLS (U4, U6, U8, U10)

BOYS (U4, U6, U8, U10)

CoED: U12, U14, U16

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 is $250.00 for the season and includes one Roma travel kit. Coaches are parents/students or travel coaches.

Registration 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). All are Co-ed, however we some developmental programs specific to gender start at U7. New for 2019 -- GIRLS House League. Players can choose to play either in All Girls or Co-ed.

When does the Soccer Program begin and end?

A. Practices and games will begin in the middle of May (weather 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. NEW FOR 2018 -- 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 $80.00. The registration fee for House League is $160.00 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 April.

You may prefer to pay in person using Cash. We offer many in person registration dates up until May which are posted on our website and on Facebook. ** Personal cheques are no longer accepted.

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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 $40.00 for U4, Soccer Starters. All coaches, once approved must provide an up to date Vulnerable Sector Records Check through NRPS.

Can I make special requests?

Yes, you can. When registering there will be a "special requests" box you can fill out if you have a request to play with a certain person or coach. Please Note: not all special requests will be accommodated.

I don't have a credit card. Can I pay in person?

Yes, you can. Our club offers in person registration times whereby you can come in person to make your payment in cash. No personal cheques are accepted. Credit Card payments are subject to a 5% fee.

If you are unable to attend one of our in person registrations, email scromasoccer@gmail.com for other options.

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.

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.