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SUMMER HOUSE LEAGUE @ ROMA
Our Club offers House League now all 4 seasons with our outdoor summer house league starting May 2025.
Meet our Community House League Sponsors
Special THANK YOU to Tim Horton's, sponsor of Timbits Soccer
RESPECT IN SPORT - MANDATORY
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.
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 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 (split into girls/boys if registrations permit)
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 $225.00 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.
Summer Soccer Camp 2025 dates coming soon...
Our Summer Soccer Campers 2024 had a great week with us August 8th to 11th. We look forward to welcoming all our campers back in 2025.
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 $225.00 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 houseleague@romasoccer.com
Can I make special requests?
No special requests will be taken for 2025 house league season.
How do I reach someone to ask questions?
Email is always best and the quickest. Email houseleague@romasoccer.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.