Mini-Soccer
Welcome to Mini Soccer
Mini soccer is open to all children aged 4 to 8. There is no requirement to have any previous skills or experience with soccer. Mini soccer is primarily focused on ensuring players have fun while learning some basic soccer skills.
LWCC will supply the jerseys, soccer balls, first aid kits, ball pumps and nets.
Registration will open for Mini Soccer in February.
Register Here:
Program Overview
Outdoor Mini Soccer Registration open until the first week of April – Mini Soccer (Ages 4 to 8)
E-mail Contact: minisoccer@lindenwoodscc.com
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General Manager: manager@lindenwoodscc.com
Cost
LWCC Outdoor Mini Soccer – Program (MSA fee already included in the price $16)
Age 4-5 $80,
Age 6 $90,
Age 7-8 $100
The registration fee includes 14 sessions of soccer and an annual wind-up jamboree for the whole family.
When you register, please indicate your willingness to serve as a Coach or Assistant Coach with your child’s team. If you’ve coached before and plan to do so again, thank you! If you haven’t coached before, we have workshops and resources available to help you get started and become a confident and capable coach.
If you have a special request, such as being placed on a team with a friend, please be sure to indicate this on your registration form. We cannot guarantee but will try to accommodate your requests.
Please read and follow the instructions provided on the registration site carefully.
If you have questions about the mini soccer program, please contact: minisoccer@lindenwoodscc.com
If you have any registration questions please contact: manager@lindenwoodscc.com
Mini Outdoor Soccer Season
Mini Outdoor Soccer runs from end April/early May (weather dependent) to end of June for 7 weeks.
Game Days
Mondays and Wednesdays – 4/5- & 6-year-old groups
Tuesdays and Thursdays – 7/8-year-old groups
Game Time is from 6-7pm
All players will receive a medal and soccer ball to keep at the end of the season.
This program is coached by volunteers and coaches are always needed. Please consider volunteering. You do not need to be a soccer player to be a great mini soccer coach.
All efforts are made to make gender and age balanced teams.
U7/U8 are gender-specific, with teams for boys and girls when numbers allow.
Coaching Requirements:
1. Criminal Record Check (PCRC or PVSC)
▪ Required for all coaches in Manitoba.
▪ Good for 3 years (needs to be renewed every 3 years to continue coaching).
▪ Cost: $60.00 (Reimbursable in full by LWCC with receipt.)
▪ Visit Winnipeg Police Service – Online Record Checks.
2. Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders (RIS #)
▪ Required for all coaches in Manitoba.
▪ Good for 5 years (needs to be renewed every 5 years to continue coaching). If you don’t know your RIS status, use this Validation Tool.
▪ 60-120 minute online course.
▪ Cost: Free.
▪ Visit https://sportmanitoba.respectgroupinc.com
3. Child Abuse Registry check (CAR)
▪ Required for all youth soccer coaches (U9-U18) who are involved in the Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association (WYSA). Note: This is not mandatory for the mini-soccer coaches.
▪ Good for 3 years (needs to be renewed every 3 years to continue coaching).
▪ Cost: $20 if the application is submitted on your own (reimbursable in full by LWCC with receipt).
▪ Visit Adult and Child Abuse Registry Online Application Form to complete the application on your own.
4. Completion of one applicable Coaching Workshop
Visit Canada Soccer’s Grassroots Coach Education Program to find all available programs.
Active Start
▪ For coaches of players ages 4-6
▪ 60-90 minute online workshop
▪ Can be done at your own pace, on your own time
▪ Good for life (does not need to be renewed)
▪ $21 (reimbursable by LWCC with receipt)
FUNdamentals
▪ For coaches of players ages 6-8
▪ 60-90 minutes online workshop
▪ Can be done at your own pace, on your own time
▪ Good for life (does not need to be renewed)
▪ $21 (reimbursable by LWCC with receipt)
