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Updated for 2018
Important Information / Clinics / Sign-ups
- AS of May 11, 2018 SOCCER IS FULL
The Banff Trail Community Association provides a community based, volunteer run soccer program for ages 3 through 14. Besides the fitness and fresh air aspect, it is a great way to get to know your neighbours and for your children to make some new friends!
Soccer 2018 Newsletter (all information also given below)
Registration for the popular Banff Trail Community Soccer teams will be opening February 1st and closing February 28th.
Registration for TeamSnap will start on February 1, 2018 at:
https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/99866
Membership for Banff Trail can be purchased during registration.
* If you wish to register after Feb 28, 2018 please contact Kerstin at soccer@banfftrailcommunity.ca
- Season — April 16 through June 21, 2018 (weather permitting)
- Super Soccer Saturday — June 23, 2018 (details to come)
- BBQ / Team Pictures — tentatively for May 12, 2018 from 3-6pm
Coach Clinics for 2018
- All clinic held at the Calgary West Soccer Center — 11014 Bearspaw Dam Road NW
- U4 and U6
- Friday, April 20th, 2018 @ 6-9pm — Field “a”
- Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 @ 6-9pm — Field “a”
- U8
- Friday, April 20th, 2018 @ 6-9pm — Field “b”
- Saturday, April 21st, 2018 @ 6-9pm — Field “a”
- U10 and U12
- Saturday, April 21st, 2018 @ 6-9pm — Field “b”
- U14, U16 and U18
- Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 @ 6-9pm — Field “b”
- More Info here
Ages and Teams
| U4 | U6 | U8 | U10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Born 2014-2015 | Born 2012-2013 | Born 2010-2011 | Born 2008-2009 |
| Practice Times | n/a | Tuesdays – 6:30-7:30pm | Tuesdays – 6:30-7:30pm | Tuesdays – 6:30-7:30pm |
| Practice Location | n/a | Banff Trail | Banff Trail | Banff Trail |
| Game Times | Tuesdays – 6:30-7:30pm | Thursdays- 6:30-7:30pm | Thursdays- 6:30-7:30pm | Thursdays- 6:30-7:30pm |
| Game Locations | Banff Trail | Various local fields | Various local fields | Various local fields |
| Cost* | $45 | $65 | $65 | $65 |
* If you wish to register after Feb 28, 2018 please contact Kerstin at soccer@banfftrailcommunity.ca
Fees Include:
- U4
- jersey
- mid-season BBQ
- U6 – U10
- jersey
- mid-season BBQ
- Super Soccer Saturday
- U12 and up
- please contact us to let us know if you are interested in other age groups and we will discuss options
Extra Equipment Needed:
- All – shorts and socks
- U4, shin pads & cleats are recommended
- U6 – U10 shin pads & cleats are required
Registration:
- For 2018 – Link to TeamSnap
- if you are new to TeamSnap, click on the ‘Create a New Account’ button and create a username and password
- Payment may be made by cash, cheque or PayPal (see registration form for details)
- if you don’t already have a current Banff Trail Community Association membership (mandatory), you may purchase one during Soccer Registration.
Cancelled: Parent Meeting:
When: March 14th, 2018 from 6:30 to 7:00pm
Volunteer Requirements:
One parent from each family is required to volunteer during the season. If you do not select one of the following options, we will contact you to let you know where your volunteer services will be needed. Specific details will be provided once volunteer positions are determined.
- Head Coach
- one per team
- coaching clinics will be provided to all interested coaches
- run team practices and games
- head coach or manager responsible for communicating schedules and game cancellations and will serve as the main point of contact for the soccer season
- responsible for equipment pick up and drop-off at beginning and end of season, and managing equipment during season
- Assistant Coach
- one per team
- coaching clinics will be provided to all interested coaches
- support head coach during team practices and games
- Team Manager
- one per team
- head coach or manager responsible for communicating schedules and game cancellations and will serve as the main point of contact for the soccer season
- prepare snack schedule, if team agrees on bringing group snacks
- Field Set Up Coordinator
- organizes line painting
- Line Painting
- paint lines (2-3 times per year, dependent on weather)
- Equipment Coordinator
- purchases and distributes equipment for teams
- Equipment Assistant – one per team
- assemble equipment at the Community Association before the season (pump and count balls, pack uniforms, pinnies etc.)
- BBQ Coordinator
- purchase food/supplies and organizes BBQ for Photo Day
- BBQ/Photo Day Volunteers
- volunteers for a shift on photo day
- Super Soccer Saturday Day Volunteers
- volunteers for a shift on Super Soccer Saturday
- Referee
- one referee needed for U10 home games
- paid position
- Field Measurement
- Volunteers are to re-measure Capitol Hill School Field prior to start of the season.
Contact:
BT Soccer Coordinator – Kerstin Plaxton email: soccer@banfftrailcommunity.ca
About KidSport™ Calgary
More and more kids are becoming team players every day. They’re given the opportunity to swing a bat, shoot a puck, or smash a ball for happier, healthier lives thanks to KidSport™ and its local sponsors and volunteers. KidSport™ welcomes all new applications and donations so you can be a part of our team. We believe that no kid should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports. KidSport provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport.
Learn more here, including how to Apply for Assistance.