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The Banff Trail Community Association provides a community based, volunteer run soccer program for ages 3 through 10. 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!
Updated for 2017
Registration for the popular Banff Trail Community Soccer teams will be opening February 1st and closing February 28th.
You may register through TeamSnap as of February 1 at:
https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/49819
In order to register you must hold a current membership to Banff Trail Community Association or any other Community Association (you must provide your membership number during registration). Membership for Banff Trail can be purchased during registration.
* If you wish to register after Feb 28, 2016 please contact Kerstin at soccer@banfftrailcommunity.ca
- Season — May 1 through June 22, 2017 (weather permitting)
- Super Soccer Saturday — June 24, 2017 (details to come)
- BBQ / Team Pictures — tentatively for May 13, 3-7pm
- Coach Clinics
- U4 and U6 — April 21, 6-10pm
- U8 — April 22, 6-10pm
- U10 — April 23, 6-10pm
| U4 | U6 | U8 | U10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Born 2013-2014 | Born 2011-2012 | Born 2009-2010 | Born 2007-2008 |
| 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, 2016 please contact Kerstin at soccer@banfftrailcommunity.ca
Fees Include:
- U4
- jersey (socks and shorts as needed)
- mid-season BBQ
- U6 – U10
- jersey (socks and shorts as needed)
- 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 2017: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/49819
- 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 through the soccer registration link or separately using our Membership section.
Parent Meeting:
- To be Announced — mid-March 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
- three or more 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
Contact:
BT Soccer Coordinator – Kerstin Plaxton email: soccer@banfftrailcommunity.ca
