Soccer Registration 2023

Soccer registration will open on February 1, 2023 using the EMSA soccer portal, supporting kids to learn and play this game from ages 4 to 18. Greenfield community has a history of a large and successful soccer program with support from governing organizations SWEMSA (all of which support community and club soccer programs), EMSA and ASA. The kids are placed into teams in the SW zone of Edmonton based on age, community of residence, requested friends or coach, and lastly considering late registrations as able (late registrations are those completed after Feb 28, 2023).

Key points: 

• Teams are created in coaches/assistant coaches home communities
• You must register for your child’s age based on year of birth, and home community. If you wish to play in a different community, request transfer to preferred community or age bump up request. These are considered in our team formation process. 
• U7 & up are separated into male/female teams
• Kids playing U7 & up would be expected to travel to other communities in the SW; kids U13 & up play city-wide
• Fees cover training for coaches, equipment, uniforms, insurance, field maintenance, referee training and fees, team photos, and fees to SWEMSA and EMSA
• Practices are scheduled by the coaching team based on player availability and need after teams are created 
• The season begins when the fields are opened by the city for play – usually the end of April/first week of May. Once the city of Edmonton open sport fields, the season will begin
• The season goes until the end of June, with city and provincial finals in July for older ages
• Photo day will be May 6, 2023 at the hall. 
• Year End BBQ will be held June 24, 2023 at the hall. 
• Registrations received by March 8, 2023 are guaranteed to be on a team. After this time the registration is dependent on room on a team within the zone.

 
Registration steps:

1. An EFCL membership is required. This can be done via EFCL website or contact Greenfield membership memberships@greenfieldcommunityleague.com. There is an additional $5 fee to purchase via the website. To see other benefit to membership, please review the GCL website under membership.
2. Register in the EMSA portal. 
3. Sign waivers in the EMSA portal. You must scroll through them to click the accepted and sign.
4. Pay fees via instructions in the EMSA portal – online via credit card prior to March 8, 2023 (preferred method), by EFT to payments@greenfieldcommunityleague.com (fee only, no deposit), or contact us directly to pay by cash or cheque.
5. A deposit of $200 by cheque is required. The deposit will be used as the default for either volunteering or neglect to return jersey. If you are unable to provide a cheque please contact us. Please DO NOT EFT the funds or get a bank draft prior to contacting the co-ordinator.
6. Submission of post-dated (to July 30, 2023) deposit cheque ($200) to GCL hall mail (3803 - 114 St), or email below to arrange. Please make this cheque out to Greenfield Community League
7. Submission of confirmation of your Greenfield address and new registrants also required to submit confirmation of date of birth.
8. We will hold an in-person collection session on February 26, 2023 to submit deposit cheques and confirmation documents (confirmation of age & address in Greenfield). This will take place at Greenfield Hall at 3803 114 St from 11 am to 2 pm – drop off your stuff and take in our Winter festival!

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​Volunteering:
Volunteering requirements are fulfilled in a variety of ways. You can volunteer for your child’s team (coach, assistant coach, manager, equipment set up or equipment manager); for the community program (photo day, community bbq, equipment or uniform organization or collections), Duggan Tournament, SWEMSA (provincial or city finals, tournaments), Greenfield community league (casino – to be held fall 2023, GCL board).

Team Officials: Coach, Assistant Coach, Team Manager
If you are interested in being considered for a team official role there will be NEW REQUIRMENTS this year that must be completed.  All team officials are required to have the standard of training before being placed on the team roster. 
                         Age level requirements for roles
                         NCCP courses
                         Links to other required courses

In order to request a role of this capacity, please use the EMSA soccer portal and on the home page use register as a team official. Registration for these roles does not guarantee you will be selected.
​A current police record check and Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders must be completed prior to being placed on a team roster.
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SWEMSA coach meetings will be held April 17 (U5 to U11) and 18 (U13 and up). 

Soccer cannot function without your help! Consider signing up to coach or be a team manager.
gf_soccer_volunteer_policy-1.docx

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Age Group **note changes in days of play**	Year of birth	Cost
U5 ​Saturday	2018	$​85
U7  ​Monday & Wednesday	2016 / 2017	$95
U9 Tuesday, Thursday​  ​+ weekly practices	2014 / 2015	$120
U11 ​Monday, Wednesday + weekly practices	2012 / 2013	$140
U13 ​Sunday, Tuesday + weekly practices	2010 / 2011	$180
U15 ​Monday, Thursday + practices	2008/ 2009	$200
U17 Sunday, Wednesday + practices	2006 / 2007	$200
​U19 Sunday, Tuesday + practices ​	​2004 / 2005	$200

Financial Assistance

If you are in need of financial assistance for your child to participate in organized soccer, there is help available through Canadian Tire's Jumpstart program and Kidsport Canada. Please visit their webpages for more information.