Mini soccer is a fun introduction to the sport of soccer for children born in the years 2010-2015. The Southdale Mini Soccer program has over 800 children register for each spring, so many volunteer coaches are necessary for the program to continue to run successfully. All players, coaches and spectators are expected to conduct themselves in a positive, respectful and appropriate manner. 

The season will run for 8 weeks from May 1-June 24, with the following schedule and fees:

U3 (Born 2015)  Sundays 4:00-4:45pm  $30

U4 (Born 2014)  Sundays 3:00-3:45pm  $30

U5 (Born 2013)  Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm  $50

U6 (Born 2012)  Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm  $50

U7 (Born 2011)  Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm  $75

U8 (Born 2010)  Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm  $75

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For U3 and U4 players, it is expected that a family member will be available to work/play with the child for warm up/practice when called upon by the coaches.

The age brackets are based on the birth year (January 1 to December 31) of the child only. Requests for players to participate in different age groups will not be considered.

All games will be played on local fields within Southdale and Island Lakes. At the conclusion of the season, the annual Soccer Extravaganza will be held at De La Seigneurie Park  on the weekend of June 23-24 (therefore these game times will not be consistent with regular game times).

U3-U6 teams will be co-ed, while U7 and U8 age groups will be gender specific with male and female teams. Friend requests will be considered but not guaranteed. There is a maximum of one friend request per player and it must be reciprocated.   

Southdale continues to support the Long Term Development Program (LTPD) as outlined by the Manitoba Soccer Association (MSA.)  The U5-U8 teams will continue to be smaller than average, with fewer players on the field at a time (allowing more touches on the ball.)  

This year, we are working to organize a couple coaching clinics for interested coach volunteers. If you are interested in coaching, please indicate so when you register your child. No one will be expected to coach by themselves, so if there is someone you would like to coach with (could be another family member,  neighbour or child’s friend’s parent), please include a note of that.

Volunteers will also be needed for the Soccer Extravaganza, including set up, take down and BBQ help. We will be asking for volunteers later in the season, but if this is something you are interested in helping to organize, please send an email to the convenors.

All registrations received in the registration period will be accepted. Registrations received after the deadline will be accepted based on availability and be subject to Southdale’s late fee policy - no exceptions.

Schedules will not be available until closer to the season start. The only necessary equipment for Mini Soccer is shin guards. Cleats are optional, but not required. Players will receive jerseys at their first games.

Once again, your Mini Soccer Convenors will be Kara Buchanan, Kelsey Chan and Amy Gee. They can be reached at southdaleminisoccer@gmail.com