Woolwich Youth Soccer

Welcome to Woolwich Youth Soccer Club

Woolwich Youth Soccer Club provides structured outdoor youth recreational and competitive programs along with outdoor adult recreational programs within the Township of Woolwich.

Woolwich Youth Soccer Club is a proud member of Ontario Soccer and Southwest Soccer and have achieved the Quality Soccer Provider License from Canada Soccer.

EXTREME HEAT ADVISORY

EXTREME HEAT

Woolwich Youth Soccer notes the health risks associated with heat illness are greater for older adults, infants and young children and other vulnerable groups. It warns hot, humid air can also worsen air quality.

During very hot weather when house league games are not cancelled, Match Officials will confer with Coaches and Team Officials before the start of the game in regards to providing water-breaks and consider shortening the time played if both coaches agree to do so.

During house league games, Match Officials are encouraged to incorporate a water-break during injury stoppages, penalty kicks, goal kicks, and other appropriate stoppages, etc., to address this concern of ensuring the health and safety of our athletes and our match officials.

For further information, please review the Reducing Risk Guidelines HERE.

Please follow the above directions for scheduled team practices.

SWRSA LEAGUE REP GAMES

SWRSA League (rep) Games please follow the heat advisory rule below:

14.12 Heat Advisory Policy

In the event of a heat advisory (as issued by Environment Canada) it is MANDATORY for match officials to provide water breaks as follows:

1. At the midway point of each half.

2. Provide a 60 second break.

3. Game clock is stopped during mandated water breaks.

This is MANDATORY for player safety and cannot be ignored.

If a heat advisory has not been issued and team officials are seeking water breaks, the request to the match official should occur prior to the game. These water breaks will be permitted at the discretion of the referee.

The safety of players, coaches, management and spectators is the primary concern in any weather event that occurs during all matches sanctioned by Southwest Soccer. The Match Official has the final say over delaying or restarting a match due to weather. Waiting to stop play or not waiting to start play may result in a serious injury or loss of life. Match Officials are expected to act responsibly when dealing with such events during matches they are controlling.

AIR QUALITY ADVISORY INFORMATION

AQHI warnings will be treated with the same regard as a Heat Advisor or Severe Weather Warnings. The Match Official will be in a position to make a decision at the field of play based on current local conditions, as they would for extreme weather. The match can be delayed or postponed at Match Official's discretion based on current conditions such as plumes of smoke. During these warnings we expect the Match Officials to apply the leagues Heat Advisory Policy which mandates extra water breaks.

The Health and Safety of our players and soccer families is our top priority. Please use your best judgement.

AQHI chart below for your reference.

Board of Directors Vacancies

We have Vacancies! If you are looking to volunteer and love soccer, join our Board of Directors. Help us plan our 2025 season. The following positions are available:

House League Families - We NEED you! The Board of Directors and House League Committee are looking for house league representation.

Vacant Roles:

Vice President - 1 year term - 1 vacancy

Director - 2 year term - 3vacancies

Director - 1 year term- 3 vacancies

If interested, please reach out to us at woolwichyouthsc@gmail.com.

GAME DAY LEADERS and REFEREES WANTED!

Hi everyone. My name is Brendan and I am the Referee Scheduler for Woolwich Youth Soccer Club. Below are some details on how you or your current/former player can continue to support WYSC Soccer by becoming a Game Leader, Small Sided Referee, or Entry Level Referee. We need your support to keep offering our wonderful program. Please consider becoming a match official this year! We truly need your support. If you are looking for a great way to get involved, stay involved, or just be part of the game, this is it! Deadline is March 9th!

Please share!

Details:

Game Leaders - A great way to get started. Must be age 11 by January 1st, 2025. Free course and pre-season training provided!

Small Sided Referees - Must be age 12 or older by March 31st, 2025. Online and in person training through Ontario Soccer. Course fee returned if you complete at least 6 games for Woolwich Soccer

Entry Level Referees - Must be age 14 or older by March 31st. Online and in person training through Ontario Soccer. Course fee returned if you complete at least 6 games for Woolwich Soccer

Certified Mentors will be provided throughout the season to support you. Game fees provided, it's a great way to make a bit of money!

If you would like more information ,please fill out this form NO LATER THAN MARCH 9th.

Questions? Email wyscreferee@gmail.com