What’s happening in McLeod

Sep02Former McLeod Soccer Player goes Elite!

The following is quoted from an article on www.edmontonsoccer.com. Nicole was the only player chosen from the prairie provinces to attend this camp!

Nicole Lindsay of Edmonton started her soccer playing days with McLeod Community League.

Here is what she is up to now!

Canada's youngest elite players are getting their first taste of the national program. The best female players born 1995 and 1996 - as young as 14 and 15 years old are taking part in an 11 day camp in Sunrise, Florida. The Canadian U15 camp runs July 30 to August 9th under the supervision of coach David Benning.

"The creation of the U15 program has allowed these players to experience the maturity level required to train and compete before they take that next step towards international competition", said coach Benning. Coach Benning and his staff selected players from across the country, identifying players at the National Training Centres and events like the BMO Championships (Nationals) Nutrilife All Stars. In fact, 348 different players took part in the last two U14 Girls select competitions at Laval 2009 and St. John's 2010.

"It is an honour to play for Canada', said centre midfielder Nicole Lindsay (currently playing for SE Storm of EMSA). 'There are no words to express how grateful I am to the people here giving me a chance to show what I have.'

Way to go Nicole!

Aug30Fall 2010 Newsletter

The Fall 2010 issue of the Piper is now available at this link. It'll be delivered to all homes and businesses within McLeod the week of September 6th.

Aug19Fall 2010 Soccer Registration

In 2009 we had 26 indoor teams representing over 500 players, and we are anticipating an increase for the 2010/2011 indoor season, which is set to commence on October 16, 2010.

Registration Dates and Times

Registration will take place at the McLeod Hall (14715 59 Street) on Monday, September 13th and Thursday, September 16th from 6-9pm each night. Please note that the registration dates have changed and these are the correct dates.

Age Categories and Fees

We are happy to announce that we have been able to lower our fees for the second year in a row!

Age Category	Birth Year	Playing Day	Early Bird Fee	Fee after Sept 17/2010	2009 Fee
U6 Mixed Girls/boys	2005/2006	Saturday	$165	$190	$175
U8 (Girls & Boys)	2003/2004	Saturday	$165	$190	$180
U10 (Girls & Boys)	2001/2002	Saturdays	$195	$220	$225
U12 (Girls & Boys)	1999/2000	Saturdays	$220	$245	$230
U14 (Girls & Boys)	1997/1998	Sundays	$220	$245	$230
U16 (Girls & Boys) - Player card req'd	1995/1996	Sundays	$225	$250	$235
U18 (Girls & Boys) - Player card req'd	1993/1994	Sundays	$225	$250	$235

Memberships, volunteer commitments, and player cards

You will require a community league membership to register, and memberships will be available for purchase at registration. The membership year runs from September to August, so any 2009/2010 memberships will expire at the end of August and you will need a new 2010/2011 membership. The membership fee is $25 family, $15 single. You are also required to fulfill a volunteer commitment per player to a maximum of two commitments per family. A $100 deposit per player (maximum $200) will be required at registration. Payment may be made by Interac (Debit), Visa, or Mastercard. Please remember no cheques.

All city-wide players (Xtreme) and U16/U18 (born 1993 to 1996) players must have player cards, which will be available at registration. Coaches for U16 and U18 must be carded as well. Please bring a Birth Certificate, AHC card (with full name), passport or Driver's license. Please bring the player with you so that we can take their picture - otherwise you will need to bring him/her to the South Soccer centre and potential line-ups for photos. If you have a current card and re-do your card, you will be charged $20 by EMSA.

Volunteer commitments available include:

• Registration and Equipment
• Polar Cup
• Sale of Water Park tickets
• Bingo Workers
• Waive commitment

Because uniforms continue to not be returned, we will be implementing a $75 uniform deposit for U10 and up. Last season one of our coaches found a McLeod boys jersey for sale at Value Village! Please don't donate uniforms to charity! Lost uniforms cost the community league money (we need to buy replacements) and cause your registration fees to go up! A $75 cheque will be required with all registrations post-dated for March 1, 2011. Your coach will return your cheque to you at the end of the season once your jersey has been turned in. If the jersey is not returned, your cheque will be cashed.

Please check your closets, corners, bags and under beds and return all uniforms to your coach or at registration. Please note that U6 players (Timmy's) keep their jerseys. Uniforms are for games only - not for practices, school, or shopping.

Refund Policy

• If trying out for a club team or if you are pulling your child please let us know as soon as possible by emailing soccer@mcleodcommunityleague.ca
• Community memberships are not refundable
• Registration fees will be refunded minus a $25 administrative fee if we are notified prior to the start of the season if your child has made a club team or is not playing. Refunds will be prorated up to and including November 15, 2010. No refunds will be provided after November 16, 2010.
• Once you have registered, you will be required to fulfill your volunteer commitment whether your child is playing for Club, McLeod or not playing at all, as registering your child means a position on a team is being held - no exceptions.

Tournaments and Pictures

Please note that we are no longer paying for tournaments. Teams wishing to enter tournaments need to pay for it themselves. Pictures are included in the registration fee.

Pads and Piercings

Shin pads are mandatory for everyone and socks must cover the shin pad. Players must have black socks and black shorts (socks, shin pads, and shorts are for sale at registration). No piercings are allowed and no taping of piercings.

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact soccer@mcleodcommunityleague.ca. Thanks and see you at registration. As in the past, you will receive a quicker response by email.

Aug16Out-of-School Care at Steele Heights Baptist Church

Jul30Hollick Kenyon Park Society Fundraiser

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