• When is registration?
• When does the season start?
• What equipment do the players need?
• When do they play games/ have practices?
• Where do they play?
• How are my registration fees used?
• What if I would like to get involved as a coach - what training do you provide?
• How do I sponsor my child's team?
• Can I make a special request to have my child play on the same team as another (i.e. for commuting)?
• Does the club host any tournaments?
• Why do some teams travel and at what age do they start?
• Can my son/daughter try-out for rep teams?
• Does the club publish standings?
• How can I help if I don't want to coach?
• How do I apply for a refund?
• How old does my son/daughter have to be to play?
• How will my son/daughter be notified of what team they are on?
• Does the club provide team/player photos?

When is registration?
Registration typically runs from mid January through to the end of February each year. Registration will be accepted in June of there is room on a team's roster but you'll pay a $25 late fee. We also have in-person sessions at the Scugog Arena that are advertised here on the web site and in the local papers. See the registration page for more details/requirements. Registrations can also be mailed in. All youth forms received after March 7st, 2010 will be subject to a late fee of $25 per player and team placement is subject to availability.

Launched in January 2007, we have Online Registration with the option of online credit card payment. You can also register online, print your form and mail it in with a cheque. Players are not considered registered until all required information is provided and full payment is received.

In 2010 the club will hosted three walkin registration sessions in February/March at the arena. These dates are advertised in the Port Perry Star and Scugog Standard. As well a notice is sent at all local elementary and high schools. Notices are also posted in public places in Port Perry. We also send emails to everyone we had on file from the previous year.

Registration forms can also be downloaded from the registration page and mailed in to the address on the form.

When does the season begin and end?
The outdoor season starts during the last week of May for most house league teams (U4 - U10) and NDSL (Uxbridge/Scugog) teams. DSL and CESL teams are informed by their own leagues, but usually start a week earlier. Scugog Soccer house league runs to the middle of August. The end of season for traveling teams is somewhere between late August and mid September, depending on the age group and playoff schedules.

What equipment do players need?
The club supplies a uniform to every registered youth player, which includes: team jersey, shorts, and matching socks. Some adult teams only receive jerseys every 3 years to keep costs down. Each player in all divisions must wear shin guards and appropriate footwear (soccer shoes are not mandatory but are recommended). Insurance rules do not allow players to play without proper equipment or play if they are not fully registered (ie paid in full).

When do they play games/have practices?
The game nights for the U4 to U10 age groups are determined by registration numbers and divisions, which can vary from year to year. Below we have published a list of expected playing nights, but they are subject to change due to field availability and other league play. Regular games are played on weeknights (Mon-Thurs). Sponsor Day and Cup Day tournaments are on Saturdays. Games start at 6:30pm for U4 to U10 players. Older players U12 and up start at 7:00pm, then switch to 6:30pm in August due to fading light conditions.

Schedules for the playing nights for the NDSL teams (U12 and up) are determined by the Leagues they play in. These schedules are generally not made available to the club until sometime in early May. Check the Players Page for details. Again these nights are weeknights with a year end tournament on a weekend in late August.

Coaches for the U7 and up age groups are expected to conduct weekly practices on the night listed below (it can be switched if the coach and parents wish, but it is still subject to field availability). It's suggested all teams in each of the U7 to U10 age divisions practice all together. All U7s together, all U9s etc. This allows those who wish to practice to ability to do so even when not all team member show up. It also allows coaches to share the load in case not all can attend.)

Below are the proposed game nights for the 2010 season.
We try to keep them the same year to year as do most of the leagues.

Note that U8, U9 and U10 can be combined in different combinations each year based on player numbers.

Where do they play?
The U4 to U10 teams play all their games at the Scugog Soccer fields in Port Perry, located on Old Simcoe Road, approx. 1 km north of Reach Road (See the Maps Page). U4, U5 and U6 play on the mico fields (54' x 120'), U7, U8 & U10, on the miini size fields (105' x 180'). NDSL teams play in Uxbrdige and Scugog. U23 travel to other clubs in Durham. The exact composition of the teams and their home locations can vary from one age division to another. All Scugog home games are played at the Scugog Soccer Fields. Select, Rep and All-Star teams also travel, sometimes to clubs further away but generally to other clubs in Durham. Select, Rep and All-Star teams also participate in tournaments, usually on weekends that may involve overnight stays, most usually in southern Ontario.

How are my registration fees used?
Scugog Soccer is a non-profit corporation and does it's best to keep expenses and thereby fees at a minimum. Our annual budget is around $150,000. Your registration fees cover a large variety of costs incurred by the club. It is important to note that Sponsors donations and thousands of volunteer hours are put in by numerous people, which allow the club to conduct its operations at a significant cost savings to the members. Below is a breakdown by percentage, of SSA expenses from 2006, which was a typical year.

The club publishes an annual financial statement, which is available to the membership. Interested parties are also invited to attend any Board meeting if they have an idea that they would like to have tabled for consideration. Contact the Club Administrator to get an item on the agenda at least two weeks in advance.

I'm thinking about getting involved as a coach - what training do you provide?
The Club sponsors and reimbuses its Coaches for OSA coaching clinics. There are three entry levels of soccer coaching as set out by the Ontaio Soccer Association (OSA). Ideally, we'd like all our coaches to attain at least the first level (CHILD).

The first two levels are one full day each. The third level (SENIOR) (what is required of our Select and Rep coaches) is an additional two full days. Generally these clinics run from mid winter to late spring, on weekends, depending on availability of training staff. Clinics are held all over Ontario with many right here in Durham. Please consult the Coaches Page for links to the OSA web site that contains clinic dates and locations.

The SSA provides a pre season information session for all new and returning house league & traveling coaches in May. Please check the Events Page and/or the Coaches Page for information (dates, times and locations of clinics and meetings).

We also have Coaches manuals for each of the age divisions (Micro (Timbit), Mini, NDSL, Rep/Select) that will help you with requirements, contacts, guidelines, practice drills, etc. These are a work in progess and are being developed year by year with your input and as rules and poilcies change. Look for them on the Coaches Page.

For further information please contact our Head Coach or the Club Administrator or call the office 905-985-7553.

Note: as these clinics represent a significant dollar and manpower investment for the club, it is important to the club that coaches who attend these clinics, give us a full year of coaching for each level. If they return the following season we offer them a $25 discount on one player.

How do I sponsor a team or my child's team?
The club is composed of approximately 60 teams in the various age groups. Sponsorship fees for a team are $300/team and the sponsor will be provided with a receipt for tax purposes. We'd like all our sponsor fees by April 1st but due to changing numbers up until the end of May there number of Sponsors can vary. The club will try wherever possible to match a sponsored team to a specific player if requested, however we cannot guarantee this. Download a sponsorship form here or visit the Sponsor page.

For further information, please contact the Club Administrator.

Can I make a special request to have my child play on the same team as another (i.e. for commuting)?
The club serves nearly 800 players in many age groups and participates in many leagues. Consideration for player placement is prioritized first by coach's son/daughter, sponsor's son/daughter and then by team balancing. The club will only consider, but not guarantee, matching specific players registered by the early deadline (early March) on a written request basis only, subject to availability and it not interfering with the priorities noted above.

Also note that all children in divisions U4 through U10 all play on the same night at the same location so carpooling in not a valid reason for being on the same team.

Does the club host any tournaments?
The Scugog Soccer Association hosts two of its own house league tournaments for the U4 to U10 age groups. The first one is our Sponsor Day Tournament. The other is our Cup Day Tournament. BBQs are held on both dates, and trophies are presented, to all participants on Cup Day, which includes a playoff to determine champions of U7 to U10 divisions.

In addition to the house league tournaments noted above, the club sometimes plays host to regional tournaments that will involve traveling teams from other clubs. DSL, CESL and NDSL (Scugog/Uxbridge).

Coaches who wish to enter their teams, or to assemble an All-Team team in a specific age/gender division, in tournaments outside of our club are encouraged to do so, subject to the following:

(Please also refer to the Club's Policy and Procedures for more detailed information)

1.The Team coach must make his/her intention to coach a all-star team by June 15th in order that information can be distributed to all prospective players and player book information can be gathered in time.

2. The Team Coach must notify, and obtain approval from, the Scugog Soccer Head Coach and club administrator/registrar for any tournament participation outside of those specifically sanctioned by the club. For tournaments within Ontario, please allow a minimum 5 days for this notification.

Failure to obtain this approval will mean that the participants are not insured. This would be a direct violation of Club Policy and the coach(es) would be subject to immediate discipline.

3. The Ontario Soccer Association publishes a list of tournaments at their website (see Links). In addition, your Head Coach will also have a published booklet listing tournaments which is available in early May.

4. All tournaments are rated for skill level- players must be carded and registered at the level of the tournament to be eligible (i.e. Class G Recreational Team player can only participate in a Class G tournament). Consult the Head Coach or office for more information.

5. For All-Star Teams proper club sanctioned tryouts must be held and costs, responsibilities and expectations of all parents, players and coaches be layed out in writing so that they are understood by all parties.

Why do some teams travel and at what age do they start?
Teams within the Scugog Soccer Association usually start to travel to other clubs at the U12 age group. There are several factors driving the clubs participation in regional leagues; as the teams are playing on the full sized fields, with larger teams of 18 players, we do not usually have enough participants in any age group to conduct a house league division within the club. In addition, many of our players are looking for a more competitive venue to participate in. The regional leagues provide a pyramid of playing levels for teams interested in progressing. Select and Rep teams travel starting at the U8 level.

Can my son/daughter try-out for Select, Rep or All-Star teams?
The Scugog Soccer Club has a limited, Select/Competitive program for specific age groups, subject to Coach and player talent availability. Try-outs are mandatory for participation on a select, rep or All-Star competitive team. Inquire about availability at registration, via the office and/or Head Coach and watch this web site (Home and Events Page). You can also find information on the Player page. Players must be registered in the current year or previous year for insurance reasons, to participant in tryouts. Note that Girls can and do play on Boys teams.

Does the club publish standings?
The club's philosophy is to encourage the "fun pursuit of excellence" in house league play, and therefore does not publish standings for the U4 to U10 age groups. Standing may be used for the last few games in the house league season in order to seat the teams for the year end Cup Tounament.

Scugog/Uxbridge NDAL team results will be captured for team balancing and playoff seating.

Schedules and standings are published online for NDSL, DSL, CESL by their respective leagues. See the Players page for links.

I don't want to coach but I would like to help in other ways, what can I do?
The club co-ordinates many activities in order to make the "soccer experience" safe and enjoyable for its participants. All these activities, from helping at a practice, putting out corner flags, organizing tournaments, BBQ's, to the everyday operational tasks like running the canteen, lining the fields and painting the goalposts requires volunteer support. All players (or their parents) are expected help the club or their team at some point during the year.

How do I apply for a refund?
Refunds must be applied for, in writing, with a copy of your receipt or cancelled cheque by mail to the club's address, or to the Club administrator in person. Dates are listed on the registration application. All refunds are subject to a $25 administration fee. Uniforms must also be returned clean and in good condition for the application to be eligible.

Note: As June is our volunteer's busiest month, please note that refunds that meet the above noted eligibility, will take a minimum of three weeks to process.

Our address is:
Scugog Soccer Association
P.O. Box 585
Port Perry, ON L9L 1A5

How old does my son/daughter have to be to play?
For our youngest age group Under 4, players must be at least 3 years of age on December 31st of the previous year. This is OSA policy, again for insurance reasons. Sorry.

How will my son/daughter be notified of what team they are on?
The coaches receive their rosters in early May, and should contact all of their players by a week before their first scheduled game. Coaches will arrange a team meeting where they will provide player uniforms as well as team scheduling information. and to go over rules, code of Conduct, etc.

Does the club provide Team/player photos?
The club arranges for team and player photos, which are taken usually during the Sponsor Day Tournament for the U4 to U10 house league teams. Older teams have just team photos taken on a number of dates (usually Game nights) throughout June. Photos are distributed to the players by their coaches by the end of the season or on Cup Day.