Recreational Parent Letter

Hi Parents,

Please note if you are receiving this email you have registered for the local recreational program which involves no out of town travel. Please note we are still looking for coaches to work in these programs so if you have interest please contact me at jjsoccerltd@gmail.com Trust me it is fun I have been coaching for almost thirty years. Come join our staff you will have a blast with us.

Parent meetings will be scheduled at the field on Sunday May 4th as follows:

Under 5 1:30-2:00 pm

Under 7 2:15-2:45 pm

Under 9 ,11 & 13 3:00-3:30 pm

Here is the 2025 Parent Welcome information for your review. Upon arriving at the field on your child's first evening please make your way to the tables set up on the track and you will be directed to the grid your child has been assigned to for the 2025 season where your coach / coaches will be waiting for you. 

Hello & Welcome Parents,

Welcome to JJ Soccer recreational 2025 programs. We are looking forward to a great season for our recreational players. I have included the schedule below for you to review your training / game times.

Field Location:

We will be training and playing at Vanier Collegiate Field located at 324 MacDonald Street West. The entrance and parking area is on the west side of the field. This is also known as the student parking lot.

Recreational Programs:

First Kicks (Parent & Tots) 2022-23 Thursdays 5:00-5:30 pm May 15, 22, 29th June 5, 12 & 19th

U5 Active Start Training Group (2020-2021) Mon & Wed 6:00 - 7:00 pm April 28 - June 18 (Session will run on Monday May 19th)

U7 Fundamentals Training Group (2018-2019) Tues & Thurs 6:00 - 7:00 pm April 29 - June 19

U9 Fundamentals Training Group (2016-2017) Mon & Wed 6:00 - 7:00 pm April 28 - June 18 (Session will run on Monday May 19th)

U11/13 Girls Learn to Train Training Group (2012-2015) Mon & Wed 7:15-8:30 pm April 28 - June 18 (Session will run on Monday May 19th)

U11/13 Boys Learn To Train Training Group (2012-2015) Tues & Thurs 7:15-8:30 pm April 29-June 19th

Adult Co-Ed & Women's Rec Soccer 4 Life Training and Game-Sunday 7:15 - 8:30 pm April 27 - June 22th (No session on Sunday May 19th) 

Equipment Needed:

Please note the following information as this will make both you and your child’s experience more enjoyable during our soccer season. Please have all players bring soccer cleats or good running footwear for a grass surface, shin guards, soccer socks, shorts, shirt with sleeves, and water for on field training and game sessions. I would also encourage you to have bug spray, sunscreen, and a hat for the younger players. Your child may bring their own ball if they wish, just please put their name on it. We do have additional soccer balls for use during training if your child does not have one. I have ordered jerseys for the recreational players from U5 through U-13 and they will be handed out to your coaches prior to your first session. Please wear these jerseys to your session and game nights.

Training/Game Cancellations:

Should it be necessary to cancel any training or games, we will communicate via email from our Ramp website. We take several factors into consideration when cancelling a session, such as what the field conditions are like, what is the future forecast, and the current temperature. Depending on the situation we may cancel a session for the younger groups but still train with an older group, so please note the group your child is in. For weekday training and Sunday evening adult games, cancellations will be issued between 4:30-5:00 pm. 

Bathroom Facilities:

We will have between one & two portable bathrooms that are cleaned weekly and located by the main field connected to the white shed with the red roof.

Field Preparation Day:

We are going to work from 1:00-5:00 pm on Sunday April 27th with pizza and drinks at 4:30 pm. Please bring a wheelbarrow and shovel if you have one. If not, we have other work that will keep you busy. Please email jjsoccerltd@gmail.com to confirm your attendance at this event. 

JJ Soccer & Excelsior FC Coaches Clinics Vanier Collegiate Main Field: 

Under 5  & 7 coaching clinics on Tuesday April 22nd from 6:15-8:30 pm

Under 9 Rec and DTC coaching clinics on Wednesday April 23rd from 6:15-9:00 pm 

If you ever have any questions or concerns I am available at the field when not coaching, or please feel free to call me at 306-630-4741 or email jjsoccerltd@gmail.com We are looking forward to seeing you on the pitch.

Looking forward to a great season!