ESSC OUTDOOR SOCCER INFORMATION

Please take note of the registration deadline of Tuesday April 20th, 2010. Prior to this deadline, all registrants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis; the closer to February 17th that you get your registration in, the better your chances are of making it into the league of your choice. After April 20th, if we require registrants, we will advertise any spots that are available.

General Description

ESSC Outdoor Soccer is a great way to stay active and get in shape. This season, work on your eye-foot coordination and have fun with your friends in one of our Outdoor Soccer leagues. After your game, enjoy ESSC specials at one of our many Sponsor Bars around Edmonton!

Who Can Play?

The ESSC is an adult league only. All player’s must be 18 years of age, or older, before they participate in any ESSC league or event. We accept all levels of skill and experience by offering a wide range of divisions. We welcome full team, small group, individual and substitute registrations.

Registration/Start Dates

Season

Not Offered

Not Offered

Not Offered

February 17, 2010

April 20, 2010

April 25, 2010

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

Cost

Type

Season Length

Description

Cost

Full Team

9 weeks

9 or more players

$515/team

Full Team

8 weeks

9 or more players

$460/team

Full Team

5 weeks

9 or more players

$285/team

Full Team – GC’d

8 weeks

9 or more players

$585/team

Full Team – GC'd

5 weeks

9 or more players

$365/team

Small Groups
More info? Click here

9 or 8 weeks

5 – 8 players
(done on the same registration form)

$75/player

Small Groups

5 weeks

5 – 8 players
(done on the same registration form)

$50/player

1^st sport - Individuals

9 or 8 weeks

1 – 4 players
(done on the same registration form)

$90/player

1^st sport - Individuals
More info? Click here

5 weeks

1 – 4 players
(done on the same registration form)

$60/player

2^nd sport - Individuals
(same registration form as 1^st sport)  

9 or 8 weeks

1 – 4 players
(done on the same registration form)

$60/player

3^rd sport - Individuals
(same registration form as 1^st & 2^nd sport)

9 or 8 weeks

1 – 4 players
(done on the same registration form)

$40/player

Substitutes

8, 9 or 5 weeks

Sub info is given to teams who are in need of replacement players

FREE

 DIVISION DESCRIPTIONS

Division

                                                      
                                                       Description

GC’d Leagues

Although still self officiated, our GC’d Outdoor Soccer leagues will provide the same great playing experience as regular outdoor leagues but with a Games Coordinator present. GC’s will help set up the field, bring the equipment, monitor the games and report scores. GC’d leagues will still be played with the ‘Fun First, Winning Second’ mentality but a Club representative will be present to ensure rules and policies are being upheld. If you love to play soccer, but would appreciate a paid ESSC representative being at your games then this is the league for you!

Recreational

This division is for teams or players that are new to the sport and have little experience playing soccer.

Recreational Plus

This division is for teams or players that have some soccer experience and display better ball control and teamwork then those in the recreational division.

Intermediate

This division is for soccer enthusiasts who are looking for more competition, have good ball control and can put together organized plays.

  SPRING 2010 OUTDOOR SOCCER OFFERINGS

Day/Night Offered

Format

Division

Sunday

Sunday

Sunday

Sunday

Sunday

Monday

Monday

Monday

Tuesday

Tuesday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Wednesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Thursday

Leagues highlighted in red denote leagues which will not be accepting small group or individual registrations

HOW DO I REGISTER?

All players should register and pay online using our secure registration process. Registering online helps ensure you get placed in the league of your choice, as registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. If you do not have a credit card, you can come to the office, during regular business hours, to pay by either cash or debit.

IMPORTANT OUTDOOR SOCCER INFORMATION

Facility Information

ESSC Soccer is played on smaller fields to accommodate smaller rosters, located throughout the City of Edmonton. Each field has goal posts. Any team or player who causes the ESSC to receive a complaint from a facility will be fined $100 and may be removed from the league. For full details, click here.

Equipment

All players are required to bring a light and dark colored shirt to every game. Please see the Rules section for legal equipment before purchasing your own gear. A $20 deposit is required for equipment provided by the ESSC for non-GC’d leagues. Deposits are refunded, for returned equipment, at the end of the season. Equipment is provided by the GC for GC’d leagues.

Provided by the ESSC

Game balls, field markers

Optional – not provided by the ESSC

Shin guards, goalie gloves, cleats (cannot be metal)

Format/Rosters

All leagues are co-ed. Teams range in size from 9-12 players. Individual and small group registrants are combined to form full “Singles” teams that play together for the duration of the season. “Singles” teams will receive a roster via email 2 days before their first game. Games consist of 2, 40 minute halves.

Outdoor

5 players, plus a goalie (6 total players), with at least two females on the field at all times. A female goalie does not count toward your two females on the field.

Outdoor GC’d

5 players, plus a goalie (6 total players), with at least two females on the field at all times. A female goalie does not count toward your two females on the field.

Schedules

Schedules will be posted to the website, and emailed to participants, no later then 2 days prior to their first game. Games will not be scheduled on long weekend Sundays, but may be scheduled on long weekend Mondays.

Day/Night

Start Time

Sunday Games

Game will begin between 12:00 and 3:00pm.
*In the event of a rain out or double header, games may start as early as 12pm

Weekday Games

Games will begin at 7:00pm. *In the event of a rain out or double header, games may start at 6 or 8pm.

Sunday GC’d Games

Game will begin between 12:00 and 3:00pm.

Calling the Shots

All players are expected to be on time, call their own fouls and abide by ESSC rules and polices. Select Outdoor Soccer leagues will also have an ESSC Games Coordinator (GC) present. GC’s are responsible for monitoring the game, tracking time, keeping score and reporting the scores to the ESSC office. They are not trained referees and will only calls fouls if the teams are not doing so themselves.

Additional Information

Players Meetings: The ESSC may or may not, depending on the season, host mandatory Players Meetingsand/or require all new Team Captains and individuals to complete an online Player Questionnaire. This will be specified on the registration form.

Waiver: All players are expected to complete a waiver prior to playing in any ESSC league or event. One waiver per player, per season is sufficient. To complete the waiver, click here.

Reporting Scores: One player from each team, typically the captain, in the non-GC’d leagues, is responsible for reporting the game scores to the ESSC no later then 3pm the day after each game. Instructions on where and how to report scores are given at the Players Meetings. In GC'd leagues, the GC will report the scores to the ESSC.

Field Permits: Team Captains, from non-GC’d leagues, are responsible for ensuring the appropriate field permit is brought to each game. Permits can be downloaded off the website at the start of the season. In GC’d leagues, the permit is brought by the GC.

Weather Policy: The ESSC provides daily updates regarding weather. To view the entire weather policy, click here.