In preparation for its upcoming spring and summer season, the Williams Lake Youth Soccer Association is busy laying the groundwork for its referees, coaches and players.
Throughout the month of April, a number of soccer-related clinics are scheduled.
“Most events are free,” said WLYSA operations manager Rob Tazelaar. “Please note of how to register to avoid a session being cancelled or being full.”
For the association’s referees:
Entry Level Referee Clinic: April 6-8 at TRU
• This is the introductory course to refereeing the 11-a-side game. You must have been born in 2004 or older. Cost is $131.25 (covered by WLYSA if you ref four games or more).
• Times: Friday, 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Register on RefCentre.ca
• Go to https://www.refcentre.com/bc/ and search for ‘Williams Lake.’
Referee Refresher Clinic: April 8 at TRU
• This course is mandatory for all referees of the 11-a-side game to maintain their active status with BC Soccer. You will be updated on any changes to the Laws of the Game and interpretations.
• Cost is $64.25 (covered by WLYSA if you ref four games or more)
• Time: Sunday 2 to 6 p.m.
• Register on RefCentre.ca
Small Sided Referee Refresher Clinic (April 10 5 to 6 p.m.)
• This is for participants who reffed small-sided games last year. Participation is mandatory if you wish to referee for WLYSA this year. You do not need the refresher if you take the entry level clinic (above).
• Cost: free
• Register: e-mail admin@wlysa.com (no online registration with BCSA necessary)
• Location: Columneetza room 138
For the association’s coaches:
Learn to Train Coaching Clinic: April 7-8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at TRU
• This is an active course for coaches of players aged U9 to U12. Participants should be prepared for field and/or gym activity.
• Cost: Free (contact wlysa.com for registration code) ($76.13 covered by WLYSA)
• Register: e-mail admin@wlysa.com or on www.coachcentre.ca
• Location: TRU
Active Start Coaching CLinic: April 14, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at TRU
• This is a fun and active course for coaches of players ages U4 to U6. Participant should be prepared for field and/or gym activity
• Cost: free
• Register: e-mail admin@wlysa.com or on www.coachcentre.ca
• Location: TRU; babysitting provided for free upon pre-registration. Please specify numbers and ages of children. Provide your own snacks.
For the association’s goalkeepers (U12 and older):
Goalkeeping Clinic (April 14, 10 a.m. to noon at TRU)
• This is an active session for goalkeepers. Learn new skills and hoone existing ones with goalkeeper Jenessa Loewen. Participants should be prepared for field and/or gym activity.
• Cost: free
• Register: e-mail admin@wlysa.com
• Location: TRU
For the association’s mini players (U6 to U11):
Soccer Festival (April 14 at TRU)
• Register your mini players for an active hour of soccer with experienced coaches. Pre-registration is mandatory for the festival. Parents must remain at the field for the duration of the session.
• Cost: free
• Register: e-mail admin@wlysa.com
• Location: TRU
• Times: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (U6 to U8 players born 2010-2012); 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (U9 to U11 players born 2007-2009)