NEW 2026 PROGRAM ADDITIONS - SKILLS CLINICS - JUNIOR COACHING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
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NEW 2026 PROGRAM ADDITIONS - SKILLS CLINICS - JUNIOR COACHING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM *
2026 reGISTRATION open NOW
AcA Community Soccer
Acadia Community Soccer is a grassroots, volunteer-based program that is focused on providing a fun and affordable soccer program to community youth between the ages of 3 and 12 years of age. We aim to develop physical fitness levels, team playing skills and foster a culture of inclusivity and relationship building within the community.
2026 Soccer Season
KEY DATES (tentative)
Registration: January 19 – March 31
Coaches’ Clinic: Sunday April 19th at 6:00pm
Practices will begin the week of: April 27th (weather permitting)
Games/practices end Wednesday: June 17th
Picture day: Saturday May 30th
Season Wrap-Up Party: Thursday June 18th
ADD-ON ($) Skills Clinics: Saturday May9th, May23rd, June 6th
FIELDS
Ecole de la Source
SCHEDULE
U4 Wednesday 6:00-6:50pm
U6 Wednesday 6:00-6:50pm
U8 Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-7:30pm
U10/U12 Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-7:30pm
U8/U10/U12 ADD-ON ($) - Saturday 10:00 - 11:30am
BE PREPARED
Come with shin guards, runners or cleats, snacks and water bottle
Plan for rain and cold and bring clothing appropriate for the weather
Arrive a few minutes early to find your team
NEW 2026 pROGRAMS ADDITIONS
Junior Leadership Program
Our Junior Coach Leadership Program pairs youth volunteers ages 13–18 with a U4 or U6 team to build leadership and coaching skills. Junior Coaches assist the Head and Assistant Coach at practices and games, help lead activities, and support year-end events in a fun, supportive environment.
Duration: April 29th to June 17th
Dates: Wednesdays 6:00pm - 6:50pm
Duration: April 29th to June 17th
Location: Ecole De La Source - 360 94th Ave SE, T2J 0E3
Ages: 13 - 18
Along with weekly sessions junior coaches will participate in the events below:
Coaches Clinic: Sunday April 19th 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Photo Day: Saturday May 30th
Season-End Party - Thursday June 18th
Saturday Skills Clinics
Our Skills Clinics for U8–U10-U12 participants are an optional add-on for players who want to try a more competitive environment and extra development. Led by an experienced coach, sessions focus on improving technical skills and building game knowledge through drills and gameplay.
For $35 it includes three 1.5 hour sessions.
Dates: May 9th, May 23rd, June 6th
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: Ecole De La Source - 360 94th Ave SE, T2J 0E3
Ages: 7 - 12, participants from U8 or U10 or U12
Cost: $35 , for three sessions
Please email soccer@acadiaca.com for any questions
thanks to our 2026 Season sponsors and Supporters!!
Thank you to the following who were instrumental in making our 2025 soccer season possible!
Fairmount Drive
for sponsoring Water Bottles and Food
Little Cesars is located in Acadia at 9825 Fairmount Drive SE. They are dedicated to supporting their community and we are so grateful for their support of our programming.
for their ongoing guidance, coaches’ resources and running our coaches’ clinic
If your children are wanting to play at a more competitive level, or simply wanting to play more, Calgary City FC offers year-round soccer for all age groups and abilities.
for sponsoring the U4 and U6 uniforms, balls and medals
2026 Fee Schedule
In addition to the fees outlines below, all families must also hold an ACA family membership at the time of registration.
We are proud to offer a No One Left Behind Program this year to ensure every child who wants to play can do so. If you require financial assistance for your registration fees please email treasurer@acadiaca.com.
For assistance with obtaining equipment such as cleats or shinpads, please visit: Jumpstart or KidSport.
Registration Fee – $75.00
What’s included:
One night per week (Wednesday)
6:00-6:50pm – Ecole De La Source
Soccer jersey, shorts, socks & team/individual photo, water bottle
Registration Fee – $75.00
What’s included:
One night per week (Wednesday)
6:00-6:50pm – Ecole De La Source
Soccer jersey, shorts and socks & team/individual photo, water bottle
Registration Fee – $105.00
What’s included:
Two nights per week
(Tuesday & Thursday. 1 practice, 1 game)
6:30-7:30pm – Ecole De La Source
Soccer jersey, shorts, and socks & team/individual photo, water bottle
Registration Fee – $95.00
What’s included:
Two nights per week
(Tuesday and Thursday. 1 practice, 1 game)
6:30-7:30pm – Ecole De La Source
Soccer jersey, shorts, and socks & team/individual photo, water bottle
Registration Fee – $105.00
What’s included:
Two nights per week
(Tuesday & Thursday, 1 practice, 1 game)
6:30-7:30pm- Ecole De La Source
Soccer jersey, shorts, and socks & team/individual photo, water bottle
Cancellation policies
Weather and Game Cancellations
Parents: check your TeamLinkt app at 5:00pm as all contact will be done through the app. If you do not receive a cancellation notification by 5:00pm, the game is on.
Reasons for cancellations are (but not limited to):
Smoke advisory of 7+
Safety – wet, slippery conditions or lightening potential
Cold – if it is too cold, it is not fun for anyone
Field Conditions – the integrity of the fields need to be considered
Miscellaneous – other reasons not listed are at the discretion of ACA
Air Quality Health Index and outdoor soccer
As suggested by the Alberta Soccer Association:
3 or less – practices and games proceed as normal
4 to 6 – adjust exertion intensity, duration and increase resting periods
7 or above – cancel practice or game
For up to date information visit: Calgary Air Quality Health Index
Refund policies
Once soccer registration closes there is a lot of time and expense that goes into organizing the playing season. For this reason, we have a simple but fair refund policy:
registrations cancelled prior to March 15th, receive a full refund minus a $15 admin fee
registrations cancelled after March 15th, receive a 50% refund
Are you interested in coaching soccer?
We rely on parent volunteers to coach the youth soccer teams. Each team requires a coach and assistant coach, or alternatively, co-coaches. If you are interested in coaching, you will receive a discount on one of your children’s registration fee. In the checkout process, please indicate that you want to be a coach, and once confirmed by the soccer coordinator, you will receive a refund for $10. There is a mandatory coach training session at the beginning of the season, as well as support offered throughout the season. If you have questions about being a coach, you can email soccer@acadiaca.com . We greatly appreciate your support to volunteer as a coach and make the soccer season possible!
All coaches will receive a Coaches’ Clinic to prepare them for the season. The clinic will be graciously given by our friends at Calgary City FC!
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Parent Responsibilities
Volunteering Roles: Soccer Program
The below roles are specific to the Soccer program (April to June). You are welcome to select multiple roles, the choice is up to you.
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Provide technical and practical skills to the children on the team. This is a hands on role as you will be required to set up drills and actively participate on the field.
Coaching guides will be provided by ACA
Attend coaching clinic in April
If coaching U10/U12, coaches will be required to provide a format for games, set up lines/positions, and actively coach children during the game.
Find a delegate if you will be away
No soccer experience required for grassroots soccer
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Provide technical and practical skills to the children on the team. This is a hands on role as you will be required to set up drills and actively participate on the field.
Coaching guides will be provided by ACA
Attend coaching clinic in April
If coaching U10/U12, coaches will be required to provide a format for games, set up lines/positions, and actively coach children during the game.
Find a delegate if you will be away
No soccer experience required for grassroots soccer
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Maintain roster information from the ACA Soccer Coordinator to the coaches, team equipment manager and other volunteers as needed
Maintain communication of schedules and game cancellations with parents through TeamLinkt app
Know the field location and team number you are playing against prior to each game
Manage photos, including working with photographer/Soccer Coordinator to organize player names and jersey numbers
Pick up pictures and medals from ACA Soccer tent and distribute to team at end-of-season wrap up party
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Collect equipment for your team from the League Equipment Coordinator
Ensure required equipment is brought to each practice/game
Set up and tear down equipment at each practice/home game
Return equipment at the end of the season to the League Equipment Coordinator
Report any missing or damaged equipment to the League Equipment Coordinator
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Work with ACA Soccer Coordinator to develop a plan for uniform sorting
Coordinate uniform sorting helpers on sorting day
Deliver uniforms to team managers
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Assist with sorting through boxes of uniforms, organizing jerseys and assigning them to teams
Coordinate with team managers to deliver their uniform packages
The overall success of any ACA Event or Program depends upon our volunteers. When registering for outdoor soccer, it is appreciated that all families provide one parent volunteer in support of the ACA Youth Soccer Program from April to June.
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Collect equipment from ACA storage facility
Sort equipment into age groups and teams
Distribute equipment to team equipment managers
Return equipment to ACA storage facility at end of the season
Help with continuous improvement regarding league equipment management
Collect line painting equipment from ACA storage facility and distribute to field markers
Provide back-up in case in-season field markers are not available
Collect line painting equipment at end of season, inspecting to ensure they are ready to use next season and return to ACA storage facikity
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Sort through equipment from last year
Determine what equipment needs to be ordered
Prepare equipment packs for the upcoming season
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Normally completed over two to three days, 2-3 hours each day
Paint lines and number fields at least 1 week prior to the commencement of the season
Painting instructions will be provided by the ACA
Maintain line quality throughout the season
Plan ahead for line painting to ensure lines are clearly visible each week
Refresh lines every 2-3 weeks depending on weather
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Required on first and last day of season
Arrive prior to the appropriate age group start time
First day: help families find their field, teams and hand out any unclaimed equipment and uniforms
Wrap-up: be at the field to meet food/beverage deliveries. Hand out food, drinks, medals and photo packages to team managers
Help put up and tear down tent(s)/tables
Lend any assistance necessary to event coordinators of end-of-season wrap up party
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Oversee the Police Information Check (PIC) process for coaches who volunteer with ACA Soccer, with support from ACA Soccer Coordinator
Help improve the process and update guidelines
Liaison with the Calgary Police Service (CPS)
Support ACA and volunteers during the PIC process
Track and manage CPS applications, including monitoring PIC related emails as needed by
Cross referencing coach volunteer lists, such as previously submitted PICs, newly submitted copies of PICs and/or the CPS database
Proactively sending out reminders to coaches who have not completed a PIC/VPSC
Tracking and reporting to the ACA Soccer Coordinator each coach’s status