Club Info
We are proudly a community service club program
begun by the Nor'West Optimist Club & serving local youth since 1979, we remain a:
"Not-for-profit, volunteer-run, community-benefiting, youth soccer club"
That's a mouthful: what does it mean?
It means we bring F.A.I.R. soccer to local children! We have been doing it since 1979 (only then, it was from Bruce Johnson's garage). It means we take the money we earn from registration and redistribute it to cover the costs a player incurs for a soccer season.
Broadly, this covers:
Soccer uniforms (program dependant),
Equipment purchases & maintenance,
City field rental,
Club field maintenance,
Referee development
Referee game fees,
Club administration fees,
District registration fees which include the following:
Player Ontario Soccer registration fees seasonally ( $21-$60) program dependant),
Coach Ontario Soccer registration fees: $10 pp,
Ontario Soccer software (SportEngine) fee $3.10 seasonally,
National program seasonal contribution: $13,
Most of our volunteers are community parents of players who squeeze time in between work, family obligations, and carpooling. With our roots in Optimism, we work hard to set a Good example within our community with these other projects:
Spring Shoe Scramble - Cleat Swap,
Outdoor season Special Olympic team sponsorship,
Fall Koats for Kids drive for the Boys & Girls Club,
Fall sock drive in support of 24 Hours' of Heros Ruck for the Homeless,
Fall jerseys drive for lower-income programs in Northern Canada & developing countries,
Soccer in Schools! with Canada Soccer
Winter Active Toy Drive locally,
Soccer is an excellent gift for kids! It provides fitness, friendship, physical literacy, and a sense of community that stretches worldwide! It does all that and helps kids make better choices when faced with the tough decisions that youth are sometimes faced with.
We are proud to offer this to our community and proud of the NW volunteers who help us bring this gift to community players! They are the reason we can offer such an excellent experience for kids.
Please be sure to thank the volunteers you see in your soccer community this season!
For details on how to support one of these projects or become one of our Everyday Heroes, please email us via: icoach@norwestsoccer.com.
Mission Statement
NorWest Soccer is focused on providing an enjoyable and inspiring soccer experience for all players, from Active Start to Soccer for Life. By developing the total person, Soccer can be the vehicle for countless lessons both on and off the field. By offering quality programs designed to meet the needs of all levels of play, we strive to develop all participants so that they can reach their full potential and, in the end, watch the player grow and thrive in the environment provided by the game.
We will accomplish this with P.R.I.D.E.
Passion:
Passion:
To promote a club atmosphere where participants are focused on a player-first mentality while fostering each individual's love for the game! Realizing we measure success by the influence and participation in the game for life, not by trophies or championships.
Resources:
To ensure that the Club has the financial, physical, and voluntary resources of a Quality Soccer Program as outlined by Canada Soccer.
Integrity:
Provide an environment with moral standards and principles, realizing the opportunity the game provides for life lessons on and off the field.
Development:
The development of grassroots players, coaches, and game officials is focused on the key components of the game (technical, tactical, physical, and psychological).
Encouragement:
To provide all players with an environment where positive reinforcement and the freedom to learn through the game is recognized.