Game Leaders

The objective of the Game Leader program is to allow for an improved, child-friendly approach to supervising small-sided games for children U6-U9 and creating more opportunities for parents to get involved. The Game Leader program has been designed by Ontario Soccer Grassroots, Referee and Coaching departments. It is supported and endorsed by the Canadian Soccer Association.

A Game Leader will be trained to achieve a few objectives on the field:

• Enable children to have a fun and rewarding experience while competing in small-sided games.

• Ensure player safety.

• Implement simplified rules while keeping the game moving -- limiting stoppages and assisting the young players with all restarts.

The Game Leader can be a club representative, coach, parent, or a new or senior referee who has been selected by the club or district to participate in the Game Leader Instruction program.

You can also contact our office for information concerning Game Leaders.

To complete the Game Leader online training:

For Ontario Soccer Participants must be at least 12 years old.
We do prefer to use Game Leaders that are nearer to 14 years of age at NorWest Soccer though.

There is a $15 fee for this course at NorWest Soccer. It can be purchased by request through courses@norwestsoccer.com and a $15 electronic transfer to the same address.

If you are interested in taking the Ontario Soccer Game Leader Instruction program, follow the instructions below:

1. Log in or create a profile in Ontario Soccer's; www.coachcentre.ca

2. Choose Game Leader from the menu at the top of the page. & follow the completion instructions - entering the code whe prompted.

3. We highly recommend you print & use the hand out to take the quiz.

4. An 80% passing grade is required.

5. When you pass download/screenshot your certiifcate with your name clearly visible.