Constantly evolving, based on the questions we receive.
GENERAL
What are your office hours and where are you located?
Our office hours are :
Monday and Wednesday 12:00 to 3:00 and 4:00 to 7:00
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 to 4:00
We are located at 1553 Stittsville Main Street, Stittsville
The Mailing address is:
P.O. Box 567
Stittsville, ON K2S 1A9
Our phone number is 613-831-1135, fax is 613-831-1730
Where can I find the club contact information?
Contact information can be found here
How can I get my tax receipt?
You can access your summer 2011 tax receipt here
You can access your winter 2011/2012 tax receipt
hereWe are first time members, what does our player need?
Players are required to supply soccer shoes, soccer shin guards, soccer socks and comfortable shorts (no zippers). Players under 7 can participate in running shoes. Soccer shoes are not mandatory for the 4 – 7 age group.
How do I register to coach?
If you are registering online, there is a place for you to fill out your volunteer request. If you are filling out a registration form, there is a space on the form to include that information. Once we begin to form teams, the convenor will be in touch with you.
Does the club provide training for coaches?
WOS is committed to the training of our coaches in order that our players receive the best experience possible. To that end, we will reimburse coaches for completing training offered by the Ontario Soccer Association.
I would like to volunteer, what sort of help does the club need?
There are many different ways to get involved in the club. Here is a list of some of them:
Coaches
Assistant Coaches
House League Conveners
Equipment Organizers
Executive Positions
Short Term Projects (tournaments etc)
When you complete your registration, just select your preferred volunteer role. Or, if you find you have time, contact the Manager of Finance and Administration . We'll be happy to utilize your expertise.
What is the minimum age requirement to play soccer?
We have programs for children in their 4th year. We require that a parent or guardian be present at all events in case of cancellation or emergency.
How can I register?
We encourage everyone to register online. It is your safest and fastest way to register.
What forms of payment do you accept?
You can pay online with Visa or MasterCard while you are registering online. You can also come in during business hours to pay by debit, Visa, Mastercard, cash or cheque.
How do I get a refund?
Please send an email to Refunds including the player’s name and reason for the request. More refund information can be found here.
OUTDOOR SOCCER
When does registration start?
Registration for summer programs begins on February 1st. The early registration period ends on March 22nd. After this date, additional fees will apply. Your registration is considered complete once you have submitted the waiver, either online or by completing a registration form, and providing payment. Players registering to tryout for a WOSC team are considered registered to the Club as of that date and will receive the early registration discount for their summer team registration, regardless of how late tryouts go. So, if your child is selected to a team in April, they will still receive the early registration discounted rate for their rep team fee.
When does the outdoor season start?
The outdoor season starts after May 15 and runs until the 3rd or 4th week of August for Development and Recreation, and into early September for Representative.
How do I tell what age group my child is in?
We use the age your child will be at the end of the year. For example, if your child was born in 2000, he/she is considered to be a 12 year old for the summer 2012 season.
My child wants to try out for a competitive team. What are the added commitments?
Teams in our representative programs practice at least once a week and play one game per week. They may also attend 1-3 tournaments per season.
What equipment do I need?
Development and recreational players will need soccer shin guards, soccer socks, and comfortable shorts (no zippers). We recommend that all players wear outdoor soccer cleats. We will provide either a training shirt or jersey, depending on your program. Representative players will need soccer shin guards and outdoor cleats. Please note that OSA Published Rules prohibit the wearing of any jewelry on the field.
Jewellery
No item of jewellery of any sort will be allowed on the field of play, even if it is ‘taped’.
This includes but not limited to necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, leather or rubber bands or visible body piercings. Loose beaded hair is also not permitted unless tied back or covered by a net.
Exceptions to this interpretation are:
• Smooth wedding bands, which, when the referee is convinced cannot be removed may be taped.
• Medic Alert Bracelets are allowed but must be taped. The taping should be such that the description of the medical problem is clearly visible.
Headwear
• Hats - No hats are allowed on the field of play.
Exceptions to this interpretation are:
1. The goalkeeper may wear a hat
2. A player may be permitted for medical reasons on the presentation of a letter signed by a medical professional and validated by the District Association and a copy to the OSA.
a. the hat may not be a baseball cap, and
b. If cap has a peak it must face forwards and have a soft peak. and
c. contains no metal or plastic parts
• Bandanas - no bandanas are allowed.
• Sweat bands - no sweatbands are allowed.
• Head protectors: only those permitted by FIFA are allowed.
• Eyeglasses: are allowed if they are sports spectacles and are safe for the players themselves and for other players. Materials such as metal or glass are not acceptable. In recreational and house league games referees are expected to show common sense and allow spectacles as long as the basic principals of Law 4 are met.
For all WOS Soccer recreational (house league) games, referees are expected to apply the basic principles (ensure that glasses are not broken or have a sharp edge). However, at the recreational level, the “streetwear” eyeglasses are acceptable to the club and referees are directed to let the players play while wearing these eyeglasses. Note that wearing non-prescription eyeglasses (i.e. pure sunglasses) is not acceptable by any player at any time.
Orthopedic Supports, e. g. Knee Braces
FIFA Circular 863 states that the vast majority of commercially manufactured supports are safe to use. The major concern is not the ‘hardness’ of the equipment alone, rather that any part of it can cut or wound another player. Any support must be safe for all players, and adequately padded and covered if necessary.
Casts
Players wearing a soft cast will be permitted to play if the cast does not present a danger to him/herself or any other player. All casts must be adequately padded by suitable material such as foam or “bubble wrap”.
Prosthetics
A player wearing a prosthetic device should be allowed to play providing the basic principals of Law 4 are met.
Footwear
Referees are encouraged to incorporate a footwear inspection in the pre-match safety check of players’ equipment. - Poorly maintained studs or blades on the sole of the boot can constitute a danger. - When inspecting footwear, referees are to be alert to the possibility of the edge of the blades or studs developing rough areas on either the plastic or metal used in their construction. -These burrs can become very sharp and have been the cause of lacerations to opponents. A referee who is concerned over the condition of blades or studs should refuse their use until such time as the unsafe condition has been removed.
Jerseys
All jerseys must have sleeves. The players may not roll the sleeves up or tie them at the shoulder level.
How can I find out what day of the week my child will be playing?
Information on game and practice nights can be found in our Program Guides
What types of adult soccer do you offer in the Summer?
NEW FOR 2012 - WOSC is offering a U19 to U21 houseleague program.
We offer Men’s and Women’s open age and age restricted teams. In the open age teams (18+) we offer recreational and competitive play. The Men’s Oldtimers division is for men over 35, with games on Friday evenings. We offer an over 30 women's houseleauge program. Games are on Sunday evenings.
Now that I have registered, what happens next?
Recreation and Development (age 4 to 7) - You will receive a call from your child’s coach at least a week before season kick-off which is the week of the May long weekend. The coach will provide you with a schedule and where your sessions will be each week. The regular outdoor season games are played on the same day each week. Once you know your child’s team number, you can access their game schedule at any time via our website.
Representative – You will be required to attend testing sessions and tryouts. It is your responsibility to know when those sessions are being held. Spring tryouts begin in March and April depending on the age and level of team you are trying out for. You can find tryout information here. If you are not successful in making a representative team you must notify the club if you would like to be placed on a recreational team.
How are rec (house) league teams formed?
The main focus of our house league is to form teams that are as even as possible. Convenors use information from previous coaches, as well as age to create the teams. There are no tryouts for any of our rec league teams.
The field is not close to my home, can I change teams?
We do our best to have young players play close to home but that is not always possible. You might drive by a field closer to your home with soccer players on it, but they are likely a different age group or it is such a populated area that we have more players than a field will accommodate. We cannot change your field location after the groups have been formed.
How far will I have to travel for my child to play soccer in the summer?
In WOS houseleague you will travel within North WOS or South WOS, the Queensway being the dividing line. The exception is Katimavik, which will be considered North Kanata.
Do you have make-up games for games that are cancelled?
We do not have the field time or space to re-schedule games that are cancelled due to weather. Often times though, two house league teams may decide to re-play their game on one of their practice nights and fields.
My child cannot attend the schedule testing time for their Youth Rep team tryouts, is there another date available?
We only run testing on the scheduled times, there will be no make-up times available.
What happens if my child tries out for a representative team but isn’t selected?
If your child is not selected for a representative team and you would like him/her to play on a recreational team, you must make that request to the office. If your child was registered with the Club before April 1 you will receive the early registration fee for summer recreation soccer. Tryout fees are non-refundable so if your child does not make a representative team and you do NOT want them to play in our recreational league, you do not need to do anything else.
What do I do if the weather is bad?
Games and practices may be cancelled due to inclement weather or poor field conditions. It is in the referee's discretion to cancel a game should he/she deem that necessary.
Do I need a player card?
Every player in the ERSL, EODSA League, and OCSL, and team officials in the ERSL are required to have their OSA ID card with them at all games. This card uses a digital photo that must conform to the specs required for the card printer. The photo card is valid for three years for Youth players and five years for Adult players.
INDOOR SOCCER
When does registration start?
Indoor registration begins August 30th. The early registration discount period ends on September 15th. After that early registration period, additional fees apply.
How long is the indoor season?
The indoor season runs from begins in the second week of October. The Program Guide give details on program lengths.
What equipment do I need?
You will need soccer shin guards, soccer socks, and comfortable shorts (no zippers). We recommend wearing outdoor soccer cleats on our indoor turf. We will provide either a training shirt or jersey, depending on your program. If you are playing in a gymnasium, you can wear either running shoes, or indoor soccer shoes.
How do I tell what age group my child is in?
Because the indoor season spans two calendar years, we must use the age that your child will be at the end of the second year. For example, if your child was born in December 2000, your child will be considered a 10 year old for the winter 2009/2010 season even though he/she is only 8 at the time of registration.
How do I choose between House League and Development?
If your child is interested in improving his/her skills, no matter what their present skill level, then a development program is appropriate. If you child only wants to play games, then the house league program is the right choice.
You have several development programs, how do I know which one is right for my child?
One of the goals of WOS Soccer is to provide training for children with all different skill levels. See the Program Guide for detailed information.
I have chosen a program and timeslot for my child. Will that timeslot change?
We do reserve the right to alter timeslots depending on the number of players registered for a program. We will provide you with an alternative. If that alternative is not suitable to you, we will issue you a full refund.
What types of adult soccer do you offer?
We offer a men’s Over 35 league and a women’s Over 30 league. We take registration by team in the winter time. If you are an individual looking to join a team, we may be able to match you with a team looking for players. Email the Registrar for help with this.
Now that I have registered, what happens next?
You will receive a call from your child’s coach at least a week before season kick-off. The coach will provide you with a schedule. The regular indoor season games are played on the same day each week. Once you know your child’s team number, you can access their game schedule at anytime via our website.
What do I do if the weather is bad?
Our programs will continue to run through most weather conditions. The only time we would cancel programs is if we were unable to keep access lanes clean for emergency vehicles to approach the building. In the outstanding circumstance where we cancel programs, a notice will be posted on this website.
