IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT VOLUNTEERING

It takes a lot of work to organize this program, and relies on the contribution of time and energy from the members of our community. Examples of volunteer opportunities that will be available are:

• Head Coach/Assistant Coach (no prior experience needed; coaching materials will be made available)

• Team Manager

• Team Communication Parent

• Equipment manager

• Equipment Set Up and Takedown

COACHES TRAINING

Training is mandatory for all team officials (Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Team Managers) for all age groups. Most of the training can be completed online, but there is one on field training component that is required. Information concerning what training courses are recommended can be found on EMSA South West’s website at https://emsasouthwest.com/coachref/coachs-corner/coach-training/ .   

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT JERSEYS AND EQUIPMENT

Equipment: Chappelle Community League provides all players with a soccer jersey. U7 jerseys are sponsored by Tim Horton’s. Players are required to provide their own shorts, socks, shoes, and shin guards. No jewellery, hats or sunglasses are allowed on the field.

Cleats and Shin Guards: Shin guards are mandatory for all age levels; no shin guards and your child cannot play. Cleats are optional but not required in the U5 and U7 programs.

TEAM PICTURES

We are in search of a volunteer to take the lead in planning team photos, communicating with their company of choice and working with the teams to organize the schedule and distribute the photos.

POLICIES

Friend Request Policy: Participants can request to play with up to two friends. Friend requests are not guaranteed but help with the formation of the teams.

Coach Request Policy: Participants can request to play for up to two different coaches.  Coach requests are not guaranteed but help with the formation of the teams.

Transfer Request Policy: Players are required to register through their own community league. Requests to transfer to a team in a different community will be granted only if space permits (requesting community must place their players on the team first). To request for a transfer, please indicate the transfer request when registering online in the soccer portal.

Player Age Bump Policy: Players are required to register with their appropriate age group. During the registration process, you can request an age bump to the next age group stating a reason for the request. Feedback from former coaches might be required before any age bump request is to be considered. All age bumps need to be approved by the community and then by EMSA South West.

Player Age Bump Down Policy: Any requests for an age bump down to a lower age group must have a note from a registered medical professional stating why before it will be considered and will need to be approved only by EMSA. Any requests that do not have a note from a registered medical professional (i.e doctor) will be automatically declined.

Late Registration Policy: Late registration fees will be added to the registration fees starting March 1, 2026. All players within the city of Edmonton who registers on time must be placed on a team first before late registrations can be placed on a team. Example: If a player in Terwillegar registers on time but there is no space on a team in their community but there is space on a team in our community, the player from Terwillegar must get placed on our team first before any late registrations can be placed on the team.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations and refunds will be allowed up the end of March, 2026. Any cancellations or refunds after the end of March will need permission from the sports director and will be subject to administration fees.

Security Clearance Policy: Any individual who works directly with children will require a vulnerable sector security check. Therefore, all coaches, assistant coaches and team managers will require this security check to be completed. Security checks are valid for 2 years and the cost is covered by EMSA South West. Anyone who got a security check completed last year will not be required to get a security check this year.

Code of Conduct: Any inappropriate conduct, threats, harassment, physical abuse, verbal abuse, or sexual abuse directed towards game or team officials, members, parents, players, fans, volunteers, board members or employees of the Chappelle Community League or any another association will not be tolerated. Violations of this code may result in suspension or expulsion of the violator and/or their family from the outdoor soccer program.