Age Groups, Fees, Playing Days
2026 OUTDOOR SEASON:
REGULAR HOUSE LEAGUE SEASON (In Olds Only)
U5 TEAMS - Season begins the week of May 6, 2026:
- Players born between Jan 1, 2021 and Dec 31, 2022
- Cost: $110 per player
- Tuesdays from 5:00pm - 5:45pm @ Rotary Athletic Park
U7 TEAMS - Season begins the week of May 6, 2026:
- Players born between Jan 1, 2019 and Dec 31, 2020
- Cost: $145 per player
- Tuesday (practice) & Thursday (game) from 6:00pm - 6:45pm @ Rotary Athletic Park
- Game Format as per Canada Soccer guidelines: 5v5
- Note: There will be a maximum of 80 registrants permitted in this group - no exceptions!
U9 TEAMS - Season begins the week of May 6, 2026:
- Players born between Jan 1, 2017 and Dec 31, 2018
- Cost: $145 per player
- Tuesday (practice) & Thursday (game) from 7:00pm - 8:00pm @ Rotary Athletic Park
- Game Format as per Canada Soccer guidelines: 5v5
- Note: There will be a maximum of 80 registrants permitted in this group - no exceptions!
- For Competitive U9 options, please scroll to the bottom of the page, or click HERE.
BIG COUNTRY SOCCER ASSOCIATION (BCSA) TEAMS (Travel within BCSA boundaries)
Important Note: Game days and times for these teams are assigned by Big Country Soccer, and we do not have control over that scheduling. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to their website, check the RAMP Team App, or connect directly with your coach.
U11 TEAMS (including girls-only team) - Season begins the week of April 27, 2026:
- Players born between Jan 1, 2015 and Dec 31, 2016
- Cost: $160 per player
- Tuesdays - Game days - start at either 6:00pm or 7:15pm (awaiting BCSA schedule)
- Thursdays - Practices in Olds at Rotary Park 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Game Format as per Canada Soccer guidelines: 7v7
- FIRST GAME IS SCHEDULED FOR...
- For Competitive U11 options, please scroll to the bottom of the page, or click HERE.
U13 TEAMS - Season begins the week of April 27, 2026:
- Players born between Jan 1, 2013 and Dec 31, 2014
- Cost: $165 per player
- Mondays - Game days - start at 7:15pm
- Wednesdays - Practices in Olds at Rotary Park 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Game Format as per Canada Soccer guidelines: 9v9
- FIRST GAME IS SCHEDULED FOR....
- For Competitive U13 options, please scroll to the bottom of the page, or click HERE.
U15 TEAMS - Season begins the week of April 27, 2026:
- Players born between Jan 1, 2011 and Dec 31, 2012
- Cost: $175 per player
- Wednesdays - Practices in Olds at Rotary Park 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Sundays - Game days - start at 7:00pm
- Game Format as per Canada Soccer guidelines: 11v11 (modified to 9v9 as necessary)
- FIRST GAME IS SCHEDULED FOR...
- For Competitive U15 options, please scroll to the bottom of the page, or click HERE.
U17 TEAMS - Season begins the week of April 27, 2026:
- Players born between Jan 1, 2009 and Dec 31, 2010
- Cost: $180 per player
- Tuesdays - Practices in Olds at Rotary Park 7:00pm - 8:30pm (2025 schedule)
- Thursdays/Sundays - Game days - start at 7:00pm (2025 schedule)
- Game Format as per Canada Soccer guidelines: 11v11
U19 TEAMS - Season begins the week of April 27, 2026:
- Players born between Jan 1, 2007 and Dec 31, 2008
- Cost: $180 per player
- Tuesdays - Practices in Olds at Rotary Park 7:00pm - 8:30pm (2025 schedule)
- Thursdays/Sundays - Game days - start at 7:00pm (2025 schedule)
- Game Format as per Canada Soccer guidelines: 11v11
COMPETITIVE TEAM OPPORTUNITIES:
Olds Minor Soccer is exploring the opportunity to offer competitive (Tier 3) teams for the 2026 Outdoor Season in partnership with Central Alberta Soccer Association (CASA).
We are currently offering Competitive Teams for the following age groups:
- U9 (development)
- Game Format as per Canada Soccer guidelines: 5v5
- U11 Tier 3
- Game Format as per Canada Soccer guidelines: 7v7
- U13 Tier 3
- Game Format as per Canada Soccer guidelines: 9v9
- U15 Tier 3
- Game Format as per Canada Soccer guidelines: 11v11
The formation of competitive teams is not guaranteed and will depend on:
- Sufficient player interest (will be determined by tryout registration numbers)
- Availability of qualified coaches
- Confirmation of league structure and participating teams within CASA
Families should understand that registering interest does not automatically guarantee placement on a competitive team. Tryouts will be hosted with players selected.
Scheduling Overview:
Competitive team training sessions and games will generally follow the schedule below:
- U9 Development: Monday or Wednesday - 6:30 PM start
- U11 Tier 3: Tuesday / Thursday - 7:00 PM start
- U13 Tier 3: Monday / Wednesday - 7:00 PM start
Please note that specific game dates and times may vary based on league scheduling through CASA, and occasional adjustments may be required throughout the season.
What Competitive Soccer Looks Like:
If formed, Competitive Teams would:
- Participate in CASA league play (U11, U13, U15 - U9 is to be determined, or they will play under Big Country Soccer’s league)
- Play approximately 8 league games during the outdoor season
- Compete against clubs such as Penhold, Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, Ponoka, Rocky Mountain House, Bentley, and others (to be finalized once league is established).
- Have a mix of home games (hosted in Olds) and away games
- Occasionally play games at neutral “meet-in-the-middle” locations to reduce travel (anywhere over 1.5 hours of travel will meet in the middle)
Games are scheduled primarily on weekdays, with scheduling flexibility approved through CASA when required.
Fees:
Players will receive a keepsake soccer kit (jersey, shorts, and socks) and will have weekly practices (in Olds) and weekly league games.
- U9 Competitive $175 (will play in CASA league).
- U11 Tier 3: $325
- U13 Tier 3: $335
- U15 Tier 3: $345
- $25 Non-Refundable Tryout Fee not included; covers participation in both try-out sessions on March 7 and March 14, 2026.
- Any other expenses, including expenses related to tournaments, travel and/or accommodations, are not included.
Tryout Structure:
Teams will be formed via tryouts which will take place at the Zion Church Gymnasium location off Hwy 582 in Didsbury, AB. There will be 2 tryouts per team level (U11, U13, and U15).
- Tryouts will take place:
- 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026
Players are encouraged to attend both tryout sessions, but must make a minimum of one date.
Registration Information: IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
- If your player is trying out for a Competitive Team, DO NOT REGISTER FOR ANY OTHER PROGRAMS AT THIS TIME.
- ONLY REGISTER FOR THE $25 COMPETITIVE TEAM TRYOUT.
- Competitive Team selections will be made after both tryouts have completed.
- Once teams are finalized:
- Selected players will receive access to a Competitive Team registration package.
- Players NOT selected may:
- Register for the regular outdoor season (registration closes April 5, 2026), or
- Return to their home association if they are from another club.
Registration Dates:
- Tryout registration opens February 1 and closes March 6, 2026.
- Tryouts are open to players from all of Central Alberta (not limited to the Olds district).
How to Register:
Additional Information:
- Players selected for a Competitive Team will play only on that team for the season and will not participate on a regular season team.
Important Notes (applies to all of the above):
- Any registrations that are accepted and processed after the regular season registration closing date of April 5, 2026 will be subject to a $30 late fee.
- Any approved refunds (for medical reasons, accompanied by a Doctor's note) will be charged a $15 processing fee.
- All players within the Big Country Soccer Association (U13, U15, and U17/19) will be required to provide a $100 jersey bond. This must be in the form of a pre-filled credit card form or a post-dated cheque which will be destroyed at the end of the season upon return of the player's jersey in good, clean, and reusable condition. Jersey bonds must be provided prior to a player receiving their jersey. There will be no exceptions to this policy. (This does NOT apply to Competitive Teams, as their jersey is provided as a keepsake, included within their associated fees).
- For other questions, please see our FAQ's page, HERE.
