Kids Soccer

Please see below for further details on the upcoming LHCA 2026-27 indoor community soccer program. 

Season Starts: October 17, 2026

Season Ends: March 14, 2027

A current community association membership is needed ($10 per family) in addition to the registration fees.

U5 Coed – (born 2022)
$155/child. Teams will play 3 v 3 with no goalie. Games are once a week (typically on Sundays) and U5 teams usually do not practice. 

U7 Girls and Boys teams (born 2020-2021)
$160/child. Teams will play 3 v 3 with no goalie. Games are once a week (typically on Sundays) and teams usually practice once a week or every second week. 

U9 Girls and Boys teams (born 2018-2019)
$165/child. Teams will play 5 v 5 with a goalie. Games are once a week (typically on Saturdays) and practice once a week. 

*For information regarding zone and club leagues for children not eligible for community soccer (ages 9 and over) or other information, please visit the SYSI Indoor Season website

You must register each child in a separate transaction

Questions? Please read the information below before contacting our Soccer Coordinator for assistance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How is youth soccer in Saskatoon organized?

Youth soccer is organized by Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. (SYSI). An introduction to soccer up to age 8 (U9) is offered through the Community Association, after which, players move into the club system within the city. Players who wish to increase their commitment to soccer can move into the club system as early as age 7 – Hollandia being the club in the Lawson Heights area. 

Community soccer is organized by our volunteer Soccer Coordinator and coaches. We are always looking for more assistance — if you are interested in helping out please contact our Soccer Coordinator.

When do the seasons run?

LHCA offers soccer for both indoor and outdoor seasons. Our outdoor season runs from beginning of May through end of June (weather-dependent), and the indoor season runs from end of October through March. 

Will there be practices?

Practices will be determined by the coaches, so coaching is a great way to ensure practice schedules work for you. As this is a community run program, practices can only proceed if the volunteer coach has time to run them. Alternatively, an assistant coach or any interested parent may help run a practice to ensure kids have more time to play. 

League registration is determined by birth year not age. Please contact our Soccer Coordinator if you have questions about which program to register your child for.

How are teams made?

Once registrations are complete we begin to sort children into teams based on the number of registrations and the available number of coaches. We work to balance teams with a combination of new and experienced players as well as taking into consideration special circumstances that have been brought to our attention.

My child has special circumstances. How do I communicate this at registration?

We encourage parents to provide as much information to us at the time of registration so that soccer is an enjoyable experience for every child. Information such as which school a child attends, particular friends they would like to play with, or other considerations that could affect their placement on a team is very helpful to include in the notes section. We make every effort to accommodate requests, but appreciate your understanding if we can’t.

What are the fees?

Fees will be communicated prior to registration, and fees are set each season to cover the expenses of running the league, registration of players for tournaments and equipment.

Do I Require Community Association Membership

If you do not have a valid Community Association membership you will need to purchase one to register for soccer. Players are only required to purchase a community association membership once a year. If you have previously played within the community program this past spring you will not need a membership for this fall/winter programming. As well, we only require one membership per household, regardless of how many players are registering. You can purchase your membership for $10 through our web store . 

Is financial assistance available?

Financial assistance to join organized sport is available through KidsSport. Please refer to their website at https://kidsportcanada.ca/saskatchewan/saskatoon/apply-for-a-grant/ or contact our Soccer Coordinator to learn more.

When will we get the schedule?

SYS will release the schedule a couple of weeks before the season. This means the schedule should be released in early October for the fall/winter season and middle of April for the spring season. 

What kind of equipment does my child need?

A pair of shin guards and soccer socks are required. A pair of non-marking gym shoes is required in case of indoor practices in inclement weather. A pair of cleats is recommended for use on turf or grass fields. Shorts and shirts to be used for matches will be provided.

What is the cancellation policy?

If you have registered your child and they become unable to play, please contact our Soccer Coordinator for assistance.

Who are the coaches?

Youth soccer at the community level is coached by parent volunteers. Volunteer coaches and coaching assistants are always needed and coaching clinics are offered through SYSI. Without coaches the leagues cannot run — please contact our Soccer Coordinator to inquire about volunteering.

Do I need to play soccer or have coaching experience to be a coach?

No. There are coaching courses available and the focus at this level of play is on building fundamentals and having fun. We guarantee you will have fun, too!

I would like to coach. How do I sign up?

When you are registering your child to play, please indicate your willingness to coach or help coach. An early identification of parents willing to help out assists greatly when it comes time to make teams.

I still have questions. Who do I contact to learn more?

Please contact our Soccer Coordinator for assistance – soccer@lawsonheights.ca

OTHER SOCCER OPTIONS IN SASKATOON

Hollandia – Under 9 Developmental (Girls, Boys)
This league is focused on individual skill development for players whose primary activity is soccer and who have a high level of passion and commitment to the game. Teams will be made up of players from the entire Hollandia draw area. This league will have a minimum of two practices and one game per week. Game play at this league often does not follow traditional game play and focuses more on small sided games. Registration will be online at hollandiasoccer.com. Please see their website for registration dates and costs.

Astra and Happy Feet Private Academies
Happy Feet offers training at Kindersoccer and U5 ages and Astra offers programming for players in the U7 and greater age groups. All coaches have formal certification, and players focus on individual skill development with a greater number of sessions per week. Players in this academy may enter tournaments, but do not participate in league play. Refer to their websites for more information: astrasoccer.ca/index.cfm or happyfeetsask.ca/content/about-us

Financial Support

You are encouraged to apply for funding from Kidsport fist. LHCA has limited additional funds to support participation.

Cost-as-a-barrier Grants

• We have a limited number of grants available to support residents who are currently unable to pay registration fees for our programs. These grants are funded by the City of Saskatoon cost-as-a-barrier program.
• A LHCA membership is required to access our cost-as-a-barrier grants.
• Contact us at info@lawsonheights.ca with questions about, or requests for funding. Confidentiality will be respected.