Choosing the Right Level of Soccer

Community Centre Recreational Soccer (U9-U17)

The Recreational League Process:

Focuses on individual & team development through practice and games to prepare players for the next level.
Organized through the home community club (CC) and FC Northwest (FCNW) under WYSA.
All teams are considered community teams.
Players register through their home community centre.
Transfer guidelines apply per CC, FCNW, and WYSA policies.
Team coaches are overseen by the community centre, FCNW, and WYSA.
Parent & player guidelines apply regarding registration, age-advancement, and conduct. See www.winnipegyouthsoccer.com for details.
Outdoor soccer runs May-June with a final Jamboree in early July.
Indoor soccer runs November-March.
One additional practice per week is recommended but not guaranteed.
Recreational fees are typically 30-40% lower than developmental fees.

FC Northwest Grassroots Soccer (U8-U10)

FC Northwest Developmental Soccer (U11-U12)

The D-League provides a foundation for athletes aspiring to reach higher levels of competition.
Players are challenged technically, physically, and mentally as part of their development.
Players should strive to demonstrate their personal best and elevate training standards.

FC Northwest Premier Soccer (U13-U17)

The Premier program serves high-performance players seeking advanced training and competition.
Many players are selected annually for the Manitoba Provincial Program.
Top athletes may progress to CSA Regional Training Centre (RTC) or Prairie NTC opportunities.
Some players may ultimately represent Canada at the National level.
Premier players must meet high standards of commitment and performance.
Premier soccer demands significant time commitment from players and families.
Attendance at games, practices, and tournaments is expected.

The Developmental / Premier Soccer Process:

Focuses on long-term individual & team development across the pathway from U9 through U17.
Organized by FC Northwest (FCNW) under WYSA oversight.
All teams are considered district teams.
Coaches are supervised by FCNW and the Club Head Coach.
Guidelines apply to attendance, conduct, uniforms, commitment, tournaments, and travel.
The One Season Model runs Feb-July, breaks briefly, then resumes Aug-Oct.
Games occur 1-2 times weekly; practice ratios target 2-3 practices per game.
Players must attend assessments and register to secure a roster spot. Assessments are designed to create balanced teams.
Developmental fees are typically 30-40% higher than recreational fees.