Drayton Soccer Information – 2025 Season
www.mapletonminorsoccer.ca
U8 – U19 (born 2006 – 2017)
The Mapleton Minor Soccer executive welcomes you to the 2025 season! We offer a safe, friendly, athletic and fair play environment for all players. Players are categorized by age, and teams are chosen randomly. We do our best to have an even mix of boys and girls, and coaches are assigned as available.
These age groups play on fields throughout the North Perth league (npsl.ca) . This league has clubs from Drayton, Palmerston, Wallace, Newton, Elma, Listowel, Brussels, and Howick. Each team has a game and a practice every week. Practice nights will be determined based on field availability and the coach’s schedule and will be posted in your team schedule/page.
NEW FOR 2025 - GENDER SPECIFIC TEAMS
Disclaimer for Gender-Specific Teams
North Perth Soccer League (NPSL) is moving towards gender-specific teams for all age groups. Registration will be available for male and female teams across all age categories U6 - U19.In the event that a full team for either gender in a particular age group cannot be fielded, players will have the following options:
- Join with the closest other NPSL club to form a team.
- Play as part of a co-ed team for that age group. However, the majority of teams in the co-ed league may be all male.
- Receive a refund of the registration fee.
We understand that fielding gender-specific teams may take a few years to build a strong base in all age groups. Please understand that we are moving in this direction to help with skill development, to encourage more engagement, and to provide a pathway to competitive soccer for players in our communities.
Fees
Fees are listed under the Registration tab. This includes use of fields, the use of a uniform shirt and a ball. If funding is available, Timbits uniforms will be available to U8 players. Parents supply shorts, soccer cleats and shin pads.
Game Nights
Games begin the middle of May, weather permitting. Practices begin in May. Practice night is usually a week night chosen by the coach. Players will be called when we have enough coaches. Most games start at 7:00. Game nights are:
• Monday: U10, U19
• Tuesday: U8, U12
• Wednesday: U14, U3(Little Sparks)
• Thursday: U4/5, U6 (Kiddie Kickers), U16.
Equipment and Uniforms
All players U8 and older must wear shin guards that go from the ankle to just below the knee.
Timbit uniforms are provided to U8 players, pending a successful application to Tim Hortons.
A team jersey is provided to each player (that does not receive a Timbits uniform). These must be returned on the last day of soccer to your coach. There will be a pick-up time when the coaches return their equipment.
Please provide black soccer socks and black shorts for your child.
Soccer shoes are recommended. Cleats are optional and cannot be metal.
Pictures
Team/Individual photos will be taken early in the season - dates to be confirmed. Pricing and details to come.
Play-offs
More details to follow.
Parental Involvement
Coaches and assistant coaches are required at every level, as well as new members of the executive. Without these volunteers, we cannot have a soccer program. If you would like to help out, please contact
[email protected]
Behaviour
As a member of the Southwest Regional Soccer Association, the Drayton Soccer Club has a zero-tolerance policy for verbal and physical abuse of players, referees and coaches. Ours is a recreational league emphasizing fun and sportsmanship. All players have an equal opportunity to play and parents are necessary participants. Coaches have the responsibility to counsel any parent who is not supportive of players and referees on the field. Referees have the final authority for the removal of any player, coach or spectator for unacceptable behaviour.