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General Questions: 
  1. Where is the Club House?
  2. What are the Office hours?
  3. What is the fax number for the Club?
  4. How can I reach office staff?
  5. How can I reach a member of the Board of Directors?
  6. This is my first time with Guelph Soccer.  How can I find out all I want to know?
  7. What equipment does my child need to have to play soccer?
  8. What other programs or camps does the Club offer?
  9. When are the tournaments this year?
Getting Involved Questions: 
  1. I’m looking for a job with Guelph Soccer.  How do I get information about becoming a referee or applying for a job?
  2. I would like to volunteer or coach.  Who do I talk to about that?
  3. I want to sponsor a team or league.  Who do I talk to about that?
  4. I can contribute to the future of this Club.  How do I become a Board Member?
Registration and General Program Questions: 
  1. What day and time is my child playing?
  2. Where is my child playing?
  3. My child is turning four (4) this year.  Can I register him/her?
  4. Can I use a credit or debit card to pay for things at Guelph Soccer?
  5. Can I post date a cheque?
  6. I would like to make a special payment arrangement.  How do I do that?
  7. How can I register by phone, fax or email?
  8. Can I have my child on the same team as _____?
  9. Can I request a coach?
  10. Do I need more than one registration form for my family?
  11. I did not receive a form in the mail and didn’t see an ad in the paper.  Is it too late to register?
  12. I’ve heard the terms “Rep”, “Select”, “All Star”, “Travel” all to describe teams from Guelph that play against clubs from other cities.
  13. I’m a parent of a player in the Travel Program.  Explain the registration fee structure to me.

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GENERAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q1: Where is the Club House? 

A1: The Club House is located at 375 College Ave W.  We are located at the Centennial Sports Complex.

Q2: What are the Office Hours? 

A2: The Club's new office hours are Mon. to Thurs. from Noon - 8:00 PM,  Fri from Noon - 5 PM and Sat from 10 AM - 4 PM.

Q3: What is the fax number for the Club? 

A3: Our fax number is 519-824-0917.

Q4: How can I reach Guelph Soccer Staff? 

A4:

Alan Gould, Executive Director. Phone:  824.2199 x11.  Email:  alan.gould@guelphsoccer.ca.  

Alan manages the business of the Club, sponsorship, special events, operations and future growth of Guelph Soccer.


Sarah Miller, Finance Administrator is at 824-2199, extension 12.  Her email is finance@guelphsoccer.ca .  Sarah handles financial matters like payments of fees.


Sara McConaghy, Program and Volunteer Coordinator can be reached at 519-824-2199 ext.17 or by email at sara.mcconaghy@guelphsoccer.ca

Sarah Miller, Shainna Poulins & Francine Keck, Reception and Registration Administration can be reached at 519-824-2199 x10 or by email at admin@guelphsoccer.ca

Barb Mayes, Office and Facility Coordinator can be reached at 519-824-2199 x24 or by e-mail at barb.mayes@guelphsoccer.ca

Q5: How can I reach a Member of the Board of Directors? 

A5: Each of the Members of the Board of Directors contact information is in the Directory section of the website.

Q6: This is my first time with Guelph Soccer. How can I find out all I want to know? 

A6: Starting with our website was a good idea.  If you are still having trouble in finding what you are looking for, simply send us an email at the addresses above or use the Feedback option from the website by choosing the subject, writing your question and hitting send.  It will automatically send an email to everyone who might be able to answer your question.  You may always call us here at the club as well during office hours at 519-824-2199 and we'll help you get the answer's you are looking for!!

Q7: What equipment does my child need to have to play soccer? 

A7: Shin guards are a mandatory piece of equipment whether you play indoor or outdoor soccer and can be purchased at many local sports stores.  Each player must wear “appropriate footwear”.  This means that you can wear cleats shoes to play soccer. Proper indoor turf soccer shoes or soccer cleats are required for indoor soccer.

Q8: What other programs or camps does the Club offer? 

A8: The Club operates year round.  Check the website and the newsletter for upcoming programs and registration periods.
From May to August the Club offers Outdoor Soccer for children U4 thru to U18 as well as an adult co-ed league.  The Club also runs 2 Indoor House League sessions; one in the Fall and the other in the Winter. 

Guelph Soccer also is now offering the Fundamentals program which enables the player to gain more technical skills with ball handling. 

The Club organizes Coaching & Referee Training clinics in the fall and early spring.  Registration for these programs happens months in advance.  Keep on eye the Club Calendar of Events for days and times.

Q9: When are the tournaments this year? 

A9: Tournaments will be posted on our website.

The Senior (U11-U18) Summer Outdoor House League tournament is always scheduled the last weekend of play.

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GETTING INVOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q1: I’m looking for a job with Guelph Soccer. How do I get information about becoming a referee or applying for a job? 

A1: Stop by the Club to fill out a Referee Application form.  The Club will contact you after about dates and times for the Referee Clinics.
All paid positions with the Club are advertised on the Ontario Soccer Association website and on our website in the “News” section.  We also advertise most positions in the Guelph Mercury and Guelph Tribune.

Q2: I would like to volunteer or coach. Who do I talk to about that? 

A2: If you want to coach or be an assistant in the House League program you can send an email to Sara McConaghy the Program and Volunteer Coordinator at sara.mcconaghy@guelphsoccer.ca . You will have to fill out a Volunteer Application Form and also a Police Records Check.  The Volunteer Form is on this website here but you will have to visit the Club House  to complete the Police Records Check.  To find out more about volunteering, please read the Volunteer Screening Policy right here.

Also if you are looking for information about coaching a Travel Team contact Sara at the email above or feel free to call the office at 519-824-2199 x17 for further inquires.

Q3: I want to sponsor a team or division or entire program. Who do I talk to about that? 

A3: You can send an email to Alan Gould at alan.gould@guelphsoccer.ca or call Alan at the Club at 824-2199 x11

Q4: I can contribute to the future of this Club. How do I become a Board Member? 

A4: In the late summer, the Nomination Committee will announce a call in the Newsletter, on the website and in the local newspapers for the available positions for the upcoming Annual General Meeting.  You can be considered for a position with the Club if you are nominated in writing by another member.  This letter should be sent to the attention of the Chair of the Nomination Committee and mailed to the Club.  For more details on joining the Board, send an email to the Corporate Secretary Brent Barr at brentbarr@KIREcompany.com.

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REGISTRATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q1: What day and time is my child playing? 

A1: Please refer to the chart for the appropriate season.  Coaches usually call their team a couple of days before the start of the season.

Q2: Where is my child playing? 

A2: Schedules are posted on the website.  A map of the fields in Guelph is available here too.  You will receive a schedule from the coach at your first game or at a meeting with him or her.

Q3: My child is turning four (4) this year. Can I register him/her? 

A3: Yes.  The Club accepts registrations for children turning four (4) in the year that you play.  This is how to figure out what division you can be in.  Take the current year (2009) minus the year you were born in (1993).  The answer is 15 or in soccer terms, you are a player who is Under 15 (sometimes shortened to just U15)

Q4: Can I use a credit or debit card to pay at Guelph Soccer? 

A4: Yes.  You can use Master Card, Visa & Debit Cards as method of payments.

Q5: Can I post date a cheque? 

A5: Although Guelph Soccer does take cheques as a method of payment, regretfully, we will not accept post dated cheques for any reason.

Q6: I would like to make a special payment arrangement. How do I do that? 

A6: The Club will not accept partial or special payment arrangements; however Guelph Soccer does support the Children's Foundation.  For more information on financial assistance call the Guelph Soccer office 519-824-2199 or visit the Children's Foundation page on our website.

Q7: How can I register by phone, fax or email? 

A7: At this time you cannot register by phone. If you wish to register by fax, download the REGISTRATION FORM along with the CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FORM through the registration part of our website.  Fax both forms to the Club at 824-0917.
As of this date, the Club is not equipped to accept registrations by email.

Q8: Can I have my child on the same team as _____? 

A8: Sponsors may request one child or coach per sponsorship.  Coach & child will automatically be placed on the same team unless otherwise specified.
No other requests will be accepted.

Q9: Can I request a coach? 

A9: The Club will not honour special requests other than as stated above.

Q10: Do I need more than one registration form for my family? 

A10: Guelph Soccer is currently updateing their database. Therefore all registrants must have a registration form filled out.   You will need proof of age (birth certificate) if you are new to our program, or if you have not yet done so to this point.
If you choose to register by mail or fax, the registration form can be used to register up to 2 children from the same family.  If you have more than 2 children, an additional form can be downloaded here or you can get another at the Club House.

Q11: I did not receive a form in the mail and didn’t see an ad in the paper. Is it too late to register? 

A11: Please check the website’s registration page for the days and times for registration.  Some programs fill up fast so register early.

Q12: I’ve heard the terms “Rep”, “Select”, “All Star”, “Travel” all to describe teams from Guelph that play against clubs from other cities. 

A12: The terms historically refer to the competition level of the team.  An “All-Star” team is made up of the best players from House League.  “Select” used to refer to a team of players who played in the Inter-City Soccer League made of teams from the local area.  “Rep” used to refer to teams that played in the South Region Soccer League or higher with teams from further regions of the province.  Each is a step up the competition and talent ladder.  For simplicity purposes, GSC now refers to all these teams as members of the “Travel Program”.   All of these teams represent Guelph Soccer at tournaments and in leagues against teams from all over the province.
The term “All-Star” has been retained to describe when a new temporary team of the best players from a House League division are chosen to enter tournaments and compete.  The hope is that the added experience may propel these players up the Pyramid of Play and improve their development.  Therefore, all other teams that play in the leagues mentioned above as well as the adult competitive teams that represent this Club (Guelph Rangers – Men and Guelph Royals – Women) are called “Travel Teams”.
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