2011 Mini-Soccer Jamboree

Our huge mini-soccer jamboree returns for another great year! This year's event is being held at VINCE LEAH COMMUNITY CENTRE 1295 SALTER. Please view or download game schedules below. For more information please contact our mini-soccer convenor Brian Johnson at brian_johnson@shaw.ca. 2011 Mini-Soccer Jamboree Game Schedules 3 and 4 year-olds 5 year-olds 6 year-olds 7 and 8 year-olds

CONVENOR'S MESSAGE

I believe that parental and community involvement is the key to making the Mini Soccer Program a success and will be actively involved with this organization to ensure that your child receives the best “First Kick!” I have been actively involved in many different programs as a young child and teenager and believe that it is important now that I am a parent. I am happily married to my wife, Nidene, for the past 10 years, and we have two active daughters, Victoria 4 ½ years-old and Brianna 2 ½ years-old. As a first time MRAI rep, I welcome any comments or suggestions and look forward to meeting you and your family in the near future.

As stated on the website, due to the difficulty in filling the MRAI position, we have been working hard to catch up and kick start the program within the next two weeks. There is currently 176 children registered and we are making teams and booking field times. When the teams and fields have been secured, you will receive a phone call or email regarding the schedule.

I thank you for your understanding and patience in this process.

Sincerely,
Brian Johnson
MRAI Rep
brian_johnson@shaw.ca

The Maples Recreation Association Inc. presents a NEW in-house soccer program for children aged 3 to 8 years old.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Our program is entirely volunteer run and is oriented to encourage FUN and FRIENDLY interactions by all, having placed the emphasis of producing soccer skills as a secondary goal.

The 1st Kicks Soccer Program Features:

• Respond to the unclaimed Mini-Soccer chairperson position;
• Respond to a failing participation in soccer;
• Cooperative venture with willing Community Centres;
• In-house, reduced commuting to games;
• Open catchments registration – Everyone Welcome!
• No closed roster and co-ed teams – ‘Everyone Plays’;
• New 3 & 4 year old age group;
• Non-competitive – no referees for 7 & 8 year old groups;
• Rebuild the grass root volunteer base;
• Affordable and cost efficient programming for all;
• Responsive and accountable to MRAI Board/Parents;
• Emphasis on FUN and FRIENDLY interactions by all;
• Introduce a FUNFEST community wind-up;
• Greater community spirit and improved quality of life;
• Fulfill the MRAI motto: “Making Memories That Will Last a Lifetime”

Fees are Announced at Registrations

Motion and Approved by the MRAI Board of Directors 2009-02-23:
To adopt the “In-house” 1st Kicks Soccer Program for our Mini-Soccer program in cooperation with other willing Community Centres for the 2009 season.

In Partnership with:

Vince Leah Recreation Centre @ 1295 Salter Street

OUR PROGRAM is in the compliance with the spirit of the U10 Game as directed by the Canadian Soccer Association www.soccercanada.com.