League Play - Outdoor
First Night
What to Expect on the First Night?
The first night of any sport or activity can be stressful for both participant and parents/guardians alike. The uncertainty of what to expect can be an extra hurdle to navigate. We at Nipawin Youth Soccer, would like to make this experience a little more enjoyable by sharing the first night's agenda:
All Players try to be 5 to 10 minutes early. The first night is very hectic for everyone and to reduce some of the chaos it will be greatly appreciated if everyone is early.
Remember: Spring in Nipawin isn't always pleasant weather especially in the evening. It always seems to be a few degrees cooler on the fields. Players & Parents/Guardians please dress warm to ensure you enjoy the night.
All Players MUST HAVE, shin guards: that are worn under long soccer socks, covering the entire shin guard. The shin guards can also be covered by pants. Shin guards must be completely covered. It is Recommended that players have the following; Water Bottle, Soccer Ball: Size 5 for U11+ However, Timbits provide soccer balls for all U5 & U7 players. Please do not bring a ball on the first night. Proper Footwear: soccer cleats are the best, especially on a wet field. A running shoe is second best.
ALL PLAYERS will meet at the following fields according to time & age group:
START TIME: 6pm
U5 AGE GROUP: FIELD #1
U7 AGE GROUP: FIELD #5
U9 AGE GROUP: FIELD #7
U11 AGE GROUP: FIELD #4
U13 AGE GROUP: FIELD #4
START TIME: 7pm
U15+ AGE GROUP: FIELD #9
The LEAD COACH will instruct all players through a group warm up for 5 to 10 minutes. Parents/Guardians be prepared to move to a different field.
Once warmed up the LEAD COACH will then divide the players into smaller groups. The LEAD COACH will divide the players by grade and gender. (Nipawin Youth Soccer is an inclusive organization; as such, please identify as you feel comfortable with. It is not our intent to single out any players but to evenly divide the evaluation teams. We apologize if anyone feels uncomfortable with this process and please reach out to us so we can find an appropriate solution before the first night.) All players please listen and reduce talking during this process to ensure you fully understand where to be.
These smaller groups will be assigned to a coaching team. This coaching team may not be the team which they will play the remainder of the season with and this is an evaluation process only. Each coaching team will evaluate the players skill level to form teams which will be more evenly match for the next game day. All Players/Parents will receive an email for the next game day telling them which team they will be on and what field to meet at.
FIELD MAP
LOCATION: Behind L.P. Miller High School
Maple Road East
LOCATION: 108 Shults Road
