Registration Fees & Procedures
Registration for the 2008 season will take place at our 4th Annua' "OMHSA SOCCER FEST" scheduled for Saturday, March 12, 2004 at 100 Mile Junior from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Please contact the Association Administrator - Barb McKenna, at the "Soccer Hotline" 395-3100 to register prior to this date if unable to attend. Proof of birth date and care card number is required at time of registration.
Registration rates for the 2004 season are as follows:

Micro Soccer - U5 (born January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2004)	$45.00
Mini Soccer - U6 (born January 1, 2002)	$45.00
Mini Soccer - U8 (born January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2000)	$65.00
Divisional Soccer - UlO - U17 (born January 1, 1999 to December 31, 1991	$65.00
"Family Rate" (3rd/4th/5th ... child playing in the OMHSA)	1/2 of youngest

Player Equipment Required
All players are required to wear shin guards underneath black soccer socks and appropriate footwear in games and practices. Players are encouraged to wear soccer cleats and black soccer shorts. Clothing with buttons, zippers, buckles, or other safety hazards may not be worn in games or practices. Uniform tops (T-shirts or jerseys) will be provided by OMHSA. A used equipment sale/swap will take place at "OMHSA Soccerfest".


Late Registration
Registration Deadline is April 7, 2008. After April 7 there is no guarantee that your child will be placed on a team. Registrations will only be accepted if there is room on a team for that age group. If the age group is full, they will be placed on a waiting list. Late registration fee of $25.00 per player must be added to the fees noted above.


Season Schedule
OMHSA is hopeful (weather permitting) the league schedule will begin on May 1st and continue until June 28th when the summer break will take place. Sessions will resume the week of September 8th and continue to the season end of September. Micro Soccer sessions will be scheduled once a week (Saturday mornings). Mini & Divisional Soccer program will include one practice per week (scheduled by the team's coach) and one game (generally Saturday).


Coaches Meeting & Equipment Handout - OMHSA Office (Date TBA)
This will be the pre-season mandatory "Coaches Meeting". The agenda will include; review of the coaches' handbook, team list distribution, game schedule distribution, practice scheduling, divisional meetings and equipment distribution, This is a mandatory meeting. Please ensure that your team has at least one representative in attendance.


Risk Management
As per rule 22a of BC Soccer Association Constitution & Bylaws, OMHSA will implement a policy of volunteer background checks. Personal disclosure forms will be distributed, collected and reviewed by the risk management committee. These forms must be completed and returned PRIOR to the start of the playing season.


Coaching Support/Information
OMHSA strives to provide the best soccer experience we can for both players and coaches. To help support the coaches, we offer a baSic coaching workshop and/or certified coaching clinics (depending on coach's interest). In addition we have some video resources and a subscription to www.bytesizesoccer.com which specializes in coaching skills for players between ages 6 - 12. For more information regarding coaching education/support, please contact the OMHSA Technical Coordinator; Lisa Davidson at 395-1851 or call the "OMHSA Soccer Hotline" @ 395-3100.


2008 OMHSA Executive
Chairperson
Jennifer Appleby 395-4445

Vice-Chairperson
Lisa Davidson 395-1851

Treasurer
Shelly Morton 397-4197

Sponsorship / Communications
Werner Heine 791-6647

Risk ManagemPh: ent Director
Lianne Heales 791-6444

Schedule Director
Lisa Sparreboom 395-6197

Director
Ryan Macdonnell 395-1157

Volunteer Coordination
Shawn Nelson 706-0060


Association Administrator (registrations information, sponsorship enquiries & general info)
Barb McKenna "OMHSA Soccer Hotline" 395-3100


VOLUNTEERS PLEASE!!!
With an organization of this size we anticipate the need of 100 volunteers.
We are specifically in need of:

Coaches / Assist. Coaches	(50 + teams)	Fields Coordinator	(1 position)
Division Coordinators	(8 divisions)	Field Lining Crew Members	(many)
Game Officials (ages 12+)	(many)	Field Set Up/Tear Down Crew	(many)
Officials Administrator	(1 position)	Special Events Committee	(many)
		Fund Raising Committee	(many)

Please contact Barb McKenna (Association Administrator) at any time to volunteer for any of the above noted positions. The more people involved, the smoother things will run.


Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the registration fees go?

The 100 Mile House & District Soccer Association (OMHSA) is a non-profit society. Fees pay for uniforms, equipment, referees, player, coach, and official development, team awards and administration of the association.

What programs does the OMHSA offer?

Micro Soccer - "First Touches"; (U5) is the introduction of soccer for 3 and 4 year olds. The emphasis is on fun and learning basic soccer skills through a variety of drills and fun activities.
Mini Soccer - "Love of the Game"; (U6-U10) is a scaled down version of soccer. A 'graduated program' has been developed for the three divisions of 'mini soccer'. As the players develop; player #s, field size, goal size, ball size, and game duration increases to match their soccer developmental level.
Divisional Soccer - "Team Work"; (U12-U18) New for 2005, will be Super 8's for the U12 division. U14 & U16 will play full field 11 a-side soccer, Emphasis is on fun, fitness, teamwork and team spirited competition. U18's will likely play 7-aside format- depending upon numbers.
Select Soccer (U12-U17) The Select Soccer program is designed to provide opportunities for competitive and dedicated soccer players within OMHSA to compete outside of the district against similarly dedicated players/teams. In addition to 'Divisional Soccer' commitments, players will be required to participate in select practices, games, and fundraising activities. These are traveling teams - regular weekends and long weekends.