2024 Summer Season
New... Age Requirement and League Suitability
ORCAS is transitioning towards becoming an over-40 league. The majority of our core players are in their 40s and 50s. We believe that younger and faster 20-year-olds (especially the men) would be better suited to a competitive soccer league in the city.
If you are still in your 30's but feel that you could still be a good match for our league, we kindly request that you speak with me directly or obtain a recommendation from another ORCAS player.
Each summer we run one large league with games running three times a week held on Tuesdays, Sundays, and Fridays. One simple fee will cover the entire summer season's outdoor games.
Players will be be able to choose to come to as many games as they wish. Some players might not wish to come to any Sunday games at all and some might wish to come to all three nights; it's up to you how often you play.
The first summer games will start in early May and run into September.
The Registration cost is $90 for the 2024 season.
SUMMER REGISTRATION FORM| Game Night: | Every Tuesday, Friday & Sunday all Summer long |
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| Location: | Howard Park Upper, Middle and Lower - Possibly Fieldhouse |
| Time: | Changes during the season – approx 7:15pm. |
| Total Games: | 55-60. Depending on weather. Additional September games may be held at the Fieldhouse. |
| Cost: | $90 (Rained-out or Late September games could be booked indoors at the Fieldhouse – cost is $8 at the gate. |
Schedule
The league will run from May into September with games played three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
All players will be added to teamsnap and the schedules can be access via the Teamsnap website www.teamsnap.com or phone App.
Kickoff times will be posted in teamsnap. For May-July we start at 7:30pm on all three nights. In August and September we start earlier to beat sundown.
Player Participation
The ORCAS league is not heavily organized. I never know how many players will show up on any given night, how many will arrive when there's a little rain, or when everyone chooses to schedule their summer holidays.
Last summer, we had full field games on most nights. In late August and September, we were often 5-7 per side with portable nets.
Rec League Soccer
ORCAS is a true recreation league. We have no referee or linesman so play honest and ref yourself. There is no slide tackling, fighting, or dangerous challenges. Take it easy, have fun and enjoy a trip to the George afterwards. When you arrive at each game just grab either a red or a yellow pinnie and that's your team for the night. Next week half your opponents will be your teammates.
We have some very talented players and likely a few beginners too, so please share the ball, share the substitutions (if needed) and then share a beer.
Fields
This year we will be booked at the Howard Park Upper and Lower fields. Depending on the field conditions such as holes, lenth of grass, etc. and the game night we may move between the two fields.
Please check our location map for details.
Weather
Every night at 5:00 pm the Town of Okotoks will update the Field Status page on their website (Scroll down to see the field status report).
Anytime we have a game night and it is raining or there has been a lot of rain in previous days then the fields might be closed.
Please visit the town website at 5:05 pm on game nights and check the field status. If the fields are closed due to poor weather we cannot play that night.
However, if the weather breaks between 5:00pm and our game, and the fields aren't too sloppy we can still have a game. If you are unsure feel free to call me.
I will be using Teamsnap to make announcements regarding weather.
If you wish to join us this year either as a full time player or as an occasional drop-in please complete the registration form.
Even if you have filled out one of these forms before I need you to complete the form every new season.
This year the waiver form and signature are being done electronically. You will not need to submit a separate waiver anymore.
We occasionally allow some experienced teenagers join in our league. If you are under 18 and wish to participate please have a parent complete the registration form on your behalf.
Please pay by e-transfer to dbown@hcwd.ca or bring fees to the first game. If you're an indoor player and wish to settle up earlier so save time at the first outdoor game please bring your fees to me during one of the indoor games.
SUMMER REGISTRATION FORM
