| If you are already registered for House League, click here to view schedules.
House League late registration starts April 1st (late fees apply)
Requests will not be taken online for team placement in House League as of April 1st
As of April 1, there are very few spaces left in House League:
The Rangers Soccer Club is pleased to offer non-competitive House League programs for children from the
age of two through nine. House League, in general, is based upon the philosophy that fun is first and foremost. It is the goal of the program to instill a love for the game of soccer into the players, as well as confidence and good sportsmanship. Each session consists of half the time being a practice with volunteer coaches and then the other half being a game with another team in the same age Group.
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The Rangers House League Program is based on a curriculum that emphasizes player development, agility, and building confidence. A specific curriculum is written for each age group by Tony Valente, a member of our PDP staff who has worked extensively with young children. Full curriculum guides are provided to all House League coaches at the start of the season.
We also incorporate the Alberta Soccer Association Guidelines for House League Programs. |
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Have a specific question? Check out the Rangers House League FAQ.
After you've read all the information on this page, click here to proceed to registration.
Click here if you would like to download the 2010 Outdoor House League Info sheet.
This contains absolutely everything you need to know about House League for Outdoor 2010. (All information is also on this page)
What's Included?
All House League Age Groups receive an individual player and team photograph, a unique team jersey, shorts, socks and a commemorative medal at the end of the season.
Important Registration Dates
Teams are created with efforts made to balance years of birth and gender. We will attempt to ensure that requests for team placement are met, however no guarantees can be made. All requests for team placement must be made by April 1 2010. After this point, as teams will be made, we cannot accommodate any further requests for team placement, and all registering players will be placed where there is room.
We anticipate starting Outdoor 2010 House League at the end of April and ending in the last week of June. However, this, and the dates and times listed for age groups below are tentative, and may change due to program registration numbers, weather conditions, and field availability.
Why Rangers?
There are several reasons Rangers House League Program is unique to any other in our communities.
Program times are longer then most other House Leagues. U4/U6 Programs run 1.25 hours weekly while U8/U10 Programs run 3 hours weekly. U10 players have the opportunity to use additional training time, should the team desire.
Our Coaches receive training. Our coaches partake in training held by our Technical Staff, who are seasoned experts in working with, and developing children of such young ages.
Experience. We have two decades experience running a House League Program. The Rangers Soccer Club was founded as a House League program, and has grown from this base.
Development opportunity. All players have the opportunity to partake in Soccer Development Sundays, sessions that are lead by our PDP staff for House League Players. Sessions focus on individual and team tactics with the ball.
Everything you need this season. We include a player jersey, shorts and socks (which you keep), a team and individual picture and a medal at the end of the season with your registration fee. All you need is your child, and shin pads and appropriate footwear (outdoor running shoes are recommended, special soccer shoes and cleats NOT required or encouraged, cleats with spikes NOT permitted)
Dates & Times of Play
The chart below summarizes the dates and times for all House League games/practices, and what parents may request to the Coordinator with regards to team placement. All informaton is subject to change due to weather conditions, field availability or registration numbers.
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Age Group |
Year of Birth |
Weekly Practice/Game Days |
Weekly Practice/Game Times |
Field(s) Used |
Parent Request Options |
| U4 |
2006-2007 |
Saturday mornings |
9:30-10:45 |
John Costello or Coach Hill* |
Choice of field
Choice of players on team
Choice of coordination with child in U6 (i.e. same field same time) |
| U6 |
2004-2005 |
Saturday mornings |
9:30-10:45 OR
11:00-12:15 |
John Costello, Coach Hill or Wentowrth* |
Choice of timing options
Choice of field
Choice of players on team
Choice of coordination with child in U4 (i.e. same field same time) |
| U8 House League |
2002-2003 |
Mondays/Wednesdays OR
Tuesdays/Thursdays |
6:30-8:00 |
John Costello or Coach Hill* |
Choice of the two weekdate options
Choice of field and choice of players on team |
| U8 Developmetnal |
2002-2003 |
Unknown until schedule is out |
Depends, but usually in evening (i.e. 6:30-8:00) |
Westsprings, Olympic Heights |
Requests to play with another child will be considered |
| U10 Boys |
2000-2001 |
Tuesdays/Thursdays |
6:15-7:45 |
Wentworth and others fields |
To play with a child of the same gender. |
| U10 Girls |
2000-2001 |
Mondays/Wednesdays |
6:15-7:45 |
Wentworth and other fields |
To play with a child of the same gender. | Access to Technical Instruction
All House League Players in U6-U10 have access to certified technical instruction through our Soccer Development Sundays Program. Click here for more information.
Under 4 Mixed House League (Children Born in 2006-2007)
- Program has run Saturday mornings at John Costello or Coach Hill Fields or Wentworth from 9:30-10:45. Most likely, these times and locations will remain the same this season.
- Coaches curriculum focuses on basic agility development, and games that involve plenty of motion. This is also the year that players are introduced to the ball, and are given some basic ball skills.
- Parents of U4/U6 players may coordinate their schedules. Click here for more information.
Under 6 Mixed House League (Children Born in 2004-2005)
- Program has run Saturday mornings at John Costello or Coach Hill Fields or Wentworth from 9:30-10:45 or from 11:00-12:15. Most likely, these times and locations will remain the same this season.
- Coaches curriculum focuses on basic agility development, as well as introducing basic ball handling skills as well as introductory game tactics (eg. passing and shooting)
- Sessions are split between a practice and a friendly game against another team in the Age-Group
- NEW: Where possible, teams will be gender separate, although may play teams of the opposite gender.
- Parents may choose either time block, or coordinate their schedules if they have children also in U4. Click here for more information.
.jpg) Under 8 Mixed House League (Children Born in 2002-2003)
- Program runs Mondays and Wednesdays and Tuesdays and Thursdays at John Costello or Coach Hill Fields from 6:30-8:00. Most likely, these times and locations will remain the same this season.
Parents may choose either Mon/Wed or Tue/Thurs during registration.
- Coaches curriculum focuses on skill development, and game play tactics.
- Sessions are split between a practice and a friendly game against another team in the Age-Group
- NEW: Where possible, teams will be gender separate, although may play teams of the opposite gender.
Children who want a more in-depth program, with a three day a week schedule, as well as Player Development Program (PDP) sessions should consider the U8 Developmental program.
Under 8 Developmental (Children Born in 2002-2003)
U8 Developmental is a program tailored to U8 children that desire the following things from their soccer experience:
- Additional time on the ball with a three-day a week schedule (game, practice and Player Development Program session run by our professional coaches).
- Instruction and weekly practice on individual soccer skills from our coaches and Player Development Program.
- A program with a more competitive atmosphere.
- Accelerated and enriched development of skills and game technique.
- The opportunity to play other players of equal levels to you.
Please note that we cannot anticipate the game, practice or PDP days for U8 Developmental due to other scheduling constraints. Practice days will be set by your coach, PDP schedule will be out closer to the start of the season and games will be set on a weekday (likely Tuesday). If you require set week days, we recommend registering for U8 House League.
Under 10 Girls and Boys House League (Children Born in 2000-2001)
- U10 House League is twice per week, Boys play Tuesdays/Thursday evenings and Girls play Mondays/Wednesday evenings usually from 6:15-7:45, depending on field availability.
- Each session will contain a practice and a game.
- U10 teams will be placed in a league with teams from SW Calgary in the appropriate divisions.
- Coaches curriculum focuses on skill development, and game play tactics.
- All games are refereed by ASA certified referees.
Children who want a more in-depth program, with a three day a week schedule, as well as Player Development Program (PDP) sessions should consider the U10 Developmental program.
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