ESSC INDOOR AND TURF SOCCER INFORMATION

General Description

ESSC Indoor Soccer is a great way to stay active and get in shape. This season, work on your eye-foot coordination and have fun with your friends in one of our Indoor Soccer leagues. After your game, meet-up with your teammates and other ESSC players to enjoy exclusive specials at one of our many Sponsor Bars around Edmonton!

Who Can Play?

The ESSC is an adult league only. All player’s must be 18 years of age, or older, before they participate in any ESSC league or event. We accept all levels of skill and experience by offering a wide range of divisions. We welcome full team, small group, individual and substitute registrations.

Registration/Start Dates

Winter 2010

November 10, 2009

January 12, 2010

Spring 2010

February 17, 2010

April 13, 2010

Summer 2010

TBD

TBD

Cost

Type

Season Length

Description

Cost

Full Team – Indoor

9 weeks

9 or more players

$520/team

Full Team - Indoor

8 weeks

9 or more players

$435/team

Full Team – Turf

9 weeks

10 or more players

$1000/team

Small Groups
More info? Click here

8 or 9 weeks

5 – 8 players
(done on the same registration form)

$75/player

1^st sport - Individuals
More info? Click here

8 or 9 weeks

1 – 4 players
(done on the same registration form)

$90/player

2^nd sport - Individuals
(same registration form as 1^st sport)  

8 or 9 weeks

1 – 4 players
(done on the same registration form)

$60/player

3^rd sport - Individuals
(same registration form as 1^st & 2^nd sport)

8 or 9 weeks

1 – 4 players
(done on the same registration form)

$40/player

Substitutes

8 or 9 weeks

Sub info is given to teams who are in need of replacement players

FREE

 DIVISION DESCRIPTIONS

Division

                                                      
                                                       Description

Recreational

This division is for teams or players that are new to the sport and have little experience playing soccer.

Recreational Plus

This division is for teams or players that have some soccer experience and display better ball control and teamwork then those in the recreational division.

Recreational Plus - Turf

This division is for soccer enthusiasts who are looking for more competition, have good ball control and can put together organized plays. 

SPRING 2010 INOOR/TURF SOCCER OFFERINGS

Day/Night Offered

Format

Divisions

Saturday

Turf - 8 weeks

Recreational Plus

Sunday

Indoor - 8 weeks

Recreational

Sunday

Indoor - 8 weeks

Recreational Plus

Monday

Indoor - 8 weeks

Recreational

Wednesday

Indoor - 9 weeks

Recreational

Wednesday

Indoor - 9 weeks

Recreational Plus

HOW DO I REGISTER?

All players should register and pay online using our secure registration process. Registering online helps ensure you get placed in the league of your choice, as registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. If you do not have a credit card, you can come to the office, during regular business hours, to pay by either cash or debit.

IMPORTANT INDOOR AND TURF SOCCER INFORMATION

Facility Information

Any team or player who causes the ESSC to receive a complaint from a facility will be fined $100 and may be removed from the league. For full details, click here.

League Type

Location information

Indoor

Indoor Soccer leagues are played out of public and private facilities through out the City of Edmonton. Teams should expect to see a different facility each week.

Turf

Turf Soccer leagues are played out of the Edmonton Soccer Centers. Registration includes Edmonton Soccer Centers Membership Card.

Equipment

All players are required to bring a light and dark colored shirt to every game. Cleaning, non-marking soles are required in all gyms. Please see the Rules section for legal equipment before purchasing your own gear.

Provided by the ESSC

Game balls

Optional - Required of teams/players

Shine guards, goalie gloves etc.

Format/Rosters

All leagues are co-ed. Teams range in size from 9-12 players. Individual and small group registrants are combined to form full “Singles” teams that play together for the duration of the season. “Singles” teams will receive a roster via email 2 days before their first game. Games are one hour in length which includes a 5 minute warm-up and 5 minute half time.

Indoor

4 players, plus a goalie (5 total players), with at least two females on the floor at all times. A female goalie does not count toward your two females on the floor.

Turf

5 players, plus a goalie (6 total players), with at least two females on the floor at all times. A female goalie does not count toward your two females on the floor.

Schedules

Schedules will be posted on the website, and emailed to participants, no later then 2 days prior to their first game. Games will not be scheduled on long weekend Sundays, but may be scheduled on long weekend Mondays.

Day/Night

Start Time

Weekend Games

Any time between 8:00am and 11:00pm

Weekday Games

Any time between 6:00pm and 11:00pm

Calling the Shots

All players are expected to be on time, call their own fouls and abide by ESSC rules and polices. Each Indoor Soccer and Turf Soccer game also has an ESSC Games Coordinator (GC) present. GC’s are responsible for monitoring the game, tracking time, keeping score and reporting the scores to the ESSC office. They are not trained referees and will only calls fouls if the teams are not doing so themselves.

Additional Information

Players Meetings: The ESSC may or may not, depending on the season, host mandatory Player's Meetings and/or require that new Team Captains and individuals complete an online Player Questionnaire. This will be specified on the registration form.

Waiver: All players are expected to complete a waiver prior to playing in any ESSC league or event. One waiver per player, per season is sufficient. To complete the waiver, click here.