2026 Outdoor Season
Welcome to the 2026 Olds Minor Soccer Season!
Registration for the Regular Outdoor Season is open from February 1 to April 5, 2026.
Registration for the Competitive Teams Tryouts (U9, U11, U13 & U15) is open from February 1 to March 6, 2026.
We're excited to bring you another season of youth soccer, offering a great opportunity for kids to enjoy the game and develop their skills. Whether your child is a seasoned player or new to the sport, our focus is on creating a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone. Join us for a season of fun, friendship, and soccer at Olds Minor Soccer.
For detailed information on age groups and playing days, please click HERE.
Season fees are as follows:
- U5 registration fee is $110
- U7 registration fee is: $145
- U9 registration fee is $145
* see note below re: U9 Competitive Team option
- U11 registration fee is $160
* see note below re: U11 Competitive Team option
- U13 registration fee is $165
* see note below re: 13 Competitive Team option
- U15 registration fee is $175
* see note below re: 15 Competitive Team option
- U17 registration fee is $180
- U19 registration fee is $180
COMPETITIVE TEAM OPTIONS:
Olds Minor Soccer is exploring the opportunity to offer competitive (Tier 3) teams for the 2026 Outdoor Season in partnership with Central Alberta Soccer Association (CASA).
We are currently offering Competitive Teams for the following age groups:
- U9 (note: this age group will be partnered with either CASA or Big Country)
- U11 Tier 3
- U13 Tier 3
- U15 Tier 3
The formation of competitive teams is not guaranteed and will depend on:
- Sufficient player interest (will be determined by tryout registration numbers)
- Availability of qualified coaches
- Confirmation of league structure and participating teams within CASA
Families should understand that registering interest does not automatically guarantee placement on a competitive team. Tryouts will be hosted with players selected.
What Competitive Soccer Looks Like:
If formed, Competitive Teams would:
- Participate in CASA league play (U11, U13, U15 - U9 is to be determined, or they will play under Big Country Soccer’s league)
- Play approximately 8 league games during the outdoor season
- Compete against clubs such as Penhold, Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, Ponoka, Rocky Mountain House, Bentley, and others (to be finalized once league is established).
- Have a mix of home games (hosted in Olds) and away games
- Occasionally play games at neutral “meet-in-the-middle” locations to reduce travel (anywhere over 1.5 hours of travel will meet in the middle)
Games are scheduled primarily on weekdays, with scheduling flexibility approved through CASA when required.
Fees:
Players will receive a keepsake soccer kit (jersey, shorts, and socks) and will have weekly practices (in Olds) and weekly league games.
- U9 Competitive $175 (will play in either CASA or with Big Country league).
- U11 Tier 3: $325
- U13 Tier 3: $335
- U15 Tier 3: $345
- $25 Non-Refundable Tryout Fee not included; covers participation in both try-out sessions on March 7 and March 14, 2026.
- Any other expenses, including expenses related to tournaments, travel and/or accommodations, are not included.
Tryout Structure:
Teams will be formed via tryouts which will take place at the Zion Church Gymnasium location off Hwy 582 in Didsbury, AB. There will be 2 tryouts per team level (U11, U13, and U15).
- Tryouts will take place:
- 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026
Players are encouraged to attend both tryout sessions, but must make a minimum of one date.
Registration Information: IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
- If your player is trying out for a Competitive Team, DO NOT REGISTER FOR ANY OTHER PROGRAMS AT THIS TIME.
- ONLY REGISTER FOR THE $25 COMPETITIVE TEAM TRYOUT.
- Competitive Team selections will be made after both tryouts have completed.
- Once teams are finalized:
- Selected players will receive access to a Competitive Team registration package.
- Players NOT selected may:
- Register for the regular outdoor season (registration closes April 5, 2026), or
- Return to their home association if they are from another club.
Registration Dates:
- Tryout registration opens February 1 and closes March 6, 2026.
- Tryouts are open to players from all of Central Alberta (not limited to the Olds district).
How to Register:
Additional Information:
- Players selected for a Competitive Team will play only on that team for the season and will not participate on a regular season team.
Visit our Competitive Teams webpage, at: https://oldsminorsoccer.com/content/competitive-teams
Important Notes:
- Any registrations that are accepted and processed after the registration closing date will be subject to a $30 late fee.
- Any approved refunds (for medical reasons, accompanied by a Doctor's note) will be charged a $15 processing fee.
- All players within the Big Country Soccer Association (U11, U13, U15, and U17/19) will be required to provide a $100 jersey bond. This must be in the form of a post-dated cheque, which will be destroyed at the end of the season upon return of the player's jersey in good, clean, and reusable condition. Jersey bonds must be provided prior to a player receiving their jersey. There will be no exceptions to this policy. (This does NOT apply to Competitive Teams, as their jersey is provided as a keepsake, included within their associated fees).
- For other questions, please see our FAQ's page, HERE.
