Competitive Teams
Competitive Team Opportunities - 2026 Outdoor Season
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.
