“Fun is not standing in line waiting for your brief turn at an activity. Fun is being actively involved. Fun means freedom from negative criticism and harassment. Fun means that we all count as part of the team. Fun means that we play the game fairly, not to bend the rules or break them to gain an advantage. Fun means having a sense of satisfaction that what you are involved in is gratifying and worthwhile.” (From the Sports Alliance of Ontario)
Youth Recreational Soccer
Youth Recreational Soccer
Participate, Learn, and Have Fun!
A House League program is a very important program to any sports organization whether it is soccer, baseball or hockey. Children’s early years in sports should be a fun and memorable experience. Their skills develop more fully in this type of environment.
The Kensal Park Club has been providing a House League Program to the community since 1979. We believe that:
- Each child have equal playing time during games
- Each child should be taught soccer skills in a positive, caring and fun atmosphere
- Parents should be involved in their child’s development
- Children are encouraged to play with their friends and make new friends on their team
- Children should play for the enjoyment of the game
Participate, Learn, and Have Fun!
A House League program is a very important program to any sports organization whether it is soccer, baseball or hockey. Children’s early years in sports should be a fun and memorable experience. Their skills develop more fully in this type of environment.
The Kensal Park Club has been providing a House League Program to the community since 1979. We believe that:
- Each child have equal playing time during games
- Each child should be taught soccer skills in a positive, caring and fun atmosphere
- Parents should be involved in their child’s development
- Children are encouraged to play with their friends and make new friends on their team
- Children should play for the enjoyment of the game
Children develop physically and mentally at different stages. Children at age 6 – 8 are motivated by fun and often dislike competition at this early age. By age 8 – 10, children begin to understand the importance of rules. They are learning to develop their skills and winning or losing is not the most important part of the game. Around the age of 12, children are becoming more competitive and winning begins to become more important.
The Kensal Park Soccer Club encourages house league participation in the early years. Children placed on teams that are beyond their developmental stage, frustrates the player, their peers and their parents. As the child matures, they will be ready to move into a more competitive environment. Many children, who have played in our house league or other house league programs in London, are playing at the competitive level.
The Kensal Park Club is always looking for way to improve our program. We want our parents to be a part of the team whether it is through coaching, managing or being on the side-lines encouraging the players to do their best and have “fun”.
House League
Our not-for-profit youth house league is 100% volunteer-run and designed to help support the development of children’s athleticism, social skills, and love of the game. Starting at u3, we welcome all children to join us on the pitch. Once the child reaches U12, they will transition to the ‘big-fields’ and compete against other club members of the West London Soccer League.
Summer 2023 Registration is Now Closed
Regular 12-week program starting 2nd week of May (weather permitting).
U4 (2000-2019) Co-ed. Saturday mornings(9:00 a.m.) at both Central and North locations.
U6 (2018-2017) Co-ed. Mondays at both Central and North locations.
U8 (2016-2015) Co-ed. Wednesdays at both Central and North locations.
Locations
North – Plane Tree Park
Central – Greenway Park
Inter-League with Lambeth Soccer Club
U10 (2014-2013) Boys or Girls, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Field Locations
WLSL Big Field House League
U12 and up (2012 and before) – see WLSL website.
*If you would like to help coach a team and or be a club representative (very minimal time commitment), please contact us for more information.
Rules
3 v 3 (U4)
4 v 4 (U6)
5 v 5 (U8)
7 x 7 (U10): Inter- League with Lambeth Soccer Club.
11 x 11 ( U12 and up): Playing in WLSL
4 v 4 (U6)
5 v 5 (U8)
7 x 7 (U10): Inter- League with Lambeth Soccer Club.
11 x 11 ( U12 and up): Playing in WLSL
Kensal Park Soccer Academy
2022/23 marked our 27th indoor season, including 6 years of offering indoor soccer skills academy.
Ideal for players aged 5 yrs – 15 yrs (birth years 2017-2007), this program is designed to provide a continuum of skill development in the off-season to enhance your child’s personal skillset.
This program is coached by Kensal Park Soccer Club Vice President, Jeremy Wright, who brings with him over 30 years of experience coaching all levels of soccer.
Spring Tune-Up Sessions
There will be 6 indoor sessions and 2 outdoor sessions starting March 25.
The sessions will focus on personal skill, passing techniques and team play.
If you’re a parent that would like to help support our club by coaching, this is a perfect opportunity to learn, so please feel free to come out to any of the sessions.
If you have a child that would like volunteer hours and has a willingness to learn how to coach, I would love to have them come out as well.
Please have your child bring their own ball.
Sessions will be on Saturdays starting on March 25 and run till May 13. U6 (2017-2018) will be at 9am
U8 (2016-2015) will be at 10am
U10 (2013-2014) will be at 11am
U12 and up will be at 12pm *** Players must have shinpads and proper footware***
WLSL Big Field Teams
Kensal Park Soccer Club is a proud member of the West London Soccer League, whose aim is to organize and provide recreational soccer for youth and to promote health, fitness, and fair play. Our U10 and up teams will transition from house league to the ‘big fields’, with weekly practices and friendly competitions against other WLSL members.
F.A.Q.
Typically, our outdoor season begins the 3rd week of May and extends until the 2nd week of August.
Your child will be provided with a ball, t-shirt, shorts, and socks.
Please provide your child with shin guards and cleats. This equipment is mandatory for the safety of players. If you are experiencing financial need, Canadian Tire Jumpstart may be able to provide assistance.
While we try to accommodate special requests as much as possible, we must also be sure that we balance our teams, so that we are able to provide the highest quality program. As such, we may not be able to accommodate all requests.
For more information, please see our wet field and weather policy