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2026 Important Dates

2026 IMPORTANT DATES
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Northern Soccer League

2026 ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Due to the Player Draw date, time needed for equipment orders, and other league activities needed to start the season on time,
registration requests cannot be accepted after
February 15, 2026

*To help make sure no one is left out, please sign up your interested players as soon as possible and spread the word to those that may be interested*

PLAYER DRAW
Dates: March 12th and 13th, 2026
Time: 5pm until completed
Location: TBD

*PLEASE NOTE: THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO ATTEND, OVERSEE, AND ASSIST WITH THE DRAW*

1st Season May 26, 2026 - June 27, 2026	2nd Season June 29, 2026 - August 7, 2026
Passers(6-7) Minors(14-15) Seniors(16-18 & 19 if graduating senior)	Wings(8-9) Strikers(10-11) Kickers(12-13)
1st Season Coaches Meeting Thursday April 16th, 2026 5:30PM Location: TBD More information can be found under the coaches section tab above. Tournament* June 27, 2026 Niagara Soccer Complex Passers do not have tournaments Not all teams qualify for tournaments	2nd Season Coaches Meeting Thursday May 21st, 2026 5:30PM Location: TBD More information can be found under the coaches section tab above. Tournament* August 7, 8, & 9, 2026 Niagara Soccer Complex *Not all teams qualify for tournaments

REFEREES IMPORTANT DATES

2026 Referee Clinic Dates
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Option 1 - SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH, 2026
Option 2 - SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH, 2026
Option 3 - SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2026

2026 Referee Field Days
Time: TBD
Location: Niagara Soccer Complex

Option 1 - SUNDAY, MAY 3rd, 2026
Option 2 - SUNDAY, MAY 17th, 2026

-~~New referees must attend at least (2) clinics & the field day~~

~~-Returning referees must attend at least (1) Clinic & the field day~~
*New and returning coaches are encouraged to attend (1) clinic

2026 Pay:

Passer division games-$20 per game
Non-certified referee-$30 per game (excluding passers)
Certified referees-$40 per game

Qualifications:
-Must be at least age 13+ to referee
-Become certified (optional)
*Please note: Referees are paid at the end of each season

For questions about becoming a referee please email us at [email protected] or contact a District Representative.

COACHES IMPORTANT DATES

(1st Season) Coaches Meeting ----------------->	April 16th, 2026 at 5:30pm Location:TBD
(2nd Season) Coaches Meeting ---------------->	May 21st, 2026 at 5:30 pm Location:TBD

*All coaches must be present, have their background application completed, be registered on the website, & have trainings (Concussion & Safe sport) completed prior to the meeting to receive rosters & team shirts

*If coaching both seasons you will only need to be present at the 1st season coaches meeting and pick up equipment for 2nd season.

*For questions, please contact your area representative. CONTACT US