2026 IMPORTANT DATES
SAY
Northern Soccer League



2026 ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN
 
In an effort to give teams more time to practice before the season starts, time needed for equipment orders, and other league activities needed to start the season on time,
registration closes
January 15, 2026.

Late Registration will be offered from January 16 - January 31 with additional $10 late fee.

Registration requests after January 31 and before the player draw will be considered but the board cannot guarantee the player a spot. Please make those requests directly to [email protected]. After the draw takes place we are unable to accept additional registrations.

*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*


Scholarships - Initial Scholarship approvals will typically take place during the board’s regular January meeting - The first Wednesday in January - and requesters will be notified soon after decisions are made.
*Scholarship requests can be made up until Registration closes. 

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*

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 or any referee inquiries please email us at [email protected] or contact a District Representative.

*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