Grassroots & Competitive Program
Overview:
Registration
All registrations will be completed through our WNSC registration platform: https://westniagarasc.powerupsports.com/
Former Lincoln Soccer Club (LSC) and Grimsby Town Youth Soccer Club (GTYSC) Players: Please continue to
use the same PowerUp login you used with your former club. This will ensure your player's unique Ontario Soccer registration number follows them for the remainder of the 2026 calendar year.
Players New to WNSC: If your player is not transferring from LSC or GTYSC, you will be required to create a new PowerUp account. If you require assistance with this process, please contact admin@westniagarasoccerclub.com
Payment
All players will be required to complete two registrations for the inaugural season:
1.Deposit: A deposit payment is required from all players. This deposit must be paid in full and upfront at the time of registration.
2. Annual Program Registration: A second registration for the 2026/2027 inaugural season will be required for all players. Final program fees will be finalized by October 15, 2026. Once the annual program fees are finalized, WNSC Administration will ensure that payment instalment options are available to families. All registration fees must be paid in full on PowerUp by February 28, 2027.
Financial Assistance
WNSC is committed to helping make soccer accessible to families and will work with third-party organizations that provide financial assistance.
Families may apply for assistance through Jumpstart Canada. If you have access to another third-party financial assistance program, please contact us and let us know the name of the organization/payment provider as well as contact information so we can work with you on obtaining required fees.
Additional Fees
Additional costs are the responsibility of the group and may include:
● Tournaments and festivals
● Exhibition games
● Additional uniforms or team apparel
● Extra training
● Discipline fines or suspension-related costs
● Other team-specific expenses
Team officials will work together to create a team budget based on the team's plans and commitments for the season.
Families may be asked to contribute equally among all players toward approved additional expenses.
Payment Methods
Credit Card — applicable processing fees are the responsibility of the registrant
E-Transfer — payments@westniagarasoccerclub.com
Program Length & Commitment
The program runs from October 2026 through September 2027. This is a full-year commitment, including both the indoor and outdoor seasons. If your player participates in another sport during the indoor season, please ensure your coach is aware of any scheduling conflicts or other commitments.
Training Schedules
Indoor Season (November–April): 1–2 times per week
Outdoor Season (May–October): 2–3 times per week
Specific training schedules will be communicated once finalized.
Games
During the outdoor season, there is one league game per week through one of the following leagues:
● Niagara Soccer League (NSL)
● Southern Soccer League (SSL)
● South Inter-Community Soccer League (SISL)
Indoor league games are optional and an additional cost to the group. More information regarding indoor league opportunities will be communicated by individual groups.
Tournaments & Festivals
Teams may participate in two memorable events (tournaments or festivals) per season (indoor and outdoor), depending on the team's goals, commitment level and availability. Tournament/festival registration fees and exhibition games are additional costs and are not included in the annual club registration fee.
Uniforms
All players and goalkeepers will receive an Adidas uniform kit, which includes:
● Home jersey
● Away jersey
● Training jersey
● Shorts
● Socks
Additional items, including hoodies, tracksuits, rain jackets, backpacks, hats, sock sleeves, t-shirts and goalkeeper gloves, may be purchased separately at an additional cost. Uniform fitting and the ordering process will be announced soon.
Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards
All WNSC programs must adhere to the applicable Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards.
Team Officials
All WNSC Coaches are required to hold the appropriate Ontario Soccer certifications for their role. View the Ontario Soccer’s Coach Education Pathway
Waivers and Sign-Offs on Registrations
Please ensure that you are thoroughly reading and understanding all policies and waivers attached to the registration process before completing your registration.
By completing the required acknowledgements and sign-offs, you are confirming that you have reviewed and understand the applicable policies, waivers, and expectations.
Please pay particular attention to the following Club Policies:
● Refund Policy
● Parent/Player Code of Conduct
● Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Policy
● Zero Tolerance – Match Official Abuse Policy
● Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk
● Rowans's Law Concussion Policy
Stay Connected
Website: Our website is under construction and will have frequent changes and updates. Please check back regularly!
Social Media: Follow @westniagarasoccerclub for the latest club updates, announcements and information.
Questions?
Ryan Flammini
Club Operations Manager
operations@westniagarasoccerclub.com
Laura Zipay
Administrative Support
admin@westniagarasoccerclub.com