* * * The Beautiful Game * * *
Southwest is a not-for-profit and fully-volunteer-run organization which offers recreational soccer programs to London children between 5 and 18 years old.
A great big thank you to all our players, parents, coaches & other volunteers who made our 2011 season successful & memorable.
We look forward to seeing & welcoming you all back in 2012.
Our online registration / payment
is now open.
Please bookmark this website & check in often for information.
Take care & stay active.
House league players, the online registration / payment is now open for late registrations.
We encourage you to register as soon as possible.
Interested in playing competitive soccer? Please click here to go to the Competitive page for details.
Many thanks to our 2011 corporate sponsors - McDonald's (U6), Burger King (U8), East Side Mario's (U10).
contact us
2012 Executives
VP Soccer: Fred Benenati
Treasurer: Fred Benenati
Registrar: Fred Benenati
Referee Co-Ordinator: Karen Mazereeuw
Sponsership Convenor: Jimmy Chien
Sponsership Convenor: Alex Kulczycki
Cup Week Convenor: Open
Webmaster: Jimmy Chien
Webmaster: Dave Farrell
Director (U10 or under): Ron Burns
Director (U12 or older): Alex Kulczycki
About Southwest Optimist
The Optimist Club of Southwest London operates a variety of youth programs, including sports leagues in hockey, indoor soccer, outdoor soccer, baseball and golf.
We involve in the Soccer Dome and Dreamers baseball complex.
We also offer programs in public speaking, safety and an array of youth oriented programs.
The Optimist Creed
Promise yourself
to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind;
to talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet;
to make all your friends feel that there is something in them;
to look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true;
to think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best;
to be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own;
to forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future;
to wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile;
to give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others;
to be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
The Vision Statement
Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as an organization of people committed to optimism and self-development for the improvement of youth and community.
The Mission Statement
Optimist International's mission is to foster an optimistic way of life, through a network of optimists, dedicated to the full development of their potential in order to provide ever-expanding service to youth, the community and the world.
Other SW Activities
house league
U6
Director : Ron Burns
U6-M game / practice : SAT
Southwest Optimist offer a co-ed program for 5 year olds. It runs one hour per week on Saturday mornings at Southwest Optimist park. The hour consist of games and fun activities designed to teach basic soccer skills.
Every player receives a full uniform (which he / she can keep) of jersey, shorts, socks, shin pads and a ball.
There are no scores or standings kept.
U8 And U10 (Mini-Soccer)
U8-B game / practice : MON / WED
U8-G game / practice : WED / MON
U10-B game / practice : THU / TUE
U10-G game / practice : TUE / THU
The most important Law in Mini soccer is Law 18. This mythical law is taught in all referee course and states that the Spirit of the Law is more important than the letter.
Mini soccer is a FUN league. Referees have been instructed to use their judgment liberally to ensure a fun experience within the SPIRIT of the Laws. This includes giving "do-overs" at their discretion.
Please note:
8 players (7 plus keeper) per side during games;
All kicks are indirect - one cannot score directly from free kick, a second player must touch it before it can go in the net;
Players must be 6 yards from the ball on kicks;
Keeper can handle the ball in the 6 yard box - the rules for the 18 yard box apply in the 6 instead;
No offsides;
Substitutions on any throw-in, goal kick or goal.
The complete Laws of the Game can be found in the referee section.
Every player receives his / her jersey, shorts, and socks.
U12 To U18
Director : Alex Kulczycki
U12-B game / practice : TUE / THU
U12-G game / practice : MON / WED
U14-B game / practice : THU / TUE
U14-G game / practice : WED / MON
U16-B game / practice : TUE / THU
U16-G game / practice : THU / TUE
U18-B game : SUN
U18-G game : SUN
All teams play in the West London Soccer League.
Please visit WLSL web-site at westlondonsoccer.com for complete schedules, standings, rules or league information.
If you have questions about your team or child - please talk to your coach. If he or she is unable to answer your question, please contact your convenor. Finally, if needed, please contact the league convenor.
registration (house league)
Hello,
Welcome to our new online registration / payment system for our 2012 summer house league season.
The registration begins on January 1, 2012. The fee is $115. There's a late charge of $15 for registration after Feburary 18, 2012.
If you want to register in person, we have a registration day on February 18, 2012 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at Westview Baptist Church (1000 Wonderland Rd S).
Please feel free to email us & we'll notifiy you as soon as the registration is open.
Thanks.
reg-form-2012.pdf
schedule (house league)
Game schedule : under-12-boys
Game schedule : under-12-girls
Game schedule : under-14-boys
Game schedule : under-14-girls
Game schedule : under-16-boys
Game schedule : under-16-girls
Game schedule : under-18-boys
Game schedule : under-18-girls
u6m-2011-schedule.pdf
u8b-2011-schedule.pdf
u8g-2011-schedule.pdf
u10b-2011-schedule.pdf
u10g-2011-schedule.pdf
coaches
Thank You !!!
Thank you for volunteering to coach. We appreciate you taking the time and energy to make a difference in the lives of London youth.
For House League coaches, your first step is to attend a condensed 3-hour coaching course offered by Southwest Optimist Soccer.
Please note that you will receive your team list, equipment, and schedule after the clinic. You need to contact your players within a week.
You will also be given your coach's kit which must be returned at the end of the season.
Clinic For Senior Coaches
- U12 and above
- mid April, 9:00 to 12:00, (SAT)
- to be announced later
Clinic For Junior Coaches
- U10 and under
Interested To Coach?
Please contact us if you are an enthusiastic and committed individuals who are interested to coach.
Director (U12 or above): Alex Kulczycki
mini.pdf
kicks.pdf
offside.pdf
Keepers.pdf
referees
Current Referees
Thank you for joining Southwest Optimist for another rewarding season.
To all qualified senior referees, we need your expertise in officiating the U16 & U18 games.
New Referees
If you like to referee this season, please apply during registration day.
You should be 12 years old or older, responsible, and able to attend a day of compulsorily training in early May.
Once your training is complete, you will be assigned games based on ability, experience and your age.
In your first year, you will referee Mini soccer for the U10 division and younger.
As you gain more experience, you will be the assistant referee for U16 & U18 recreational games
If you choose to continue and become OSA or Western Counties certified, you will be able to referee full field games and be the assistant referee for U16 & U18 intermediate and competitive games.
2012 Registration Day
February 18, 2012 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at Westview Baptist Church (1000 Wonderland Rd S).
Please come by & apply.
Pease contact Referee Co-ordinator Karen Mazereeuw for your inqueries.
519-657-7790
mazereeuwkaren_hotmail.com
westlondonrules.pdf
fifarules.pdf
sponsorship
As the 2012 Sponsor Convenors for Southwest London Optimist Outdoor Soccer, we are proud to tell you about Southwest and the Team Sponsorship program for the upcoming 2012 season which will run from May to August.
The Club of Southwest London Optimist Outdoor Soccer is a not-for-profit and fully-volunteer-run club which offers recreational soccer programs to over 1,500 London children between 5 and 18 years old every year.
For over 35 years, we have been supported by business and service organizations large and small that share the "Friend of Youth" philosophy. Team Sponsorship allows us to keep the program affordable and thus accessible to as many families as possible. Team Sponsorship further subsidizes families who are in need so thattheir children needn't miss the opportunity to develop skills and learn firsthand about sportsmanship and teamwork.
Team sponsorship is $250 per team. As a sponsor you are entitled to name your team. Your business logo will be screened onto each player's jersey. A plaque recognizingyour contribution will be presented to you for display at your place of business at the end of the season.
We both have been volunteer Coachs and Convenors for many years. We have worked with many dedicated volunteers and many more bright, young, active boys and girls. We can honestly say that our families have been enriched by recreational outdoor soccer. We know your support has a lasting positive impact in many London homes.
On behalf of all the 2012 players and their families, we ask you to consider becoming a Team Sponsor. Please feel free to contact either one of us if you have any questions. Thank you for your generosity and I look forward to welcoming you as Team Sponsor.
Jimmy Chien & Alex Kulczycki
2012 Sponsor Convenors
field maps
Southwest Optimist Park
North of Southdale between Wonderland and Colonel Talbot. Park has two fields - North and South.
Greenway 1
Travel north on Greenside Ave off Springbank Dr and park at the first parking lot on the right. Field is at far NE corner.
St Lawrence Park
On St Lawrence Blvd, off Belmont Dr from Wharncliffe Rd S.
Reservoir
At London Reservoir, north of Commissioners Rd W near Springbank Park.
Westmount Lions
North of Viscount Rd and west of Andover Dr.
Jesse Davidson
S outh of Viscount Rd and west of Andover Dr.
© London Southwest Optimist Soccer 2011
faq
Can my 4 year old play?
The division is designed for five year olds. We will accept four year olds, who are able to play safely, only if there is space left once regular registration is complete
Can I volunteer?
This is completely a volunteer run organization. We require help as conveners, coaches, equipment, cup week, administration and on the executive. You can volunteer by filling out the appropriate section on the registration form or by calling the soccer hotline.
How does the age group thing work?
Age groups are based on the year a player was born. U10 stands for Under 10 and is made up of players who, on January 1st of the season year where under 10 years old. The division would include players turning 9 or 10 during the year.
What if my child changes their mind?
Refunds are available (less the processing fee) up to the day of the first game of the season (not your teams first game). As the spot has been reserved for your child, NO refund can be given after the season starts.
My children are in different age groups, but I would like them together, can one change division?
If there is room and child is able to play safely, they may play UP one division. Under no conditions will a child be allowed to play down.
Can my children be on the same team as her best friends?
With over 1,000 players, we cannot accommodate all placement requests. However, if both players indicate a desire to play with each other on the registration form, we will ATTEMPT to fill that request. Note that requests for more than one companion will not be filled. We are the only club in London that continues to offer this opportunity for all age groups.
What about jewellery?
Every year some players are not allowed to play in a game because they are wearing jewellery. These items can cause injury to the wearer and other players. The rule is simple. NO JEWELLERY of any kind. If you were not born with it, you can't wear it. No taping or covering is permitted. If it "can't come out" then you can't play.
The only exceptions are (a) medic alert items - they must be taped so they are not loose or have any hanging ends, (b) soft joint supports, (c) hard joint supports may be worn IF they are covered by the manufacturers protective covering, (d) casts may be allowed if covered by sufficient padding (bubblewrap is best).
The referree is the sole judge of what is safe. Different officials may make different decisions. Just because one referee did not see it or allowed it does not mean it is OK in future games.
Where do you play?
Games and practices are held at a number of locations in the southwest, including Southwest Optimist Park, Reservoir, Westmount Lions, Jesse Davidson, Greenway Park, as well as area public and high schools.
What else will we have to buy?
Your child will receive (and keeps) a jersey, shorts and socks. For safety reasons, your child must wear shin pads. Soccer cleats are highly recommended.
How long is the season?
For U10 and younger the season starts the first week of June and culminates with CUP week the 2nd week of August?
For U12 and older the Season starts the third week of May, regular season ends the second week of August. Play-offs run to the beginning of September
Do you keep score?
U10 and younger divisions are entirely for fun. No scores, standings are kept and there are no playoffs.
U12 and older play in the Western Counties league with teams from across the city. Standings are kept and posted, and play-offs are held
Can I sponsor a team?
Team sponsorship allows us to keep our fees as low as possible and provides visability for your business. For $250 your name and logo are printed on the team’s sweater as well as all schedules and standing publications. If you would like more information contact the soccer hotline.
I have read the FAQ's and I still have questions.
You can contact us at swsoccer_live.ca or call the Soccer hotline at 519-641-8143
competitive
Southwest London Competitive Soccer Club
We welcome players who are looking for a higher level of competition.
Teams are formed through completive try-outs. It should be noted that equal playing time is NOT guaranteed. Team policy varies and should be discussed with the coach before signing your player card
For all competitive teams, a higher level of dedication is expected. There are a number of levels of play which are summarized below. Generally, the higher the level the more dedication is required. At a minimum, most teams will required 2-3 events per week, a number of tournaments and fitness and skills training on your own time.
All teams will have additional costs above registration, for tournaments, special training or apparel. These should be discussed with the team coach before trying out.
Season runs from Early May to mid September
Teams And Coaches
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Girls
U9-G 2002 L6 Sparks
Tania Admans 519-685-3164
tania_bodyworxtraining.com
U10-G 2001 L6 Shocks
Ian Cheng 519-474-2541
icheng_j-aar.com
U11-G 2000 L6 Spirits
Jason Sumpton 519-473-7492
sumptons_rogers.com
U12-G 1999 L6 Galaxy
U13-G 1998 L6 Pumas
Allan Gates 519-670-5875
allan.gates_sympatico.ca
U14-G 1997 L5 Strikers
Kristen Cheng 519-474-2541
basketballhottie_448_hotmail.com
U15-G 1996 L6 Attack
Bruce Page 519-657-0488
bpage_london.ca
U16-G 1995 L5 Storm
Dave Farrell 519-652-9804
dfarrell_rogers.com
U16-G 1995 L5 Sabres
Joe Benati 519-644-5168
bettybenati_rogers.com
U17-G 1994 L5 Shock
Brian Hayman 519-472-7318
bhayman_haymanconstruction.com
Boys
U9-B 2002 L6 Lightning
Rod Lehman 519-472-1897
dorinalehman_rogers.com
U10/U11 2000 L6 Raiders
Mark Rogers 226-268-4120
j ayneroger12_rogers.com
U13 1998 L6 Fireballs
Categories
L6 (formerly Intermediate)
L6 is the first level of competition above recreational. Teams play in the London and District Soccer league (LDYSL), against teams from the London area. Typically a division will have a number of London based teams as well as several from places like St. Thomas, Woodstock, Chatham St. Mary's or Sarnia.
L5 (formerly Premier)
L5 is a level above Intermediate. Teams at this level would typically have an addition practice session per week. Teams play in the London and District Soccer league (LDYSL), the divisions tend to have more teams from outlying areas, therefore more travel is required. Typically a division will have a number of London based teams as well as teams from Kitchner, Waterloo, Cambridge, St. Thomas, Woodstock, Chatham St. Mary's or Sarnia.
L4 - Regional
Teams must earn the right to play at this level. L4 is the entry level into regional play. Teams play in the Western Ontario Youth Soccer League. Weekly travel in Southwestern Ontario. Players and parents should be prepared for a significant commitment in time and effort.
L3 - Regional
The highest level of play available in London. Teams play in the Western Ontario Youth Soccer League. Weekly travel in Southwestern Ontario. Players and parents should be prepared for a significant commitment in time and effort.
Other
For Schedules, standings and league information, please visit
For L6 & L5: www.ldysl.com
For L4 & L3: www.woysl.com
News Flash
The below teams who are currently looking for players. Please contact coaches if interested.
U9-B L6 - players born in 2002
U9-G L6 - players born in 2002
U10-G L6 - players born in 2001
U11-G L6 - players born in 2000
U12-G L6 - players born in 1999
U13-G L6 - players born in 1998
Competitive site : www.swsoccer.ca
Constitution.pdf
