2025 Spring Outdoor Season
Welcome to the Spring Season!
The 2025 Spring Season begins the week of April 28th!
Below you will find confirmation of your assigned team, schedule information, and general season info.
TeamSnap and Email Check
TeamSnap has been activated for all house teams.
The first parent contact entered onto the RAMP registrations will receive the TeamSnap email for initial invite. If this is the incorrect email address or the wrong parent contact - please email admin@wlsya.com with your child's name, age group, and team (if known).
Practice and Game Schedule
We are introducing TeamSnap for the first time! This will be a learning experience for WLYSA, please be patient as we work it out for the season. Everyone will receive an invite to the app and it will provide full schedules for each team.
The practice and game schedule for the entire season will be posted on our website as well in time for the start of the season: http://wlysa.com/content/2025-practice-and-game-schedule
All practices and games are held at Esler Soccer Complex: http://www.wlysa.com/content/esler-soccer-fields
Please be respectful to the Hodgson Road Community. All WLYSA members are asked that when traveling to Esler, we continue down the highway passed the first Hodgson Rd entrance to the second entrance. (A map is included on the webpage listed above). Thank you!
Soccer Gear
The gear required and recommended differs slightly between each of our age divisions. Please refer below for your age groups information.
U4, U5, U6 divisions: These divisions are sponsored by Tim Hortons! This means that each player will receive a Tim Hortons jersey, pair of shorts, and socks. Parents are asked to provide shin guards and cleats for their players. A table will be set up at the top of the Lake Excavating Field on the introduction day for parents to pick up the size of shorts needed from one of our volunteer Directors.
For the U4 - U5 division, we understand that the kiddos outgrow cleats quickly. As they only practice once per week, the second-best footwear for these age groups are runners that allow them to grip on potentially wet grass. Minimizing slips and falls while protecting their feet while kicking the ball is important to remember when choosing their footwear.
U7 - U10 divisions: These divisions are all supplied WLYSA-owned jerseys through our sponsorship program. The new jerseys will be used for multiple years, and must be returned at the end of the season.
Parents are asked to provide: cleats, shin guards, socks, and shorts for their players.
*Baseball cleats are NOT acceptable for Soccer due to the toe cleat.
U11 - U18 divisions: These divisions have a mix of WLYSA-owned jerseys and pinnies. Jerseys must be returned at the end of the season.
Parents are asked to provide: cleats, shin guards, socks, and shorts for their players.
*Baseball cleats are NOT acceptable for Soccer due to the toe cleat.
Team and Individual Photos
We are excited to welcome Kylie Forseille with KF Photography back to the fields this year for team and individual photos. Photos will be available for purchase through KF Photography.
Dates will be added to TeamSnap in the coming week.
General Season Information
Weather: The Cariboo offers a variety of weather for its residents to enjoy. WLYSA practice and games occur in the rain or in the sunshine. It is up to the coaches to determine if the weather passing through is too much for their team to handle.
There are two exceptions where WLYSA must cancel practices: Lightning and extreme heat.
Lightning Policy:
The Williams Lake Youth Soccer Association (WLYSA) follows the Canadian Soccer Lightning Safety - Severe Weather Policy, 30-30 rule:
- When you can count 30 seconds or less between lightning and thunder, head for safe shelter
- Remain sheltered for 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder
Generally, when lightning is observed from the Esler Soccer Complex, practices and games are canceled. Please understand that we do not have enough allotted time in the season to make up for the loss of a game or practice due to weather conditions.
Dogs at Esler
If you must bring your dog to the complex during WLYSA activities, the dog must remain on a leash and always be handled by an adult. The adult handling the dog is also responsible for cleaning up after the dog.
Smoking and Alcohol during WLYSA Activities
WLYSA recognizes that the Esler Soccer Fields and Clubhouse are the primary location for all Youth Soccer activities. WLYSA acknowledges the importance of providing a safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment for all players, volunteers, and spectators. With this in mind, we would like to remind spectators that all alcohol consumption, and smoking (including tobacco, electronic cigarettes, and cannabis products) is prohibited during the hours of WLYSA operations at the Esler Soccer Complex, including the parking lot, fields, and clubhouse.
Thank you!
Thank you to all our volunteer coaches, referees, and sponsors for the 2025 season!
We look forward to seeing you on the fields soon!
Thanks,
Alexis Walch - WLYSA Admin
