Our 2025 Season will run from mid-April to the mid-June.
What age group do I register my child in?
DQCA Timbits Soccer is a mixed outdoor league for the following age groups:
| 2025 Division | Birth Year | Game Days | Times | Locations |
| U4 | 2021-2022 | Wednesdays | 18:30 – 19:30 | Douglasdale/Glen |
| U6 | 2019-2020 | Tuesdays | 18:30 – 19:30 | Douglasdale/Glen |
| U8 | 2017-2018 | Mondays | 18:30 – 19:30 | Douglasdale/Glen |
Moving children between age groups is not allowed. If your child was born in 2016 or earlier, they can instead register with Calgary South West United or McKenzie United.
Where are the games held? (Google Map Area Overview)
We have three fields: one on Douglasdale Blvd by the public school, another on Douglasdale Blvd across from Centex Station, and one in Douglas Glen by the tennis courts. Game locations will be as evenly distributed as possible during the season. Please note we are unable to accommodate field requests.
How are teams made?
Teams are structured by age and gender distribution, as closely as possible. For example, a U4 team of 10 children would have 5 girls and 5 boys, with an equal age distribution. The composition of each team will be impacted by the number of children registered.
Can I request that my child be put on the same team as their best friend?
With around 400 children enrolling in soccer each season, special requests cannot be accommodated, as this complicates the creation of fair and equal teams. However, if a parent would like to volunteer with another parent as a Coach or Assistant Coach, their children will automatically be assigned to the same team. Siblings who qualify for the same division will also be placed on the same team.
What can I expect my child to learn over the season?
U4: The only expectation is that these children have fun. This is likely their first exposure to any structure and they may be apprehensive. They may learn: how to play independent of their parent, how to take turns on the field, and to kick the ball (hopefully towards the net!). We don’t expect your child to completely focus during a game.
U6: This may still be the first year of play for many children, however slightly more structure, and game rules may be introduced compared to U4. The children should be able to focus a little more than the U4’s, however the main objective is to have fun.
U8: Same as U6 with a little more emphasis on how to play as a team – passing the ball, intercepting the ball, playing as a full team, etc. The biggest emphasis remains on having fun.
Please visit www.calgaryminorsoccer.com if you are seeking a more competitive league.
Do I need to provide my email address?
For volume and efficiency, our ONLY mode of communication is email. Please provide a home and/or work email address, but ensure it is one you check frequently, as this is our only method of communication.
How long are the games?
All games are one hour starting at 6:30 pm. The format is a 30 minute warm-up/practice, followed by 5 minute snack time, ending with 25 minute game with the opposing team. Coaches may decide to change this format slightly depending on the players and their abilities. A cheer for the other team concludes the night.
How will I find out if a game is cancelled due to weather?
If a game is cancelled, an email will be sent out to the Division(s) affected – requests to the Timbits inbox cannot be answered individually. Given the nature of weather in Calgary, this decision cannot be made until approximately 1 hour before game time, and is based on temperature, predicted precipitation, field conditions, and air quality.
Even if the game is not cancelled, parents and coaches can make a decision not to play if they arrive at the field and conditions are not appropriate for play.
Are there make-up games?
Yes, make-up games are usually Thursday evenings at 6:30pm and occasionally Sunday mornings at 10:00am. The email with the cancellation notice will indicate the date of the make-up game. It is recommended coaches contact each other to ensure enough players from each team will be able to attend the make-up game. Each team objective is to miss no games.
What equipment will my child require?
Children must provide their own shin pads, and runners or cleats. Each player will receive a jersey, shorts, and socks at the first game, which they get to keep. Each child will also receive a team & individual picture, and a medal at the last game of the season.
Who brings the snacks?
A schedule for each parent to bring snacks for their team once during the season will be provided by the Team Parent. The snacks should be small, and free of any nuts and choking hazards. Ideal snacks are: oranges cut in 1/8, watermelon, cut strawberries, cut grapes, etc. Please do not include drinks.
When are team/individual photos?
Team/Individual photos will be held at a location and schedule to be confirmed. Historically, photos occur around the end of April on a Saturday. Make-ups are available if required.