Q: What are the Rules and Policies of the Calgary Women's Soccer Association?
A: The CWSA Rules and Regulations, Policy Manual, Discipline Code and Bylaws can all be viewed on the Governance page on our website.
Q: How old do I have to be to play in the Calgary Women's Soccer Association (CWSA)?
A: The minimum age to play in the CWSA is 16, Alberta Major Soccer League (AMSL) teams excepted. Players are permitted to join the CWSA as soon as they turn 16. We also offer divisions for players who are over 30 and those over 40.
Q: What levels of soccer does the CWSA offer?
A: The CWSA is proud to provide a wide variety of soccer participation for the brand new non-competitive player all the way to the very competitive, highly experienced veteran. We have a place for players of ALL skill levels and experience.
Q: I am a new player, how can I find a team?
A: If you visit the homepage for our website, there is a page called the "Player Network" in the menu. The player network helps assist players who are looking for a team and teams who are looking to add players. If you are looking for a team, check out the Player Network for details on how to get connected with a team.
Q: New Player from Out of Town?
A: If you are a new player from out of town and played soccer with another district/association besides CWSA, you will need to sign a player release form stating you are in good standing from the previous association/district. Once completed, please email the applicable release form(s) to CWSA. These forms must be complete before registering with any Women's team. Please find the applicable forms by clicking here. If you have any questions regarding this matter please feel free to contact us.
Q: How can I register for a team?
New or returning players:
Q: Where are the games played?
Visit the current season's information page to see where games are being played this season. For a full list of fields that the CWSA use, visit our field locations and field status information page.
Q: How long does the season typically run for?
A: The CWSA offers two seasons year round
Q: What is the last day a player can register?
A: The CWSA office accepts registration all season long.
Q: How do I change teams?
A: Players who are currently registered with a team and wish to transfer to another team during the season must complete and submit a player transfer/removal form along with payment of the transfer fee. All transfers must be completed prior to the season's transfer deadline. Indoor: Last business day in January. Outdoor: Last business day in July.
Q: What are your Office hours?
A: For our current office hours please visit our google business page.
Q: How can I make payment
A: The CWSA accepts online payments, cash and cheque payments as well as credit and debit cards for all fees, fines, etc.
Q: Minor Play Up Forms
A: When utilizing a Youth Player, a Minor Restricted Movement Form must be presented to the referee prior to the start of the game with the game sheet and with the player's ID card. The play-up form must be signed by the registered coach, manager, parent or guardian of the player playing up. Any other signature will not be accepted.
Q: How many players can a team have on a roster and/or game sheet?
A (1): Teams are allowed to register a maximum of twenty-five (25) players at one time to their roster.
A (2): Teams are allowed to have 20 players appear on a game sheet.
Q: How many guest players can a team have?
A: Teams may have up to four guest players. Please see the current season's callup charts and the CWSA Rules and Regulations for specific guest player eligibility based on your division.
Q: How do I remove a player from a game sheet?
A: A player is deemed to have played if their name appears on a game sheet. If you wish to remove a player from a game sheet you must COMPLETELY strike a clear and definitive line through the entire player's name and player's number. Any other method of indication WILL NOT be accepted.
Q: What do I do with game sheets after the game?
A: A designated team official shall be responsible for entering the scores into the admin system and uploading a photo of the game sheets into the score entry page.
Outdoor… Referees are responsible for leaving the original game sheets at the appropriate drop boxes. The CWSA office will detail the game sheets based on the original.
Indoor… During the indoor season, referees are responsible for leaving game sheets at the appropriate drop boxes.
Teams are encouraged to take a photo of both team's completed game sheets and callup forms after the game.
Q: What happens if the referee does not show up for a game?
A: If the referee does not show up within ten minutes of the game time for the outdoor and five minutes for the indoor, a coach or designate must referee the game. The game time shall be adjusted to reflect the delay in the start of the game.
Q: What are the requirements around supplying an Assistant Referee for our game?
A:
Outdoor: All 11v11 divisions have Assistant Referees assigned for their games. If one or both assigned ARs do not show up, the team(s) must supply one individual (aged 16 or older) to run lines for the game. 8v8 does not require ARs.
Indoor: the single referee will officiate the game.
Q: What happens if I get a red card in another league (i.e. COED)?
A: If you receive a suspension in another league, such as the CUSA COED league, you are still eligible to play in CWSA unless the suspension has been escalated to the Alberta Soccer Association.
Q: What is the Field Closure Line?
A: Most fields have a field status webpage or phone number to keep users updated on the status of their fields. Teams should be checking the field status for their games regardless of the weather conditions as there can occasionally be other issues that can impact field playability. Field closure information.