Association's spring sports online registration now open

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC News

Bridlewood Community Association

EMC Sports - Once again the Bridlewood Community Association is pleased to offer residents its popular spring sports program.

Online registration is now open and closes on Feb. 29. Payment through online registration can be made either by credit card or cheque.

There will also be one in-person registration night at St Anne Catholic School Monday, Feb. 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Payment at the in-person registration must be made either by cash or cheque.

For more than 25 years, residents of Bridlewood and Emerald Meadows have been invited to register their junior kindergarten to Grade 6 children in the community's spring sports program.

With the redesign of programs two years ago there are more age ranges within levels and scheduling has improved.

Extended programs include students in grades 7 and 8, while junior kindergarten soccer provides an increased learning opportunity for our youngest athletes. With input from Kanata Soccer, junior kindergarten programs focus on developing the basics and a love of the game.

Many volunteers - including student volunteers - are used to help run a series of activity stations designed to teach skills and get kids moving. Parent (or other adult) participation on the field is an inherent part of this community based program and is highly encouraged.

Soccer, T-ball, coach pitch, and ultimate (for students in grades 7 and 8) are offered weeknights through the months of May and June. Programs are non-competitive with a focus on having fun, developing skills and being active.

As a community activity, it is great fun to get out and play with, and against, neighbours, friends and classmates, and to catch up with people who have been hibernating all winter and are ready to see some sun.

All games are played on the many parks in Bridlewood and Emerald Meadows so there is an opportunity to walk or bike to the games, and to check out all the great green spaces and parks the community has to offer.

Once again we are proud to be partnered with True Sport Canada (www.truesportpur.ca). This national movement of communities and groups is committed to working towards a positive, meaningful, and enriching experience for all who participate in sport, at any level.

The cost for Bridlewood spring sports is $40 for one sport for one child, $80 for two sports or two children in one sport, $100 for three sports or three children, and $120 for four sports or four children. The maximum any family will pay is $120, which makes this a great deal for active or larger families.

Families wishing to register their children must be members of the Bridlewood Community Association. This $10 annual membership is available at the time of registration.

Besides the great fun and great sports, each child who participates receives a free T-shirt, medal, year-end pizza party, and team photo.

In order to maintain low fees, all families are asked to lend their support to the program either through coaching, managing, helping with team formation, equipment sorting, or one of the many other jobs available. Student volunteers are also welcome to take advantage of this unique opportunity to gain their required volunteer hours.

For more information, visit the website at www.bridlewood.ca.