NorWest Soccer

About NorWest Soccer

NorWest Soccer is a sports and recreation organization located on Rectory St in the Hamilton Road neighbourhood of London. The club serves the local community by providing soccer programming for children and adults, with a specific focus on creating a friendly, affordable, inclusive, and responsible environment. The organization offers a variety of seasonal programs, including an indoor season for U3-U18G and U3-U7 age groups, as well as an outdoor season for players under 18. They provide specific training opportunities such as Coach and Referee courses. A notable specialty is the "She's Got Goals" indoor program, a female-only recreational league that features small-sided games, skill-building activities, and mentorship from female coaches and referees. Additionally, the club manages representative teams for various age divisions and offers adult leagues, including LAWSL Division 3 and MMSL Division 5. NorWest Soccer distinguishes itself through a commitment to female participation in sports. The club aims to disrupt the cycle of girls leaving sports by recruiting and retaining more women as coaches and referees to serve as role models. They offer a free club coach certification program specifically for women and provide resources like the "Keeping Girls in Sport" online course to help parents and coaches understand female athletic development. The club is led by a volunteer board of directors, including President Bruce Johnson, Secretary Helen Pak, and Treasurer Janet Johnson, with Jennifer Jaquith serving as the Executive Director and Girl & Women in Sport Advocate. The club utilizes the PowerUp app to help families view schedules and team chats. They also offer online registration for their programs and provide information regarding rep team assessments and tryouts.