Welcome to WLSC
Match Day 4May 18th
All About WLSC
Washington Local Soccer Club has been in operation since 1996.
History
Washington Local Soccer Club originally began play in 1996 as a competitive travel team. We were a part of the Northwest Ohio Youth Soccer League, and played our home games at the same Erme Field that we play games at today.In 1999 a recreational division was added to the club. The travel team was renamed Glass City Soccer and became a separate club. The recreational organization took the name Washington Local Soccer Club and played at all league games on the Shoreland fields until the they broke ground on building the new Shoreland Elementary School in 2021.
Mission
Our focus at Washington Local Soccer Club is on teaching fundamental soccer skills while promoting teamwork and communication. This program gives kids a safe place to play and have fun!For those who aspire to play at a higher level, we work to help develop the skills necessary to advance to travel and high school soccer.
Our League
We serve the children of the Washington Local School District, as well as Point Place and Erie, Michigan. Our organization is made up of a dedicated team of volunteer administrators and coaches who put in hundreds of hours each season to ensure your child has a positive experience.We play in the Spring and Fall each year. Each season is made up of 6 games for each team that are played on Saturday mornings.
FAQ
Thank You for considering Washington Local Soccer today.We look forward to working with you and your child/children to help them improve their soccer skills this season. Here is some additional information you'll want to know about us.
We are not directly affiliated with the Washington Local School District, which means all children are welcome to participate, regardless of where they live or attend school.
We do not charge an out-of-district fee for children outside of the Washington Local School District or surrounding neighborhoods.
We do our very best to make the teams as evenly matched as possible each season. Many volunteer hours go into registering players and assigning teams so that each participant has a high quality experience.
Game lengths vary based on the age of the players. Our youngest teams play 32 minute games, while our oldest teams play 60 minute games. All games kick-off from 9 AM - 1 PM on Saturday mornings.
We have a concession stand on-site every Saturday morning. We sell snacks, drinks, and WLSC Spirit Wear. All of the profits go directly back into the club. You'll also be able to get general information about WLSC from our volunteers here.
We partner with Glass City Soccer to help your child advance to the next level. If your child shows signs of wanting to play beyond the recreational level, we can put you in touch with their coaching staff and move you toward the process of playing travel soccer.
We are a separate entity from the Glass City Soccer Club. All questions regarding their try-outs, fees, registration, or their process in general should be directed to the Glass City Soccer Coaching or Administrative Staff.
Become a Referee
Becoming a soccer referee is an enjoyable and rewarding way to participate in the sport beyond or in addition to your time as a player. As a referee for Washington Local Soccer, you will be paid for every match that you work. We are always looking for energetic and enthusiastic officials to enhance our game day experience.
How to Apply
If you are interested in officiating games for us, please complete this Referee Application. You do not need to be USSF certified in order to work matches for WLSC.Our Referee Assigner, John Rybarczyk, will email or text you with further instructions once you have completed the application. Expect to hear from him approximately 3-4 weeks before the regular season is scheduled to begin.
Additional Considerations
Prior to working, you will must to complete a concussion certification course online. Please see the information below. John will give you instructions for how to submit your certificate to him.You CANNOT work games without this being completed under any circumstances.
Concussion Certification - In 2013, the State of Ohio passed a law that requires all coaches and officials associated with youth sports to take a concussion training course online. The course is free and takes about 30 minutes to complete. You will get a certificate at the end. Your certification is good for three years from the date of completion. We will need to have that on file prior to your first match. Click the link above to access the website to begin training.
Coach Evaluation - Following each game that you work, we ask that you fill out a short evaluation of each Head Coach. This is for your benefit. It helps us to monitor the sportsmanship and treatment of our officials.
Game Day Experience
Washington Local Soccer Club plays all games at Erme Field.
Parking
Parking is very limited at Erme Field, so please plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before your game time.There is overflow parking at McGregor Elementary School. Please plan to park there and walk into Erme Field from Rambo Lane (see map below for all parking options).We work very hard to have a good relationship with both the neighborhood and the Washington Branch Library. So please, do not park on side streets in the neighborhoods.Also, do not use the library parking lot under any circumstances.
Concessions
We have a concession stand on-site every Saturday morning. We sell a variety of snacks and drinks, and limited WLSC Spirit Wear. Our concessions are sold here it says Headquarters on the map.The concession stand is a feature that we believe enhances the game day experience for everyone. It is entirely volunteer operated, with all of the proceeds going back into the club.We are always looking for energetic volunteers that would like to help in our operations. This is a great opportunity for high school students wanting to obtain volunteer hours!If you enjoy interacting with people, talking about soccer (or anything, really) and would like to help serve our community, please consider volunteering an hour or two of your time in our concession stand. For more information, please email Tom Barriger at [email protected].
Fields
It takes a lot of effort on a weekly basis to keep our fields in great condition. We ask that you do your part by making sure all trash is put in the containers around the complex and that you take your equipment with you when you leave.Remember, everyone is watching. In order to maintain a great relationship with the surrounding neighborhood, we need to ensure that we leave their park better than we found it each Saturday afternoon.
Become a Soccer Coach
Becoming a Volunteer Youth Soccer Coach is a rewarding way to help your child and their friends develop skills and form friendships.
Requirements
You must be at least 18 years of age to be a Head Coach
You should have a good level of patience with young children
You should have a teacher's heart
You'll need to be available to plan and conduct 1-2 practices per week (you choose your practice schedule - dates, times, and locations)
You need to be available from 9am-1pm every Saturday during the season
You must pass a background check and complete an online concussion course prior to setting up your first practice of the season (concussion certificate is good for 3 years; background check is good for 1 year)
You will need a parent who has successfully passed a background check and concussion certification training if you are unable to coach your team for a game.
Background Check - You'll receive more information about this in your email once you've signed up to coach using the link in the next section.
Concussion Certification - In 2013, the State of Ohio passed a law that requires all coaches and officials associated with youth sports to take a concussion training course online. The course is free and takes about 30 minutes to complete. You will get a certificate at the end. Your certification is good for three years from the date of completion. Once you've completed this, be sure to send a copy of your certification to Tom at [email protected] so we have it on file.
Volunteer to Coach
If you'd like to volunteer to coach this soccer season, please fill out our form here. We really appreciate the help!We'll be in contact with you about next steps once player registration has completed for the season.
Resources
Advanced National Diploma Video Assessment - In this YouTube video, Whitmer Boys Head Soccer Coach Bartley J. Lydy II demonstrates some drills and coaching techniques that you can use in your practice sessions.
Soccer101 - If you are a registered coach, check your email for information about this training program.
In-Season Forms
Report Scores (U11 and U14) - Following your game, please use this link to report the final score so we can update standings by Monday morning.
Referee Evaluation Form - Please complete this form after each of your team's games. This helps us to better evaluate and train our young referees.
What They're Saying
Would you like to share your thoughts about your experiences within WLSC?You can use the form below to share your thoughts as either a current or former parent, player, or coach within our soccer club.
Email received from Candace on 4/11/2024"Our Family LOVES WLSC!Both of our teen sons played with WLSC at an early age both starting in the Pre-K group. They still stay in touch with friends made through WLSC over the years. As parents, we had the opportunity to coach at the Pre-K and U10 level. It was so much fun, as well as rewarding.As this is a RECREATIONAL league most of the coaches our sons have had focused on TEAM WORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, and FUN, which is how it should be. WLSC can definitely prepare kids for travel, high school, and beyond as well. Our oldest played travel and high school soccer, but had the most joy (WIN or LOSE) by far, playing for WLSC!"
Email received from Harley, a current WLSC referee, on 4/11/2024"I love the league and I’ve played in it since I was 5 or so all the way until high school and would 100% recommend it to others."
Submit Your Story
Player Registrations
Player Registrations for Spring 2024 are now closed.
Registration for Fall 2024 will be announced in July.Washington Local Soccer Club offers 5 different divisions of play for all children ages 3-14.We have a Spring and Fall soccer season each year. Each season consists of 6 league games on Saturday mornings in addition to team practices that are scheduled by a volunteer coach.Player registration is completed online prior to each season.Check back here in the summer for information about Fall 2024 soccer.
Game Schedules
Spring 2024 game schedules are now posted. Click the picture to redirect to your schedule.Double Headers in the U9, U11, and U14 divisions begin on Saturday, May 18th.The final day of the season has been moved to Sunday, May 26th.
Reschedule Process
We get it. Sometimes unexpected events happen and for one reason or another, you aren't able to field a team for your scheduled game. When that happens, you are welcome to work with the coach of the team you are scheduled to play against to reschedule your game.Please keep in mind when considering reschedules that this league is for the kids, and they want to play on game day with the rest of the league. Reschedules aren't meant to be used if it's just the coach that is unavailable. If that is the case, please get a parent to volunteer to coach the game.If you won't have enough players available and need to reschedule, here are the steps you'll need to take.
To be eligible for a reschedule, a significant percentage of your team must be unavailable for the game (like if you will be down to 1 sub or none at all).
You will need to work out an agreed upon date and time for the reschedule with the opposing team's coach. Keep in mind this is a request...they do not have to agree to a reschedule.
You need to give the opposing team as well as league administration a 2-week notice so everyone involved can accommodate the changed plans and we can secure field space and referees.
You'll need to send your schedule request to our Club President, Tom at [email protected] as well as our Referee Assignor, John at [email protected].
Your reschedule is not complete until you get word that referees have been assigned to the game.
Online Store Closed
You have reached the placeholder for our merchandise store. This is where you can purchase official Washington Local Soccer Club sweatshirts and t-shirts.There is a cost associated with having our store open, so we close it during non-peak times.We will announce when the store reopens for the following season. Typically, we open our merchandise store during player registration periods.
Our Store is Open
You can now get your WLSC Spirit Wear for the upcoming soccer season!Use the link below to access our online merchandise and place your order. All orders will be available for pickup on Opening Day.Shop WLSC
Welcome to the Washington Local Soccer Club.
Linked below is our player registration form for the upcoming season. You will need to complete one form per child to register each of your children for soccer this season.Game fees are as follows :
WLSC Game Fees (6 League Games)
$ 45 Pre-Kindergarteners (born prior to 1/1/19)
$ 45 Kindergarteners & 1st Graders
$ 55 2nd & 3rd Graders
$ 55 4th & 5th Graders
$ 60 6th, 7th, & 8th GradersCOMPLETE REGISTRATION FORM HEREAfter submitting your form please be sure to submit your payment by one of three ways.
1. Using the same email you used for registration and paying by credit card at Swipe Simple
2. Mailing a check or money order to :
3. Dropping off cash in a sealed envelope labeled with all players names and age divisions to the mailbox at the same address listed above.
As of Spring 2024, this is the field layout for Erme where we play our games. Each field is the numbered the same way as it is on your schedules.Spectators: Do not park in the library parking lot!
We have gotten alot of complaints about people parking in the library parking. There is another place to park that is an alternative which we advise using. Park in the McGregor elementary school parking lot and take the walkway shown on the map marked in red.
