Frequently Asked Questions

You can register for the 2023 Summer House League season through our club website and Power Up App by credit card, clicking Register Now! You can also click here  to register.

Registration for the 2023 season opened on January 5th 2023 for 2023 Summer Season and is available through our Club website at www.mhysc.org. Registration will remain open and a waitlist will be created once an age group reaches capacity.

MHYSC will do its best to avoid scheduling games on statutory holidays like Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday in August, and Labour Day. 

MHYSC’s House League is open for players from U3 (born in 2020) to U18 (born in 2005). 

Teams will usually be formed a couple of weeks before the season is scheduled to start. We ask Coaches to start communicating with their players the week prior to the start of the season once they have received their rosters and uniforms. Coaches pick up day is scheduled for May 13th, 2023. Schedule information will able available on PowerUp close to coaches pick up date. 

MHYSC’s Summer House League Season typically starts just after the Victoria Day Long Weekend (May 22, 2023) and depending on the age group is completed before the end of August. 

MHYSC will only cancel or postpone games for weather in the event of a severe weather event (for example a thunderstorm) which may make the conditions unsafe for Players, Coaches, Officials and Spectators. The City of Hamilton will also close the fields for play if they are wet and potentially unsafe. Decisions on cancelling or postponing games are made no later than 5 p.m. on the day of game and will be communicated to parents through the club website and social media feeds. Please click here for our Extreme Weather Policy 

Since soccer is played in the Summer, there may be games or practices scheduled where the weather is hot. The games / practices will still take place with the Coaches and Officials deciding to take frequent water breaks. Typically, games / practices take place either Saturday morning before noon or in the evening during the week away from mid-day when the heat can be at its most severe. Please click here for our Extreme Weather Policy 

Come to the games and enjoy – cheer on the Players, support the Volunteer Coaches and the Officials. Please click here to review our Parents Code of Conduct. 

MHYSC is always looking for enthusiastic, committed and patient Volunteers to serve as Coaches for our House League Teams. We are also on the look-out for people interested in being game Officials, training and certification programs are available. For more information, email us at info@mhysc.org. 

Teams will usually be formed a couple of weeks before the season is scheduled to start, and we ask Coaches to start communicating with their players the week prior to the start of the season once they have received their rosters and uniforms. Coaches pick up day is scheduled for May 13th, 2023.

MHYSC accepts payment by Visa, MasterCard or Visa/Debit.

Click here for MHYSC’s Refund Policy.

Your registration fee for summer house league includes a uniform (jersey, shorts, socks) which must be worn for all league games, a soccer ball, year-end trophy award/ recognition, and celebration.

Shin guards are mandatory for Player safety.

Soccer Cleats (shoes) are recommended for all players of all age groups.

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• U3 to U6 – $145 per Player
• U7 to U12 – $220 per Player
• U13 to U18 - $240 per Player

MHYSC attempts to choose balanced teams as much as possible based on available Player ratings from the previous season. The Coach and Assistant Coach can protect their own child.

U3 to U6 Teams in our House League will play and practice once a week. U7 to U14 Teams will have one practice per week and one game. Practices typical last for 1 hour. U15 to U18 Players will have one game per week and practice is at the discretion of the Coach.

MHYSC will do our best to accommodate ALL Player and Coach requests. We do ask that all requests are reciprocated.

Players should bring their soccer ball (pumped up) and water. For games Players should wear their complete uniform – shirt, socks and shoes. Shin guards are required for games and any practices, soccer shoes are highly recommended. Parents / Family Members and Spectators should bring a portable chair and be prepared to sit back, relax, smile and enjoy watching the Children play.

As per the FIFA Laws of the Game (Law 4) all jewelry must be removed before stepping onto the field. This includes, but not limited to Body jewelry, earrings, rings, belly rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces. Please review the Clubs Jewelry Policy by clicking here

MHYSC does offer a refund to all registrations prior to any program starting and 14 Calendar days after the program start date. All refunds are subject to a $40 Administration fee. Please click here for the Clubs full Refund Policy.

There are three (3) options to apply for:
City of Hamilton – Recreation Assistance Program: https://www.hamilton.ca/things-do/recreation/customer-service/recreation-assistance-program
KidSport Hamilton: https://kidsportcanada.ca/ontario/hamilton/
JumpStart: https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/

Here are a few things to do:

• Download the Power Up App to your phone (Android or Iphone)
• Follow us on Social Media: @mhysc
• Make sure you have Shin Guards & Cleats (recommended)

Our Recreational program has players of mixed ability ranging from Players playing for the first time to Players that have played recreational soccer for several years. The objective of Recreational soccer is for Players to have fun, be active and learn the basics of Soccer.

A parent/guardian is required to be on the filed with their U3/U4 Soccer player to help with focus and provide a safe environment to learn Soccer skills.

Player registration is available online and can be completed at any time of day. If you require assistance- you may come during office hours where staff will assist you with online registration.  Check office hours under Contacts as they are subject to change.

For U3 - U6; our league is co-ed (boys and girls playing together). U7 and above- it becomes gender specific- Boys play with Boys and Girls play with Girls.

In order to ensure a fair distribution of time across fields, Players/Parents may not request a game time.
Parents/Players may not request which field a Team plays on. Fields are scheduled based on availability and field size. As such, the field closest to a Player's home may not be allocated for the Player’s age group.

You can simply send an email to: info@mhysc.org to request an official receipt from the MHYSC office.