New to Soccer

Welcome to Medicine Hat Soccer Association! 

We've all been New to Soccer at one point or another, here we aim to guide you through the many programs we have to offer.

Step One

How old is your child? Please see matrix: Click Here

We offer Medicine Hat Youth Soccer (MHYS) year round for players from U4 - U18 (ages 3 to 18 years). MHYS is for players of all abilities from beginners and beyond.

We also offer RASC (Rattle Academy Soccer Club) year round for players in U9 - U17 (ages 7 to 16 years). RASC is for the more competitive players to develop the technical, tactical, physical and mental skills necessary to compete at the highest level they desire. For those interested in playing on a RASC Team, tryouts are held prior to the season to determine if your child will be invited to play in RASC.

Adult players (16+) can find information at Senior Women's Soccer or Senior Men's Soccer for programs and league information. 

Step Two

What is the level of interest and commitment?

MHYS runs once (U4/U5) or twice (U7-U18) a week in both indoor and outdoor soccer. 

All of our MHYS practices and/or games are held exclusively in Medicine Hat (Big Marble Go Center - indoor; Various Community Fields - outdoor).

Our RASC Travel Rep program practices twice a week in both indoor and outdoor soccer. They will have local and out of town exhibition games, tournaments, and Provincials.

Our RASC practices are held exclusively in Medicine Hat (various fields in indoor and outdoor). Out of town tournaments and exhibition games are held in various locations in Alberta and Saskatchewan, with Provincials in various locations in Alberta.

Step Three

Choose whether your child is best suited to MHYS or RASC Programs

MH Youth Soccer:

• Level of play: Recreational/Low Level Competitive 
• League: Youth Soccer League (YSL)
• Coaches: Volunteer coaches
• Fees: Registration fees only
• Commitment: Once (U4/U5) or Twice (U7-U18) a week

RASC Program:

• Level of play: High Level Competitive
• Coaches: NCCP trained coaches
• Fees: Registration fees plus additional Team fees, parents are responsible for their travel costs.
• Commitment:
  • Three - four days a week;
    • 2 practices
    • Traveling for exhibition games, tournaments (2-4/season), and Provincial Championships (end of season) for U13 and up.
• Fundraising and bingo (depending on the team.)

If you are interested in a Youth Soccer League team, register in the appropriate MHYS age division.

If you are a returning RASC player, register in the appropriate RASC League age division.

If you are interested in trying out for a RASC Team, register in the appropriate age division (select age group package) then add RASC Evaluations package to your registration cart.

If your player is invited to a RASC team, there will be additional fees to pay. If your player is not invited to a RASC team, they will automatically be placed on a MHYS team.

Any questions, please have a look at the Rattlers Academy Soccer Club - RASC (Travel Rep) page or email us at: admin@medicinehatsoccer.com