History & Staff

History

In 1993, Jason Kyle, a young soccer enthusiast, approached Britannia Community Services centre with the idea of offering a fun, co-ed recreational spring soccer league. Only thirty players registered in the first year but news spread quickly. Over the past twenty years the program has become wildly popular with over 1200 kids participating annually.

Every year the program has over 200 enthusiastic volunteer coaches and youth referees. Most of the staff are past graduates of the Britannia Micro Footie program, with many years of their old Footie t-shirts tucked away in their closets. Players love playing, and parents enjoy watching in the spring sun, reconnecting with neighbours and friends.

Staff

The mission of the Britannia Micro Footie Soccer program is to provide a safe and fun recreational soccer program that helps  develop children’s knowledge, skill and attitude toward positive involvement in soccer and sport, in general. The overall goal of the Britannia Micro Footie Program is to create an organized, accessible physical activity for all children and youth in the community.

Our volunteer Coaches involved in Micro Footie promote fair play, giving a total effort, while also respecting self, teammates and opponents. In addition, the Micro Footie league intends to foster a love of sport and physical activity through fun and enjoyment of team soccer.

Most of our amazing staff & field supervisors are Micro Footie grads! Many of them started with the program as players from the tender age of 3yrs and now stay involved by coaching & supporting the next generation of players & fans.