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Background of the Sport

Soccer at the World Cup

Soccer in the most widely played sport in the world, and is a good form or exercise, recreation, and socializing.

Soccer is played on a large grass field, with goal posts at each end. Using feet to kick the ball (and the occasional head-butt), the object is to get the ball past the opposing goalkeeper into the net. Players, other than the goalkeeper, may not use their hands to touch the ball.

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Equipment

Soccer only requires basic athletic shorts, shirt and shoes. If you are in a soccer league, you will receive uniforms. Specialty soccer shoes have rubber cleats for traction on grassy fields. To practice on our own or play with friends, you can buy your own soccer ball.

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Where

The Niagara region has got thousands of kids playing soccer, for age groups from under eleven to under nineteen. Depending on where you live, there are soccer leagues run by the various districts and municipalities. For soccer leagues, call:

St. Catharines Jets Girls Soccer (905) 646-4778
St. Catharines City Soccer Club (905) 984-5199
Niagara Soccer Association (905) 684-7359
Concord Soccer Club (905) 935-9648
Grimsby Town Youth Soccer (905) 945-0355
Niagara Falls Boy's Soccer Club 905-374-4040
Niagara Falls Girls Soccer Club 905-358-3632
Merritton Athletic Association Soccer 905-227-2098
Thorold Soccer Club (905) 227-5442

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