2. About Us
ArcelorMittal Grassroots Soccer is a program designed to accommodate 500 children from the stadium precinct and surrounding area. This is an 8 week free summer program from June to August. Fully subsidized through corporate and philanthropic funding With the generous donations from title sponsors- ArcelorMittal Dofasco, Hamilton Athletic Trust Fund and Carstar and our dedicated group of volunteers, we introduce the beautiful game of soccer to the children near the stadium precinct. This program is located in the new Tim Hortons Field, with a ratio of volunteers to children is 1 coach: 5 youths. The Grassroots program not only focuses on soccer; it also develops and enhances physical literacy, social skills and self esteem.
Our Mission Statement: To introduce our youth to the sport of soccer, reinforce positive social skills and promote physical literacy within a structured, safe environment.

3. 2017 Program Outline *8 week program from June 27th to August 29th.
*Full uniforms are distributed: shirt, shorts, socks, backpack and every participant also receives a custom logo ball.
*There was a total of 566 registered, 66 were deregistered to give us a balance of 500 registered players.
*All players are registered with the Ontario Soccer through East Hamilton Soccer Club
*There were 205 on wait list, 50 located in catchment precinct.
*Contact to participants and volunteers is continuously done via telephone and electronic communication.
*Average attendance for 2017 was 74 %
*Our program is based on the LTPD (Long Term Player Development) as developed by Canada Soccer
*A minimum of 2 coaches per station plus extra volunteers were utilized
*First Aid certified responder was on site every week
*Promotion for program was accomplished by direct contact to schools in our precinct and surrounding areas as well as repetitive communication through our internal data base that was collected over our 3 years of programming. Forms and flyers were distributed to all students and participants between ages 5 and 12 years old
*There was a celebration on the last night of the program with pizza, juice, fruit, medals and certificates handed out to all participants
*12 non serious injuries with continuing participation

4. Average Attendance through the years
2015
2016
2017
82%
74%

5. Survey Results SURVEY QUESTIONS 2015 2016 2017
Is your child male or female?
Male - 54% Female - 35%
Male -69% Female - 31%
Male - 54% Female- 45% Other 1%
Does your child participate in any other registered physical activity programs?
Yes - 65% No - 35%
Yes- 87 % No - 13%
Yes - 61% No - 39%
Were you satisfied with the overall "Social Experience" that your child had while participating in this program?
Satisfied - 99% Not satisfied - 1%
Satisfied - 73% Not satisfied - 27%
Satisfied - 95% Not satisfied - 5%
Were the activities engaging and fun?
Satisfied - 98% Not satisfied - 2%
Satisfied - 87% Not satisfied - 13%
Were you satisfied with the development of soccer skills that your child experienced?
Satisfied - 93% Not satisfied - 7%
Satisfied - 89% Not satisfied - 11%
Satisfied - 91% Not satisfied - 9%
Have you seen an improvement in your child's self confidence during the program?
Yes - 81% No - 19%
Yes - 82% No - 18%
Yes - 84% Not - 16%
How would you rate the program overall?
Satisfied - 100% Not satisfied - 0%
Satisfied - 95% Not satisfied - 9%
Were the program leaders able to answer your questions and concerns?
Yes - 94% No - 6%
Yes - 99% No - 1%
Would you let your child participate in the program next year?
Yes - 98% No - 2%
Yes - 92% No - 8%
Yes - 97% No - 3%
Would you recommend this program to a friend or other family member?
Yes - 100% No - 0%

6. Bella with her medal and certificate

7. Our Kids at play….

8. Our Volunteers…
Volunteer of the year

10. Our Program Info Office: Tim Hortons Field 64 Melrose Ave N RM# 2W-331
Hamilton, Ont
L8L 0C3
Phone:
Website:
Facebook Page:
Soccer /
Twitter:
@HamGrassroots
Media Coverage:

11. ArcelorMittal Board of Directors and Staff
Grass Roots Hamilton Board of Directors
John Gibson                 Co-Chair
Helen Downing            Co-Chair
Nadia McIntyre            Club and Community  Liaison
Gordon Young              City Liaison
Jesse Williamson          Youth Community Liaison
Anna Roberts Director
James Hutton Communication
Richard DoCouto ArcelorMittal Representative
Program Coordinator
Liz Hooker
Technical Director
Carmine Lancia
Chris Keem – Assistant
Mike Ben - Assistant

12. Contributing Sponsors
Our Sponsors
Title Sponsors
Contributing Sponsors