For more than five decades, the Sarnia Girls’ Soccer Club has helped girls and women across the region fall in love with sport — growing confidence, friendships, and a deep-rooted sense of belonging along the way.
Founded in 1974, the Club is now one of the only all-girls soccer organizations in Ontario and is believed to be the oldest of its kind in Canada. From its home base at Lottie Neely Park, the Club offers a full range of programming — from fundamentals for toddlers as young as 18 months to recreational and competitive leagues for youth and women. Registration is now open for all age groups at sarniagirlssoccer.com, or in-person at the Club.
“We’re proud to be a place where girls have their own space to play,” says Susan Carnegie, Club President and Director of Youth Leagues. “And we’re even prouder of the community that’s grown around it — players, parents, referees, coaches, and volunteers who make this Club what it is.”
Carnegie, who has been with the Club for 36 years (20 as President), was recently inducted into the London Area Women’s Soccer League Hall of Fame, Class of 2024, for her long-standing contributions to women’s soccer.
“This award is humbling,” she says, “but it’s really for the Club as a whole. Our volunteers and supporters are the reason we’ve come this far.”
The Club was also recently recognized by Ontario Soccer as a “Quality Soccer Provider,” alongside only three other clubs in Lambton-Kent (Petrolia, Wallaceburg, and Sarnia FC). This designation reflects compliance with updated provincial policies for safe, inclusive, and well-governed play — policies the Club upholds in every aspect of its programming.
With opportunities for development, competition, summer camps, and leadership, the Club has become a launching pad for many young women who return later as coaches, referees, and mentors.
“Girls today have more visible role models and real pathways to pursue sport professionally,” says Head Coach Steve LeBlanc, citing the launch of Canada’s Northern Super League and Ontario’s League1 Women’s Premier Division. “Our job is to keep the door open — to offer a place where every girl can grow strong, feel seen, and go as far as she wants in the game.”
And for those just starting out? There’s no better time to begin.
For any questions about programming please contact 519-542-0212 or [email protected]
“We want every girl who walks onto our field to know: this space is for you,” says Carnegie. “You belong here.”
