St Albert Soccer Association
Welcome to St. Albert Soccer Association Thursday, June 20, 2013  
 
 
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Schedules - coming mid April          Active Start Soccer Fest - June 9, 2013      Team photos - Date TBA


                                       Welcome to the 2013 Outdoor Soccer Season!      
      

   
  U10 Boys, U10 Girls Community Soccer 
For Players Born in: 2003, 2004  

Commitment:
Two games per week. One practice per week optional.  (For advanced players looking for more - see U10 Development)

Game Day: 
Girls - Monday/Wednesday          Boys - Tuesday/Thursday

Game Times: 
Tentatively set for 6:30 p.m.  Occasional 6 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. games possible

Location of Games:
Attwood 2, Langholm, Deer Ridge 1  & Pineview fields

Season Runs:
April 29 - June 25, 2013       (weather permitting)

Program includes:
Middle Referee

Registration Fee: 
$200 Early Bird Rate to February 28     Add $50 March 5 - early bird ends

Contact by Coach:
Expect to be contacted by your coach in early to mid April. It is imperative your email address is correct. Please provide updates

Equipment Needed:
Outdoor soccer shoes or runners, shin guards, soccer socks, players bring their own water bottle.
 Jewellery in Soccer:  

FIFA Rule#4 states "A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to himself or another player (including any kind of jewellery.)"  All earrings, neck chains, bracelets, etc. MUST be removed prior to the game. Please plan accordingly.  Medic Alert bracelets are exempt but must be covered.


Team Formations:
Teams are gender specific & formed by geographic location in St. Albert, giving families the opportunity to meet new friends in their neighbourhood.

Volunteer Coaches:
Step up to Coach or Co-Coach and earn a rebate certificate at the end of the season for use towards a future soccer registration. LTPD Coach Certification Courses available thru SASA.
Equipment Swap: 

To assist members, we have set up a room in our clubhouse with donated soccer shoes, socks, shorts. Please visit this room during In-person registration or during office hours in March & April and help yourself to anything that fits.  This is a free service.  Donations also welcome.  

 
Team Photos:
SDI Photographers have been booked for team photos. Times are limited so teams are asked to make sure to attend their scheduled session.  Purchase is optional.



General Program Information:

  

U10 Boys teams and U10 Girls teams play 7 v 7 with a dedicated goalkeeper
Referees are introduced at this age.  As this is a mentor program as much for the young referees as it is for the players on the field learning the game,   Parents and Coaches - please be kind.   If you have feedback on a referee, good or bad - send it our way.  Accolades put them in a draw for prizes.  Concerns are forwarded to our RDC who works with referees year round to help them improve.  Help us keep these refs in the system.  Please - no negative comments during a game.  Put them in writing to us instead.   If we all work together, these young refs will continue to improve with experience and training to become an asset for all programs.   Thanks in advance for doing your part! 

Teams play games on U10 specific sized fields.  Each team needs a minimum of 1 volunteer coach and 1 assistant coach or co-coach, plus a volunteer bench mom or dad if one of the coaches is not the same gender as the team.

Time slots are 70 minutes long.  Teams begin with a 15 minute warm-up prior to their scheduled kick-off.  They then play 2 x 25 minute halves with a brief half time.   Parents not volunteering will be able to cheer on the players from the sidelines. 

 

Referee Liaison Program in Effect 
It is mandatory for every team to assign one of the parents at the field as the referee liaison for each game.   This person must be listed on the Game Sheet, wear the referee liaison armband, must be a reasonable person with whom a referee can confer if they are having problems with spectators on that side of the stands.  They must be willing to help referees diffuse minor situations. 

 
Coaches always needed at this level 
It's fun and rewarding, and a great way to get involved!  A pre-season meeting with hands-on training will be held where you will receive a manual and information on how to set up and run drills and fun games for the whole season.  SASA also provides in-house support from our Head Coach and an end of season rebate certificate which can be used towards future registrations. 
 

Coach Certification Courses

Once again this season, SASA will be offering LTPD Coach Courses specific to various ages and skill levels. These 4 courses are hands on, interesting, highly recommended and require prior registration.  As a volunteer for SASA, we will cover the cost of your registration, however a refundable deposit will be taken to ensure attendance. Register early to ensure a spot - space is limited.  marjo@stalbertsoccer.com

 
A Criminal Records Check is required for all coaches
Please pick up your volunteer letter of introduction for the RCMP or EPS when you sign up at registration. 
 
Active Start Soccer Fest takes place June 9, 2013 
Teams begin with a scheduled league game followed up with scheduled time at the Inflatable Fun Tents and Face Painting stations.   Treats, medals and a hot dog lunch are provided to all players at this event.    One volunteer from each team will be required to make this event a success (bags & distributes team goodies).
 
Coach Appreciation Social - tentatively set for June 28, 2013  

Save the Date and join us for our Open House Pub Night!!!  Spouses/significant others welcome.  Snacks, drinks, and prizes provided! More details to follow.

 
A Huge Thank You to BMO for sponsoring 2 girls and 2 boys teams with a gift for each team and help with jersey costs.   We are still looking for additional support for our other teams. For more details, please contact Melody at exdir@stalbertsoccer.com                


Created by: Executive Director -- Last updated:Feb 26, 2013
 
 

 
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