St Albert Soccer Association
Welcome to St. Albert Soccer Association Sunday, May 19, 2013  
 
 
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Schedules coming mid April          Tournament of Champions - June 21 - 23     Sanctioned Tournament Options


                                       Welcome to the 2013 Outdoor Soccer Season!      
      

   
U12 Boys, U12 Girls    Community Soccer
For Players Born in: 2001, 2002 

Commitment:
Two games per week

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

Game Times: 
Tentatively set for 6:00 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.   Teams rotate times/fields

Location of Games:


All games are in St. Albert


Season Runs:
The week of April 29 – June 25, 2013  (weather permitting)

Registration Fee: 

$200 Early Bird Rate to February 28    Add $50 March 5 - early bird ends      Additional Team Fees possible (Tournaments, pictures, etc)


Contact by Coach:


Expect to be contacted by your coach 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:
Team photos are arranged at the discretion of each team.  As SDI Photographers have limited hours available for the U12 and older age groups, SASA does not pre-arrange photo times.



General Program Information:

 

U12 Boys teams and U12 Girls teams play 8 v 8 with a dedicated goalkeeper
Teams play games on a U12-specific outdoor field.  Each team needs a minimum of 1 volunteer coach, 1 volunteer assistant coach or co-coach, plus a volunteer bench mom or dad if the coaches are not the same gender as the team. 

Game times are 65 minutes long.  Teams begin with a 10-15 minute warm-upoff to the side of the field prior to their scheduled kick-off.  They then play 2 x 30 minute halves with a brief half time.

Parents not volunteering, will be able to cheer the players on from the sidelines. 

Referees are generally also youth referees in training for this age group.   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!
 
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 field and must be willing to help referees defuse minor situations.  
 
Volunteer Coaches are 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 training 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. 
 
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. 


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


Tournament of Champions - June 21 - 24  This fun wrap up tournament is used to determine league winners at the end of the season.  Medals, treats and a hot dog lunch are provided to all players on the final day.    One volunteer from each team will be required to make this event a success (looks after team's hot dog orders).
 
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.

 
Tournaments
Entering in tournaments is at the discretion of each team.   There are a number of local tournaments to choose from.   If you decide to enter a tournament this season - it is imperative you register early.  Many of the local tournaments fill up. A complete list of sanctioned tournaments can be found on the ASA website at http://www.albertasoccer.com/clientuploads/Tournament.Sanctioning/Printer%20Friendly.pdf
 
We are currently looking for a sponsor for our U12 Program.  For more information, please contact Melody at exdir@stalbertsoccer.com


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

 
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