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Welcome to the 2013 Outdoor Soccer Season!
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U14 Community Soccer Program |
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1999, 2000 |
Commitment: |
Two games per week |
Game Day: |
Monday/Wednesday |
Game Times: |
Tentatively set for 6:00 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. Teams rotate times/fields |
Location of Games: |
EWZSA League - Home games are in St. Albert, Away games are in West Edmonton or Spruce Grove
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Season Runs: |
The week of April 26 – June 25, 2012 (weather permitting) |
Registration Fee: |
$210 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.
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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. SDI Photographers have limited hours available, so for the U12 and older age groups, SASA does not pre-arrange photo times. |
General Program Information:
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U14 Boys teams and U14 Girls teams play 11 v 11 with a dedicated goalkeeper
Teams play in the EWZSA (Edmonton West Zone Soccer Association) League. This allows for teams to seed (move) up or down to play at an appropriate competition level. Games are on mid to large size outdoor fields. 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. |
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Game times are 85 minutes long. Teams begin with a 10-15 minute warm-up off to the side prior to their scheduled kick-off. They then play 2 x 40 minute halves with a brief half time. |
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Parents not volunteering, will be able to cheer the players on 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 field and must be willing to help referees defuse minor situations.
Parents and Coaches - please be kind. 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. 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! 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 DRA 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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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Provincial Competition Requirements
ASA requires all teams advancing to Outdoor Provincials to have an LTPD (NCCP) Certified coach on their roster. Courses are only offered in April & early May, and we are only able to offer 1 of each level of course, so please watch our website. If you are coaching a team in U14, it will be important for you to ensure you have taken the LTPD age appropriate course or your team will not be able to attend Provincials if they earn the right. |
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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 champions at the end of the season. If there are enough teams - divisions are formed prior to the event. If not enough teams a simple round robin determines placement for 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 order). |
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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. |
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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 |
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| We do not currently have a sponsor for this age group, but are looking for one. For more details please contact Melody at exdir@stalbertsoccer.com |
Created by: Executive Director -- Last updated:Feb 26, 2013
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