For Who?
Players Born January 1, 2000 and Dec 31, 2001 (Gender Specific play)
Philosophy - "Play for Life"
At this stage, players should participate in stimulating practices and games that develop basic technical skills in a challenging atmosphere. The effect of the coach is critical at this stage. Skill demonstration is very important, and the players learn best by doing. The players should have a good level of physical literacy. The community sessions will be focused on a challenging training session and their two 11 v 11 games.
Coaching
Volunteer coaches are appointed for the season, and are supported on a regular basis by the SPDSA Technical Department. Head coaches will receive a $100 credit towards their child's registration, upon submission of required team information, a valid Criminal Record Check and equipment returned to the SPDSA by the specified deadlines. Only one head coach per team is eligible for the credit.
In-service coaching workshops will be held before and during the season.
The best qualities of a coach for this stage of player are
Officials Cards
Only registered team officials and players are allowed on the field, benching area, change rooms or in the hallways. Parents not volunteering, will be able to enjoy the games from the stands only. All team officials from U9 to U19 are required to have an SPDSA ID Card. Cards are valid for a maximum of 3 years and are the responsibility of the card holder. A $20 fee will be charged for replacement of lost cards. Coaches/Managers without a card will not be allowed on the field or benching area during games. Please ensure you contact the SPDSA office, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm about ID Cards. For teams playing in EMSA either a EMSA card or SPDSA card is required. There is no grace period for ID cards.
Players Cards
All Players from U9 to U19 are required to have an SPDSA ID Card. Cards are valid for a maximum of 3 years and are the responsibility of the card holder. A $20 fee will be charged for replacement of lost cards. Players without a card will not be allowed on the field or benching area during games and cannot participate in the games. Please ensure you contact the SPDSA office, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm about ID Cards. For teams playing in EMSA either a EMSA or SPDSA card is required to play. There is no grace period for ID cards.
Game management,
The SPDSA is committed to providing a fair and equally balanced recreational league for all participants. Each year we get an increasing number of requests for player placements due to various reasons. This has put an enormous number of tasks on our volunteers and staff. Some of these requests put an imbalance in teams and some lopsided scores in games, which does not help anyone. The Community League is for development, fun and of course competition, but to have fun and have games we need teams, and if players experience unpleasant conditions they do not want to come back.
To achieve balanced teams, we have implemented the following team formation guidelines
Friend Requests
Commitment Level
The community program does not entail the same level of commitment as our Phoenix program; however, players that sign-up are expected to participate in most of games and practices. Team rosters are sized to maximize playing time; as a result, non-attendance will have an impact on the whole team.
Seasonal Plan
9 weeks starting the week of April 29, 2019 and ending the week of June 24, 2019.
Week 1 is weather dependent and will not be rescheduled. Remaining games that need to be rescheduled will be in accordance with the SPDSA rescheduling policy.
Four hours of soccer per week - 2 x 90 minute games plus practice per week (Practice at the discretion of the team) (recommended 60 to 90-minute practice)
One tournament - 2019 Classic Tournament May 23-26, 2019
Fixtures may include interlocking games with St. Albert, Ft Saskatchewan and Ardrossan
The Top Sherwood Park team may attend Tier 4 Rural Provincials July 5-7, 2019 (Location TBD), as determined by the SPDSA Provincial Qualification Policy.
Days/Nights of Play
Sunday Afternoons (1:00pm or later Start times) and Tuesday Evenings with 6:00pm or 7:30pm start times
Game days and start times may be subject to change, pending field availability.
* Dates and times subject to change-
Minimum 4 teams required to form a league
In the case where a league is not viable, team(s) will be entered into the Edmonton Minor Soccer League (EMSA).
Practice/Game Structure
Practice - 1 v 1 - 8 v 8 skill builders, small-sided games, and functional practices
Match Play - 11 v 11 (10 v 10 plus goalkeepers) with 2 x 45 minute halves
Registration and Fees
$360 Early Bird. Rates increase after March 1st by $25.00 and again after March 19th.
Fee includes shorts, socks and jersey (Players are required to provide shin pads and footwear)
Classic Tournament is Included in Fees