Arsenal Community (U9-19) Outdoor program

Arsenal Community (U9-U19) Outdoor Program

Community Players:

• Play in the Edmonton Minor Soccer Association (EMSA) league.
• All practices take place in Fort Saskatchewan.
• Practice frequency and times are determined by the coach.
• Two games per week in Edmonton and surrounding areas.

Game Scheduling:

• U9-U11 teams play in the EMSA North division, with game schedules set by EMSA North.
• U13-U19 teams have their game schedules determined by EMSA.
• Note that EMSA may modify league schedules based on registration size.
• Games typically occur during the week, but times and days may vary.

Player Assessments:

• Fort Saskatchewan Soccer holds player assessments for all community teams (U9-U19).
• We aim to group players with similar skill levels and mindsets together.
• Assessments are conducted by a team of community coaches and the Program Directors.
• The assessment process includes skill-based evaluations and a game.
• After assessments, players are placed into EMSA tiers 4-6 based on their skills.

Game Duration and Tournament Structure:

• Game durations vary by age group.
• Teams in U11-U19 play an initial round of 5 games, followed by reseeding based on performance in those games.
• U11 teams may have the opportunity to compete in the City Finals.
• U13+ teams may qualify for either City Finals or Provincials, depending on the tier in which they compete.