Arsenal Community (U9-19) Indoor Program

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League: The program is part of the Edmonton Minor Soccer Association (EMSA) league.
Games: Played primarily at the three soccer centers in Edmonton and occasionally at the DCC (Dow Centennial Centre).
Practice Location: All practices for community teams are held in Fort Saskatchewan at the DCC.
Game Scheduling: EMSA determines the schedule, with games typically held on Saturdays and Sundays.
Player Assessments:
- Held for players U9 to U19 by a team of community coaches and the Program Director.
- Includes skill-based assessments and a game.
- Players are grouped based on skill and like-mindedness.
Team Placement: After assessments, teams are placed into EMSA tiers 4-6.
Game Format: Matches consist of 2 x 25-minute halves.
Seeding and Re-seeding:
- U11 to U19 teams play an initial round of 5 games.
- After the first round, teams are re-seeded based on results.
- There are two re-seeding rounds before the post-season.
Post-Season:
- U11 teams can reach City Finals.
- U13+ teams may qualify for either City Finals or Provincials, depending on the tier.
League Changes: EMSA may make changes to game schedules and league structures.