U9-U11 Community Arsenal program

Arsenal Community Indoor Program

Arsenal Community (U9-11) 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 U11 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 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.
  • U9- U11 are not eligible for provincials  
• League Changes: EMSA may make changes to game schedules and league structures.

For more details on EMSA programs, refer to the official Edmonton Minor Soccer Association website.