U13- U19 Community Arsenal Program
Arsenal Community (U13-19) Outdoor program
Arsenal Community (U13-19) Outdoor program
Arsenal Community (U13-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:
- 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 U13-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.