For players born in 2006 and 2007.
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 especially important, and the players learn best by doing. The players should have a satisfactory level of physical literacy. The community sessions will be focused on a challenging training session and their games.
Coaching
Volunteer coaches are appointed for the season and are supported on a regular basis by the SPDSA Technical Department. Coaches are required to submit a criminal record check (CRC) and complete Respect in Sport (RiS) online training. Additionally, at least one coach must complete the Soccer for Life coaching certification and complete the Making Ethical Decisions module. All certification costs are covered or reimbursed by SPDSA. Head coaches will receive a $100 credit toward their player's registration once all administrative tasks are completed and equipment is returned at the end of each season. (Only one head coach per team is eligible for the credit.)
The best qualities of a coach for this stage of player are to:
Officials Cards
All team officials from U11 to U19 are required to have an SPDSA ID card and must present those cards to referees at games. Cards are valid for a maximum of 3 years (correlating with a valid CRC) and are the responsibility of the card holder; a fee may be charged for the replacement of lost cards. Officials without a card will not be allowed on the field or benching area during games.
Players Cards
All Players from U11 to U19 are required to have a digital SPDSA ID card. During registration, a head and shoulders photo upload is required for all players requiring an ID card. Please upload a current photo of the player.
Program Structure
The program is designed for one match day (game) and one practice weekly. Each practice should address individual ball mastery as well as individual and small group decisions, when attacking and defending. Session plans can be provided to coaches upon request. Technical coaches will provide support to coaches throughout the season upon request.
Game management
Friend Requests
One reciprocal friend request per player may be submitted upon registration. We do our best to accommodate player requests while focusing on balancing teams.
Commitment Level
We hope that players who sign-up will participate in most games and practices throughout the season. Please communicate with team staff regarding absences with as much notice as possible.
The Season
The season starts mid-October and goes to the end of February, depending on the league. Teams that qualify for provincials will play until mid-March. Dates and location of Provincials is TBD.
Days of Play
U17 Teams will be playing in the EMSA league unless we have enough players to field four teams. Games are tentatively scheduled for Sundays and will occur weekly. Practices are scheduled in the evenings during the week (Monday - Friday) based on facility availability.
Registration and Fees
Early Bird: $440 (until August 31, 2022)
Regular Rate: $465 (until September 15, 2022)
*Late Rate: $490 (after September 15, 2022)
Fees include uniform (jersey, shorts, socks). Players are required to have their own shin pads and indoor shoes.
*Please note that registrations received after September 15 may be waitlisted depending on program availability.
Register ONLINE
For more information click on the following link U17 Program Outline.
