Frequent Questions


Frequent Questions
Rules & Regulations 
Where/How Do I Register?
 
Under 5, Under 7, and Under 9 age groups register with their local Community Associations. The Community Associations then register the teams with Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc.
Under 7 and Under 9 Development players register with any zone (players may register with any zone but they are strongly encouraged to register with their zone of residence because that is where they have to register come Under 11).
Under 11, Under 13, and Under 15 players register in their zone of residence. The zones then register teams with Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. 
Under 17 and Under 19 players are free to register with any zone of their choosing.
Adults can contact Saskatoon Adult Soccer Inc. at 306-975-3427 for more information.
Every season SYSI sets a soccer registration period. Normally registration for Outdoor Soccer takes place mid-February to early-March and registration for Indoor Soccer takes place mid-June to mid-August. Watch for information in the Leisure Guides; School, Community Association and Zone newsletters; the local newspaper; various websites; and for signs in your community.
If you missed the designated registration nights you can contact the SYSI office at 975-3413 or email info@saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca and we will help you find the appropriate person to contact.
 What if I want to register in another Zone (U11-U15)?
U11-U15 players must request Permission to Play Out-of-Zone.
Once players request Permission to Play Out-of-Zone they are able to register and attend evaluations with their requested zone. Families are strongly encouraged to register and attend evaluations in their zone of residence and requested zone in the event their request is not granted. 
What Zone do I live in?
Each Zone is defined by city neighborhoods below:

Zone 1: Saskatoon United Soccer Club includes the following neighborhoods:
Blairemore SC
Caswell Hill
Central Business District
Confederation SC
Dundonald
Elk Point
Fairhaven
Hampton Village
Holiday Park
Hudson Bay Park
Kelsey Woodlawn
Kensington
King George
Massey Place
Mayfair
Meadow Green
Montgomery Place
Mount Royal
North Park
Pacific Heights
Parkridge
Pleasant Hill
Richmond Heights
Riversdale
Westmount
Westview
Zone 2: Hollandia Soccer Club includes the following neighborhoods:
Aspen Ridge
Evergreen
Lawson Heights
Lawson Heights SC
River Heights
Silverspring
Silverwood Heights
Zone 3: Aurora Soccer Club includes the following neighborhoods:
Arbor Creek
Brighton
College Park
East College Park
Erindale
Forest Grove
Sutherland
University Heights SC
Willowgrove
Zone 4: Lakewood Soccer Association includes the following neighborhoods:
Brevoort Park
Briarwood
Eastview
Greystone Heights
Grosvenor Park
Holliston
Lakeridge
Lakeview
Lakewood SC
Nutana Park (South)
Nutana SC
Rosewood
Wildwood
Zone 5: Eastside Youth Soccer Association includes the following neighborhoods:
Adelaide Churchill 
Avalon
Buena Vista
Exhibition
Haultain
Nutana
Queen Elizabeth
Stonebridge
The Willows
U of S Lands South
University Heights SC
Varsity View
When does the season begin and how long is the season? 
Indoor soccer normally is played from late October - early March for U11 - U19 teams. U5 - U9 teams normally don’t start until the third week of October and play until mid-March.
Outdoor soccer begins at the start of May for U5 - U9 teams play games until the end of June. Outdoor soccer starts late April for all U11 - U19 teams and runs until late-June. The U13, U15, U17 age groups also partake in the Provincial Soccer League (PSL) on scheduled weekdays & weekends around the province from May to July.The champion team in the U15 and U17 girls and boys divisions represents the province at club nationals in October.

Where will the games be played?

Indoor Soccer:

U5, U7, and U9 play a total of 14 games predominately at the Saskatoon Henk Ruys Soccer Centre (One U5 & U7 game takes up 1/3 of the field and one U9 game takes up 1/2 of the field). Practices typically take place in school gyms. 
U7 and U9 Development teams play a total one 14 games predominately at the Saskatoon Henk Ruys Soccer Centre (One U7 game takes up 1/3 of the field and one U9 game takes up 1/2 of the field). Practices also take place at the soccer centres and two teams share one field.
U11-19 City League play 14 games in either soccer centre plus 1st vs 2nd final at the Saskatoon Sports Centre (U13-U19 ONLY) with optional practices at both soccer centres with two teams sharing a field.
U11 Alliance League play 17 games on turf or hardcourt at the Saskatoon Sports centre with 36, minimum of 18 in soccer centres, with team teams sharing a field. 
U13 Alliance League play 17 games on turf or hardcourt at the Saskatoon Sports Centre plus 1st vs 2nd at the Saskatoon Sports Centre with 36 practices, minimum of 18 in soccer centres, with two teams sharing a field
U15 Alliance League play 16 games on turf at the Saskatoon Sports Centre plus 1st vs 2nd at the Saskatoon Sports Centre with 36 practices, minimum of 18 in soccer centres, with two teams sharing a field
U17 and U19 Alliance League play 16 games on turf at the Saskatoon Sports Centre plus 1st vs 2nd at the Saskatoon Sports Centre with 30 practices, minimum of 15 in the soccer centres, with two teams sharing a field. 
Provincial competitions for U15 - U19 teams are offered each season. 
 
Outdoor Soccer:

U5, U7 and U9 receive 8 games and are played on lined green space in the City of Saskatoon green spaces.
U11 - U19 receive 10 games and are played on the City of Saskatoon natural grass sports fields and the artifcial turf fields at the Saskatoon Sports Centre.
Provincial competitions for U15 - U19 teams are offered each season. 

How much does it cost to register for soccer?
Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc charges each Zone and Community Association per team they register. To find out the exact cost per player you would have to contact the Zone or Community Association you plan to register with.

What equipment is required to play soccer?
Usual equipment of a player is a jersey (normally supplied by the team), shorts, socks, shin guards and footwear.
U11 - U19 players are required to wear shin guards.
A player shall not wear anything that is dangerous to another player.
Cleats are not allowed on indoor smooth hardcourt surfaces.

Is the SYSI office open over the lunch hour?
Yes, the SYSI office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00am - 4:30pm.

How do I book fields?
To book indoor fields at Saskatoon Kinsmen Henk Ruys Soccer Centre or SaskTel Sports Centre or to book outdoor artificial turf fields at SaskTel Sports Centre call the Saskatoon Soccer Centres Booking Administrator at 306-975-3423. To book outdoor natural grass fields call the City of Saskatoon Allocations Office at 306-975-3366.

How do I become a referee?
Each season the Saskatoon and District Soccer Referees Association hold referee clinics. You can contact the SDSRA by clicking here

What level of coaching certification do I require?
 
For upcoming coach clinic information click here  
Task or certification to complete prior to first game or practice:
Abbreviations: HC = Head Coach, AC = Assistant Coach, App/Dev = Apprentice/Developmental Coach, PSL = Provincial Soccer League
FULL Safe Sport Roster
Requirements
Teams in SYSI Local League who
ARE entering tournaments/provincials, Dedicated Player or Skill Centre Coaches & U15-U19 Coaches. 
Modified Safe Sport Roster
Requirements
Teams in SYSI Local League
who are NOT entering tournaments other than U5-U9 FOS/SISCO
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Development Coach
Manager
Gender Rep
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Development Coach
Manager
Gender Rep
RAMP registration each season REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED
Criminal Record with Vulnerable Check uploaded into RAMP (every 2 years) REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED
Respect In Sport online module (every five years) - free REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED
Gender Rep - one per team at all times REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED
CSA's NCCP Coaching Soccer in Canada Online Module
The Coaching Soccer in Canada Online Module is the first module of any CSA NCCP Age Appropriate Online Module.
REQUIRED n/a REQUIRED n/a
NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two Online Module - free  REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED
CSA's NCCP Age Appropriate Online Module 
U5 - Active Start - $21 reimbursed by community or zone 
U7-U9 - Fundamentals - $21 reimbursed by community or zone 
U11-U13 - Learn to Train - $31.50 reimbursed by community or zone 
U15-U19 - Soccer for Life - $31.50 reimbursed by community or zone 
REQUIRED n/a  highly recommended n/a 
CSA's NCCP Age Appropriate On-Field Clinic
U5 - Active Start - free for SYSI coaches hosted by SYSI
U7-U9 - Fundamentals - free for SYSI coaches hosted by SYSI
U11-U13 - Learn to Train - free for SYSI coaches hosted by SYSI
U15-U19 - Soccer for Life - free for SYSI coaches hosted by SYSI
U15-U19 Provincials (6v6/11v11) - Soccer for Life 
REQUIRED n/a  highly recommended n/a 
NCCP Making Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Clinic  
MED hosted by Coaches Association of Sask - $45reimbursed by community or zone
MED hosted by SYSI - free for SYSI coaches
REQUIRED  n/a recommended n/a
NCCP Making Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation - free
complete evaluation online after attending online clinic
REQUIRED  n/a recommended  n/a
NCCP Making Head Way Concussion Online Module - free REQUIRED  n/a recommended  n/a
NCCP Emergency Action Plan Online Module - free REQUIRED  n/a recommended  n/a
Indoor 9-Aside Provincials
Under-15 - Under-19 - HC C Diploma; AC Soccer4Life Theory/Practical and cannot be gender rep coach
Gender Rep - Minimum 1 coach and 1 non-coach on the bench
REQUIRED  n/a n/a   n/a
Outdoor Provincial Soccer League (PSL)
Under-13 - 
HC C-License Diploma; AC C Diploma (in training); App/Dev Soccer 4 Life Theory/Practical and cannot be gender rep coach
Under-15 & Under-17 - 
HC C Diploma AC C Diploma; App/Dev Soccer4Life Theory/Practical and cannot be gender rep coach
True Sport Clean 101 and Role of Athlete Support Personnel Online Module - free (required for PSL U15-U17 coaches going to Nationals)
Gender Rep - One same gender head coach or assistant coach on bench at all times AND same gender one non-coach to be identified in advance of each game (manager or trainer)
REQUIRED n/a n/a n/a
 

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