Saskatoon Alliance PSL Tryouts

@ Saskatoon Sports Centre (150 Nelson Road)

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Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. (SYSI) is pleased to announce that registration has opened for Under 15 (players born 2009 / 2010) & Under 17 (players born 2007 / 2008) Saskatoon Alliance Provincial Soccer League (PSL) tryouts. The PSL league provides players from across Saskatoon and surrounding area a tremendous opportunity to challenge the top players from around the province for the title of Best in Saskatchewan. SYSI is proud to offer meaningful league opportunities to players which foster a safe and positive competitive environment, creating a sense of belonging focused on fun, respect, inclusion, and fair and ethical participation

Outdoor 2024 Saskatoon Alliance Tryout & Team Selection:

Eligibility: All players interested in trying out for the Under-15 and Under-17 PSL teams need to be age eligible unless recommended in writing to info@saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca to play up in age by their Technical Director. Any players wanting to participate in the Saskatoon Alliance PSL evaluations are not required to be registered and participating in the current SYSI indoor season, nor are they required to be participating in the current Indoor 2023- 24 Alliance Academy program.

Deadline: Register by Thurs Jan 18 with a fee of $75 to SYSI. Early bird pricing is available until Thurs Jan 11 for a fee of $45. Only those registered by end of day on Thurs Jan 18 with payment will be accepted into the tryout. Players who are sick or injured and can’t attend tryouts must contact the office, info@saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca, prior to the registration deadline to arrange an alternate time to be evaluated. All other exceptions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 
Click here to register for the tryout.

Date: Sat Jan 20 & Sun Jan 21
Location: Saskatoon Sports Centre, 150 Nelson Rd
Time: TBA; Players will be notified of their group, and evaluation time via RAMP email by Fri Jan 19, 12:00 PM. Players are to be prepared for an assigned tryout as early as 7:00 AM with the last tryout ending no later than 1:15 PM.

Selection: Players will be notified by Fri Jan 26^th.

Outdoor 2024 Saskatoon Alliance PSL Fees & Season Details:

Saskatoon Alliance Offer Acceptance: Selected players will be notified by Fri Jan 26th and will need to submit $1125 to secure their spot on the team. Families will be provided with the option to pay the full amount at the time of registration or arrange a payment plan by credit card via RAMP or through the office if they are not able to set up a plan on RAMP.  Players unable to commit financially will need to complete and submit the SYSI funding form and supporting documents Fri Jan 26 to determine financial eligibility.

If at any time during the season, communication with the office regarding fees owing is not received then Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. has the right to suspend participation until communication is received with an established plan or all outstanding fees due at the point are paid.

The deadline to submit all PSL Fees is Mon Jun 3 at which point any player with outstanding fees, unless there has been prior communication with the office, will be placed in bad standing and will be unable to train and/or play until the outstanding balance has been resolved.

Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. Refund Policy:

• In the case of serious injury or illness, athletes are eligible to receive a full refund for the number of training sessions and/or games missed. A doctor’s note is required. This only applies in situations where the athlete will miss more than 30 consecutive days of training.
• Families who relocate more than 50km away and can no longer attend training and/or games will receive a full refund for the remaining training sessions and/or games.
• Program withdrawals more than 14 days prior to the program start date 100% of fees paid will be refunded minus an admin fee of $50 Less than 14 days before the program start date 50% of the fees paid will be refunded minus an additional admin fee of $50.  
• When the program starts, no refunds will be issued unless the family relocates or there is a serious injury or illness which requires the player to miss more than 30 consecutive days. For a serious injury and/or illness a medical note is required right after the injury and/or illness occurs, and medical advice has been sought. 

Additional Fees: Any additional fees, i.e., team swag, travel, additional training, etc., over and above the player registration fee may be required and will be coordinated by the team.

BTB Tournament (Apr 18-21, 2024): ALL Saskatoon Alliance PSL teams will be travelling the weekend of Apr 18-21 for the BTB Spring Cup in Edmonton Alberta. The tournament entry fee has been included in the PSL player fees however travel for players and coaches will be additional fees coordinated by the team.

Training: The set established player fees will cover two weekly training sessions commencing April 8 until July 21, 2024. Dates for training will be determined by coach and field availability.

Games:  The number of province-wide entries will determine the number of regular season games. The player fee is estimated to cover 1-2 weekly games starting May 6^th until July 21^st. Teams should be prepared to play on weekdays and all weekends. The PSL semi-finals will take place Regina the weekend of Jul 13-14, with the PSL finals taking place in Saskatoon the weekend of Jul 20 - Jul 21. Families must be prepared to travel to either city to participate in playoffs, and games will not be moved under any circumstance.

Sports Science Sessions: The fees will cover one weekly training session for 15 weeks commencing the week of Apr 8^th to the week of Jul 18^th with Ignite Athletics. Dates for training will be determined by SYSI and Ignite Athletics.

PSL Coaches: Some coaches may be announced prior to the PSL tryouts however others may be announced after the tryout and determination of the number of teams has been finalized based on player numbers.

Club Nationals Oct 9 - 14: Under-15 Toyota National Championships is slated to take place in Quinte West, ON and Under-17 Toyota National Championships is slated to take place in Cape Brenton, NS.

Contact: Feel free to contact the SYSI Office at info@saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca or 306-975-3414 with any questions.

Regards,

Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc.