Saskatoon Alliance Academy
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc., in conjunction with the Alliance Advisory Committee, is proud to present the Saskatoon Alliance Academy. For players aged U11-U15, the Alliance Academy provides high-quality supplementary training opportunities designed to complement regular league games and Zone training programs. At U16 and above, players transition into the full-time Alliance Academy/PSL team program, focusing on advanced technical, tactical, and competitive development. Our player-centric model is dedicated to building players’ confidence, competence, and character. Members are encouraged to review the Alliance Program Reporting Guide for information on how to report any concerns or issues, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all players.
ALLIANCE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE:
| Ian Knight | Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. Technical Lead |
| Huw Morris | Saskatoon United Soccer Club (SUSC) Technical Director |
| Austin Boyski | Hollandia Soccer Club Technical Director |
| Alex Hein | Aurora Soccer Club Technical Director |
| Daniel Kelly | Lakewood Soccer Club Technical Director |
| Mike Gramiak | Eastside Youth Soccer Association Technical Director |
Alliance Coach Application
Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. (SYSI) is pleased to invite applications from qualified coaches to join the Saskatoon Alliance male and female programs for ages U11 to Adult. These roles offer the opportunity to work within a unified, high-quality development environment led by the SYSI Technical Lead, featuring access to top-tier facilities and ongoing professional development. Coaches will be integrated into a collaborative coaching team with mentorship provided.
Indoor 2025-26 Alliance Academy
| Birth Years | Eligibility & Tryout | Academy Details | Training Times / Days | Cost | Registration |
| U11 (2015/2016) - Futsal | No Tryout Eligible players are those registered with their Zone in the Alliance League (Prem, Div 2, Div 3) | Training Weekly; 16 Futsal sessions (1 hr 15 min each) Nov 3, 2025 - Mar 12, 2026 | 16 sessions Wed (boys) & Mon (Girls) | $400 training/games $25/per session (training kit & 1/4 zip-up jacket included) | Closed |
| U12B (2014) U12G (2014) U13B (2013) U13G (2013) | Eligible players for tryouts are those registered with their Zone in the Alliance League (Prem, Div 2, Div 3) Date: Sat Sept 27 & Sun Sept 28 Time: TBA; Players will be notified of their group, and tryout time via RAMP email by Fri Sept 26, 4:30 PM Cost: Register by Wed Sept 24, 11:59 PM, with a fee of $45 to SYSI. Early bird pricing available until Wed Sept 17, 11:59 PM, for a fee of $25. Only those registered by the end of the day on Wed Sept 24, 11:59 PM, with payment will be accepted into tryouts. Players who are sick or injured and can't attend tryouts must contact the office, info@saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca, prior to the registration deadline. | Training Weekly; 16 sessions (1 hr 15 min each) *players will participate in soccer for half of the season, and futsal for the other half Nov 3, 2025 - Mar 12, 2026 | 16 sessions U12B/U13B M 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM U12G/U13G W 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | $420 training/games $26.25/per session (training kit & 1/4 zip-up included) | |
| U14B (2012) U14G (2012) U15B (2011) U15G (2011) | Eligible players for tryouts are those registered with their Zone in the Alliance League (Prem Div 2, Div 3) Date: Sat Sept 20 & Sun Sept 21 Time: TBA; Players will be notified of their group, and tryout time via RAMP email by Fri Sept 19, 4:30 PM. Cost: Register by Wed Sept 17, 11:59 PM, with a fee of $65 to SYSI. Early bird pricing available until Wed Sept 10, 11:59 PM, for a fee of $45. Only those registered by the end of day on Wed Sept 17, 11:59 PM, with payment will be accepted into the tryouts. Players who are sick or injured and can't attend tryouts must contact the office, info@saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca, prior to the registration deadline. | Training Weekly; 15 sessions (1 hr 15 min each) includes: - 15 Ignite Sessions - Fitness Testing - Goalkeeper sessions | 15 sessions U14B / U15B W 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM U14G / U15G Th 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM includes Goalkeeper sessions | $670 training/games $20.30/per session (training Kit & 1/4 zip-up jacket included) | Tryouts Closed |
| U16 (2010) U17 (2009) U18 (2008) U19 (2007) | Date: Sat Aug 23 & Sun Aug 24 Time: TBA; Players will be notified of their group, and tryout time via RAMP email by Fri Aug 22, 4:30 PM. Cost: Register by Wed Aug 20, 11:59 PM with a fee of $65 to SYSI. Early bird pricing available until Wed Aug 13, 11:59 PM, for a fee of $45. Only those registered by the end of day on Wed Aug 20, 11:59 PM, with payment will be accepted into the tryouts. Players who are sick or injured and can't attend tryouts must contact the office, info@saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca, prior to the registration deadline. | Training Weekly; 31 sessions (1 hr 25 min each) includes: - Goalkeeper sessions -15 Ignite Sessions - Fitness Testing - 11 games + 1 final - FTF Showcase Fee* - Access to FTF x Sportsynch Platform *teams attending FTF showcase in Vancouver in Feb | 31 sessions Wed & Fri Boys Tues or Wed & Fri Girls | $2,485 training/games (playing/training kit, tracksuit, backpack included) *Families who already own the Alliance backpack and tracksuit will receive a promo code at checkout to deduct the cost from their total. | Closed |
| Alliance Performance Plus | U15-U17 Alliance Academy or Saskatoon Alliance PSL Participants | Program Details | Girls - Tues @ 6:00 AM Boys - Wed @ 6:00 AM | ||
SASKATOON ALLIANCE POLICIES
| Saskatoon Alliance Culture & Environment Expectations |
| Saskatoon Alliance U15-U17 Evaluation & Tryout Process |
SASKATOON ALLIANCE IN THE MEDIA
ATHLETE FUNDING:
SYSI has a dedicated Athlete Assistance Fund for those who meet eligible financial criteria. You must register your child with a Zone or the Saskatoon Alliance prior to applying for funding from the Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. Athlete fund. You should apply as soon as possible after your child has been registered, as it can take up to 30 days for applications to be processed. Funding cannot be applied to program that have already ended.
ATHLETE & PROGRAM SPONSORS
We would like to sincerely thank the following businesses for making this program financially possible: Xtratime Sports Soccer Locker for their help funding the Alliance Academy program & athletes.
Program Sponsors:
For more information on the Saskatoon Alliance, email info@saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca or phone (306) 975-3414.
