Outdoor

Outdoor Season – Coach’s Info

Important Links:

General:

• Outdoor League Information Grid

Community Field Information:

• Ivor Dent & Charpentier West Complex Information
• Sideline Placements for Teams and Spectators
• How to Find Field Addresses and Maps For Your Scheduled Game
• City of Edmonton Field Maps

Inclement Weather Procedure and Rescheduling

Before your game, please check the Field Closure Lines/Websites to see if the field is open for practice/games.

If you need to reschedule a practice field or make-up game, please contact Chris at stats101@shaw.ca. After a new field is secured from Chris, then, and only then, contact the referee assignor, Mike Carson, at gradsoccer@gmail.com. If you cancel your game, also cancel your referee with the assignor. 

For full details on rescheduling a game due to inclement weather, visit this page.

Please note: Teams can be fined if they are found using closed Sports Fields. Keep this in mind for pre-season practices.

More information on Inclement Weather Policies and Procedures followed by EMSA West can be found here:

• Link to Field Condition Updates
• ASA Lightning Safety and Severe Weather Policy
• New EMSA Community Air Quality Procedure (adopted May 26)
• ASA Extreme Heat Event Guide

Reporting Scores for U9 and U11

The home team sends score sheets for both teams within 24 hours. The score sheets must be sent to Chris Jossy at 15926-106A Avenue or faxed to 780-489-0364 or scanned with Adobe and emailed to ewzsagamesheets@shaw.ca.

The home team is also responsible for sending in a picture of the game sheets for both teams and scoring the game on emsasoccerportal.com.

For U11, each team is responsible for checking to see that their stats have been recorded. Remember, they may not have been submitted.

Reporting Scores for Rounds: U9 and U11

There are three rounds, allowing for tiering rounds. To correctly tier the teams, it is important that all scores are submitted, especially at the end of each round so that we can prepare the next set of schedules.

Coach Clinics for Outdoor 2024

EMSA West has a Mandatory Coach meeting for all volunteer Coaches (Assistant Coaches and Team Managers are welcome).

Items at the meeting:

• Overview of the program
• What is expected of our volunteers
• What to expect of players, parents, and EMSA
• Referee Liaison program
• Referee information
• Age-specific Drills/Skill – handout provided
• Handed out – review game sheets and Rules

Coaches will participate on the field; for U4 through U11 Team Officials, be prepared to engage in age-specific Skills and Drills for your players. You are required to bring indoor runner shoes/cleats, water bottles, and active clothing.

Location information is indicated on sign-up. There is limited space at each session; please sign up for only one session. Check regularly to see when registration is open for the Coach Clinics.