Outdoor U9 & U11 Program

Outdoor

U9 Community Program 

A U9 match consists of:

  • 7 vs. 7 player structure (6 players plus keeper)
  • 20 minutes Skills & Drills followed by 2 x 20 minute halves = 40 minute game.
  • 180 x 120 ft. field
  • 10×16 ft. nets
  • 2 corner flags
  • Center referees

Teams play twice a week.

  • Saturday AM
  • Tuesday or Thursday pm. Evening games will start at 6:15 pm

There could be extra practice time, as chosen by the coach, and an extra game day to ensure all games are played during the season.

At this stage, players should participate in stimulating practices and games that develop basic technical skills in a challenging atmosphere. Skill demonstration is very important, and players learn best by doing. Physical literacy using the ABCs (Agility, Balance and Coordination) involving the ball is another key component of this stage. Sessions will be split between practice time and game time. EMSA West encourages coaches to ensure all players have equal playing time and an opportunity to play all positions equally. Coaches create a positive environment with an emphasis on fun and development. All coaches are provided with opportunities for coaching development to ensure a caring, engaged and informed individual supports your child.

Please check with your community to see if they run a U9 Program and/or to register your child.

For outdoor registration information, click here.

U11 Community Program 

A U11 match consists of:

  • 8 vs. 8 player structure (7 players plus keeper)
  • Two 35-minute halves
  • 235 x 180 Ft. field
  • 6 x 18 ft. nets
  • 3 flags (2 corners and 1 center)
  • Center referees

Teams play twice; game days can fall on Saturday/Monday, or Wednesday. Evening games will start at 6:15/7:30 pm, and on Saturday, they will play in the afternoon. There could be extra practice time, as chosen by the coach, and an extra game day to ensure all games are played during the season.

At this stage, players should participate in stimulating practices and games that develop basic technical skills in a challenging atmosphere. Skill demonstration is very important, and players learn best by doing. Physical literacy using the ABCs (Agility, Balance and Coordination) involving the ball is another key component of this stage. Sessions will be focused between practice time and game time. EMSA West encourages coaches to ensure all players have equal playing time and an opportunity to play all positions equally. Coaches create a positive environment with an emphasis on fun and development. All coaches are provided with opportunities for coaching development to ensure a caring, engaged and informed individual supports your child.

Please check with your community to see if they run a U11 Program and/or to register your child.

For outdoor registration information, click here