COACH MANUAL Outdoor 2018 - EMSA North
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COACH MANUAL Outdoor 2018 Coaches need to know guide to outdoor soccer
Contents
Section 1 EMSA North Information ......................................................................................................... 4
1.1 EMSA North Office & Hours .......................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Office Staff .................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Executive ....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 EMSA North Responsibilities......................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Board of Directors ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.6 Community Soccer Director Responsibilities ................................................................................ 5
1.7 The Xtreme Program ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.8 Season Related Information ......................................................................................................... 6
1.9 Chain of Command........................................................................................................................ 6
1.10 EMSA North Contact with Coaches............................................................................................... 6
1.11 Contact Information for Opposing Teams .................................................................................... 7
Section 2 Coach Information .................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Documents Required for Team official Registration..................................................................... 7
2.2 Coaching Courses / Training ......................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Dress Code for Coaching Staff....................................................................................................... 7
2.4 EMSA Soccer Portal ....................................................................................................................... 8
Section 3 Codes of Conducts .................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Coach / Volunteer Responsibilities ............................................................................................... 8
3.2 Coaches’ Code ............................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Players Code.................................................................................................................................. 9
3.4 Parent’s Code ................................................................................................................................ 9
Section 5 Important Dates ..................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Season Play Dates ....................................................................................................................... 10
5.3 Seasons Tentative Round Format ............................................................................................... 10
5.4 Tournaments ............................................................................................................................... 11
5.5.1 Summer Sizzler .................................................................................................................... 11
5.5.2 EMSA U5 mini Fest .............................................................................................................. 11
5.5.3 U7 Tim Horton’s Jamboree ................................................................................................. 11
Section 6 Field Information..................................................................................................................... 12
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6.1 Field Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 12
6.2 Field Do’s and Don’ts .................................................................................................................. 12
6.3 Team Practices ............................................................................................................................ 12
6.4 City of Edmonton Field Status Website ...................................................................................... 12
6.5 Closed Fields................................................................................................................................ 12
6.6 Open Fields ................................................................................................................................. 12
6.7 Poor Field Quality........................................................................................................................ 13
6.8 Lightening & Thunder Policy ....................................................................................................... 13
6.9 Air Quality Health Index ............................................................................................................. 13
6.10 Field Lists ..................................................................................................................................... 14
6.11 Field Lining .................................................................................................................................. 14
6.12 Field Seating Arrangement ......................................................................................................... 15
Section 7 Game Day information ............................................................................................................ 16
7.1 Team Officials on the coaching bench ........................................................................................ 16
7.2 Late Arrival and Failure to No show ............................................................................................ 16
7.3 Notice of No show....................................................................................................................... 16
7.4 Scoring & Game Sheets (u9 & u11) ............................................................................................. 17
7.5 Trialist / Guest Players ................................................................................................................ 19
7.6 Referee Information (u9& u11) .................................................................................................. 19
7.6.1 Referee Expectations .......................................................................................................... 19
7.6.2 Referee No Show ................................................................................................................ 20
7.6.3 Referee Accolades or Concerns ......................................................................................... 20
7.7 Referee Liaison Program ............................................................................................................ 21
7.8 Concussion Management ........................................................................................................... 22
7.9 Fair Play ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Section 8 U5 Program ............................................................................................................................. 24
8.1 Game Day Format ....................................................................................................................... 24
8.3 Equipment ................................................................................................................................... 24
8.3.1 Players ................................................................................................................................. 24
8.3.2 Coaches ............................................................................................................................... 24
8.4 U5 Rules ...................................................................................................................................... 25
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Page 2Section 9 U7 Program ............................................................................................................................. 26
9.1 Game Day Format ....................................................................................................................... 26
9.2 Sponsorship................................................................................................................................. 26
9.3 Equipment ................................................................................................................................... 26
9.3.1 Players ................................................................................................................................. 26
9.3.2 Coach................................................................................................................................... 26
9.4 U7 Rules ...................................................................................................................................... 27
Section 10 U9 Program ........................................................................................................................ 28
10.1 Game Day Format ....................................................................................................................... 28
10.2 Equipment ................................................................................................................................... 28
10.2.1 Players ................................................................................................................................. 28
10.2.2 Coach................................................................................................................................... 28
10.5 U9 Rules ...................................................................................................................................... 29
Section 11 U11 Program ...................................................................................................................... 30
11.1 Game Day Format ....................................................................................................................... 30
11.2 Equipment ................................................................................................................................... 30
11.2.1 Player .................................................................................................................................. 30
11.2.2 Coach................................................................................................................................... 30
11.5 U11 Rule ...................................................................................................................................... 31
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Page 3Section 1 EMSA North Information
1.1 EMSA North Office & Hours
Office Location:
204, 9006-132 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5E 0Y2
Phone: 780-406-0798
Fax: 780-406-0825
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 9am-4pm (Subject to Change)
1.2 Office Staff
Executive Director – Kylee Webster
Phone: 780-406-0798 X 1
Email: programs@emsanorth.ca
Accounting & Bookkeeping – Edina Hooper
Phone: 780-406-0798 X 2
Email: office@emsanorth.ca
Volunteer Coordinator – Erika Lindsay
Phone: 780-406-0798 X 3
Email: volunteers@emsanorth.ca
Scheduling Coordinator – Geraldine Ratcliffe
Phone: 780-406-0798 X 4
Email: scheduling@emsanorth.ca
1.3 Executive
The EMSA North Executive and executive committee members represent EMSA North on a higher
level. The list of the EMSA Executive members, the executive committee and their role can be found
on the EMSA North website.
1.4 EMSA North Responsibilities
EMSA North’s job is to run the soccer program for all communities that declare teams in the North
Zone.
EMSA North does NOT put the teams together or take player registrations in the office, the
communities declare the teams. It is the responsibility of the communities to place teams together.
This is not a responsibility of EMSA North to facilitate.
EMSA North’s job is to ensure the safety of all of the children playing and run an organized
program for the entire zone.
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Page 4During the outdoor season EMSA North has approximately 300 teams to manage, which is why we
use a chain of command for questions or concerns which must be followed.
1.5 Board of Directors
EMSA North is run by a Board of Directors which is made up of a representative from every
community that runs a soccer program as listed on our website. Each community with a soccer
program holds one vote. Only the Board of Directors has the authority to make changes in the
program. A list of all Community Soccer Directors can be found on our website
EMSA North implements the program but the Board of Directors are the ones who pass the motions
that make up the rules. If you do not like something that is happening please contact your
Community League Soccer Director who has a voice to request a change. Soccer Directors are
directly involved with planning for the upcoming season. A planning session is held in January or
February for the outdoor season and in June or July for the indoor season. The soccer directors are
asked to provide suggestions or concerns approximately 2 months prior to the session, so please
provide any concerns or feedback to your soccer director.
1.6 Community Soccer Director Responsibilities
Any matters arising within the current season your Community Director is your primary
contact. Please ensure you follow the proper chain of command.
Registering children from the community and forming soccer teams with age appropriate
children
Inputting all players into our soccer program for proper management
Maintaining a current up-to-date database of all soccer players/coaches in our soccer
management program
Declaring teams to EMSA North
To ensure the program’s integrity this should be the coaches’ first point of contact for any comments
or concerns.
1.7 The Xtreme Program
Xtreme FC is EMSA North’s Premiere/ Club Program. The program is geared toward players seeking
a greater degree of challenge with opportunities to take their skills to the "club level" from U9-U19.
Xtreme FC holds open try-outs before each season where interested players can demonstrate their
skills. All community players are welcome. If you have a player who is looking for a more
competitive level of play please direct them to the Xtreme FC program.
Players that have the skill and talent should be playing at a premiere level. Coaches scout for
players from community teams and you may be approached to see if a player would like to play as a
guest on an Xtreme team. It is an advantage to both the player and lending team to encourage
players to accept the challenge of playing as a trialist as the player will come back to the community
team with a higher knowledge and better sense of the game
Xtreme FC is your North Zone club program; only coaches from Xtreme are permitted to discuss
playing as a trialist on a Premiere team.
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Page 51.8 Season Related Information
EMSA North runs the outdoor program for the U5-U11 age groups. EMSA Main runs the program
for the U13-U19 groups. It is our suggestion that you review the following websites in the order
that is shown in order to find the information you are looking for. If one website is silent on the
issue – please go to the next website for more information.
EMSA NORTH WEBSITE
(Edmonton North Zone Soccer Association)
www.emsanorth.com
↓
EMSA WEBSITE
(Edmonton Minor Soccer Association)
www.emsamain.com
1.9 Chain of Command
In order to submit a complaint or a question the following chain of command must be followed.
Should one of these steps be missed, your enquiry or complaint will not be looked at.
Step 1
Have you waited the 24 hour cooling off period for any complaints?
EMSA North Discipline Committee will NOT review any complaint that is less than 24 hours after
the incident.
Step 2
Have you followed the proper chain of command on who you should contact?
Parent/Player
↓
Team Coach / Manager
↓
Community Soccer Director
↓
EMSA North Office – Discipline Committee
With few exceptions, the EMSA North discipline committee will only address complaints that come
from soccer directors.
1.10 EMSA North Contact with Coaches
All communications/correspondence from the EMSA North office will be sent out in email form. It is
the team’s officials and parent’s responsibility to ensure that they check their email regularly for
information sent from the EMSA North office. The email address that is provided in the EMSA
Soccer portal will be the email that the EMSA North office uses for contact.
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Page 61.11 Contact Information for Opposing Teams
EMSA North will NOT be releasing contact information for other teams in the pool. There should
be no need to contact the opposing team.
Coaches and Directors are NOT permitted to contact the opposing team to arrange a new play date
or reschedule the game.
Section 2 Coach Information
2.1 Documents Required for Team official Registration
EMSA North requires each team official (coach/assistant coach/manager) to complete the following
in order to be added onto the roster:
Completed Team official registration on the EMSA Soccer Portal (must be completed each
season)
Security clearance and third party authorization forms (valid for 3 years in most cases):
These forms can be completed with your community soccer director or at the EMSA North office
prior to the season start date from 9-4pm Monday – Friday. 2 Pieces of Government issued photo ID
are required one of which must be picture ID.
Please note that in the event the EPS requires further information from you, you will be contacted
personally by EPS then it is your responsibility to provide this information for EPS. Once this is
completed EPS will send the results of your clearance direct to you and it is your responsibility to
submit to the to the EMSA North office. This must be done no later than May 7th in order to remain
on the roster.
2.2 Coaching Courses / Training
A minimum of one (1) coach per team participating in the EMSA programs regardless of age, group,
tier, or gender must obtain at least one of the coach qualifications as follows;
1. Certification by ASA (ASA/NCCP Courses): The ASA Soccer for Life course is mandatory for any
community team U13 and up that may be eligible for tier 4 provincials. All teams must have at least
one coach that has taken the ASA course Soccer for Life. EMSA North is hosting Soccer for Life
course April 28th & 29th. Please visit our website for more information on how to register.
2. Certification by EMSA: EMSA Offers 2 levels of courses. EMSA Level 1 for U5-U9 coaches and
EMSA Level 2 for U11 coaches. These courses are being offered in the north zone April 28th. Please
visit our website for more information.
2.3 Dress Code for Coaching Staff
It is expected that persons directly involved with youth in soccer in EMSA North including
coaches/assistant coaches/bench parents, etc. present an appropriate image to their players,
opposing teams and the general public. Clothing including, (but not limited to): tank tops/low cut
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Page 7t-shirts, short shorts, etc. do not belong on a soccer field/bench especially considering the age and
gender of those we coach.
Please ensure that all shirts/short/hats that are worn while coaching are suitable for the age group
you are coaching.
The discipline committee will step in should we find any coaching staff wearing inappropriate
clothing.
2.4 EMSA Soccer Portal
The EMSA Soccer Portal was developed as a database to allow parents to register and pay for
soccer, allow team officials to register online and allow administration staff to manage teams,
players and officials in a streamlined fashion using one database.
Players and coaches are activated by the EMSA North staff once all required paperwork is in place.
Activated players and coaching staff will appear on your team roster. If you do not have access to
your team roster or are missing a player or an official this could be related to missing documents or
an incomplete step in registration. If you note an omission please follow the chain of command and
contact your community league soccer director for more information.
What can you do/see in EMSA Soccer Portal?
See your player’s information
See your team’s roster
Set Scores (only for U9 & up)
Get your ASA Roster
Section 3 Codes of Conducts
3.1 Coach / Volunteer Responsibilities
To remember that you are an ambassador for the Edmonton Minor Soccer Association, your
Zone, and your Community, as such, carry oneself with respect, dignity and pride.
To accept and work within all parameters set forth by the EMSA. To act in accordance with
the Aims and Objectives set forth by EMSA.
To demonstrate a commitment to a role chosen (coach, assistant coach, team manager, etc.).
To act in accordance with all EMSA Bylaws, Rules, Regulations and Policies.
To carry out one’s duties and responsibilities in a manner exhibiting the utmost
professionalism, dignity and respect.
To respect and honor the EMSA Codes of Conduct.
To carry out one’s responsibilities efficiently, accurately and to the best of one’s ability.
To be accountable for the behavior of one’s team (if affiliated to one (1)) including all its
coaches, players and parents.
To be accountable for all team-related activities including the accurate completion and
timely submission of game sheets, the proper registration of players, the proper use of
trialist players and the meeting of all league imposed deadlines.
To respect the authority and dignity of ALL EMSA game officials including game referees,
board of directors, staff and other volunteers.
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Page 8 To comply with any mandates handed down, including all player / coach suspensions.
To treat all EMSA Board of Directors, staff, fellow volunteers / coaches, players and parents
with the utmost dignity and respect.
3.2 Coaches’ Code
Soccer is a game for happiness.
The laws of soccer should be regarded as mutual agreements, the spirit or letter of which no
one should try to avoid or break.
Visiting teams and spectators are honored guests.
No advantages except those of superior skill should be sought.
Official and opponents should be treated and regarded as honest in intention.
Official decisions should be accepted without looking angry no matter how unfair they may
seem.
Winning is desirable, but winning at any cost defeats the purpose of the game.
Losing can be a triumph when the team has given its best.
The ideal is the greatest good to the greatest number.
In soccer, as in life, do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
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3.3 Players Code
Play the game for the game's sake.
Be generous when you win.
Be gracious when you lose.
Be fair always, no matter what the cost.
Obey the Laws of the Game.
Work for the good of the team.
Accept the decisions of the Officials with good grace.
Believe in the honesty of your opponents.
Conduct yourself with honor and dignity.
Honestly and wholeheartedly applaud the efforts of your teammates and opponents.
3.4 Parent’s Code
Children have more need for example than criticisms.
Make athletic participation for your child and other a positive experience.
Attempt to relieve pressure of competition, not increase it. A child is easily affected by
outside influences.
Be kind to your child's coach and officials. The coach is a volunteer giving personal time and
money to provide a recreational activity for your child. The coach is providing a valuable
community service, often without regard other than the personal satisfaction of having
served their community.
The opponents are necessary friends. Without them your child could not participate
meaningfully. Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team.
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Page 9Section 5 Important Dates
5.1 Season Play Dates
SEASON START DATE
Season start date is set for April 30, 2018 as long as weather permits.
Schedules will be released tentatively for April 26, 2018
TENTATIVE PLAY DATES
Age Group Day 1 Day 2 Rain out Day
U5 Tuesday Thursday n/a
U7 Monday Wednesday n/a
U9 Monday Wednesday Sat/Sun
U11 Tuesday Thursday Sat/Sun
* Tentative dates: Please note that these playing days above are still tentative and are subject to change! You may play games on
Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Victoria Day as well. Your team may also play on non-game days depending on field status and
weather
SEASON LENGTH
Outdoor season runs from approximately April 30 to June 30.
*City-Finals are tentatively scheduled July 3-9th organized by EMSA. (U11& Up)
* Inter-Cities are tentatively scheduled July 21st-22nd by EMSA (U13& Up T5&T6)
*Tier 4 Provincials are tentatively scheduled July 20th-22nd by ASA (U13 & Up T4)
5.3 Seasons Tentative Round Format
EMSA North schedules 14-16 games per team during the months of May to June however the total
number of games played will depend on the weather & field status as these factors our out of our
control and could impact the number of games played . Some teams may get Exhibition games as part of
their schedules, these exhibition games are counted towards the team’s final game count. All exhibition
games MUST be treated as a normal game – including scoring and game sheets (U9& U11). Some teams
may have byes due to the number of teams allocated in their groupings.
U5 & U7 Teams will play one large round with the schedule set for the entire season, no advancement to
post season for these age groups although there may be the opportunity for a Jamboree wrap up.
All U9 Teams will play one larger round with one final tournament of champions round at the end of the
season in which medals will be awarded to gold, silver & bronze in each grouping.
All U11 teams will have a seeding round at the beginning of the season, followed by 1 or 2 rounds. The
final round will determine which teams advance to city final post season.
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Page 105.4 Tournaments
5.5.1 Summer Sizzler
June 8, 9 &10, 2018
REGISTER AT: www.enzsasummersizzler.com
EARLY BIRD DATE (NORTH ZONE TEAMS ONLY): MAY 4, 2018*
PAYMENT DUE DATE / REGISTRATION CLOSES: MAY 21, 2018
SCHEDULES POSTED (TENTATIVE): JUNE 5, 2018
ENTRY FEE:
U7 - $110.00 / U9 - $440.00* / U11 – U19 $490.00*
DISCOUNTS:
*A $25.00 early bird discount code is offered to EMSA North Teams only if you register & pay before
May 4th using Coupon Code: NORTHTEAM2018 (This code must be entered in in all caps in the
registration online, no refunds are given for failure to enter).
5.5.2 EMSA U5 mini Fest
EMSA U5 MINI FEST
JUNE 9, 2018
LOCATION: EMSA West Complex (10059 – 231 Street NW)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 23, 2018
ENTRY FEE:
$20.00 per team
5.5.3 U7 Tim Horton’s Jamboree
JUNE 16, 2018
LOCATION: EMSA West Complex (10059 – 231 Street NW)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2018
ENTRY FEE:
$30.00 per team
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Page 11Section 6 Field Information
6.1 Field Maintenance
You may experience from time to time problems on a field, a dangerous hole in the ground, unstable
nets, etc. We ask that you report these concerns to our scheduling coordinator as soon as possible
and to always include pictures. If a field is in need of mowing please use the city 311 contact for this
as we have no influence over this request.
6.2 Field Do’s and Don’ts
City Bylaw states no pets of any kind are allowed on fields
City Bylaw prohibits smoking of any kind (including vaping) on city fields
Snack& Drinks: Please remind your families to clean up after themselves and ensure to keep
our fields clean and safe at all time.
Please walk the field: If you are the first team on a field, take a walk around in the field,
especially near the goal area, looking for glass and other unsafe objects on the field.
6.3 Team Practices
The EMSA North does not schedule team practices for the outdoor season, it is
recommended that if a team would like to run practices that they find a suitable greenspace
open to the public to do so. The City maintains a field availability webpage. Teams found
practicing or playing on a closed field could result in the team official being administered a
$2,500.00 fine from the City of Edmonton.
6.4 City of Edmonton Field Status Website
The City of Edmonton determines every day at 4:00p (weekdays) and 10:00a (weekends) if the City
of Edmonton fields are playable. The City of Edmonton has the final determination on this.
It is recommended all parents and officials always check the city status. The status of the field can
be checked by phone at: 780.496.4999. You can also subscribe to e-mail notifications with at this
website: http://coewebapps.edmonton.ca/facilitynotifications/default.aspx?args=4,14
6.5 Closed Fields
If the City of Edmonton closes the fields you do not need to arrive at the field, please follow
automatic rain out procedure if applicable.
6.6 Open Fields
The EMSA North has created a Rainout Committee. If the City keeps the fields open, the Rainout
Committee has the authority to cancel the games if the weather is deemed too severe in the north
side of the city. STEP 1 (a) is to check the EMSA North website a cancelled game information will be
posted on the front page of our website by 4:30pm that day. You do not need to arrive at the field if
the committee has cancelled your game, please just follow the automatic rainout procedure if
applicable.
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Page 126.7 Poor Field Quality
If the fields are open & games are not cancelled by the rain out committee teams must still attend
the field to determine the status of the field condition even if you think the weather is unfavorable.
PLEASE NOTE: Just because it is raining does NOT mean the game cannot go ahead.
The following 3 situations would deem a field unplayable
Large amounts of pooling water on field
Lightening & Thunder policy
Air Quality Health Index
If a Field is deemed unplayable the following should occur
Step 1: Each team must attend the game at the game time (Kick off) and have the minimum number of
players present
Step 2
If a Referee is present: The referee has the final say on the field as to whether or not the game goes
ahead.
If no referee is present: The coaches must mutually agree that the field is unplayable based on the 3
reasons listed above. The game should not begin and only then can it be abandoned.
Step 3: The home team must complete the INCOMPLETE GAME FORM online:
https://fs4.formsite.com/socceroffice/form58/index.html
The home team submits game sheets as per any regular game (for U9 & U11Teams only)
The automatic rainout procedure would apply for the (U9 & U11 teams only)
6.8 Lightening & Thunder Policy
If you can hear thunder, you can get hit by lightning. As soon as you hear thunder, quickly get to a safe
location. More people are struck before and after a thunderstorm than during one. Stay inside for 30
minutes after the last rumble of thunder. The CSA Thunder Policy can be found HERE
6.9 Air Quality Health Index
An AQHI of 7 or higher will result in the EMSA north placing a message on the website advising
whether games will go ahead as planned or be rescheduled. You can find the policy HERE
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Page 136.10 Field Lists
The following is a list of fields that will be used this season and the applicable age groups they will
be used for.
U5 U7 U9 U11
Belmont Balwin Belmont Balwin
Brintnell Green Space Bishop Greshuk Carlisle Bishop Greshuk
Carlisle Brintnell Boulevard Cumberland Brintnell Boulevard
Cumberland Brintnell Green Space Elsinore Carlisle
Delton Green Space Carlisle Klarvatten Cumberland
Elsinore Cumberland Lago Lindo Fraser
Highlands Green Space Delton Green Space Lauderdale Hairsine
Klarvatten Fraser Overlander Klarvatten
Lago Lindo Hairsine Ozerna Lago Lindo
Lago Lindo Green Space (tentative) Highlands Green Space St Charles Lauderdale
Lauderdale Klarvatten St Jerome
Lorelei Green Space Lago Lindo St John Bosco
Overlander Lago Lindo Green Space (tentative) St Lucy
St Charles Lauderdale York Park
St Jerome Lorelei Green Space
St John Bosco York Green Space
York Green Space
York Park
6.11 Field Lining
EMSA North has a crew that comes out to line the fields. We anticipate this happening 3 times per
season. It is quite costly to line the fields therefore the program sticks to the budgeted allotment of
lining fields 3 times per season. However with excessive rain or really dry weather conditions there
are times where the field lines may not last until the next scheduled lining date. We recommend
that you carry a bag of flour with you as well as cones when you know conditions are not favorable
for field lining, this way you can mark areas such as the goal area or retreat line with flour.
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Page 146.12 Field Seating Arrangement
The following should be followed by teams for field placement: NONE IS TO SIT BEHIND THE NET
The HOME TEAM chooses which side that they would like to be on
U5 &U7 teams will play on EMSA North lined U9 & U11 fields. This allows for the 2 games to take place
on one field. Some communities have chosen to line green spaces for their teams, however if a team is
on a large field split in two the following seating arrangement below should be followed.
Net Team A Net Team C
Team D
Team a
Team B Team C Parents
Parents
Parents Parents seating
seating
seating seating
Net Team B Net Team D
U9/U11 games the following format should be followed. Coaches will establish a technical area on both
sides of the flag by placing cones 4 meters on either side of the flag, with the flag at the center. This is
the only area that coaches are permitted to provide technical game instruction to their players. Parents
are expected to be sitting outside the technical area and players need to come to the center flag for
substitution purposes. Note: If there is an assistant referee. Please leave space for the referee to run the
touch line.
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Page 15Section 7 Game Day information
7.1 Team Officials on the coaching bench
In EMSA North league play, up to 4 team officials are allowed on the bench, it is mandatory that one
official must be the same gender as the team, and registered on the EMSA Soccer portal. This means
that for mixed teams there must be at least 1 male and 1 female registered team official.
7.2 Late Arrival and Failure to No show
A team will be provided with a 10 minute grace period for late arrivals or no shows. If after 10 minutes
the minimum amount of players to run the game is not present then the team will be considered a no
show and a default win will occur for the team ready to play. There will be no reschedules for No Shows.
If both teams fail to show the game will go down as not played and will NOT be rescheduled. Soccer
Directors will be advised when a team fails to show to a scheduled league game.
Minimum Amount of Players Needed:
U5 – 3 players
U7 – 4 players
U9 – 5 players one of which must be the goal keeper
U11 – 6 players one of which must be the goal keeper
Process In the Event of a No Show
The team that showed up must send in the INCOMPLETE GAME FORM online
https://fs4.formsite.com/socceroffice/form58/index.html
For any U9 & U11 games the game sheet of the team that showed must be sent into the office
For any U9 & U11 teams the team that showed up will be awarded a default win of 5-0
Any teams that no show will be subject to a $100.00 no show fee.
A no show penalty will apply for any no shows to regular season, automatic reschedule and exhibition
games.
7.3 Notice of No show
In the event that your team is unable to make a game 48 hours’ notice must be provided to the EMSA
North office in order to avoid the $100.00 No show fee. Only the following reasons are counted as
acceptable requests to reschedule and avoid a forfeit loss:
Soccer Tournament
Graduation
Final Exam
Procedure:
The team requesting the reschedule request must contact EMSA north via email at
scheduling@emsanorth.ca and advise the zone of the reason for the no show.
EMSA north will accept or deny the reschedule
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Page 16 If accepted the coach will be provided with the contact information of the opposing
team so that a suitable reschedule date can be determined
EMSA North must be provided with 4 days’ notice of the rescheduled date by the
requesting team in order to arrange a suitable field and / or referee
Once the game is rescheduled EMSA North will contact both affected teams with the
reschedule details
All reschedules MUST be completed before the end of the current round.
7.4 Scoring & Game Sheets (u9 & u11)
All U9 & U11 teams will be required to fill out a game sheet before each game, listing the players,
and their jersey number; they must also have a referee liaison at each game. The referee liaison
must be identified on the game sheet and must wear the lanyard. The referee liaison is there to
assist the referee if a parent or coach is behaving inappropriately.
*U5 & U7 TEAMS DO NOT COMPLETED GAME SHEETS OR NEED A REF LAISON
Games sheets should be provided to the referee before the start of the game and collected by the
home team at the end of the game.
It is the HOME TEAM’S responsibility to enter the game scores on the EMSA North’s website the
next business day after the game. If the game score still hasn’t been updated by the next business
day after the game an admin fee will be charged to the community league. Only coaches, assistant
coaches and managers who are registered as a team on the team’s roster can be scorekeepers.
It is the HOME TEAM’s responsibility to provide copies of both teams’ white game sheets and any
guest player forms to the EMSA North office by noon the next day after the game’s completion.
Please ensure you are filling out your game sheets entirely.
Note that there is an administration fee that will be issued to the team if the game sheet is not
completed correctly or submitted on time.
Ways to submit your game sheets:
- In person to office
- By fax 780.406.0825
- Scan in and e-mail game sheets: score@emsanorth.ca
- Take a picture of your game sheets and send them to: score@emsanorth.ca
Administration Fees
Offense Fee Amount
Incomplete Game Sheet $50.00
Failure to Score Game Results $75.00
Failure to Submit Trialist/Import Forms $50.00
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HERE
GAME SHEETS
EMSA Rule 408: Game Sheets
2. Each team shall provide a game sheet. Team officers shall sign the game sheet indicating that to
the best of their knowledge, the information is true and correct. It shall then be passed to referee
prior to kickoff. If it is not passed to the referee prior to kick off the game shall be forfeited by
that
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Page 187.5 Trialist / Guest Players
Regular League Guest Player Form can be found HERE
A trialist or guest player is a player who plays on a team that he/or she is not registered with for
normal season play. This player can play on another team for up to 5 league games in the season as
a guest player as long as the proper rules are followed. The team requesting the guest player must
reference the rules prior to requesting the player to find out eligibility. Please note different rules
apply for Regular league play vs tournaments and each tournament will have their own set of rules
on guest players.
The team using the guest player must complete a guest player form and have it signed by the
player’s regular league coach. This guest player form MUST be presented to the referee before the
start of the game or prior to the start of the second half, but only if the trialist is late (EMSA Rule
308.1)
7.6 Referee Information (u9& u11)
You will have a referee officiating your game.
The Zone will pay for your referee, you will not need to bring money to the game
Coaches and/or parents are NOT allowed on the field unless there is an injury; the referee
has stopped the game and has waived you on.
On occasion you may experience a referee no-show. In these cases each coach can referee
for half the game or even the entire game or a parent can be asked to referee. Please do not
cancel the game simply because a referee did not show up.
If a parent or coach referees the game mark their name and contact information on the
game sheet for payment. WE WILL PAY THE STAND IN REFEREE
The referee is in charge of the game and the ref’s call is final. Please remember that at U9
you will have young referees and they will be learning as well, so treat the referee with
respect. Referees won’t always make the right call, but it is only a game and there will be
many games to follow. Also keep in mind young referees often have parents on the
sidelines as well.
7.6.1 Referee Expectations
It is expected that all referees treat players, coaches, parents and each other with respect.
Be professional both on and off the field and apply the rules of the game. It is always easier
to de-escalate the situation, before it gets out of hand by being polite.
It is expected that all referees will wear the appropriate uniform to all games.
It is expected that any cancellation of games will be given with at least 48 hours of notice.
Unless there is an emergency.
It is expected that all referees will inform the Assignor if there is a no-show.
It is expected that referees will honor their assignments and will not turn back or switch
games because of pay or other reasons
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Please follow this process if your CENTER referee is a no-show
1. Have your Referee Liason contact the referee assignor (contact information on game book)
2. If you are unable to get a hold of your Referee Assignor or he/she is unable to send you a
referee, you may have someone who is present ref your game as long as both coaches are in
agreement on the person.
3. Please indicate on the game sheet below that you are using a parent or coach referee, along
with the contact information for that parent or coach so that they can receive payment.
PLEASE NOTE: If you start the game with a substitute referee that means that both coaches have
agreed and there can be no argument after the game because the coaching staff didn’t like how the
substitute referee handled the game. The game will stand as is.
REFEREEE ASSIGNOR CONTACT INFORMATION
Referee Assignor: Paull Cameron
E-mail: refpaul@emsanorth.ca
Phone Number: 780.721.1683
7.6.3 Referee Accolades or Concerns
All issues are to be reported from the appropriate individual directly when the following procedure
has been followed:
STEP 1:
For a concern, have you waited the required 24 hours cooling off period?
Our Referee Coordinator will NOT review any complaint that is less than 24 hours after the
incident.
STEP 2:
Contact our Referee Coordinator via our Web page.
We will only accept complaints from Team Managers / Coaches / Assistant.
The complaint / compliment form can be found at our website HERE
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Page 207.7 Referee Liaison Program
Background:
The referee Liaison program was introduced in order to discourage and limit referee abuse. This
program was introduced due to a province wide problem where emotions at games would run high
and parents/ players or even team officials would outwardly criticize or verbally attack our young
referees. When these young referees are not being treated with respect or given the opportunity to
learn and gin experience we drive them away from the program. No referees = no soccer games.
This is why the referee Liaison role is such an important part of our program. Each team at every
game must have 1 assigned referee Liaison. This is 1 person who is chosen to be the advocate for
the referee on the field. This person cannot be a coach or an assistant coach but it does not have to
be the same person for each game. The person that does take on this role however MUST BE strong
willed, able to speak up to the team’s parents and/or coaches when they witness behavior that is
negative or un - sportsman like towards the referees.
The referee liaison is such an important role, much like the minimum number of players needed to
play a game, there must be one appointed liaison at each game to avoid a default win for the other
team. If the team is missing it’s liaison they have a grace period of 15 minutes to appoint. The name
of the Liaison MUST be marked on the game sheet.
Description of duties:
Please introduce yourself to the referee prior to the start of the game and tell them that you
are here to help them if they require it.
Please wear the identifying lanyard (over any outerwear) so you can easily be identified.
Monitor the behavior of your teams’ parents & coaches.
Be visible the whole game including half time and be ready to assist the referee if needed.
Quickly diffuse potential problems before they arise by either being visible or calmly
speaking with the individual(s) involved.
Deal with, and act on, inappropriate comments, gestures and/or general unsporting
behavior directed at referees, players or any other individual by your teams’ spectators or
coaches but please avoid getting into a confrontation.
Submit a brief report in writing to the EMSA office of any incident that you feel the EMSA
should be aware of involving inappropriate behavior by ANY individual. Based on any
official report, the EMSA will conduct an investigation into the incident and act accordingly.
REMEMBER AS THE REFEREE LIAISON YOU ARE THE CHOSEN ADVOCATE FOR THAT
REFEREE AND YOUR JOB IS TO ENSURE THEY ARE TREATED FAIRLY BY YOUR TEAM.
YOUR JOB IS NOT TO QUESTION OR COMMENT ON REFEREE CALLS.
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Page 217.8 Concussion Management
Below is the easy to follow concussion protocol tool, please click HERE for more information from ASA
on concussion management.
7.9 Fair Play
As coach it is critical to understand that you are role model to the children under your guidance.
You hear all the time this is “Community Soccer”. What does that truly mean? Community Soccer is
meant as a place where every child can play regardless of skill level, race, gender or religious
beliefs. Typically the commitment is two games a week and a possible weekly practice decided by
the coach.
While The Club system caters to players and Coaches that want more of a competitive atmosphere
where winning is a primary focus. The skill level of the players is higher and the time commitment
is greater. Coaches are able to “select” their players at try-outs. Community Soccer has its own
element of competiveness to strive for. There is the Tournament of Champions for the U9 teams,
City Finals for teams in U11-U19, Tier 4-9 and InterCitys & provincials for higher tiered U13 & up
teams. Club teams focus on qualifying for Provincials and Nationals for the Tier 1, U15 and U17
teams. It’s perfectly fine for community soccer to play with a goal of qualifying for post season play;
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Page 22the question is when does competitiveness cross the line to become unacceptable in reaching for
this goal.
Within soccer there is a disturbing trend emerging that community coaches are playing to win,
regardless of cost. Sadly this is done at the expense of lesser skilled players as coaches are trending
to play more strongly skilled players without consideration to fair or equal play. As these players
age, weaker players are seeing less and less playing time and cannot develop their skills. The
number of parent complaints received by EMSA North is increasing each season resulting in upset
parents who are demanding refunds and deciding to leave the soccer program. These parents &
players are demoralized because they are not getting the opportunity to play. The tactic of playing
stronger players at the expense of weaker players does not make a good coach. The best coaches
recognize the need to develop, encourage, promote and play all players, regardless of skill level, so
they can all contribute to the team’s success. The very best coaches know and understand the role
of community soccer and encourage fun and enjoyment over a win at all costs attitude.
As you are gearing up to the start of you season please try and keep these points in mind on how
you can promote Fair Play while attempting to achieve team success:
As the coach you have the right to explain the rules and expectations of your team. Before the start
of the season clarify with the players and their parents exactly what is expected of them and also
what they are entitled to expect from their coach. Explain possible consequence if expectations are
not met i.e. benching, reduced playing time, dismissal from the team.
Measured over a period of time, I will give all players equal playing time and equal
opportunity to play in all positions on the field.
I will ensure that all players receive equal instructions and support.
I will remember that players respond to a coach they can respect. Be generous in praise and
lead by example.
I will obtain knowledge of the game and the rules of the game according EMSA and ASA.
I will teach my players all aspects of Fair Play; to play fairly, to respect the rules, referees,
our opponents and spectators.
I will ensure that my team, their parents, and fans understand that the team may be
penalized for their inappropriate behavior.
I will teach my players that it is not did we win or lose but how we conduct ourselves as a
team.
I will work in cooperation with the referees for the benefit of the game.
I will not encourage or display referee abuse in any way
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8.1 Game Day Format
Age Game Rain Halves Format Ball Min # of Max # of Tournam Post Scoring Game referees
Days outs Size Players Players ent Season sheets
U5 Tues & No 25 X 1 4V4 3 3 10 Mini Fest No No No No
Thurs
* U5 program does not have rain out makeup games, game sheets or referees
The program will have a 25 practice followed by a 25 minute game split with a 10 minute break for
snack. This allows further development for the players which are normally not received at this age
group. We recommend having the parents share the task of bringing a snack each game for the group
8.3 Equipment
8.3.1 Players
1. Cleats are ALLOWED for the U5 age group
2. SHIN PADS ARE MANDATORY and socks must cover shin pads
3. No player wearing a splint or cast will be permitted to play. Those players who wear a knee or
ankle brace will be permitted to play provided the brace does not have the potential to injure
others. This will be at the discretion of both coaches in seeing fit if it is dangerous or not.
8.3.2 Coaches
Nets
U5 – Pop up nets or flags*
*Please ensure that whatever you use that it is the same. For example, both teams MUST be using
the same type of net, whether it is pop-up or flags.
Home Team is responsible for supplying/doing:
Game Ball
Corner flags
Cones to mark the field if unmarked
Net (as noted above)
Change of jersey (if colors conflict) – Pinnies are acceptable.
Away Team is responsible for supplying:
Cones to mark the field if unmarked
Net (as noted above)
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U5 Rules Can be Found HERE – Below are some rule Highlights
Goal Kick:
When a player on the attacking team is the last player to touch the ball over the opposing team’s
end line and not between the goal posts, then a goal kick is awarded to the defending team.
Corner Kick:
When a player on the defending team is the last person to touch the ball over their own end line and
not between the goal posts, then a corner kick is awarded to the attacking team.
Goalkeeper
A goalkeeper is not used in the U6 4v4 format. The Sweeper Keeper is used meaning the player
closest to the net can use their hands.
Number of Players/Substitution
The game is played with 4 players on the field; substitutions can be made on the fly or every 2 or 3
minute shifts and then change.
Throw-in / Kick-in
When a player on the opposing team kicks the ball beyond the side lines the other team is awarded
a throw-in. For the U6 4v4 game a kick-in is awarded as a substitute for a throw-in. No Throw in’s
for U5.
Fouls
Although fouls in the game may occur, they are usually unintentional. If a foul occurs, tripping, ball
handling, etc. then an INDIRECT free kick is awarded. The ball must be passed first before a shot
can be taken.
Scoring
Is from anywhere on the field, but cannot be scored directly from a kick-off, or free kick.
Coaches, Parents
Any of the above can referee or run the game.
* BOTH TEAMS SHOULD SHAKE HANDS AT THE END OF THE GAME
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9.1 Game Day Format
Age Game Rain Halves Format Ball Min # of Max # of Tournament Post Scoring Game referees
Days outs Size Players Players Season sheets
U7 Mon & No 25 X 1 5V5 3 4 12 Sizzler & No No No No
Wed Jamboree
* U5 program does not have rain out makeup games, game sheets or referees
The program will have a 25 practice followed by a 25 minute game split with a 10 minute break for
snack. This allows further development for the players which are normally not received at this age
group. We recommend having the parents share the task of bringing a snack each game for the group
9.2 Sponsorship
The U7 Program is sponsored by Tim Horton; players of this program will receive their own jersey and
ball to keep.
9.3 Equipment
9.3.1 Players
1. Cleats are ALLOWED for U7
2. SHIN PADS ARE MANDATORY and socks must cover shin pads
3. No player wearing a splint or cast will be permitted to play. Those players who wear a knee or
ankle brace will be permitted to play provided the brace does not have the potential to injure
others. This will be at the discretion of both coaches in seeing fit if it is dangerous or not.
9.3.2 Coach
Nets: A decision was made by the EMSA North Board of Directors to have all U7 teams in EMSA
North play with bow nets. Each team should be provided with one (1) bow net and must be brought
to each game. All U7 teams have to play with Bownets.
Home Team is responsible for supplying/doing:
Game Ball
Corner flags
Cones to mark the field
Net (as noted above)
Change of jersey (if colors conflict) – Pinnies are acceptable.
Away Team is responsible for supplying:
Cones to mark the field if not marked
Net (as noted above)
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Page 269.4 U7 Rules
U7 Rules can be found HERE – Below are some rule Highlights
Number of Players/Substitution
The game is played with 5 players on the field; substitutions can be made on the fly or every 3 or
4mins shifts and then change.
Off-Sides
There are no off-sides at the Under 7 level of soccer.
Goal Area
A line is made 8 yards from goal-line and 6 yards either side of center of field to make an area for
the goal keeper to use his or her hands in only.
Goal Keeper
1 player is permitted to play the position of goal keeper
Goal Kick
When a player on the attacking side of the ball is the last person to touch the ball over the opposing
team’s goal line and not between the goal posts, then a goal kick is awarded. The ball is placed
anywhere inside the area for a restart.
Corner
When a player on the defensive side of the ball is the last person to touch the ball over their own
goal line and not between the goal posts, a corner kick is awarded to the opposing team. Corner
kicks are indirect.
Throw-ins
When a player touches the ball beyond the sidelines a throw-in is awarded to the opposing team.
Encourage the players proper throw in technique allowing 2 tries during the game.
Scoring
Scoring is from anywhere on the field, but cannot be scored directly from a kick-off, goal-kick, free-
kick or throwing. For protection of the goal keeper no scoring may occur inside the goal area.
Fouls
All fouls are IN-DIRECT; this means the ball must be first passed to another player before a goal can
be scored. Most fouls are not intentional, but rather due to lack of understanding or coordination.
Coaches, Parents
Any of the above can referee or run the game.
* BOTH TEAMS SHOULD SHAKE HANDS AT THE END OF THE GAME
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