Long Term Player Development

A Grassroots approach builds individual soccer skills — stop & go, dribbling, turning, pace and shielding — while games teach players to work together.

• 1× per week · 30 min · 8–9 week season
• Size 3 ball · 15×20 m field · 3×5 pop-up nets
• Max 6:1 coach to player ratio

• No formal matches. All players are active with their own ball for the full session.
• All sessions take place in Wetaskiwin.
• Parents are required to stay at the field and must assist their child with activities when necessary.
• Coaches are actively involved on field supporting and encouraging the players.

All head coaches & program facilitators are certified at minimum in “Coaching Soccer in Canada”, CPIC and RiS/MED. Any volunteer with direct involvement with children must provide CPIC and RiS/MED. “Active Start” certification is recommended for all coaching staff.

Each session runs 4 games/activities. Players use their own ball for the first three; the fourth is small-sided 3v3 so they learn teamwork through play.

• 2× per week · 45 min · 8–9 week season
• Size 3 ball · 15×20 m field · 3×5 ft pop-up nets
• Max 8:1 coach to player ratio

• Players may join 3 additional 45-minute game days on Saturdays or Sundays in May & June (dates TBD).
• Game days add extra playing time in our short season and build community and love of the game.
• Parents are encouraged to stay at the field and cheer on their athlete.
• All sessions take place in Wetaskiwin.

All head coaches & program facilitators are certified at minimum in “Coaching Soccer in Canada”, CPIC and RiS/MED. Any volunteer with direct involvement with children must provide CPIC and RiS/MED. “Active Start” certification is recommended for all coaching staff.

Sessions include 3–5 games/activities. Individual ball mastery leads into small-sided 3v3 games where players find success together.

• 2× per week · 60 min · 8–9 week season
• Size 3 ball · 15×20 m field · 3×5 ft pop-up nets
• Max 10:1 coach to player ratio

• Players may participate in 3 additional 60-minute game days on weekends in May & June (dates TBD).
• Parents are encouraged to stay at the field and cheer on their athlete.
• All sessions take place in Wetaskiwin.

All head coaches & program facilitators are certified at minimum in “Coaching Soccer in Canada”, CPIC and RiS/MED. Any volunteer with direct involvement with children must provide CPIC and RiS/MED. “Fundamentals” certification is recommended for all coaching staff.

Players keep building technical skill while learning key game elements — positions, boundaries and the rules of the game. Optional CASA U9 Development League play is available.

• 2× per week · 60 min · 8–9 week season
• Size 4 ball · 25×30 m field · 5×8 ft goals
• Max 10:1 coach to player ratio

• Sessions include 3–5 activities, finishing with small-sided games ranging from 3v3 to 7v7.
• CASA U9 Development League games include travel to surrounding Central Alberta communities.
• Recommended game format is 4×10-minute quarters with 5-minute breaks, led by a coach or ASA certified mini referee.
• 3 additional 60-minute game days in Wetaskiwin on weekends in May & June (dates TBD).

All head coaches & program facilitators are certified at minimum in “Coaching Soccer in Canada”, CPIC and RiS/MED. Any volunteer with direct involvement with children must provide CPIC and RiS/MED. “Fundamentals” certification is recommended for all coaching staff.

A regular skill centre with peers twice per week develops individual technique, while optional U11 CASA Development League play introduces competitive game craft.

• 2× per week · 80 min · 8–9 week season
• Size 4 ball · 30×40 m field · 6×16 ft goals
• Max 12:1 coach to player ratio

• Preferred game format is 7v7 or 8v8 following FIFA rules and league guidelines, with ASA certified referees.
• CASA Development games occur in addition to the two weekly sessions.
• Games include travel to surrounding Central Alberta communities, with field adaptations where required.

All head coaches & program facilitators are certified at minimum in “Coaching Soccer in Canada”, CPIC and RiS/MED. Any volunteer with direct involvement with children must provide CPIC and RiS/MED. “Learn to Train” certification is recommended for all coaching staff.

Teams participate in the CASA Travel League, playing full-format matches under FIFA rules with ASA certified referees.

• 2× per week · 90 min · 8–9 week season
• Size 5 ball · FIFA field and goal requirements
• Max 16:1 coach to player ratio

• Preferred game format is 9v9 or 11v11.
• Games include travel to surrounding Central Alberta communities.

All head coaches & program facilitators are certified at minimum in “Coaching Soccer in Canada”, CPIC and RiS/MED. Any volunteer with direct involvement with children must provide CPIC and RiS/MED. “Soccer for Life” certification is recommended for all coaching staff.