Coach Education is an important initiative with St. Albert Soccer. We provide coaching courses for all levels and age groups to ensure that you are equipped with the right tools for the job.

To see more information regarding dates and how to register, click here.

To be considered eligible to receive the Coach Credit, you must be a Coach in Good Standing by having the following completed:

1. Registered using the Volunteer Positions Form
   1. Accept the Coaches Code of Conduct
   2. Agree to the SASA Sexual Harassment & Abuse Policy
2. Have a valid CRC completed and on file in our office.

All Coach Credits will be issued at the end of each season by applying the credit to the player registration of that season.  These credit can be used for future registrations in youth soccer programs with SASA.

All coaches are required to have a Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check (CRC) completed every 3 years.

First Time Coaches / Expired CRC's

• A "Letter of Introduction" for the Police Services will be emailed out. This letter validates that you as a volunteer and will reduce or eliminate the fee for this service.
• If your birthdate or gender are flagged, you will be asked to submit to fingerprinting to confirm your identity

Location for CRC's based on your address

• St. Albert - St. Albert RCMP (96 Bellerose Drive, St. Albert)
• Edmonton Addresses - EPS Nexus (#108, 14315 118 Ave, Edmonton)
• Morinville - Morinville RCMP (10512 101 Ave, Morinville)
• Sturgeon County - Morinville RCMP (10512 101 Ave, Morinville)
• Spruce Grove - Spruce Grove RCMP - (410, 100 King St, Spruce Grove)
• Stony Plain - Stony Plain RCMP - (4601 44 Ave, Stony Plain)

Please make sure you familiarize yourself with all the rules and forms.

With teams in the U13-U19 programs being registered to play in the EMSA Citywide league, any fines accrued by your team will be the responsibility of the team.

• Team Participation Acknowledgement Form
  • Fill out and return to EMSA office prior to season start
• Game Sheets
  • First error/incomplete - redo the game sheet and send it back
  • Second error/incomplete - $50 fine
  • Failure to submit a game sheet will result in a $75 fine
• No Forfeits Allowed
  • If you don't have enough players, please refer to the EMSA trialist procedures
  • Your team will be fined $500 if you "no show" to a game
• Post Season Play Commitment
  • • Indicates team's desire to advance to Post Season Play should they qualify.  It must be signed and submitted to EMSA by the deadline date that season
    • City Finals & Inter Cities
    • Tier 4 Provincials

All U13 - U19 Coaching Staff & Players MUST have a SASA/EMSA Player ID Card.
This must be completed prior to the first game.

NO CARD = NO GAME. NO EXCEPTION

All player cards are done electronically and can be picked up within 3-5 days upon receipt of the email.

• Email a .jpeg photo to Marj O.
• Each request for a card MUST include
  • Head and Shoulders picture on a BLANK background
  • Player/Coach/Team Manager name
  • Legal proof of date of birth
    • Alberta Healthcare Card
    • Birth Certificate
    • Passport
• You will be notified via email when the card is ready for pick up.

For communication with the office, please ensure that you are using your Team ID Name.

• Diane Bejcar - Community Program Coordinator/Registrar
  • Any administrative questions or concerns.

• Alesha Weicker-Pasternak - Grassroots Head Coach
  • Lockeroom Passwords
  • Any technical questions relating to playing the game or running practices

• Marj Ormiston - Programs & Events Coordinator
  • Any information regarding Player/Coach/Manager Cards, SASA Gear, Equipment, or Coaching Courses

• Margaret Sturgess - Impact & Facility Coordinator
  • Referee Assignor, Field & Gym Bookings

1. Bench Parents - must be the same sex as players

2. Team Manager - helps the coaches with game sheet prep, communications, etc.

3. Referee Liaison - MANDATORY position and must be listed on the game sheets. This position can be shared by more than one parent and cannot be part of the coaching staff.

Team gear is available for purchase individually or as a team.

To access the online store, click here

Team fees are separate from the Registration fees. These fees can be used to cover tournaments, social gatherings, team bonding events, etc.

• It is acceptable to add 20% to your budget
  • cover players withdrawing after submitting tournament applications (nonpayment by players)
    • so you are not out of pocket
  • leftover monies can be used for a season-end wrap up event or returned directly to the families

Team photos are an optional purchase for families and are not covered by the registration fees.

SASA teams can book directly with MVP Sports Team Photos or with a photographer of their choice if their team wishes to have photos done.

Each team will be given a Team ID or designation.

SASA League Teams - 9G3, 11B5
EMSA Citywide/Club Team Names -St. Albert (Smith)/ St. Albert Impact (Black)

• Do not alter your Team ID on TeamSnap.
• The Team ID is used for online scheduling and EMSA game sheets.
• Include ID in the "Subject Line" of all correspondence with the office.
• When registering for tournaments, use only your assigned team name.

• Rosters will be published through TeamSnap in early April/ October. They can be accessed under My Teams & Team ID.
• Players must be contacted to introduce yourselves as the coaching team for the season.
• This can be done through TeamSnap, email or telephone. If it is done via TeamSnap/email, have them respond to ensure everyone has received it.
• Maximum Roster Size are
  • U4 = 13 players
  • U5 = 13 players
  • U6 = 13 players
  • U7 = 13 players
  • U9 = 16 players
  • U11 = 16 players
  • U13 = 20 players
  • U15 = 20 players
  • U17 = 20 players
  • U19 = 20 players

• TeamSnap Orientation (how to work TeamSnap as a Coach/Manager)