This season, Aldergrove Soccer will be starting its Developmental program a little differently than past years. These changes will allow us time to better organize coaches, teams and game schedules before games start. Please read below for important information concerning the first few weeks of soccer.
Ever wonder how complex it is to organize a season? See How Schedules Get Created. You can also download a Parent & Player Handbook from the AYSC website as a PDF.
Saturday, September 6 – Season Kickoff
On Saturday, September 6, players and coaches will meet at Brown Park, 51 Ave. and 240 St. (view Google map) in the following age group times:
- U5/U6 – 9:00 am
- U7/U8 – 10:30 am
- U9/U10 – 12:00 pm
Note that teams WILL NOT BE ASSIGNED on this first Saturday. However, it is important that ALL players attend so that we can organize the season. Experienced Club coaches will lead the players and new coaches in some fun group drills while AYSC Executive will go over important season information with parents.
Wednesday, September 10 – Coaches’ Meeting / Skills & Drills Training
On Wednesday, September 10 COACHES ONLY will meet at Brown Park from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm for a mandatory coaches’ meeting / skills & drills training session. Experienced Club coaches will offer newer coaches some ideas for warmup, skill development, and player management.
COACHES: If you have not completed an application to coach this year, or a criminal record check for AYSC within the past 3 years, please see https://www.aldergrovesoccer.com/coaches/applying-to-coach/. Criminal record checks are free and should be completed before September 1.
A Coaches’ Handbook is available on the AYSC website as a PDF.
Saturday, September 13 – Team Assignment
On Saturday, September 13, players and coaches will meet at Brown Park in the following age group times:
- U5/U6 – 9:00 am
- U7/U8 – 10:30 am
- U9/U10 – 12:00 pm
Uniforms and equipment will be handed out to coaches / players, individual teams will get together for a short meeting (e.g. pick team name), and experienced Club coaches will then lead the players and new coaches in some fun group drills.
Wednesday, September 17 – Wednesday Evening Games Begin
On Wednesday, September 17 scheduled Wednesday evening games will begin. The schedule for September-December will be posted shortly after teams are finalized on Saturday, September 13 but Wednesday evening games are played at either 5:45 pm or 7:00 pm at Brown Park.
Saturday, September 20 – Saturday Games Begin
On Saturday, September 20, scheduled Saturday games will begin.