Saskatoon Alliance Academy
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc., in conjunction with the Alliance Committee, is proud to present the Saskatoon Alliance Academy. The Alliance Academy offers high-quality supplementary training synchronized with regular league games and Zone training programs. Our player-centric model aims to increase players' confidence, competence, and character.
ALLIANCE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE:
| Ian Knight | Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. Technical Lead |
| Huw Morris | Saskatoon United Soccer Club (SUSC) Technical Director |
| Percy Hoff | Hollandia Soccer Club Technical Director |
| TBA | Aurora Soccer Club Technical Director |
| Daniel Kelly | Lakewood Soccer Club Technical Director |
| Mike Gramiak | Eastside Youth Soccer Association Technical Director |
Indoor 2025-26 Alliance Academy
| Birth Years | Eligibility & Tryout | Academy Details | Training Times / Days | Cost | Registration |
| U11 (2015/2016) - Futsal | No Tryout | Training Weekly; 16 Futsal sessions (1 hr 15 min each) Nov 3, 2025 - Mar 12, 2026 | 16 sessions Thu or Sat | $400 training/games $25/per session (training kit & 1/4 zip-up jacket included) | |
| U12B (2014) U12G (2014) U13B (2013) U13G (2013) | Eligible players for tryouts are those registered with their Zone in the Alliance League (Prem, Div 2, Div 3) Date: Sat Sept 27 & Sun Sept 28 Time: TBA; Players will be notified of their group, and tryout time via RAMP email by Fri Sept 26, 4:30 PM Cost: Register by Wed Sept 24, 11:59 PM, with a fee of $65 to SYSI. Early bird pricing available until Wed Sept 17, 11:59 PM, or a fee of $45. Only those registered by the end of the day on Wed Sept 24, 11:59 PM, with payment will be accepted into tryouts. Players who are sick or injured and can't attend tryouts must contact the office, info@saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca, prior to the registration deadline. | Training Weekly; 16 sessions (1 hr 15 min each) *players will participate in soccer for half of the season, and futsal for the other half includes goalkeeper sessions Nov 3, 2025 - Mar 12, 2026 | 16 sessions U12B/U13B M 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM U12G/U13G Th 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | $420 training/games $26.25/per session (training kit & 1/4 zip-up included) | |
| U14B (2012) U14B (2012) U15B (2011) U15G (2011) | Eligible players for tryouts are those registered with their Zone in the Alliance League (Prem Div 2, Div 3) Date: Sat Sept 20 & Sun Sept 21 Time: TBA; Players will be notified of their group, and tryout time via RAMP email by Fri Sept 19, 4:30 PM. Cost: Register by Wed Sept 17, 11:59 PM, with a fee of $65 to SYSI. Early bird pricing available until Wed Sept 10, 11:59 PM, for a fee of $45. Only those registered by the end of day on Wed Sept 17, 11:59 PM, with payment will be accepted into the tryouts. Players who are sick or injured and can't attend tryouts must contact the office, info@saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca, prior to the registration deadline. | Training Weekly; 15 sessions (1 hr 15 min each) includes: - 15 Ignite Sessions - Fitness Testing - Goalkeeper sessions | 15 sessions U14B / U15B M 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM U14G / U15G Th 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM includes Goalkeeper sessions | $670 training/games $20.30/per session (training Kit & 1/4 zip-up jacket included) | |
| U16 (2010) | Date: Sat Aug 23 & Sun Aug 24 Time: TBA; Players will be notified of their group, and tryout time via RAMP email by Fri Aug 22, 4:30 PM. Cost: Register by Wed Aug 20, 11:59 PM with a fee of $65 to SYSI. Early bird pricing available until Wed Aug 13, 11:59 PM, for a fee of $45. Only those registered by the end of day on Wed Aug 20, 11:59 PM, with payment will be accepted into the tryouts. Players who are sick or injured and can't attend tryouts must contact the office, info@saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca, prior to the registration deadline. | Training Weekly; 31 sessions (1 hr 25 min each) includes: - Goalkeeper sessions -15 Ignite Sessions - Fitness Testing - 11 games + 1 final - FTF Showcase Fee* - Access to FTF x Sportsynch Platform *teams attending FTF showcase in Vancouver in Feb | 31 sessions Tues or Wed & Fri | $2,485 training/games (playing/training kit, tracksuit, backpack included) *Families who already own the Alliance backpack and tracksuit will receive a promo code at checkout to deduct the cost from their total. | |
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SASKATOON ALLIANCE POLICIES
SASKATOON ALLIANCE IN THE MEDIA
ATHLETE FUNDING:
SYSI has a dedicated Athlete Assistance Fund for those who meet eligible financial criteria. You must register your child with a Zone or the Saskatoon Alliance prior to applying for funding from the Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. Athlete fund. You should apply as soon as possible after your child has been registered, as it can take up to 30 days for applications to be processed. Funding cannot be applied to program that have already ended.
ATHLETE & PROGRAM SPONSORS
We would like to sincerely thank the following businesses for making this program financially possible: Xtratime Sports Soccer Locker for their help funding the Alliance Academy program & athletes.
Program Sponsors:
For more information on the Saskatoon Alliance, email info@saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca or phone (306) 975-3414.
