Rules and Regulations
Please see Rules and Regulations under League Info.
Where/How Do I Register?
-Under 5, Under 7, and Under 9 age groups register with their local Community Associations. The Community Associations then register the teams with Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc.
-Under 7, Under 8, and Under 9 Development players register with any Zone (players may register with any Zone but they are strongly encouraged to register with their Zone of residence because that is where they have to register come Under 10).
-Under 10, Under 11, Under 13, and Under 15 players register in their Zone of residence. The Zones then register teams with Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc.
-Under 17 and Under 19 players are free to register with any Zone of their choosing.
-Adults can contact Saskatoon Adult Soccer Inc. at 306-975-3427 for more information.
-Every season SYSI sets a soccer registration period. Normally, registration for Outdoor Soccer takes place mid-February to early-March and registration for Indoor Soccer takes place mid-June to mid-August. Watch for information in the Leisure Guides; School, Community Association and Zone newsletters; the local newspaper; various websites; and for signs in your community.
-If you missed the designated registration nights you can contact the SYSI office at 975-3413 or email info@saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca and we will help you find the appropriate person to contact.
What Zone do I live in?
Each Zone is defined by city neighborhoods below:
Zone 1: Saskatoon United Soccer Club includes the following neighborhoods:
Blairemore SC
Caswell Hill
Central Business District
City Park
Confederation Park
Confederation SC
Dundonald
Elk Point
Fairhaven
Hampton Village
Holiday Park
Hudson Bay Park
Kelsey Woodlawn
Kensington
King George
Massey Place
Mayfair
Meadowgreen
Montgomery Place
Mount Royal
North Park
Pacific Heights
Parkridge
Pleasant Hill
Richmond Heights
Riversdale
Westmount
Westview
Zone 2: Hollandia Soccer Club includes the following neighborhoods:
Aspen Ridge
Evergreen
Lawson Heights
Lawson Heights SC
River Heights
Silverspring
Silverwood Heights
Zone 3: Aurora Soccer Club includes the following neighborhoods:
Arbor Creek
Brighton
College Park
East College Park
Erindale
Forest Grove
Sutherland
University Heights SC
Willowgrove
Zone 4: Lakewood Soccer Association includes the following neighborhoods:
Blackstrap
Brevoort Park
Briarwood
Clavet
Eastview
Greystone Heights
Grosvenor Park
Holliston
Lakeridge
Lakeview
Lakewood SC
Nutana Park (South)
Nutana SC
Rosewood
Wildwood
Zone 5: Eastside Youth Soccer Association includes the following neighborhoods:
Adelaide Churchill
Avalon
Buena Vista
Exhibition
Haultain
Nutana
Queen Elizabeth
Stonebridge
The Willows
U of S Lands South
Varsity View
When does the season begin and how long is the season?
-Indoor soccer normally is played from late October - early March for U10 - U19 teams. U5 - U9 teams normally don't start until the third week of October and play until mid-March.
-Outdoor soccer begins at the start of May for U5 - U9 teams play games until the end of June. Outdoor soccer starts late April for all U10 - U19 teams and runs until late-June. The U13, U15, U17 age groups also partake in the Provincial Soccer League (PSL) on scheduled weekdays and weekends around the province from May to July. The champion team in the U15 and U17 girls and boys divisions represents the province at club nationals in October.
Where will the games be played?
Indoor Soccer:
-U5, U7, and U9 play a total of 12 games predominantly at the Saskatoon Henk Ruys Soccer Centre (One U5 & U7 game takes up 1/3 of the field and one U9 game takes up 1/2 of the field). Practices typically take place in school gyms.
-U7, U8, and U9 Development teams play a total one 12 games predominantly at the Saskatoon Henk Ruys Soccer Centre (One U7 game takes up 1/3 of the field and one U9 game takes up 1/2 of the field). Practices also take place at the soccer centres and two teams share one field.
-U11 City League play 12 games in either soccer centre plus 1st vs 2nd final at the Saskatoon Sports Centre (U13-U19 ONLY) with optional practices at both soccer centres with two teams sharing a field.
-U10-11 Alliance League play 15 games on turf or hardcourt at the Saskatoon Sports centre with 36 practices, minimum of 18 in soccer centres, with two teams sharing a field.
-U13 Alliance League play 15 games on turf or hardcourt at the Saskatoon Sports Centre plus 1st vs 2nd at the Saskatoon Sports Centre with 36 practices, minimum of 18 in soccer centres, with two teams sharing a field.
-U15 Alliance League play 13 games on turf at the Saskatoon Sports Centre plus 1st vs 2nd at the Saskatoon Sports Centre with 36 practices, minimum of 18 in soccer centres, with two teams sharing a field.
-U17 and U19 Alliance League play 13 games on turf at the Saskatoon Sports Centre plus 1st vs 2nd at the Saskatoon Sports Centre with 30 practices, minimum of 15 in the soccer centres, with two teams sharing a field.
-Provincial competitions for U15 - U19 teams are offered each season.
Outdoor Soccer:
-U5, U7 and U9 receive 8 games and are played on lined green space in the City of Saskatoon green spaces.
-U11 - U19 receive 10 games and are played on the City of Saskatoon natural grass sports fields and the artificial turf fields at the Saskatoon Sports Centre.
-Provincial competitions for U15 - U19 teams are offered each season.
How much does it cost to register for soccer?
Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc charges each Zone and Community Association per team they register. To find out the exact cost per player you would have to contact the Zone or Community Association you plan to register with.
What equipment is required to play soccer?
-Usual equipment of a player is a jersey (normally supplied by the team), shorts, socks, shin guards, and footwear.
-U11 - U19 players are required to wear shin guards.
-A player shall not wear anything that is dangerous to another player.
-Cleats are not allowed on indoor smooth hardcourt surfaces.
Is the SYSI office open over the lunch hour?
Yes, the SYSI office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00am - 4:30pm.
How do I book fields?
To book indoor fields at Saskatoon Kinsmen Henk Ruys Soccer Centre or Saskatoon Sports Centre or to book outdoor artificial turf fields at Saskatoon Sports Centre call the Saskatoon Soccer Centres Booking Administrator at 306-975-3423.
To book outdoor natural grass fields call the City of Saskatoon Allocations Office at 306-975-3366.
How do I become a referee?
Each season the Saskatoon and District Soccer Referees Association hold referee clinics. You can contact the SDSRAI by visiting https://www.sdsrai.com
What level of coaching certification do I require?
Under 5 (Modified):
-CRC/VSS | RiS
Under 5 (FULL):
-Active Start (Theory/Practical)
-CRC/VSS | RiS | MED | MHW | EAP | Rof2
Under 7 - Under 9 (Modified):
-Coaching Soccer in Canada
-CRC/VSS | RiS
Under 7 - Under 9 (FULL):
-FUNdamentals (Theory/Practical)
-CRC/VSS | RiS | MED | MHW | EAP | Rof2
Under 11 - Under 13 (Modified):
-Coaching Soccer in Canada
-CRC/VSS | RiS
Under 11 - Under 13 (FULL):
-Learn to Train (Theory/Practical)
-CRC/VSS | RiS | MED | MHW | EAP | Rof2
Under 15 - Under 19 (Modified):
-Coaching Soccer in Canada
-CRC/VSS | RIS
Under 15 - Under 19 (FULL):
-Soccer for Life (Theory/Practical)
-CRC/VSS | RiS | MED | MHW | EAP | Rof2
Glossary & Resources:
CRC/VSS = Criminal Record Check + Vulnerable Sector Search (every 2 years)
RiS = Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders (every 5 years)
MED = NCCP Making Ethical Decisions Online eLearning Module (Training + Evaluation)
MHW = NCCP Making Head Way in Sport Module
EAP = NCCP Emergency Action Plan Online Module
For complete information on coaching certification requirements, please reference Saskatchewan Soccer's Minimum Coaching Standards: https://sasksoccer.com/content/minimum-coaching-standards-and-safe-sport-roster