Welcome to EMSA Spruce Grove!
2021 Outdoor Season Update – June 4th, 2021
Following the latest public health announcement, Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan which allows for the return of youth sport, SGSA is excited to provide updates for our programs.
Stage 1 – Starting on Tuesday, June 1 – Teams were able to return to train in the same physically-distanced 10-person groups as prior to the latest interruption of youth sport.
Alberta Soccer guidelines for youth soccer can be found here https://albertasoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Alberta-Soccer-8-2-Return-to-Train-Guidelines-for-YOUTH-18under-OUTDOOR-ONLY-Effective-June-1-2021-1.pdf
Stage 2 – Tentatively June 10th – Youth sport will see further reduction in restrictions allowing for normal training AND league play. EMSA has set July 5th to beginning of Sept to fit in a 15 game schedule for all youth divisions.
Stage 3 – Two weeks from 70% vaccination – No changes to youth sport as all restrictions have been removed in Stage 2.
Here are the specific updates for our various programs:
Mini House Division (U4, U5 & U7)
The traditional Mini House Division season was cancelled due to the Provincial Health Restrictions that prevented the program from moving forward during the regular timeframe. With the new Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan, the Mini and Youth Directors have begun to discuss and plan what type of program we may be able to offer this summer. Please keep watching our website and social media for details. Please note that refunds for the cancelled Outdoor Season are approximately 85% complete and work is continuing to complete these as soon as possible.
Youth House Division (U9 & U11)
The traditional Youth House Division season was cancelled due to the Provincial Health Restrictions that prevented the program from moving forward during the regular timeframe. With the new Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan, the Mini and Youth Directors have begun to discuss and plan what type of program we may be able to offer this summer. Please keep watching our website and social media for details. Please note that refunds for the cancelled Outdoor Season are approximately 85% complete and work is continuing to complete these as soon as possible.
Adolescent House Division (U13 and up)
Payments for the Adolescent House Division U13 and up teams are now due. All players with outstanding payments have been contacted. If you have yet to pay or advise us of a withdrawal, please do so immediately. We are currently seeking additional players for the following teams:
U13 Boys
U15 Boys (Coach also needed for this team)
U15 Girls
We will accept registrations for these teams until we are full and will be waiving late fees for these age groups.
Work is now being finalized to complete team rosters and schedule practices. EMSA has announced a season start date of July 5th and is intending to complete a regular 15 game season that will conclude the beginning of September. More details will follow and your coaches will be reaching out to you in the coming weeks.
Premier Division – Saints (U9 and up)
Payments for the Premier Division Saints teams are now due. All players with outstanding payments have been contacted. If you have yet to pay or advise us of a withdrawal, please do so immediately.
Work is now being finalized to schedule practices, you will hear from your coach shortly. EMSA has announced a season start date of July 5th and is intending to complete a regular 15 game season that will conclude the beginning of September. More details will follow and your coaches will be reaching out to you in the coming days.
Please be aware that all dates and proposed activity are subject to change with short notice to comply with all Soccer and Local, Provincial and Federal governing bodies.
Thank you to all our supporters, families, adults and youths who have taken the necessary precautions to protect themselves, their loved ones and our soccer community in the ongoing pandemic. We appreciate your patience and support over the past 14 months, and look forward to getting back on the field with safety and renewed enthusiasm.
Should you have any questions please contact your appropriate program director
Mini House Division (U4, U5 & U7)
Stacey Worry
Email: minidirector@sprucegrovesoccer.ca
Youth House Division (U9 & U11)
Nicolle Acevedo
Email: youthdirector@sprucegrovesoccer.ca
Adolescent House Division (U13 and up)
Lauralynn Hook
Email: adolescentdirector@sprucegrovesoccer.ca
Premier Division – Saints (U9 and up)
Loretta Sawchuk
Email: saintsboysdirector@sprucegrovesoccer.ca
Payment or Registration Inquiries
Justin Laurie
Email: sgsa@shaw.ca
Outdoor Registration
Registration for the 2021 Outdoor Soccer Season will be open from March 15th to April 15th.
Details can be found on our Registration Page
Office Closure
Due to COVID-19 our office is Closed. We will be accepting appointments during our regular office hours. Appointments can be made by emailing SGSA@shaw.ca
Please click the following links to find important information
A Bit About Us
Spruce Grove Soccer Association AKA EMSA Spruce Grove Soccer or SGSA is part of the Edmonton Minor Soccer Association and as such is dedicated to the development of youth soccer.
We are proud to be able to provide soccer programs for all ages and skill levels including our Premier program, the Spruce Grove Saints, our house leagues for U4 through U7, our community program in which teams play in the EMSA league U9 through U19 and our Adult Program.
Part of our program is the development of referees, they truly are the third team on the field! A referee needs to not only understand the rules of the game, but they also need to be able to control the game and have the confidence to do so. We offer courses, refresher courses, and mentorship to aid in the development of our ref’s.