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Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association
We're proud to support youth development throughout Beaver Valley, Castlegar, Rossland, and Trail.
Recreation Families! Stay tuned for more details on how we will be using TeamSnap for your groups.![]()
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We will be using TeamSnap for scheduling and your teams can decide if you would like to use it for communication as well!![]()
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We will be using TeamSnap for scheduling and your teams can decide if you would like to use it for communication as well!![]()
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We will be using TeamSnap for scheduling but it is unlikely you will need to use the app for any communication. Just show up to your field times and play!
It takes a lot of volunteers and time (at least 2 hours with 8 volunteers for Pople Park) to get the fields ready for the season.![]()
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Our volunteers have set up 2 fields already, only 5 more 😉![]()
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Thank you everyone for helping!!
Development Families!![]()
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TeamSnap is our communication and scheduling tool we are using this year! Make sure to report any issues back to our registrar so we can report to TeamSnap. They take feedback and might add to a future app update!!![]()
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What a view of the freshly painted Lower Sunningdale soccer field! ![]()
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Thank you to the volunteers who helped paint and will maintain the fields this season!
Recreation families! Wondering when you are going to get a welcome email? ![]()
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Our directors are desperately trying to find coaches for all of our recreation programs. ![]()
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Recreation programs are planned to start the week of April 28th, dependant on volunteer leaders. ![]()
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We are hoping to email you soon!![]()
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To see what we hope to offer (start and end date, days and times) please go to www.ksysa.ca/program-guide
Use the chat to connect with your team! Team Chat includes everyone on your team!![]()
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Or use the + button to create a new chat - you can choose who is in this chat and use it for specifics. E.g Carpooling, tournaments, lost and found 😉
Use availability to let your coach know if you will be attending your field times!
Want the TeamSnap schedule to sync to your calendar? It can do that! ![]()
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Any changes to the schedule will automatically be updated in your calendar as well!
Our TeamSnap emails might be going to your junk folder! Please check so we can ensure our communication is reaching you!!!![]()
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We are working on removing unnecessary notifications such as game/event notifications so you don't feel you are being spammed!
Do we have enough coaches for Recreation soccer ages U4 - U18? Nope! ![]()
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But there is still time to get what you need to get on field and make sure we don't have to turn anyone away.![]()
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Email Brian at ks*********@gm***.com and copy the location or age you are wanting to help with:![]()
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Castlegar: ks***********@gm***.com![]()
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Trail: ks************@gm***.com![]()
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Coaching – Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association
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Overview Coaching is a very fulfilling way to mentor young people and connect with your community. With new standards laid out by Canada Soccer, all coaches are required to complete a certification pr...
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Program Information – Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association
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Check out our first draft of our program guide so you can see all of our information in one location. Your name Please enter your name. Your email Please enter a valid email. Your message Please enter...
If you want to make sure you don't miss any info, please choose one or more of these places to check regularly:![]()
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1. Your email for messages from our volunteers through TeamSnap![]()
2. Our webpage - check out our newsletters or our Facebook Feed Section![]()
3. Keep following us here!![]()
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For your non Facebook friends:
Facebook Posts – Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association
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760 Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association We're proud to support youth development throughout Beaver Valley, Castlegar, Rossland, and Trail. Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association 7 days ago Wantin...
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The grassroots coaching practical courses are a go as we have enough people registered to run the courses.![]()
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There is perhaps some confusion so let me clarify.![]()
1. You only attend the practical course for which you are signed up for. For example, coaches having done the "Learn to Train” online course will do the “Learn to Train” practical course. You do not need to come or try to sign up for all 4 practical sessions. Only for the practical session for which you have done the online course for.![]()
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2. If you haven’t registered for the practical course through coachcentre.ca before the practical session, then please don’t show up to the course. You must register for the practical through coachcentre.ca in order to attend.![]()
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If you have questions, let me know at ks*********@gm***.com
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We get feedback that families aren't receiving communication. We post our info here, on our webpage and email out in monthly newsletters. Please make sure to check one of these places for our up to date info!
If you are doing your Criminal Record Check please use your BC Services Card Login. If you do not and click the yellow highlighted option, then they ask us to confirm your identity. It creates more work for our volunteers and extends the time frame to complete the CRC.![]()
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Thank you for helping reduce the workload on all!
COACHES IN TRAINING!!!! Sign up now for your practical to ensure the coaching courses aren't cancelled by BC Soccer! We need enough officially registered so the courses run!![]()
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Email Brian at ks*********@gm***.com if you need help!![]()
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So far coaches that have been provided the online portions:![]()
Active Start: 17![]()
FUNdamentals: 22![]()
Learn To Train: 28![]()
Soccer for life: 7![]()
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So far registered for the practicals:![]()
Active start: 6![]()
Fundamentals: 11![]()
Learn to train: 15![]()
Soccer for life: 5![]()
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Coaching – Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association
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Overview Coaching is a very fulfilling way to mentor young people and connect with your community. With new standards laid out by Canada Soccer, all coaches are required to complete a certification pr...
Wanting to add family members to your TeamSnap Profile? There are instructions for Web, iOS, or Android. Check it out!![]()
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Add Family or Contacts to a Profile - TeamSnap Playbook
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Learn how to add and invite additional people under a member profile with their own TeamSnap account access to the team. Family members and other roster contact
BC Soccer is closing registration tomorrow! Register now!![]()
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www.bcsoccer.net/referees/annual-registration/
Development families! ![]()
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This is your final opportunity to order your kit!![]()
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Deadline to order is March 30, 2025.![]()
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ksysa2025-3.itemorder.com/
Looking for KSYSA swag? Hoodies are available in youth and adult sizes.![]()
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Store is open March 24 to April 7th.![]()
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You will have the option to add your name to the hoody for an additional $8.00![]()
Please contact our Equipment Director with any questions about your order.![]()
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Hoodies will be distributed by our Equipment Director late April.![]()
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Absolutely no late order will be accepted.![]()
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Kootenay South Soccer Hoodies April 2025
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Online ordering for Kootenay South Soccer Hoodies April 2025 ends on Mon, Apr 7, 2025 (11:59 PM PDT)
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We are quickly approaching the dates for the practical part of your grassroots soccer course. For full certification, you must complete the online portion AND the practical portion of the course. Many of you have completed both components, but quite a number of you have completed the online portion, but not the practical portion. The practical course will be most beneficial to you as a coach for the upcoming season. ![]()
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Please register for the practical portion of your course (if you have not yet completed it) as soon as possible. This is done through your coachcentre.ca account. ![]()
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If you have not yet completed the online portion of the course sent to you, please finish it ASAP so you have time to register for the practical portion.![]()
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If you need a grassroots course, please email Brian at ks*********@gm***.com so you can get set up.![]()
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If you do not know if you have been certified, check your coachcentre.ca account under certifications. If this fails, let Brian know and he will check the BC soccer coach database.![]()
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Currently, we do not have sufficient numbers in the practical courses for them to be held, so please register ASAP.
Small Sided and the Entry Level course will be closed 5 days before the classroom session. ![]()
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If you are incomplete in completing the task for online within 48 hours of the classroom session you cannot attend the classroom session and therefore fail the course. ![]()
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A full refund will be paid, provided you referee in our local area and support the sport of soccer by performing the duties of a referee.![]()
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Refereeing – Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association
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UPDATE: Referee Training Scheduled for April 5/6 in Castlegar Refereeing is an essential part of the game, and like Coaches and Players, Referees are athletes developing their craft. Pursuing a Refere...
Grassroots Standards have been updated! Check this out for what to expect at your child's level!![]()
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More detailed info here: canadasoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/grassroots/2024-CS-GrassrootsStandards-EN.pd
Any families want to organise getting our soccer athletes into the Silver City Days parade?!?🎉There's still time to enter the 2025 Silver City Days - Trail Fire Fighters’ Local 941 Parade! The parade will be at 11 AM on Saturday, May 10.![]()
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🔗 Visit www.silvercitydays.com for more information on how to register your float.![]()
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Entry Level Course registration is Open! Course number - 2254![]()
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Must be 14 years of age by start of our season, April 28. ![]()
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Spring Break Family Soccer!![]()
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Get the entire family playing pickup soccer
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Soccer is an easy game to understand and it's fun to play
A HUGE thank you to our board of directors. This crew works year round to make soccer happen!
Lots of questions around scheduling! This is our plan ... BUT it depends on the volunteers that step up, the number of kids that register, and the field availability.![]()
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Development families: Expect communication regarding scheduling to come from our association soon (if you haven't got it already)!![]()
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Recreation families: Expect communication regarding scheduling to come from our association in April. Registration closes April 2, 2025. We finalise our plans after this point.
Development Program season planning is on! ![]()
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28 coaches met to talk soccer 2025. ![]()
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A huge thank you to these volunteers for dedicating their time to our association!
Development Tournament Plans - Once teams are formed your coach will let you know what tournaments are confirmed for you!
Small Sided Referee course is open for Registration! ![]()
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Use this link: www.refcentre.com/BC/CourseList.aspx?Type=SS![]()
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Register in Course number 2231.
We have had this question a few times! ![]()
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Update Credit Card for Installment Payments ![]()
-Go to accounts.teamsnap.com/orders on the TeamSnap Web App![]()
-Sign In![]()
-Click "Account"![]()
-Click "My Account"![]()
-Click "Orders"![]()
-Select the order you want to edit by clicking the down arrow next to the Order Number![]()
-Click the Edit Pencil icon next to your credit card information to edit.![]()
-Enter the new credit card details and click "save."
Coaches and Managers: Questions about TeamSnap? Check this out:![]()
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Parents and Families: Questions about TeamSnap? Check this out!![]()
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TeamSnap for Teams: Members and Contacts Guide to Getting Started:
TeamSnap for Teams: Members and Contacts Guide to Getting Started - TeamSnap Playbook
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Welcome to TeamSnap! As a new member of a TeamSnap team, we've put together this handy guide to get you set up and on your way to using TeamSnap like a pro! Thi
We are looking for kids, parents, aunts, uncles, siblings ... anyone with interest to join our referee team!![]()
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More info here: ksysa.ca/referee/![]()
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Contact Sid at ks**************@gm***.com for more info.
It is time to register to complete your coach requirements!![]()
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ksysa.ca/coaching/
TeamSnap Training for coaches and Managers! ![]()
Thursday March 6 at 6:30 pm.![]()
Join to learn how to use TeamSnap effectively for your teams!![]()
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Mark your calendars! Make sure to register before it closes!![]()
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ksysa.ca/register-here/
Looking forward to sunny days at the field with our KSYSA athletes!![]()
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Recreational registration increases by $50 starting tomorrow (March 2)! Register now!![]()
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ksysa.ca/register-here/
We have heard requests from the community that there is overlap in programming for kids in Rossland. We also have a decrease in registrations for our recreation program. ![]()
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For these reasons we will be updating our mini program with U6/U8 field days on Tuesday and Thursday. The U10 program will join the U10 Trail group at Pople Park. ![]()
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Stay tuned for more details.
Fees increase tomorrow (March 2, 2025)! Now is the time to register for recreation soccer.
March Newsletter!!![]()
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We have a huge need for recreation coaches. Please help save our Mini and Youth Volunteer Directors time and reach out to us to help keep kids playing soccer.![]()
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BV: ks*********@gm***.com![]()
Castlegar: ks***********@gm***.com![]()
Rossland: ks***************@gm***.com![]()
Trail: ks************@gm***.com and ks*******@gm***.com![]()
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For your friends not on Facebook, newsletters are also posted on our website here: ksysa.ca/newsletters/
It is a great time for new or nervous players to join our recreation soccer program!
Missed the deadline to order your development player kit? You have another opportunity to order!![]()
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Looking for more youth to join the recreation soccer program! ![]()
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Twice a week and lots of fun!
Parents are always wondering where the kids will be playing. It is always dependant on registration numbers, volunteer coaches and field availability. ![]()
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Our intent is to create schedules that are in the best interest of the players and families, but we generally don't know this until we are closer to registration closing dates.
It’s cool to see support for female athletes across the region and in sport!This photo says it all! It has been a milestone, record breaking year here at GTMHA for females in hockey. Whether they play on a mixed or all-female team, us here at GTMHA could not be more proud to host a total of 80 amazing young female athletes this season!![]()
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It’s a year to celebrate for sure. This season for the first time ever we have hosted all-female teams in our younger divisions U7 and U9, this making up four teams which also include our U13 and U18 Wildcats hosted here in Trail of all females. On top of those all-female teams, we also have multiple other ladies that play on our rep and mixed house teams. All these young ladies have truly shown great ambition and love for the game, female strength, and true athleticism.![]()
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There are also other Trail female players that are playing in other associations this season including the Castlegar U15 Wildcats, WK Crusaders, academies, collages and universities from all over. Some Trail native players have gone as far as playing around the world and some now even coach at the university level. GTMHA will always be proud to cheer them all on in all their successes. ![]()
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We would like to take a moment and thank those that have worked so hard in the past, present, and future to keep the love of females in hockey alive not only here in Trail, but the West Kootenays! Seeing the growth in our little area, shows how much all the hard work can pay off. ![]()
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And now... without further ado... may we present to you the females of GTMHA 2024-2025 ! Not all could make the photo yesterday, we missed their presence, but we always cheer them on just the same!! WTG Ladies!!!! ![]()
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U7: Beck Borsato, Briella Russell, Brinley Philipzyk, Claire Bell, Everlee Pressacco, Hazel Laface, Heidi Tyson*, Lillian Mackenzie, Lily Neil*, Luella Kissock, Max Lauzon, Mckenzie McLeod*, Millicent Price*, Shae Loughlin, Sadie Hannah, Maja Windbiel, Charlea Windiel. ![]()
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U9: Madilyn Pressacco, Alba Brinson-Kerr, Brooklyn Philipzyk, Niya Lee, Adalina Scott, Whitney White, Palmer Marcotte, Jordana Laratta, Nova McIntyre, Molly McMartin, Hadley Cranston, Adelina LeRose, Aubrey Bozzer*, Brooke Bell, Chasey Stanton, Nora Johnson, Emma Boutin*. ![]()
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U11: Hazel Saban, Esme Brooks, Everli Johnson, Morgan Hamilton. ![]()
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U13: Dolma Gauthier, Peyton Kruchen, Jayci Halifax, Charlee Tyson, Aspen Cotter*, Olive Ehman, Natalie Abenante, Olivia MacDonell*, Emilia Stroud, Isabelle Morris, Maci Deadmarsh, Georgia Flux, Adrienne Fayant, Ella Ballarin, Zoe Swankhuizen, Maci Bozzer*, Abigail Nephin, Tia Nicholls, Avery Valin, Nevay Hadikin.![]()
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U15: Avery Gagnon*, Elyssa Piccolo*, Lacey Duckworth.![]()
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U18: Brennin Sjoden, Bailie Jones, Mya Morissette, Alyssa Dickson, Juliette Leroux, Emily Maniago, Rebecca Hough, Erika Miller, Jordyn Hollis, Ava Morrison, Mya Griffiths, Brooke Robertson, Briana Reimer, Makayla Kravski, Kezia Zamec, McKenna Ross, Ivy Benbow, Hailey Hutt*, Jadyn Ferreira. ![]()
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*missing from photo
Nelson Tournament Dates have been updated! May 9 - 11.![]()
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Coaches will confirm attendance with your team.![]()
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Kootenay Rovers Classic Soccer Tournament dates have been updated!![]()
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The tournament is now June 13 - 15, 2025. Check your hotel bookings!![]()
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Coaches will confirm attendance with your team.![]()
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Last chance to get entered into the Christine Sinclair draw!! Contest closes tomorrow! Sign up today!![]()
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Christine Sinclair’s Community Hub on SportsShare![]()
As part of this exclusive opportunity, every female player in our club is invited to join Christine Sinclair’s Community Hub with 1.5 months of free access (a 14-day free trial plus the first month pre-paid).![]()
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By redeeming the free month, your player is automatically entered for a chance to win:![]()
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A Personalized Signed Jersey: One lucky girl from Kootenay South Youth Soccer is guaranteed to win!![]()
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Special Recognition: Christine will give the winner and her team at Kootenay South Youth Soccer a personal shoutout on her social media channels.![]()
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Grand Prize: One player across all 10 clubs will win a 30-minute live “Ask Me Anything” webinar with Christine for her entire team, in addition to a personalized signed jersey.![]()
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This is an exclusive opportunity for our players to learn directly from Christine Sinclair, stay inspired, and feel connected to the soccer community in a meaningful way.
Check out our athletes and coach!
PacificSport Columbia Basin & KidSport -The Power of Sport in Greater Trail #SoAllKidsCanPlay
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In 2025, PacificSport Columbia Basin & KidSport Greater Trail shine a spotlight on the thriving kids sports scene in Greater Trail! Featuring highlights from...
Did you know the Timbits Sports Program supplies our mini jerseys?!?! The Timbits program is available to boys, girls, and co-ed U3-U7 divisions. ![]()
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The Tim Hortons Timbits Sports Program is a community-oriented program that provides opportunities for kids aged four to eight to play house league hockey and soccer. The philosophy of the program is not based on winning or losing, but on learning a new sport, making new friends and just being a kid.![]()
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Tim Hortons provides jerseys, along with participation medals and other items, to Timbits players in local hockey and soccer associations across the country. Last year alone, more than 300,000 boys and girls were proudly supported through Timbits Sports.![]()
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A big thank you to this program for helping dress our kids and removing some barriers to playing!![]()
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Check out this Referee Info!!![]()
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Register for Small Sided and Entry Level courses: www.refcentre.com/BC/![]()
How to course guides: www.bcsoccer.net/referee-courses-how-to-guides/![]()
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Email Sid at ks**************@gm***.com for information about refereeing with KSYSA.![]()
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Note: The one day is actually 7 1/2 hours and not 6 as shown. Approval for the Small Sided hopefully will be Wednesday this week of February 10. The small Sided course will be April 5 starting at 9am. Entry Level courses are also coming with a whole new program set to be released on by March 1. Registration for Entry level probably will not be until after March 1 due to this work needing to be done.
Our children's recreational soccer program is at risk of being reduced due to a critical shortage of volunteer coaches. ![]()
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While we understand everyone is busy, coaching requires just 2-3 hours per week and no prior soccer experience is needed. The league provides all training, equipment, and support.![]()
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Without additional parent volunteers, we'll be forced to reduce the number of teams and take kids based on volunteer parents and by registration date. ![]()
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If you haven't registered your child yet, please consider selecting coach or assistant coach in the volunteer request in registration. If you have already volunteered and did not select one of the coach options, please reconsider!!![]()
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Ready to make a difference? Contact Brian at ks*********@gm***.com to learn more about becoming a coach.
Let's start the referee process!!![]()
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Register and complete the online portion now, then register for the in class session tentatively scheduled April 5/6.![]()
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Note: Small Sided will be up next week sometime. Entry Level as soon as they finish the updates. Existing small sided and Entry Level referees can start their renewal/refresher’s on line.![]()
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U15 + Indoor Sessions in Castlegar are cancelled due to low registration.![]()
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Kinnaird Elementary - Castlegar
We get lots of questions about our programs and how everything works. We have tried to answer as many questions as possible in our newsletters and in our program guide. ![]()
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Remember that our ability to offer our program is partially unknown until we have our registration numbers (close to) finalized and our volunteer coaches confirmed. Many of our plans are tentative until we get closer to the season starting. We know this is challenging for planning our lives! As soon as we know plans, we will share them with you!![]()
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Newsletters (scroll to bottom of page): ksysa.ca/![]()
Program Guide: ksysa.ca/program-info/
Program Information – Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association
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Check out our first draft of our program guide so you can see all of our information in one location. Your name Please enter your name. Your email Please enter a valid email. Your message Please enter...
So cool to see the celebration and teamwork!![]()
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Thanks for the photos Lota Love Photography - Charlotte Truant and @mariahhowes.photos for sharing these captures!
Curious what the development tournament schedule is? Here are our tentative plans! Team Managers/ Head Coaches will confirm once your team is formed.![]()
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NOTE: Nelson tournament dates have been changed to May 9-11![]()
NOTE: Rovers Classic has been changed to June 14-15
We are always in need of coaches! Starting at the U4/U6 level is easy and requires no previous experience.![]()
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Email me, Melissa, at ks************@gm***.com. I completed this program not having played soccer at all in my life and now feel comfortable coaching up to the U10 level!![]()
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Email Brian at ks*********@gm***.com to get your codes and get started!![]()
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canadasoccer.com/coach/coach-education-and-certification/grassroots-coach-education-program/
Building on our communication with our members! ![]()
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Check out our first draft of our program guide so you can see all of our information in one location.![]()
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ksysa.ca/program-info/
If you are unable to register, please check that you are on our new webpage! ![]()
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Please go to ksysa.ca/ to register for Spring 2025 programs!
We are looking for referees!![]()
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Please email Sid at ks**************@gm***.com or go to ksysa.ca/referee/ for more information.
Some of our programs are full, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't register!![]()
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We have cleared waitlists multiple times already since registration has opened. Every time a parent puts their hand up to volunteer we are able to open up more spots for kids to play.![]()
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Let's make soccer happen!![]()
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Register here: ksysa.ca/register-here/![]()
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Youth Recreation: ks********@gm***.com![]()
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Beaver Valley: ks*********@gm***.com![]()
Castlegar: ks***********@gm***.com![]()
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Coach: ks*********@gm***.com
Register here! – Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association
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Registration for Spring / Summer 2025 opens January 15, 2025. Day Hour Minute Second RECREATION REGISTRATION - MINI PROGRAM RECREATION REGISTRATION - YOUTH PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT REGISTRATION Your name P...
We know teens are busy with school, and jobs, and friends, and partners, but we also know that being active is so important!![]()
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Have you seen the Participaction 2024 Report Card?![]()
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www.participaction.com/the-science/children-and-youth-report-card/![]()
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Our recreation soccer program is great for teenagers that want a low commitment option to participate, but not take up their weekends 😉![]()
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Share this with your friends to encourage our teens to get active!![]()
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Register here: registration.teamsnap.com/form/18649
Save $50 and register for spring soccer now!![]()
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Share this post to ensure everyone knows our registration is open and now is the time to register!![]()
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Photo Credit: Lota Love Photography - Charlotte Truant
Remember there is financial aid available!![]()
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Email ks***********@gm***.com for more info.
Thank you to the volunteers who have stepped up so far! We need more people to say 'YES!'
Here is your friendly reminder to register your child in the appropriate program!![]()
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U10 / 12 - Choose recreation OR development![]()
U14 - Register in BOTH recreation and development (you will get a discount when you register for rec so you only pay one fee)![]()
U16 - Choose recreation OR development![]()
U18 - Choose recreation OR development![]()
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This is different than last year! ![]()
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If you are looking form more information please visit our webpage and spend some time reading our newsletters and information!![]()
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www.ksysa.ca
We always get lots of questions around field times. When planning the upcoming season we base it on previous seasons, but executing the plan depends on the volunteers that step up.
You really came through with some awesome photos!![]()
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Keep checking back for more photos of our KSYSA athletes!![]()
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📸 @mariahhowes.photos
We are trying to build our library of photos for our website and Facebook!![]()
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Please email them to ks************@gm***.com
Development Families! Mark your calendars for our kit sizing clinics. Attend any one that suits your schedule to ensure you order the right size kit for the 2025 season!![]()
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Order kits here: ksysa.ca/store/
This season we are offering girls programming at all age groups!![]()
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A few years ago KSYSA started piloting girls recreation programs in Trail and found great success with it. Last season, we formally started the U10 girls recreation league with great results (see photos). This year, we decided to expand the opportunity to all age groups. Proceeding with this opportunity is dependent on registration numbers and volunteer coaches.![]()
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For the U6 category, as per Soccer Canada Grassroots Standards, there are no formal soccer games so the girls groups mean that the 'teams' will be formed as girls only and do their activities together at their home field - no travel.![]()
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For the U8 category, there are options on how the season is set up. In our experience, the girls teams do not want to play the boys/co-ed teams, so the girls teams play each other. In Trail we were able to form 2 girls teams, and they played each other all season. It may have felt repetitive to the parents, but the girls were happy. If the children requested to play the boys/co-ed teams, that would be an option too. These field times are also at their home field - no travel.![]()
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For U10 girls, it is registration, field and volunteer dependant. Last year the Rossland and Trail girls played together at Pople Park in Trail, BV had a team, and Castlegar had a roster that filled 2 teams! They practiced on their home field and played a couple of games away (within KSYSA).![]()
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There is also a Mini Girls Soccer Day, scheduled for May 22 this season, where all the U8 and U10 girls groups come to Pople Park in Trail and play a bunch of mini games as a special event.![]()
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When registering, parents can choose to register their daughter in either the Girls or Boys/Co-Ed program, and if your child changes their mind we can accommodate that.![]()
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Our goal is to provide programs for all youth to have a sense of belonging, improve their skills, enjoy their time and thrive!![]()
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ksysa.ca/girls-programs/
One of the suggestions from previous seasons was to improve communication! ![]()
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We are working hard this year to do that. The transition to a new registration system and website has left some gaps in communication and we need your help!![]()
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1. Registering in our programs, means you will be connected to receive emails from us (important for your non Facebook friends). ![]()
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Register here: ksysa.ca/register-here/![]()
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2. Following us on Facebook means you'll get a lot of great info and updates![]()
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3. Sharing this post lets other soccer families know they can get a lot of great information at our website on on this page! ![]()
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December Newsletter: ksysa.ca/2024/11/26/december-newsletter/![]()
January Newsletter: ksysa.ca/2025/01/10/january-newsletter/![]()
Program Information: ksysa.ca/program-info/![]()
Recreation Program: ksysa.ca/rec-programs/![]()
Development Program: ksysa.ca/dev-programs/)pages![]()
Coaching: ksysa.ca/coaching/![]()
Refereeing: ksysa.ca/referee/![]()
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Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association – Making Soccer Happen!
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Welcome to Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association! The KSYSA Board is thrilled to kick off an exciting season! After an extensive strategic planning process and consideration of the feedback we recei...
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Reminder you need to register for BOTH development AND recreation.![]()
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All other divisions ONLY register for development OR recreation.![]()
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We're proud to support youth development throughout Beaver Valley, Castlegar, Rossland, and Trail.
Recreation Families! Stay tuned for more details on how we will be using TeamSnap for your groups.![]()
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We will be using TeamSnap for scheduling and your teams can decide if you would like to use it for communication as well!![]()
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We will be using TeamSnap for scheduling and your teams can decide if you would like to use it for communication as well!![]()
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We will be using TeamSnap for scheduling but it is unlikely you will need to use the app for any communication. Just show up to your field times and play!
It takes a lot of volunteers and time (at least 2 hours with 8 volunteers for Pople Park) to get the fields ready for the season.![]()
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Our volunteers have set up 2 fields already, only 5 more 😉![]()
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Thank you everyone for helping!!
Development Families!![]()
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TeamSnap is our communication and scheduling tool we are using this year! Make sure to report any issues back to our registrar so we can report to TeamSnap. They take feedback and might add to a future app update!!![]()
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What a view of the freshly painted Lower Sunningdale soccer field! ![]()
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Thank you to the volunteers who helped paint and will maintain the fields this season!
Recreation families! Wondering when you are going to get a welcome email? ![]()
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Our directors are desperately trying to find coaches for all of our recreation programs. ![]()
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Recreation programs are planned to start the week of April 28th, dependant on volunteer leaders. ![]()
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We are hoping to email you soon!![]()
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To see what we hope to offer (start and end date, days and times) please go to www.ksysa.ca/program-guide
Use the chat to connect with your team! Team Chat includes everyone on your team!![]()
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Or use the + button to create a new chat - you can choose who is in this chat and use it for specifics. E.g Carpooling, tournaments, lost and found 😉
Use availability to let your coach know if you will be attending your field times!
Want the TeamSnap schedule to sync to your calendar? It can do that! ![]()
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Any changes to the schedule will automatically be updated in your calendar as well!
Our TeamSnap emails might be going to your junk folder! Please check so we can ensure our communication is reaching you!!!![]()
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We are working on removing unnecessary notifications such as game/event notifications so you don't feel you are being spammed!
Do we have enough coaches for Recreation soccer ages U4 - U18? Nope! ![]()
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But there is still time to get what you need to get on field and make sure we don't have to turn anyone away.![]()
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Email Brian at ks*********@gm***.com and copy the location or age you are wanting to help with:![]()
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Coaching – Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association
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Overview Coaching is a very fulfilling way to mentor young people and connect with your community. With new standards laid out by Canada Soccer, all coaches are required to complete a certification pr...
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Program Information – Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association
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Check out our first draft of our program guide so you can see all of our information in one location. Your name Please enter your name. Your email Please enter a valid email. Your message Please enter...
If you want to make sure you don't miss any info, please choose one or more of these places to check regularly:![]()
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1. Your email for messages from our volunteers through TeamSnap![]()
2. Our webpage - check out our newsletters or our Facebook Feed Section![]()
3. Keep following us here!![]()
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For your non Facebook friends:
Facebook Posts – Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association
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760 Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association We're proud to support youth development throughout Beaver Valley, Castlegar, Rossland, and Trail. Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association 7 days ago Wantin...
Have you downloaded the TeamSnap app? This is another way you will get your team info, schedules, and be able to communicate with eachother!![]()
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Download TeamSnap’s mobile apps. Everything you need to manage your team on Android or iOS!
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The grassroots coaching practical courses are a go as we have enough people registered to run the courses.![]()
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There is perhaps some confusion so let me clarify.![]()
1. You only attend the practical course for which you are signed up for. For example, coaches having done the "Learn to Train” online course will do the “Learn to Train” practical course. You do not need to come or try to sign up for all 4 practical sessions. Only for the practical session for which you have done the online course for.![]()
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2. If you haven’t registered for the practical course through coachcentre.ca before the practical session, then please don’t show up to the course. You must register for the practical through coachcentre.ca in order to attend.![]()
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If you have questions, let me know at ks*********@gm***.com
www.coachcentre.ca
We get feedback that families aren't receiving communication. We post our info here, on our webpage and email out in monthly newsletters. Please make sure to check one of these places for our up to date info!
If you are doing your Criminal Record Check please use your BC Services Card Login. If you do not and click the yellow highlighted option, then they ask us to confirm your identity. It creates more work for our volunteers and extends the time frame to complete the CRC.![]()
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Thank you for helping reduce the workload on all!
COACHES IN TRAINING!!!! Sign up now for your practical to ensure the coaching courses aren't cancelled by BC Soccer! We need enough officially registered so the courses run!![]()
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Email Brian at ks*********@gm***.com if you need help!![]()
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So far coaches that have been provided the online portions:![]()
Active Start: 17![]()
FUNdamentals: 22![]()
Learn To Train: 28![]()
Soccer for life: 7![]()
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So far registered for the practicals:![]()
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Fundamentals: 11![]()
Learn to train: 15![]()
Soccer for life: 5![]()
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Coaching – Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association
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Overview Coaching is a very fulfilling way to mentor young people and connect with your community. With new standards laid out by Canada Soccer, all coaches are required to complete a certification pr...
Wanting to add family members to your TeamSnap Profile? There are instructions for Web, iOS, or Android. Check it out!![]()
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Add Family or Contacts to a Profile - TeamSnap Playbook
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Learn how to add and invite additional people under a member profile with their own TeamSnap account access to the team. Family members and other roster contact
BC Soccer is closing registration tomorrow! Register now!![]()
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Development families! ![]()
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This is your final opportunity to order your kit!![]()
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Deadline to order is March 30, 2025.![]()
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Looking for KSYSA swag? Hoodies are available in youth and adult sizes.![]()
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Store is open March 24 to April 7th.![]()
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You will have the option to add your name to the hoody for an additional $8.00![]()
Please contact our Equipment Director with any questions about your order.![]()
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Hoodies will be distributed by our Equipment Director late April.![]()
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Absolutely no late order will be accepted.![]()
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Kootenay South Soccer Hoodies April 2025
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Online ordering for Kootenay South Soccer Hoodies April 2025 ends on Mon, Apr 7, 2025 (11:59 PM PDT)
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We are quickly approaching the dates for the practical part of your grassroots soccer course. For full certification, you must complete the online portion AND the practical portion of the course. Many of you have completed both components, but quite a number of you have completed the online portion, but not the practical portion. The practical course will be most beneficial to you as a coach for the upcoming season. ![]()
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Please register for the practical portion of your course (if you have not yet completed it) as soon as possible. This is done through your coachcentre.ca account. ![]()
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If you have not yet completed the online portion of the course sent to you, please finish it ASAP so you have time to register for the practical portion.![]()
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If you need a grassroots course, please email Brian at ks*********@gm***.com so you can get set up.![]()
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If you do not know if you have been certified, check your coachcentre.ca account under certifications. If this fails, let Brian know and he will check the BC soccer coach database.![]()
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Currently, we do not have sufficient numbers in the practical courses for them to be held, so please register ASAP.
Small Sided and the Entry Level course will be closed 5 days before the classroom session. ![]()
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If you are incomplete in completing the task for online within 48 hours of the classroom session you cannot attend the classroom session and therefore fail the course. ![]()
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A full refund will be paid, provided you referee in our local area and support the sport of soccer by performing the duties of a referee.![]()
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Refereeing – Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association
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UPDATE: Referee Training Scheduled for April 5/6 in Castlegar Refereeing is an essential part of the game, and like Coaches and Players, Referees are athletes developing their craft. Pursuing a Refere...
Grassroots Standards have been updated! Check this out for what to expect at your child's level!![]()
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More detailed info here: canadasoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/grassroots/2024-CS-GrassrootsStandards-EN.pd
Any families want to organise getting our soccer athletes into the Silver City Days parade?!?🎉There's still time to enter the 2025 Silver City Days - Trail Fire Fighters’ Local 941 Parade! The parade will be at 11 AM on Saturday, May 10.![]()
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🔗 Visit www.silvercitydays.com for more information on how to register your float.![]()
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Entry Level Course registration is Open! Course number - 2254![]()
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Must be 14 years of age by start of our season, April 28. ![]()
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Spring Break Family Soccer!![]()
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Get the entire family playing pickup soccer
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Soccer is an easy game to understand and it's fun to play
A HUGE thank you to our board of directors. This crew works year round to make soccer happen!
Lots of questions around scheduling! This is our plan ... BUT it depends on the volunteers that step up, the number of kids that register, and the field availability.![]()
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Development families: Expect communication regarding scheduling to come from our association soon (if you haven't got it already)!![]()
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Recreation families: Expect communication regarding scheduling to come from our association in April. Registration closes April 2, 2025. We finalise our plans after this point.
Development Program season planning is on! ![]()
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28 coaches met to talk soccer 2025. ![]()
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A huge thank you to these volunteers for dedicating their time to our association!
Development Tournament Plans - Once teams are formed your coach will let you know what tournaments are confirmed for you!
Small Sided Referee course is open for Registration! ![]()
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Use this link: www.refcentre.com/BC/CourseList.aspx?Type=SS![]()
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Register in Course number 2231.
We have had this question a few times! ![]()
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Update Credit Card for Installment Payments ![]()
-Go to accounts.teamsnap.com/orders on the TeamSnap Web App![]()
-Sign In![]()
-Click "Account"![]()
-Click "My Account"![]()
-Click "Orders"![]()
-Select the order you want to edit by clicking the down arrow next to the Order Number![]()
-Click the Edit Pencil icon next to your credit card information to edit.![]()
-Enter the new credit card details and click "save."
Coaches and Managers: Questions about TeamSnap? Check this out:![]()
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helpme.teamsnap.com/article/183-teamsnap-for-teams-administrator-guide-to-getting-started
Parents and Families: Questions about TeamSnap? Check this out!![]()
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TeamSnap for Teams: Members and Contacts Guide to Getting Started:
TeamSnap for Teams: Members and Contacts Guide to Getting Started - TeamSnap Playbook
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Welcome to TeamSnap! As a new member of a TeamSnap team, we've put together this handy guide to get you set up and on your way to using TeamSnap like a pro! Thi
We are looking for kids, parents, aunts, uncles, siblings ... anyone with interest to join our referee team!![]()
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More info here: ksysa.ca/referee/![]()
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Contact Sid at ks**************@gm***.com for more info.
It is time to register to complete your coach requirements!![]()
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TeamSnap Training for coaches and Managers! ![]()
Thursday March 6 at 6:30 pm.![]()
Join to learn how to use TeamSnap effectively for your teams!![]()
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Mark your calendars! Make sure to register before it closes!![]()
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ksysa.ca/register-here/
Looking forward to sunny days at the field with our KSYSA athletes!![]()
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Recreational registration increases by $50 starting tomorrow (March 2)! Register now!![]()
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ksysa.ca/register-here/
We have heard requests from the community that there is overlap in programming for kids in Rossland. We also have a decrease in registrations for our recreation program. ![]()
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For these reasons we will be updating our mini program with U6/U8 field days on Tuesday and Thursday. The U10 program will join the U10 Trail group at Pople Park. ![]()
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Stay tuned for more details.
Fees increase tomorrow (March 2, 2025)! Now is the time to register for recreation soccer.
March Newsletter!!![]()
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We have a huge need for recreation coaches. Please help save our Mini and Youth Volunteer Directors time and reach out to us to help keep kids playing soccer.![]()
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Castlegar: ks***********@gm***.com![]()
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Trail: ks************@gm***.com and ks*******@gm***.com![]()
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For your friends not on Facebook, newsletters are also posted on our website here: ksysa.ca/newsletters/
It is a great time for new or nervous players to join our recreation soccer program!
Missed the deadline to order your development player kit? You have another opportunity to order!![]()
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ksysa2025-2.itemorder.com/
Looking for more youth to join the recreation soccer program! ![]()
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Twice a week and lots of fun!
Parents are always wondering where the kids will be playing. It is always dependant on registration numbers, volunteer coaches and field availability. ![]()
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Our intent is to create schedules that are in the best interest of the players and families, but we generally don't know this until we are closer to registration closing dates.
It’s cool to see support for female athletes across the region and in sport!This photo says it all! It has been a milestone, record breaking year here at GTMHA for females in hockey. Whether they play on a mixed or all-female team, us here at GTMHA could not be more proud to host a total of 80 amazing young female athletes this season!![]()
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It’s a year to celebrate for sure. This season for the first time ever we have hosted all-female teams in our younger divisions U7 and U9, this making up four teams which also include our U13 and U18 Wildcats hosted here in Trail of all females. On top of those all-female teams, we also have multiple other ladies that play on our rep and mixed house teams. All these young ladies have truly shown great ambition and love for the game, female strength, and true athleticism.![]()
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There are also other Trail female players that are playing in other associations this season including the Castlegar U15 Wildcats, WK Crusaders, academies, collages and universities from all over. Some Trail native players have gone as far as playing around the world and some now even coach at the university level. GTMHA will always be proud to cheer them all on in all their successes. ![]()
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We would like to take a moment and thank those that have worked so hard in the past, present, and future to keep the love of females in hockey alive not only here in Trail, but the West Kootenays! Seeing the growth in our little area, shows how much all the hard work can pay off. ![]()
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And now... without further ado... may we present to you the females of GTMHA 2024-2025 ! Not all could make the photo yesterday, we missed their presence, but we always cheer them on just the same!! WTG Ladies!!!! ![]()
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U7: Beck Borsato, Briella Russell, Brinley Philipzyk, Claire Bell, Everlee Pressacco, Hazel Laface, Heidi Tyson*, Lillian Mackenzie, Lily Neil*, Luella Kissock, Max Lauzon, Mckenzie McLeod*, Millicent Price*, Shae Loughlin, Sadie Hannah, Maja Windbiel, Charlea Windiel. ![]()
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U9: Madilyn Pressacco, Alba Brinson-Kerr, Brooklyn Philipzyk, Niya Lee, Adalina Scott, Whitney White, Palmer Marcotte, Jordana Laratta, Nova McIntyre, Molly McMartin, Hadley Cranston, Adelina LeRose, Aubrey Bozzer*, Brooke Bell, Chasey Stanton, Nora Johnson, Emma Boutin*. ![]()
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U11: Hazel Saban, Esme Brooks, Everli Johnson, Morgan Hamilton. ![]()
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U13: Dolma Gauthier, Peyton Kruchen, Jayci Halifax, Charlee Tyson, Aspen Cotter*, Olive Ehman, Natalie Abenante, Olivia MacDonell*, Emilia Stroud, Isabelle Morris, Maci Deadmarsh, Georgia Flux, Adrienne Fayant, Ella Ballarin, Zoe Swankhuizen, Maci Bozzer*, Abigail Nephin, Tia Nicholls, Avery Valin, Nevay Hadikin.![]()
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U15: Avery Gagnon*, Elyssa Piccolo*, Lacey Duckworth.![]()
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U18: Brennin Sjoden, Bailie Jones, Mya Morissette, Alyssa Dickson, Juliette Leroux, Emily Maniago, Rebecca Hough, Erika Miller, Jordyn Hollis, Ava Morrison, Mya Griffiths, Brooke Robertson, Briana Reimer, Makayla Kravski, Kezia Zamec, McKenna Ross, Ivy Benbow, Hailey Hutt*, Jadyn Ferreira. ![]()
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Nelson Tournament Dates have been updated! May 9 - 11.![]()
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Coaches will confirm attendance with your team.![]()
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Kootenay Rovers Classic Soccer Tournament dates have been updated!![]()
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The tournament is now June 13 - 15, 2025. Check your hotel bookings!![]()
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Coaches will confirm attendance with your team.![]()
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Kootenay East Soccer Association : Website by RAMP InterActive
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Last chance to get entered into the Christine Sinclair draw!! Contest closes tomorrow! Sign up today!![]()
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Christine Sinclair’s Community Hub on SportsShare![]()
As part of this exclusive opportunity, every female player in our club is invited to join Christine Sinclair’s Community Hub with 1.5 months of free access (a 14-day free trial plus the first month pre-paid).![]()
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By redeeming the free month, your player is automatically entered for a chance to win:![]()
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A Personalized Signed Jersey: One lucky girl from Kootenay South Youth Soccer is guaranteed to win!![]()
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Special Recognition: Christine will give the winner and her team at Kootenay South Youth Soccer a personal shoutout on her social media channels.![]()
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Grand Prize: One player across all 10 clubs will win a 30-minute live “Ask Me Anything” webinar with Christine for her entire team, in addition to a personalized signed jersey.![]()
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This is an exclusive opportunity for our players to learn directly from Christine Sinclair, stay inspired, and feel connected to the soccer community in a meaningful way.
Check out our athletes and coach!
PacificSport Columbia Basin & KidSport -The Power of Sport in Greater Trail #SoAllKidsCanPlay
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Did you know the Timbits Sports Program supplies our mini jerseys?!?! The Timbits program is available to boys, girls, and co-ed U3-U7 divisions. ![]()
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The Tim Hortons Timbits Sports Program is a community-oriented program that provides opportunities for kids aged four to eight to play house league hockey and soccer. The philosophy of the program is not based on winning or losing, but on learning a new sport, making new friends and just being a kid.![]()
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Tim Hortons provides jerseys, along with participation medals and other items, to Timbits players in local hockey and soccer associations across the country. Last year alone, more than 300,000 boys and girls were proudly supported through Timbits Sports.![]()
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A big thank you to this program for helping dress our kids and removing some barriers to playing!![]()
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Check out this Referee Info!!![]()
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Register for Small Sided and Entry Level courses: www.refcentre.com/BC/![]()
How to course guides: www.bcsoccer.net/referee-courses-how-to-guides/![]()
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Email Sid at ks**************@gm***.com for information about refereeing with KSYSA.![]()
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Note: The one day is actually 7 1/2 hours and not 6 as shown. Approval for the Small Sided hopefully will be Wednesday this week of February 10. The small Sided course will be April 5 starting at 9am. Entry Level courses are also coming with a whole new program set to be released on by March 1. Registration for Entry level probably will not be until after March 1 due to this work needing to be done.
Our children's recreational soccer program is at risk of being reduced due to a critical shortage of volunteer coaches. ![]()
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While we understand everyone is busy, coaching requires just 2-3 hours per week and no prior soccer experience is needed. The league provides all training, equipment, and support.![]()
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Without additional parent volunteers, we'll be forced to reduce the number of teams and take kids based on volunteer parents and by registration date. ![]()
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If you haven't registered your child yet, please consider selecting coach or assistant coach in the volunteer request in registration. If you have already volunteered and did not select one of the coach options, please reconsider!!![]()
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Ready to make a difference? Contact Brian at ks*********@gm***.com to learn more about becoming a coach.
Let's start the referee process!!![]()
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Register and complete the online portion now, then register for the in class session tentatively scheduled April 5/6.![]()
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Note: Small Sided will be up next week sometime. Entry Level as soon as they finish the updates. Existing small sided and Entry Level referees can start their renewal/refresher’s on line.![]()
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U15 + Indoor Sessions in Castlegar are cancelled due to low registration.![]()
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Kinnaird Elementary - Castlegar
We get lots of questions about our programs and how everything works. We have tried to answer as many questions as possible in our newsletters and in our program guide. ![]()
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Remember that our ability to offer our program is partially unknown until we have our registration numbers (close to) finalized and our volunteer coaches confirmed. Many of our plans are tentative until we get closer to the season starting. We know this is challenging for planning our lives! As soon as we know plans, we will share them with you!![]()
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Program Guide: ksysa.ca/program-info/
Program Information – Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association
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Check out our first draft of our program guide so you can see all of our information in one location. Your name Please enter your name. Your email Please enter a valid email. Your message Please enter...
So cool to see the celebration and teamwork!![]()
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Thanks for the photos Lota Love Photography - Charlotte Truant and @mariahhowes.photos for sharing these captures!
Curious what the development tournament schedule is? Here are our tentative plans! Team Managers/ Head Coaches will confirm once your team is formed.![]()
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NOTE: Nelson tournament dates have been changed to May 9-11![]()
NOTE: Rovers Classic has been changed to June 14-15
We are always in need of coaches! Starting at the U4/U6 level is easy and requires no previous experience.![]()
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Email me, Melissa, at ks************@gm***.com. I completed this program not having played soccer at all in my life and now feel comfortable coaching up to the U10 level!![]()
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Email Brian at ks*********@gm***.com to get your codes and get started!![]()
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canadasoccer.com/coach/coach-education-and-certification/grassroots-coach-education-program/
Building on our communication with our members! ![]()
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Check out our first draft of our program guide so you can see all of our information in one location.![]()
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ksysa.ca/program-info/
If you are unable to register, please check that you are on our new webpage! ![]()
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Please go to ksysa.ca/ to register for Spring 2025 programs!
We are looking for referees!![]()
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Please email Sid at ks**************@gm***.com or go to ksysa.ca/referee/ for more information.
Some of our programs are full, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't register!![]()
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We have cleared waitlists multiple times already since registration has opened. Every time a parent puts their hand up to volunteer we are able to open up more spots for kids to play.![]()
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Coach: ks*********@gm***.com
Register here! – Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association
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Registration for Spring / Summer 2025 opens January 15, 2025. Day Hour Minute Second RECREATION REGISTRATION - MINI PROGRAM RECREATION REGISTRATION - YOUTH PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT REGISTRATION Your name P...
We know teens are busy with school, and jobs, and friends, and partners, but we also know that being active is so important!![]()
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Have you seen the Participaction 2024 Report Card?![]()
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Our recreation soccer program is great for teenagers that want a low commitment option to participate, but not take up their weekends 😉![]()
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Share this with your friends to encourage our teens to get active!![]()
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Register here: registration.teamsnap.com/form/18649
Save $50 and register for spring soccer now!![]()
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Photo Credit: Lota Love Photography - Charlotte Truant
Remember there is financial aid available!![]()
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Thank you to the volunteers who have stepped up so far! We need more people to say 'YES!'
Here is your friendly reminder to register your child in the appropriate program!![]()
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U10 / 12 - Choose recreation OR development![]()
U14 - Register in BOTH recreation and development (you will get a discount when you register for rec so you only pay one fee)![]()
U16 - Choose recreation OR development![]()
U18 - Choose recreation OR development![]()
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This is different than last year! ![]()
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If you are looking form more information please visit our webpage and spend some time reading our newsletters and information!![]()
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We always get lots of questions around field times. When planning the upcoming season we base it on previous seasons, but executing the plan depends on the volunteers that step up.
You really came through with some awesome photos!![]()
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Keep checking back for more photos of our KSYSA athletes!![]()
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We are trying to build our library of photos for our website and Facebook!![]()
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Please email them to ks************@gm***.com
Development Families! Mark your calendars for our kit sizing clinics. Attend any one that suits your schedule to ensure you order the right size kit for the 2025 season!![]()
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Order kits here: ksysa.ca/store/
This season we are offering girls programming at all age groups!![]()
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A few years ago KSYSA started piloting girls recreation programs in Trail and found great success with it. Last season, we formally started the U10 girls recreation league with great results (see photos). This year, we decided to expand the opportunity to all age groups. Proceeding with this opportunity is dependent on registration numbers and volunteer coaches.![]()
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For the U6 category, as per Soccer Canada Grassroots Standards, there are no formal soccer games so the girls groups mean that the 'teams' will be formed as girls only and do their activities together at their home field - no travel.![]()
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For the U8 category, there are options on how the season is set up. In our experience, the girls teams do not want to play the boys/co-ed teams, so the girls teams play each other. In Trail we were able to form 2 girls teams, and they played each other all season. It may have felt repetitive to the parents, but the girls were happy. If the children requested to play the boys/co-ed teams, that would be an option too. These field times are also at their home field - no travel.![]()
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For U10 girls, it is registration, field and volunteer dependant. Last year the Rossland and Trail girls played together at Pople Park in Trail, BV had a team, and Castlegar had a roster that filled 2 teams! They practiced on their home field and played a couple of games away (within KSYSA).![]()
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There is also a Mini Girls Soccer Day, scheduled for May 22 this season, where all the U8 and U10 girls groups come to Pople Park in Trail and play a bunch of mini games as a special event.![]()
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When registering, parents can choose to register their daughter in either the Girls or Boys/Co-Ed program, and if your child changes their mind we can accommodate that.![]()
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Our goal is to provide programs for all youth to have a sense of belonging, improve their skills, enjoy their time and thrive!![]()
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One of the suggestions from previous seasons was to improve communication! ![]()
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We are working hard this year to do that. The transition to a new registration system and website has left some gaps in communication and we need your help!![]()
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1. Registering in our programs, means you will be connected to receive emails from us (important for your non Facebook friends). ![]()
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Register here: ksysa.ca/register-here/![]()
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2. Following us on Facebook means you'll get a lot of great info and updates![]()
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3. Sharing this post lets other soccer families know they can get a lot of great information at our website on on this page! ![]()
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December Newsletter: ksysa.ca/2024/11/26/december-newsletter/![]()
January Newsletter: ksysa.ca/2025/01/10/january-newsletter/![]()
Program Information: ksysa.ca/program-info/![]()
Recreation Program: ksysa.ca/rec-programs/![]()
Development Program: ksysa.ca/dev-programs/)pages![]()
Coaching: ksysa.ca/coaching/![]()
Refereeing: ksysa.ca/referee/![]()
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Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association – Making Soccer Happen!
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Welcome to Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association! The KSYSA Board is thrilled to kick off an exciting season! After an extensive strategic planning process and consideration of the feedback we recei...
Attention U14 Development Families!![]()
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Reminder you need to register for BOTH development AND recreation.![]()
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All other divisions ONLY register for development OR recreation.![]()
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The effort and support to kick off a U10 girls development team and the other work to support girls in soccer - keep it up!
I appreciated the dedication of coaches and managers. Kept the kids and parents engaged.
I wish we had an indoor facility for continuity of programming through out the year.
Inclusive - open to all!
Development coaching was great, kids did well with the games-based approach. Coaching was consistent, adaptable to kids needs, and provided lots of skill development.
I found the coaches included each child in the games. Every child should feel a part of the team and get to play.
