Outdoor 2024 Seasonal Information
Development League & City League & Alliance League
PLEASE READ ALL THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER, AS THERE HAS BEEN MANY CHANGES TO THE FORMAT AND STRUCTURE FOR THE SEASON.
Online Registration opens February 2nd to March 17th.
*Registration Still Open After March 17th, But Will Need to Pay a Late Fee of $50*
REGISTER NOW
League & Season Information
| Age- Birth Years | Divisions Boys and Girls | Fees | Volunteer Deposit | # of Games / Format | Tentative Game Nights | Tentative Practice Days *Times TBA* | Season Length |
| Under-7 Born | D-League | $290.00
| $100 per Player | 8 games + 3 games MINI FOS Festival 3v3 - No Keeper | U7G-Dev - Tues U7B-Dev - Mon With possible Fri/Sat/Sun | U7G-Dev - Mon & Sat U7B-Dev - Tues & Sat | May 1 - June 27
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| Under-9 Born | D-League | $295.00
| $100 per Player | 8 games + 3 games MINI FOS Festival 5v5 - Includes Keeper | U9G-Dev - Thurs U9B-Dev - Wed With possible Fri/Sat/Sun | U9G-Dev - Tues & Fri U9B-Dev - Mon & Thurs | May 1 - June 27
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| Under-11 Born 2013-2014 |
Alliance A&B
| $360.00
| $100 per Player | 10 games No Playoffs No Standings 7v7 - Modified 1/2 - Outdoor Grass Fields 1/4 field - Indoor Turf | U11 Boys A - Monday U11 Boys B - Tuesday U11 Girls A - Thursday U11 Girls B - Wednesday With possible Fri/Sat/Sun | U11 Boys A - Wed & TBD U11 Boys B - Wed & TBD U11 Girls A - Mon & TBD U11 Girls B - Mon & TBD | April 26 - June 27 |
| Under-13 Born | Alliance A&B
| $380.00
| $100 per Player | 10 games + 1 final (1st vs 2nd)
A&B - 9v9 1/2 field | U13 Boys A - Wednesday U13 Boys B - Thursday U13 Girls A - Tuesday U13 Girls B - Monday With possible Fri/Sat/Sun | U13 Boys A - Tues & TBD U13 Boys B - Tues & TBD U13 Girls A - Wed & TBD U13 Girls B - Wed & TBD | April 26 - June 27 |
| Under- 15 Born |
Alliance A&B
| $410.00
| $100 per Player | 10 games + 1 final (1st vs 2nd) 11v11 - Full Field | U15 Boys A - Monday U15 Boys B - Thursday U15 Girls A - Monday U15 Girls B - Wednesday With possible Fri/Sat/Sun | U15 Boys A - Tues & TBD U15 Boys B - Tues & TBD U15 Girls A - Wed & TBD U15 Girls B - Mon & TBD | April 26 - June 27
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| Under-17 Born
Under-19 Born |
Alliance
| $410.00
| $100 per Player | 10 games + 1 final (1st vs 2nd) 11v11 - Full Field
| U17 Boys - Wednesday U17 Girls - Tuesday U19 Boys - Wednesday U19 Girls - Tuesday With possible Fri/Sun | U17 Boys - Monday U17 Girls - Wednesday U19 Boys - Monday U19 Girls - Wednesday | April 26 - June 27
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| U11-U19 Born | City League | U11-U19 City: $215.00 | $100 per Player | 8 games
U11-U13: 7v7 U15-U19: 9v9
| U11-U19 City - Sunday with possible Fri/Sat
| U11B City - Wed U11G City - Tues U13B City - Wed U13G City - Wed* U15B City - Wed U15G City - Wed* U17B City - Mon* U17G City - Wed* U19B City - Mon* U19G City - Wed* | April 26 - June 27 |
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Evaluations
For all the information in regards to evaluations and the scheduling, please click HERE
U7-U9: March 19 & 25
U11 City: March 18
U11 Alliance: March 22 & 23
U13 City: March 24
U13 Alliance: March 22 & 23
U15 City: March 27
U15 Alliance: March 24 & 26
U17/19 City & Alliance: March 27
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In-Person Registration
To be announced shortly! Stay tune to any updates!
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Uniforms (*Required if new to Aurora this Season*)
Aurora's uniforms for 2024 Outdoor Season. If you do not have this uniform kit with Aurora you will need to select the "Uniform Package" when registering, this includes the new uniform kit which includes: 1 jersey, 1 secondary jersey, a pair of socks, and a pair of shorts. *This are back in Stock*
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Refundable Volunteer Fee
Per Player - $100 (U7-19)
Minimum Hours Required - 4 Hours
Each player will be charged the volunteer deposit. If the minimum hours required is volunteered the volunteer deposit will be returned. If a member of the player's family does not volunteer, their volunteer deposit will be used to cover the costs required to hire additional resources for the club and will not be returned.
Refundable volunteer deposits are returned after each of the Aurora Soccer Tournaments and at the end of each of the soccer seasons once a 4-hour volunteer commitment is satisfied.
Ways in which your refundable volunteer deposit is refunded:
- Coach or assistant coach your child’s soccer team
- Manage your child’s soccer team (maximum of 2 managers per team)
- Assist with becoming a bench supervisor (maximum of 1 bench supervisor per team and only required with opposite sex coaches)
- Volunteer during the Aurora Soccer Tournaments
- Volunteer on an Aurora Soccer Club committee or as an Aurora Soccer Club board member
- Sponsorship at for the Aurora Soccer Club Tournaments
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Refund Policy
- Before registration closes - Complete registration fees refunded.
- Aurora shall retain a $50.00 administration fee from all players who withdraw after registration closes and before evaluations.
- Players who withdraw after the conclusion of placed divisions and/or team selections may receive a 70% refund
- Players who withdraw after the first scheduled game may receive a 50% refund if less than 50% of the player's current teams' scheduled games have not been played.
- No refund will be available after 50% of the player's current teams' scheduled games have been played.
- Refunds for medical reasons, subject to receipt of a medical certificate, will be pro-rated according to the number of scheduled games not played. No refunds will be issued unless more than 50% of the regular and exhibition games are missed due to medical reasons
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Additional Payment Options
To assist in any way we can or for those looking for additional payment options please reach out and contact either;
Aurora's Treasurer: treasurer@aurorasoccer.ca
Aurora's Registrar: registrar@aurorasoccer.ca
**Link to register at the bottom of the page**
Aurora and Saskatoon Youth Soccer (SYSI) are pleased to announce a new format and structure for the SYSI competitive leagues, which is more in line with the aspirations and needs of players.
Over the past nine months, SYSI and its affiliated club Technical Directors have studied best practices regarding the formation and placing of teams within our leagues. Many academic studies and interviews with clubs and experts in player development across Canada and other parts of the world produced the following information:
- Optimal development in youth players occurs when players of similar abilities are grouped together
- A controlled study showed that in groups of mixed ability, neither the more advanced players nor the less advanced improved to the extent that they did when they were grouped by ability.
- League play and games are more enjoyable for all when they are competitive, and any team could win on a given day.
- Organizations that care, recognize their responsibility to ensure that child and youth players are appropriately placed in programs that provide optimal development opportunities.
City League:
is designed for players who need time to develop, either technically or physically or for those who want to maintain a level of flexibility in their commitment to soccer. It is also a place for beginner players over the age of ten, where they can master the fundamentals before moving to a more demanding environment if they wish.
- More relaxed commitment to soccer
- Participants will play one game a week and have one Technical session with the Club.
- Competitive league with standings, playoffs, etc. - Standings and playoffs are for U13-U19 only
- To create equal, balanced teams.
- Volunteer Commitment Deposit - $100 per player
- Refunds will be issued after you complete your 4-hour volunteer hours
- Coaches and team personnel will receive their refund at the end of the season
Alliance League:
is designed for players who have a reasonable grasp of fundamental soccer skills and for those who consider soccer their main sport.
- Players must commit to one game per week and two additional training sessions per week with the potential of being assessed and selected (if interested) to the Alliance Academy for one additional training session per week.
- Those who register for the Alliance league will have an evaluation. If the Alliance league is not the correct place for them, technically, socially, and developmentally, Aurora Technical may place players into the City League. The players moved to the City League will receive a minimum of two sessions per week(one for U17/U19) and can be moved to the Alliance League if they become competent in the areas, they needed competency in, at the behest of the Technical Committee.
- League will be structured by age group into juniors and seniors (numbers permitting) ie.- U11 there will be a U10 A+B teams and a U11A+B teams boys and girls, again numbers permitting.
- U11 and U13 will have predominantly Senior/Junior groupings if numbers permit
- U15 will be divided into two pools based on competency levels, but may use the junior/senior format, should registration numbers permit.
- The U17 and U19 groupings will be decided based on registrations.
- Under 13 players are eligible to represent Aurora in PSL summer league
- Alliance Players have access to the city-wide Alliance Academy (Extra Cost)
- Evaluations time and dates will be posted on the Aurora website.
- Volunteer Commitment Deposit - $100 per player
- Refunds will be issued after you complete your 4-hour volunteer hours
- Coaches and team personnel will receive their refund at the end of the season
- Eligible selection into Outdoor 2022 Saskatoon Alliance PSL teams will be for those who participated in the Alliance League during the Indoor 2021-22 Season with a Zone team.
Alliance Academy:
- Only open to Alliance League players registered with SYSI
- Registration for try-outs will open in TBD on the SYSI website
- Additional fees for Alliance Academy
- Alliance Academy players will form future U15 and U17 PSL teams representing Saskatoon Youth Soccer
- Alliance Academy Player Assessments will take place on TBD at the Saskatoon Sports Centre.
- Players selected for the Academy must be registered in their zone and are participating in the Alliance league.
- One additional training session, on top of the 2-3 training sessions with the Alliance League sessions
U7 and U9 Development League
- One game per week.
- Two practices per week ran with Technical assistance.
- If there are multiple teams in an age group, they will be balanced.
- Volunteer Commitment Deposit - $100 per player
- Refunds will be issued after you complete your 4-hour volunteer hours
- Coaches and team personnel will receive their refund at the end of the season
League FAQ
Why are there two separate leagues?
Saskatoon Youth Soccer has moved to the two-league format to provide a wider range of options for youth soccer to meet the different commitments desired by different players.
The City League is a lower financial and time commitment. It is good for players who have another primary sport/activity, want to play for fun, or are new to the sport. The program consists of one game per week, and one practice a week.
The Alliance League is for players who have soccer as their primary activity and want to play competitively. There are more opportunities for development and as a result the time commitment is greater. It is similar to our current club program with one game and two practices per week. The Alliance Academy provides an additional practice each week. Players are expected to be committed to the program.
Why has the cost increased?
Costs are based on fees that the zones are required to pay to Saskatoon Youth Soccer. The new structure includes more field times, resulting in a higher cost. Fees also cover other costs that Aurora incurs in running the programs such as paid coaching staff and equipment. With the addition that you might have to purchase a uniform, but these then become yours.
For City players, Aurora has made the commitment to provide additional training by our Technical Team. This is something above what typical City teams get.
Why do I have to purchase a new uniform kit for this upcoming season?
The cost of the uniforms is separate from the fee as this is the same uniform from previous seasons. You will need to purchase one if you are new to the club. The decision was made as we operate on a 2-year cycle of jerseys, and we are at the last year of the 2-year cycle this Indoor.
Do I have to register for the Alliance League and Alliance Academy?
The Alliance Academy is a separate registration and program as it is run by Saskatoon Youth Soccer (it is city-wide, not zoned). Participation in the program is tryout driven, but players must also be registered in their zone Alliance League to be eligible.
Can I play in the City League and tryout for PSL?
No - Players in the City League will NOT be eligible for PSL the following spring/summer.
How do I register for the Alliance Academy?
Registration is done through the Saskatoon Youth Soccer website.
Can my kid switch between Alliance and City leagues?
Any player can more to the City league from the Alliance league if determined by the TD that the development needs of the player would suit moving into the Alliance league. During a season once in the City league to move to Alliance League will come with the approval of the TD.
Will a refund be offered switching from Alliance to City?
Yes, you will receive a refund in fees based on the difference in cost if you move from the Alliance league to the City League
Is there a cost to switch from City to Alliance?
Yes, you will have the pay the difference in the fees if you move to Alliance league from City League
The general idea behind these decisions is creating environments to develop all players the most beneficial, fun way possible, while following long term player development.
If you have any questions, Please email the Registrar at registrar@aurorasoccer.ca
Online Registration opens Feb 2nd and closes March 18th after which there will be a late fee applied.
