EMSA North 

Fort Saskatchewan falls under EMSA North. While we are part of EMSA North, we maintain a separate identity. We manage our own registration platform, set our own fees, organize field time, schedule practices, and run our own U5-U7 programs. EMSA North assists with declaring community and club teams to EMSA, but we operate independently in several key areas. In Outdoor season our U9 and U11 program play with in EMSA North.

How long has Fort Saskatchewan been part of EMSA North?

Fort Saskatchewan officially joined EMSA North in the fall of 2021. Prior to that, we were part of the Tri County Soccer division. For the benefit of our program and players, we decided to withdraw from Tri County Soccer and apply to join EMSA. After being accepted by both EMSA and ASA, we became part of EMSA North.

Links to EMSA North and EMSA Websites

• EMSA North Website

EMSA North Staff

• Kylee Webster
  Executive Director
  Email: programs@emsanorth.ca

• Megan Locher
  Executive Assistant
  Phone: 780-406-0798 Ext. 1
  Email: socceroffice@emsanorth.ca

• Ryleigh Bridges
  Scheduling Coordinator
  Email: scheduling@emsanorth.ca

• Cindy Jara
  Office Assistant
  Email: staff@emsanorth.ca

• Phone Number: 780-406-0798

EMSA 

Who is EMSA?

The Edmonton Minor Soccer Association (EMSA) is the governing body for soccer in Edmonton. It oversees community and club teams across the city and ensures the proper conduct of players and teams, including adherence to game rules. They help organize game schedules and manages field availability in Edmonton and the surrounding areas, including indoor facilities. They provide rules and governance to the communities with in EMSA.

EMSA is divided into three regions: EMSA South, EMSA West, and EMSA North.

Click here to find more about EMSA

​​​​​​​EMSA Main Staff

• Natalia Shcherbyna
  Office Administrator
  Email: natalias@emsamain.com
  (Player cards, General information)
• Jenna Davis
  Community Program Director
  Phone/Text: 587-340-3674
  Email: jennad@emsamain.com
  (Community League U5-U19, Schedules, Discipline, City Final Competitions)
• Martina Menaguale
  U8 - U11 Club League Director
  Phone/Text: 587-338-8316
  Email: martinam@emsamain.com
  (Club League U8-U11 Regular Season, Schedules, Declarations, Statistics, Club Discipline U5-U11, Coach/Referee Courses, EMSA Camps)
• Angela DiCesare
  U13 - U19 Club League Director
  Phone/Text: 587-334-2949
  Email: angelad@emsamain.com
  (Club League U13-U19 Regular Season, Schedules, Declarations, Statistics, Club Discipline U13-U19, EMSA Field Bookings)
• Dragos Niculescu
  EMSA General Manager
  Phone: 780-916-7977
  Email: dragosn@emsamain.com
  (EMSA Polar Cup, Apparel Orders)

Alberta Soccer Association (ASA) is the governing body for soccer in Alberta. They provide a clear pathway about how soccer should be coached, and how game play is mandated!

The Alberta Soccer Association (ASA) provides a range of services and support to soccer organizations across the province.

These include:

1. Governance & Administration

• Sanctioning and regulation of leagues, clubs, and teams.
• Compliance with Canada Soccer guidelines.
• Disciplinary and appeals processes.
• Risk management and insurance coverage for member organizations.

2. Player & Coach Development

• Player development pathways, including grassroots programs and elite player identification.
• Coaching certification programs through Canada Soccer’s coaching pathway.
• Access to training resources and educational workshops.

3. Referee Development

• Referee training and certification.
• Continuous referee education and assessments.
• Assignment and development of match officials for sanctioned games.

4. Competitions & Tournaments

• Organizing provincial championships at different age levels.
• Sanctioning local and regional tournaments.
• Providing pathways to national competitions.

5. Funding & Grants

• Grants and funding opportunities for clubs and programs.
• Support for underprivileged players through financial assistance programs.

6. Community & Grassroots Soccer Support

• Programs to increase soccer accessibility, such as inclusive soccer initiatives.
• Support for women’s and indigenous soccer programs.
• Grassroots soccer development initiatives.

7. High-Performance & Provincial Teams

• Alberta Soccer’s Provincial Team Program.
• Support for high-performance academies and identification of players for national programs.

8. Club Licensing & Accreditation

• Canada Soccer Club Licensing support to enhance club standards.
• Recognition programs for well-run and structured soccer organizations.

9. Partnerships & Advocacy

• Collaboration with Canada Soccer, local governments, and corporate sponsors.
• Advocacy for the growth and development of soccer in Alberta.

Would you like information on a specific program or support service?

To connect with the Alberta soccer association website: 

Click here to get to the ASA website