CGSA Coaches Presentation-U5/U7

U5/U7 Coaches Meeting Recap:

Game:

The 2026 Outdoor season begins May 3 so long as rinks are thawed enough for play.
Schedules will be posted to Team Ramp minimum 1 week before
Games will be played Mondays and Thursday beginning with a practice at 6:15pm
U5 will play 4v4 width wise on the community rinks.
U7 will play 5v5 length wise on the community rinks.
Each day will begin with a 30 min practice followed by a 30-45 min game
Community Leagues supply nets and fields, coaches do not to supply flags or nets.
We are Timbits, Tim Hortons Sponsored- each player receives a ball, pair of socks, shorts and jersey. Please do not return these at the end of the season.
Home team wears pinnies if jersey colour of the two teams is the same or similar
One coach from each team will be on the field acting as support and referee during game
No unregistered players on the field during games or practices- Only CGSA players for insurance purposes
If a team is short players, teams are encouraged to share players during the scrimmage
All players, parents and coaches are reminded to respect our fields, no dogs are permitted in community spaces or green spaces and all garbage must be cleaned up.

Players Attire:

All players must have socks covering shin guards and proper shoes(running shoes are recommended at these ages, but cleats are accepted) 
No earrings, bracelets, rings, necklaces etc
No hoodies, or dangerous clothing
Long hair must be controlled and out of the face
No hard casts. 

Weather:

The city of Edmonton will announce field closures between 2-4pm on their website. 
Since CGSA uses the rinks, we will cancel games easier based on weather
CGSA will post on Facebook and in Team Ramp chats by 4pm on gamedays regarding cancellations
If your team has not received word by 4pm on game day; please assume the game is on and show up. 
30/30 thunder and lightning rule: If you hear thunder or see lightning, game play must be suspended for 30 min and participants should take cover. 
CGSA cancels games if the city has a smoke index of 6 or higher by 4pm or at any point during the game. 

Coaches Training/ Police Checks:

All coaches are required to obtain a NCCP numbers following the steps at the bottom of this page. Please send your NCCP number to your community soccer director
All coaches are required to pass a criminal record/vulnerable sectors check. These are covered by CGSA and come to coaches inbox as a request from "Hairsine Community League" Police checks must be updated every 3 years. 

Discipline:

Please take a 24 hour cooling period to decide if your concern is a true concern complaint. 
If your complaint deals with your own community league please email your soccer director.
If your complaint deals with another community league, or your soccer director, please email complaints@cgsa.ca
If your complaint deals with a referee, a field, a club team or another concern, please email behaviourreview@eiysa.com