This past weekend, Valley Soccer Association (VSA) brought together over 50 new and developing referees for their certification training sessions.
More than 30 young referees participated in the Small Sided Clinic, while 20 aspiring officials completed the Entry Level certification, a significant increase from previous years and well above the usual averages. VSA noted that they hosted participants from Saskatoon and North Battleford.
VSA encourages everyone to respect, support, and protect the new referees, ensuring they feel empowered to grow in the game and remain part of the association for years to come.
Numerous programs are now available for registration through VSA, including the Adult Spring/Summer Leagues, which take place Saturday nights from May through mid-August. You can sign up as an individual or register a team in the division that suits you – Recreation 7v7- quarter field or semi-competitive 9v9 – half field.
There is also a JR Prospects Program, designed to help build a love for the game in the youngest players and providing them with the building blocks to grow within the sport. This program is primarily created for individual development, with a heavy emphasis on 1v1s, using fun games and activities to achieve this. It is an 8-week program that will feature hour-long sessions from 5pm-6pm in Warman from late April to July. Register online today.
Those looking for some extra competition can join in the Valley Prospects Program for U11 and U13 age groups. This is a joint initiative with VSA and Valley United Soccer Club. It is an 8-week program with 90-minute sessions focused on individual development, team play, with an emphasis on how to apply the lessons regarding the overall Football Principles of Play. Players will be selected from the application list based on general criteria such as age, level of play and level of commitment.
Goalkeeper training is back, with two one-hour sessions on April 22nd and 24th, that will be focused on covering ball collection, distribution and in-game scenarios. These sessions will be led by certified, professional and experienced coaches.
Visit VSA online to learn more about the spring/summer opportunities that are available now.
