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With regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, Calgary Northside Soccer will follow the guidelines set out by the governing bodies of soccer.

Good afternoon parents and players,
Please know that my team and I think about our soccer community every day and hope you are all healthy during this unprecedented time.

We’ve fielded many questions over the state of the upcoming soccer season. I want to assure you that CMSA is in conversations every day with officials - the City, health experts, soccer governing bodies – as well as our clubs, to ensure we make decisions that are – above all else – safe for all. The COVID-19 situation is evolving daily and it is hard to make a go-forward plan amid constant change. We want nothing more than to have a firm plan in place, but at this time this is not possible, given the fluidity of the pandemic and its impact on Calgary and surrounding area.

What we know for sure is:

• CMSA follows guidance provided by City of Calgary, Alberta Health Services, Alberta Soccer and Canada Soccer;
• The outdoor season will look different;
• CMSA staff are ready to action an adapted season the minute we get the all-clear to do so;
• All decisions are made with players’ needs as the priority;
• Exercise is important for youth (and all people) to maintain physical and mental well-being, especially at a time of global change and stress, and we are aware of this.

We have a number of contingency plans prepared, but we will not be able to land on a go-forward plan until we have clearance from regulatory bodies to do so. Our contingency planning includes possibilities of a:

• Delayed outdoor season start date with league play that could include condensed league play and/or extending the length of the season;
• Season focused on tournaments, jamborees and festivals as opposed to league play;
• Combination of the above.

Several Member Clubs have developed “train at home” programs to keep players active. There are a number of other resources available for players, coaches and referees to stay engaged in soccer, including:

• Canada Soccer
• Whitecaps FC at-home Training
• Coach.ca
• NCCP Training Modules

CMSA is deeply committed to ensuring players have a chance to play, coaches have an opportunity to coach and parents and loved ones have an opportunity to cheer. Sport is essential to Calgary and everyone is eager to be outside and moving. We know that the continuation of the soccer season after restrictions are eased, will be essential to establishing a sense of normalcy and excitement in our lives once again.

Please continue to be in touch with your clubs as they will need your children registered and your volunteer support as soon as we are ready to go. As our plans evolve, CMSA will provide updates via the COVID-19 section of our website: calgaryminorsoccer.com.

Know that all of us at CMSA are thinking of our soccer families. Stay healthy and safe.

Thank you, CMSA

With regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, Calgary Northside Soccer will follow the guidelines set out by the governing bodies of soccer.

Hello Club Admins, Presidents, and TD’s.

In response to the COVID -19 pandemic, CMSA will be postponing the outdoor season by 1 month. As Canada Soccer has suspended all soccer activity until further notice we are unable to commit to a season start date at this time, but are certain that it will not be May 2nd.  We have worked on a contingency plan that will have us deliver an 8-10 game season.  Attached please find our revised 2020 Outdoor Program Calendar.

Summary of significant changes:

• CMSA will deliver an 8-10 game season.
• Team entry fees will be revised accordingly.
• CMSA will not declare any teams for Tier IV Provincials - There is not enough time to complete games leading up to the Tier IV provincial competition date. U13-U19 Tier IV will play until July 30, in alignment with U13 – U19 Tier I-III.
• If additional postponement of the league is required in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CMSA staff will make the call on April 30, and will communicate a revised plan accordingly.

CMSA asks that you please keep the program calendar document internal until these dates are confirmed, as CMSA abides by the suspension of soccer activities by Canada Soccer and the recommendations of Alberta Health Services.

We will be sharing a summary of the contingency plan for parents to access via our website and social media in the next couple of days, and would appreciate you sharing on your website and social media as well.

We care about you!

You are doing awesome!

We are here to support you, CMSA

With regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, Calgary Northside Soccer will follow the guidelines set out by the governing bodies of soccer.

Good afternoon Club Members,

In these evolving and ever-changing times, CMSA is continuing to prepare a 2020 Outdoor Season based on a variety of scenarios and is planning to deliver an outdoor league in the coming months. Projected timelines and revised team registration schedules will be communicated with club administration and technical directors.

Following the recommendations from Alberta Health Services and keeping the health and safety of staff in mind, CMSA is practicing social distancing by limiting face-to-face interaction. At this time staff are working remotely and are available through email or phone. The office will remain closed to the public until further notice.

To keep our membership up to date, CMSA has created a COVID-19 page on our website: calgaryminorsoccer.com.

CMSA encourages everyone to abide by the recommendations outlined by Alberta Health Services. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by COVID-19 and the repercussions of the virus, as a soccer community we will band together and overcome these trying times.

Thank you,  CMSA

 

With regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, Calgary Northside Soccer will follow the guidelines set out by the governing bodies of soccer.

A message on behalf of Calgary Minor Soccer Association President, Lyle Waldren, and Executive Director, Susan Cress:

Good afternoon Club Presidents, Technical Directors and Club Administrators,

In the upcoming days CMSA will be working to prepare for a late start date and revising our league to ensure the 2020 Outdoor Season will go forward. It is evident that our timelines will need to be adjusted in order to allow clubs time to complete their evaluations. To accommodate this unique situation, we will revise our timelines and scheduling practices to continue our preparation for the outdoor season and begin with modifications on our website.

Following discussions with the City of Calgary, the Calgary West Soccer Centre will be closed until further notice as part of the City’s mandated closure of all fitness facilities. At this time, the centre will undergo an extensive sanitization regimen so it will be ready to reopen when the time comes.

CMSA is reviewing Alberta Health Services policies, best practices and standards of care for the soccer community and of course with the own health and wellness of CMSA staff in mind. Until further notice, CMSA will remain open with staff operating out of our office.

CMSA will continue to be in contact with Canada Soccer and Alberta Soccer regarding the delivery of sanctioned soccer activities.

Banding together the soccer community, we wish our clubs, their membership and staff well throughout this evolving and challenging time.

Thank you,  CMSA

Due to COVID-19, Calgary Board of Education [CBE] has cancelled all events in their gymnasiums that are non-school related.  All sessions for Tuesday, March 17 are cancelled.

Due to a double booking, the gym on Friday, December 13 at St. Basil School is unavailable.  All sessions for Friday, December 13 are cancelled.

Congratulations to Sandra Gavilanes!!

The player evaluation schedule for CNS registered participants will be from March 28 - April 14.

Parents need to check this website regularly in the event of a change or addition to the date, time, or location of sessions.

Players are to arrive at the designated field 30 minutes prior to the start in order to register and warm-up. Appropriate soccer apparel is required and no hazardous items (watches, earings, jewellery, etc) will be allowed on the field. Please come prepared to play with shin guards (covered with socks), water bottle, and outdoor soccer shoes / running shoes.

All initial evaluations are being held indoors at:
Calgary North Soccer Centre:  4404 14th Street Northeast

Events will be crossed out after they have been completed.

Outdoor Season 2019 Soccer Evaluation Schedule
Div	Date	Time	Location/Session
BU9	Thurs, March 28 Mon, April 1 Sat, April 13	6:00 - 7:30 pm 6:00 - 7:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm	CNSC
BU10	Thurs, March 28 Mon, April 1 Sat, April 13	6:00 - 7:30 pm 6:00 - 7:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm	CNSC
BU11	Fri, March 29 Wed, April 3	6:00 - 7:30 pm 6:00 - 7:30 pm	CNSC
BU12	Fri, March 29 Wed, April 3	6:00 - 7:30 pm 6:00 - 7:30 pm	CNSC
BU13	Fri, March 29 Wed, April 3	6:00 - 7:30 pm 6:00 - 7:30 pm	CNSC
BU15	Thurs, March 28 Mon, April 1	7:30 - 9:00 pm 7:30 - 9:00 pm	CNSC
BU17	Fri, March 29 Wed, April 3	7:30 - 9:00 pm 7:30 - 9:00 pm	CNSC
BU19	N/A	N/A
GU9	N/A	N/A
GU10	Sun, March 31	12:00 - 1:30 pm	CNSC
GU11	Sun, March 31	12:00 - 1:30 pm	CNSC
GU12	Sun, March 31	12:00 - 1:30 pm	CNSC
GU13	Sun, March 31	12:00 - 1:30 pm	CNSC
GU15	N/A	N/A
GU19: Fiore	Sun, March 31	12:00 - 1:30 pm	CNSC
GU17:  Avalanche GU19: Verona	Sun, March 31 Sun, March 31	1:30 - 3:00 pm 1:30 - 3:00 pm	CNSC
Notes: 1. For U8 and younger, there are No Evaluations. 2. Parents/supports are encouraged to watch but please refrain from cheering or coaching players.