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Fall 2022 Soccer registration

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Soccer registration will be June 15 – Aug 22 for fall/winter soccer.

Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. is excited to announce that Zones are aiming to open registration for Indoor 2022-23 Season as early as June 15th (just around the corner!) and it will remain open until late August. Families are encouraged to register by August 21 to avoid late fees.

Community Associations will be opening their registrations as early as June 15th but each each community may vary on when their registration opens and will remain open until late August.

As communities confirm details with SYSI, we will update information on our website. Please visit www.saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca for more information or questions can be directed to SYSI at 306-975-3413 or email info@saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca

VVCA Spring 2022 Outdoor Soccer

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We are launching registration for the outdoor soccer season. This year we will offer Under 5 and Under 7 leagues in VVCA.

Registration will close on March 14. Teams need to be in by March 21.

We are also looking for coaches. The number of coaches will depend on the number of players registered.

Cost is $65 per player.

SEASON LENGTH: May 2nd to June 28th
DIVISIONS and GAME DATES: 

UNDER-5 (born 2017 only) – CO-ED 
• 3 vs. 3 format; no goaltenders
• 1 regular game per week (day to be decided)
• 8 games plus Mini FOS Tournament (June 10-12)
• Practices: TBD (at discretion of coach)

UNDER-7 (born 2015 & 2016) – CO-ED 
• 4 vs. 4 format, includes goalkeeper
• 1 regular game per week (Day to be decided)
• 8 games plus Mini FOS Tournament (June 10-12)
• Practices: TBD (at discretion of coach)

We need coaches for each team and looking for volunteers. If interested please email David Pupo at davepupo6@gmail.com

Register at:  VarsityViewCA.rampregistrations.com

City Recreation Programs

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FREE programs offered by the City of Saskatoon.

Taking to the Court
FREE one day event for boys ages 10 -14 to get active, learn and practice a mix of sports. Snacks and lunch provided.
Monday, October 26 (originally scheduled to run October 9) from 9:00am-4:00pm
Cosmo Civic Centre Gymnasium (3130 Laurier Drive)

Multi-Sport Sampler Tennis Session
FREE Ages 9-14 years.  A great opportunity for youth to engage in physical activity while developing new and improved skills in tennis.
Monday, November 9 (was originally scheduled for November 6) from 1:00pm-4;00pm
Lakewood Indoor Tennis Centre (1635 McKercher Drive)

Drop N Shop
FREE Ages 6-12 yrs. This holiday season entrust your children with certified leaders who will supervise a number of child-friendly activities including arts and crafts, giving opportunity to get away and get your shopping done!

Lakewood Civic Centre (1635 McKercher Drive)Saturday, November 28 from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday, December 5 from 1:00pm-4:00pm

White Buffalo Youth Lodge (602 20th St. W)
Saturday, December 12 from 1:00pm-4:00pm


Programs/ Events Cancelled in Fall 2020 Due to COVID-19
Fall Freestyle, Fast & Female Champ Chat, Girls in Motion and Multisport Sampler Bowling Session

City of Saskatoon Spring Break Camps

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Community Recreation has revamped the Spring Play Programs for 2020. The sessions are intended to engage children and youth in physical activities while developing new and improved skills. All equipment is provided. All programs are free to participate in and are intended for ages 10-14. All programs are led by qualified instructors. Participants must register in advance. For more information call 306-975-3378.

Volleyball
 Session Details: April 14 from 9:00am-12:00pm, Cosmo Civic Centre Gymnasium (3130 Laurier Drive)
Registration Code: CD2380-01
MMA/Anti Bullying
Session Details: April 14 from 1:00pm-4:00pm, Cosmo Civic Centre Gymnasium (3130 Laurier Drive)
Registration Code: CD2380-01
Soccer
 Session Details: April 15 from 9:00am-12:00pm, Cosmo Civic Centre Gymnasium (3130 Laurier Drive)
Registration Code: CD2380-03
Bowling
– 1st Session Details: April 15 from 1:00pm-4:00pm, Canadian Bowling Centre (217 Fairmount Drive)
Registration Code: CD2380-04
– 2nd Session Details: April 16 from 1:00pm-4:00pm, Canadian Bowling Centre (217 Fairmount Drive)
Registration Code: CD2380-06

Winter Play Programs

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City of Saskatoon Community Recreation has revamped the Winter Play Program for 2020. Throughout January and March there will be 6 learn-to sessions offered for children and youth between the ages of 6-12. The sessions are intended to engage children and youth in physical activities while developing new and improved skills in classic Canadian or Indigenous winter sports. All equipment is provided. All programs are free to participate in.

The learn-to sessions include:  

  • Snowshoe Making (10-12 yrs)- Tuesday, January 21 from 5:30-8:30pm at the Saskatoon Indian & Metis Friendship Centre
  • Learn-to-Curl (8-12 yrs)-Monday, January 27 (PD Day for Public Schools) from 1:00-5:00pm at CN Curling Club
  • Learn-to-Snowshoe (6-12 yrs)- Saturday, February 1 from 1:00-4:00pm at Dr. Seager Wheler Park Rec Unit
  • Learn-to-Snowskate (6-12yrs)- Saturday, February 8 from 1:00-4:00pm at Greystone Heights Rec Unit
  • Learn-to-Altai Skis (6-12 yrs)- Sunday, February 9 from 1:00-4:00pm at Montgomery Park Rec Unit
  • Learn-to-Curl (8-12 yrs)- Monday, March 9 (PD Day for Public Schools) from 1:00-5:00pm at CN Curling Club

City of Saskatoon Youth Activities

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Girls in Motion

FREE one-day event to inspire girls ages 10-14 to live healthy, active lives. Physical activities facilitated by qualified instructors. Shaw Centre Nov 8 F 09:00 AM-04:00 PM. (Registration Code:  SC4314-01)

Taking to the Court

FREE one-day event for boys ages 10 to 14 to get active and learn and practice a mix of sports. Snacks and lunch provided. Cosmo Civic Centre Nov 8 F 09:00 AM-04:00 PM (Registration Code: CD4366-01)

Drop N’ Shop

 6-12 yrs. This holiday season entrust your children with certified leaders who will supervise a number of child-friendly activities including arts and crafts, giving you the opportunity to get away and get your shopping done!  All programs FREE.

  • Lawson Civic Centre Dec 7 Sa 01:00 PM-04:00 PM (Registration Code:  CD4627-02)
  •  Lakewood Civic Centre Dec 14 & 21 Sa 01:00 PM-04:00 PM (Registration Code CD4627-01)
  •  Shaw Centre Dec 22 Su 01:00 PM-04:00 PM (Registration Code: CD4627-03)

Multi-Sport Sampler

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A great opportunity for youth ages 10-14 to engage in physical activity while developing new and improved skills in a wide variety of sport activities. Cosmo Civic Centre. A ll programs FREE.

  • Fencing           Sep 5               Th        03:45 PM        -05:45 PM        (Registration Code: CD4626-01)
  • Soccer            Sep 9               M        03:45 PM         -05:45 PM        (Registration Code CD4626-02)
  •  Doubleball       Sep 12             Th        03:45 PM         -05:45 PM        (Registration Code: CD4626-03)
  • Football            Sep 16            M         03:45 PM         -05:45 PM        (Registration Code: CD4626-04)
  • Baseball          Sep 19             Th        03:45 PM         -05:45 PM        (Registration Code: CD4626-05)
  • Curling             Sep 23             M        03:45 PM         -05:45 PM        (Registration Code: CD4626-06)

School Break Camps

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Get active during the Easter break! Six FREE camps in three days offer and opportunity to learn new activities from qualified instructors. Bring a water bottle and snack. Ages 10-14. Co-ed.

Dodgeball
April 23, 9AM – 12 PM
Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive
Registration code: CD2380-01

Cricket
April 23, 1 PM – 4 PM
Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive
Registration code: CD2380-02

Kickboxing
April 24, 9 AM – 12 PM
Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive
Registration code: CD2380-03

Tennis
April 24, 1 PM – 4 PM
Lakewood Indoor Tennis Centre, 1635 McKercher Drive
Registration code: CD2380-04

Water Polo
April 25, 9 AM – 12 PM
Shaw Centre, 110 Bowit Crescent
Registration code: CD2380-05

Intro to Drama
April 25, 1 PM – 4 PM
Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive
Registration code: CD2380-06

For more information call 306-975-3378.
Register online at leisureonline.saskatoon.ca or call or visit any Leisure Centre.

YAS Summer Basketball Camps

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YAS 2019 FREE CAMPS
In addition to its regular main weekly all-day summer camps, YAS is pleased to invite every Saskatchewan youth to one of its no-frills camps free of charge in Regina or Saskatoon during early July, 2019 as follows:

Dates, Locations and Times:
– July 2 (Tuesday) to July 5 (Friday)
– in Regina at Monseigneur de Laval South Campus Gym, 1601 Cowan Crescent
– in Saskatoon at the Cosmo Civic Centre Gym, 3130 Laurier Drive
– ages as of June 30, 2019
– Under Age 10 Co-Ed 8:30 am to 11:30 am
– Under Age 12 Co-Ed 8:30 am to 11:30 am
– Under Age 14 Co-Ed 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
– Under Age 16 Co-Ed 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

Features:
– courtesy early drop-off supervision starting at 8:00 am daily
– 12 hours of instruction and competitions (3 hours a day)
– youths experience a small sampling of YAS regular camp
– equipment supplied by YAS (i.e. basketballs, game vests, etc.)

Pre-Register:
– number of registrations limited
– deadline for pre-registration is June 24, 5:00 pm
– pre-register by email to info@yas.ca
– state this information:
Youth(s) Name Youth(s) Age as of June 30, 2019
Age Level Registered For: U 10, U 12, U 14, U 16
Parent or Guardian Name Parent or Guardian Email Address
Parent or Guardian Telephone number(s)
Parent or Guardian Canada Post Address

Expectations:
(a) These free camps are for youths who either will be attending one or more YAS 2019 regular main camp(s) or will not be attending any sports schools or camps at all other than YAS during July and August 2019 (i.e. no non-YAS basketball, no volleyball, no soccer, no hockey, no ringette, no football, etc.),
(b) We expect every youth enrolled in a free camp to remain at camp from start time to finish time every camp day including Friday, and
(c) These camps will fill up soon and we do not keep waiting lists, so we strongly urge those who register to be absolutely sure that they will attend every camp day, with no possibility that they will withdraw or not show up. Thank you.

What each Youth will receive at a YAS 2019 Regular Main Camp
An award-winning 30 to 35 hours of our “quick and smart” skills development program developed by and headed by professional “A” certified teachers who are also highly-accomplished basketball coaches who know how to make learning rewarding and FUN.
Small group and individualized attention for each youth due to narrow age ranges of camps (2 years), low youth to staff ratios, and a maximum 24 youths in the age group.
A wide range of weekly camps’ choices throughout July and August.
Air conditioned gyms.
Lots of free parking near the gyms.
Use of state-of-the-art leather basketballs all day every day supplied by Wilson Sports. The same basketballs used for games in the NCAA “March Madness” Tournament. YAS owns 350 NCAA Wilson basketballs in official sizes (7, 6 and 5). Youths do not have to bring their own basketballs.
Daily nutrition motivational mini-lessons (10 minutes) taught by sports nutrition experts.
A multi-screened numbered camp jersey immediately upon their registration.
Upon graduation from camp, a special-grip shot-development basketball to keep.
Upon graduation from camp, a Young Athlete Saskatchewan graduation medallion.
Upon graduation from a camp, a special invitation to return to YAS on Friday evening and Saturday morning and afternoon August 23 and 24 (or Saturday only) to be placed on a team for the popular IRONMAN Tournament. The “Ironman” will be two age-class tournaments at the same time, U 16 and U 13, in which every player will be placed on a balanced team to play equally in 8 games with 2/3 floor time in each game. Every player will received a medallion for finishing the Ironman Tournament as: FINALIST, CONSOLATION WINNER, or CHAMPION.

To view all 32 camp choices, visit: www.yas.ca and click on the “YAS 2019 Main Camp Brochure” link. We look forward to every call, and question at (306) 585 – 2020 in Regina or (306) 242 – 2425 in Saskatoon.

Minor Football Registration

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Saskatoon Minor Football registration is now open for all spring 2019 programming!

– Tykes on Spikes: players aged 3 – 6
– 5 on 5 Flag: players grades 1 – 8
– Six A Side Tackle: players grades 5 – 8
– SMF Academy and League: grades 8 – 11
– Rush Girls Flag: grades 9 – 12

Saskatoon Minor Football is dedicated to providing Saskatoon’s youth with a positive learning experience to develop the fundamental skills of football and well-being for a lifetime of physical activity. The league is non-competitive and focus on increasing the participation and skill development of the leagues participants.

https://saskatoonminorfootball.com/index.php

Youth Writing Workshop

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‘Kick-start your Imagination’ Writing Workshop – for young writers ages 11 – 16 (age range can be flexible)
Led by award-winning author, Arthur Slade www.arthurslade.com

This workshop will include finding the answer to questions that every author confronts every day: How to put a bang into your beginning? What goes into creating a character? Do brainstorms hurt? There will be time to write and discuss many of the different techniques of writing a story, poem or novel. This will be a fun literary adventure!

Queen’s House, 601 Taylor Street, Saskatoon
Thursday, May 24th – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $50 – includes materials

Please contact
Janice Cook
Creative Writing Seeds Ltd.
www.creativeseeds.ca
(306) 979-1463 to register.

Avalon Soccer Tournament

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Aurora Soccer Soccer Club in Saskatoon Saskatchewan would like to invite your team to our 22nd Annual Harder Avalon Classic Soccer Tournament.

Date: June 1-3, 2018
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Our tournament accepts U7s to U19.
Adults are also invited to enter our tournament, we have a mens, ladies and coed groupings. We have a rec and competitve competition, with the competitve 1st place winner winning $1000.00
To register: https://auroratournaments.goalline.ca/registration_team.php?id=3874
If you have any questions about registration please contact our registrar:
Gail Bastien
e-mail: tournament@aurorasoccer.ca

School Break Camp

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City of Saskatoon Offering School Break Camps April 3 – 5, 2018

The City has teamed with EB Sports Academy, Jade Roberts and the University of Saskatchewan 7’s Rugby team to offer active and accessible camps for youth aged 10-14 during the spring school break.

The camps are free and youth can register for multiple sessions:

• Session 1: Tuesday April 3rd 9:00am – 12:00pm – Rugby
• Session 2: Tuesday April 3rd 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Rugby
• Session 3: Wednesday April 4th 9:00am – 12:00pm – Basketball
• Session 4: Wednesday April 4th 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Basketball
• Session 5: Thursday April 5th 9:00am – 12:00pm – Double Ball
• Session 6: Thursday April 5th 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Floor Hockey

All activities will take place at the Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive.
For more information or to register please call 306-975-3378. Registration closes March 26, 2018.

Winter Play Program

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Saturdays & Sundays
February 10 to March 11, 2018
10:30 am – 4:00 pm

Drop in for winter games and activities!
Ages 2 – 12
Two leaders will be on-site to provide active programming such as, tug of war, snow baseball, powder-puff football, snow soccer, capture the flag, penguin races, snow carving, snow painting, freeze tag, etc.!
Greystone Heights Rec Unit, 2711 Main Street
Holliston Rec Unit, 1151 Louise Avenue
North Park Rec Unit, 1418 7th Avenue North
Massey Place Rec Unit, 3110 Massey Place

FREE Learn to Skate Program!
Participants mus bring their own skates and CSA approved winter helmets. Children under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult or responsible care giver.
North Park, 1416 7th Avenue North, Saturdays 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Holliston, 1151 Louise Avenue, Saturdays 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Avalon, 2602 Broadway Avenue, Sundays 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Greystone Heights, 2711 Main Street, Sundays 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Massey, 3110 Massey Place, Sundays 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

For more information, call 306-975-3378
Activities will be cancelled if the temperature reaches -25 degrees C or below with the windchill or due to adverse ice conditions.

YAS Basketball Camps

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Next Summer’s Basketball Camps

YAS – Young Athlete Saskatchewan is administered and headed by Saskatchewan professional “A” certified teachers who are highly accomplished basketball coaches.

Next summer’s YAS basketball camps in Saskatoon and Regina will start the week of July 2 to 6 and continue until the week of August 20 to 24, 2018.

Every youth age 8 to 10, 10 to 12, 12 to 14 and 14 to 16 who would like have fun and make new friends while learning and developing basketball skills is most welcome and invited to YAS camps.

Thank you to the Saskatchewan Community Initiatives Fund, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, Canadian Tire Jump Start Charity, Hall*Comm Trust, and private citizens for their financial donations to YAS that ensure that every youth can afford to attend YAS.

More information at www.yas.ca