Edmonton Minor Soccer Association
6520 Roper Road T6B 3K8 Edmonton, AB, Canada

The EMSA clubs have begun their tryouts for the 2021 Outdoor Season. For further information and the schedules for each club, please see our website: https://emsamain.com/play/clubs-teams/

Hoppy Easter from all of us at EMSA to you! We hope your holiday is absolutely eggs-cellent!

The long weekend is upon us, a time to sit and relax with family, get some fresh air, and of course, practice!

With soccer officially back on April 3rd, we know we will certainly be cheering our teams on the field, but we also want to know which teams you’re rooting for and which players you will be watching with a keen eye this season!

Registration for our entry-level referee course is now open! This course will be hosted by EMSA and is for those who are interested in becoming a referee and are 14 years of age or older (on or before May 15th). This course prepares you for refereeing for U11 8v8, U13 and older 11v11. This course also allows one to become an assistant referee (linesman) at any level. For more information on this upcoming course, please see our website: https://emsamain.com//emsa-assistant-referee-linesman-cou/

If you’re a parent or guardian of one of our players, you may wonder to best support them at home. Here are some of our tips to help your young players: Ask questions after practices or games to show that you are involved while not pressuring your athlete. Reward hard work and effort in ways that are small, simple and practical. ... Teach and encourage them self-management for their games and practices, like packing their own bag and cleaning their sportswear. Be at as many games as you can, but always remember to remain calm, relaxed and dignified at your athlete’s games.

Did you get it right? Here’s the answer to last Friday’s soccer trivia question: On November 30, 1872, the national teams of Scotland and England went head-to-head at West of Scotland Cricket Club's ground at Hamilton Crescent in Partick, Scotland. The match, which was watched by 4,000 spectators, finished in a 0-0 draw.

In careful consideration of the latest updates from the Alberta government, EMSA is extending the suspension of all organized soccer activities until January 21, 2021. We are committed to keeping our community safe and healthy. Stay updated with our latest news regarding COVID-19 on our website: https://emsamain.com/emsa-covid-19/

The Chief Medical Officer announced that restrictions will be extended until further notice. We are working with additional sports organizations to get a definitive date for team sports reopening and will share as soon as we have more information. Once we have a date for resuming, we will be working with our partners to develop a compressed schedule while observing all safety precautions. For more information, please follow the link to our website: https://emsamain.com/emsa-covid-19/

If you find your family combating restlessness from spending an increased amount of time in your home, why not take a quick conditioning break with us? All you have to do is spread you and your family out to be arm’s length apart, set a timer for 3 minutes, and switch exercises every 30 seconds. Let’s get that blood flowing! Split Jacks Push Ups Star Jumps Speed Skaters... Squat Jumps Mountain Climbers See more

What do you get from Santa if you’re not on the nice list this year? COOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAL! From our soccer family to yours, we wish you the brightest moments shared with those you love.

Time for some soccer trivia: which two countries participated in the first international soccer match? Share your answers in the comments! (We’ll share the right answer here on Monday.)

Looking for an at-home soccer workout? Start with a quick five-minute warmup and let’s get going! Kick it off with some ball work! Inside and outside toe touches: touch the backside of the ball and keep it moving. Try to keep this going for a minute per foot. Repeat x 3. Build some strength in your legs! 30 seconds of jump squats, and 30 seconds of single foot hops per side. Repeat x 3. ... Time for some speed! Sprint in place for 30 seconds, one big straight jump up, and then 5 push ups. Repeat x 5. Time to cool down, big breaths, and stretch it out! Looking to make it more difficult? Increase the length of time or repetitions to help build up endurance.

Have you ever wondered what the benefits of soccer are? With every practice or game your body and mind adapt and improve! Below are some of the physical and mental benefits of participating in soccer: helps to reduce inflammation in the body and reduce insulin resistance improves ability to creatively problem solve and improves your memory reduces cortisol in the body to assist with healthy mood balance and increases endorphins to assist in improving mental health!

To all our players, coaches, staff, volunteers, referees, employees, parents, and spectators we want to wish you the most magnificent start to 2021. Happy New Year from all of us at EMSA!

Perfect your game with a trapping the ball drill! Throw the ball up in the air and use different parts of your feet to trap the ball as close to your feet as possible. Try trapping the ball with other parts of your body too! Doing this drill will help you gain control of the ball immediately, just like the professional players.

We couldn’t agree more. January is the best time to reflect and set your goals for the year.

I know, firsthand, that soccer brings people together all it takes is a ball and a few people, and the seeds of friendship are planted.

Every day we have an opportunity to push to progress and develop ourselves. We love the motivation for the start of the weekend!

2020 has been a stressful year for all of us, affecting us both physically and mentally. Today, set aside time for self-care, like watching your favourite soccer match highlights! What does self-care mean to you? #StressAwarenessDay

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour today for Daylight Savings!

Regardless of how you are spending Halloween this year, we hope it is a spooky, fun and safe experience for you and your family. #HappyHalloween

Stay current with our latest news regarding COVID-19 on our website. The health and safety of the community continues to be our priority and we are committed to keeping everyone up to date. https://emsamain.com/emsa-covid-19/