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Registration for Blocks 3 & 4 are OPEN!

Registration for Block 3 & 4 is OPEN! Please see the detailed information below on dates and specific program information

Block 3 Programming – U8-18

Dates: August 17 until September 12.

Registration opens August 1st

Registration deadline – Thursday August 13th

Block 4 Programming – U8-18

Dates: September 14 until October 10

Registration opens August 1st

Registration deadline – Thursday September 10th

Continuing to work within the modified policies & procedures from the Government and Soccer NB, we are excited to continue to offer game opportunities in Block 3 & 4 programming. We are also expanding game opportunities for our Competitive programs to include games outside of our club. Detailed info on this is attached

Recreational Programming

*FDSA will NOT be offering programming for U4 & U6 beyond Block 2*

***For Blocks 3 & 4: U8, U10 & Youth programs will be moving to a 2 nights/week model which will consist of BOTH Skills Nights & Games Nights***

 

Competitive Programming

Competitive players will continue with 2 weeknight sessions as seen in Block 1 & 2

*U13 ages and up will see 15 mins added to their mid-week sessions for 2 x 75 mins sessions*

Additional Competitive program offerings during Block 3 & 4:

  • Academy sessions for competitive players are offered on Saturday. This is a more intensive technical program which may see some game play introduced in blocks 2, 3 & 4.
  • Fitness is offered on Tuesday nights for Boys U13+ and Wednesday nights for Girls U13+. Fitness sessions are not available to U12 Enhanced players
  • Competition program built to include a series of game opportunities both locally and outside of Fredericton (this is an add-on for Block 3 & 4)

B3 B4 Competition structure info

FDSA Games Protocols & COVID modified rules

Modified rules will see the following guidelines applied:

  • No throw-ins (kick-in on ground)
  • No shoulder to shoulder contact
  • No headers
  • No slide tackles
  • No corner kicks

We hope to see you join us for blocks 3 & 4 of our Outdoor 2020 Season!

Mon Aug 3rd is NB Day – No Soccer

There will be NO SOCCER on Monday August 3rd due to the New Brunswick Day holiday.

U4 will begin Block 2 on Wednesday Aug 5th.

Block 2 Programming Update

Block 2 Programming Update – U8-18

As we approach the second half of Block 1 programs, we continue to plan for Block 2 which begins July 20. We wish to communicate some specific information to the recreational participants with respect to Block 2.

Working within the modified policies & procedures from the Government and Soccer NB we are excited to be able to begin offering game opportunities in Block 2 programming.

What can members expect?

Recreational Programming

SKILLS PROGRAM – $40

MONDAY (boys); TUESDAYS (girls) – Individual skills based training with a focus on building the technical foundation of each individual in a physically distant environment.

GAMES PROGRAM – $40

WEDNESDAYS (boys); THURSDAYS (girls) – Games night will provide the opportunity for players to participate in modified game environments. Modified rules that have been provided from Soccer NB will work in the adjusted game formats.

Recreational players can register for a) Skills Program b) Games Program or c) BOTH Skills and Games programs.

Register by logging into your PowerUp Sports account, choosing ‘Register Now’ and selecting Block 2 Skills &/OR Block 2 Games.

*If you HAVE NOT participated in Block 1, you must also select ‘Soccer NB Fee’ as part of your registration. If you do not, it will be added for you by staff afterward which may trigger an email stating you have a balance owing.*

Competitive Programming

Competitive players will see their 2 weeknight sessions following this same pattern as Recreational programs as far as session design is concerned.

MONDAY (boys); TUESDAYS (girls) – Individual skills based training with a focus on building the technical foundation of each individual in a physically distant environment.

WEDNESDAYS (boys); THURSDAYS (girls) – Games night will provide the opportunity for players to participate in modified game environments. Modified rules that have been provided from Soccer NB will work in the adjusted game formats.

Competitive players should register for COMP U13G for example which will include BOTH nights at a cost of $80.

Additional program offerings during Block 2:

  • Academy sessions for competitive players are offered on Saturday. This is a more intensive technical program which may see some game play introduced in block 2.
  • Fitness is offered on Tuesday nights for Boys U13+ and Wednesday nights for Girls U13+. Fitness sessions are not available to U12 Enhanced players

A couple quick notes:

  1. Games does not mean everyone is placed in teams. The training groups will be the groups that will be used to build different competition units each session.
  2. Games will start in small formats of anywhere from 3v3 to 9v9.
  3. FDSA’s commitment is to ensure the safety of each player who steps on the field with us. It’s important to properly prepare to return to full regular play, so we will be playing games in small formats which are subject to change each week.

Modified rules will see the following guidelines applied:

  • No throw-ins (kick-in on ground)
  • No shoulder to shoulder contact
  • No headers
  • No slide tackles
  • No corner kicks

We hope to see you join us for block 2 of our Outdoor 2020 Season!

2020 Summer Program and Registration Information

Now that the Province has moved fully into the yellow phase of recovery, we are ecstatic to announce that soccer has been approved to return to the field in modified formats. The FDSA staff and Board of Directors have been hard at work planning for a safe return to the sport we love. As such, we have some important information we would like to pass on to you regarding our program offerings for the summer of 2020. Although we are returning to soccer activities, we must still continue to follow Public Health measures and guidelines. We must also adhere to the guidelines set out by Soccer New Brunswick, our governing body. You can read Soccer NB’s Return to Play document in full to familiarize yourselves with the rules and guidelines we must work within to provide our children with a safe and enjoyable soccer experience

http://www.fdsa.org/wp-content/uploads/RETURN-TO-PLAY-PLAN_SOCCER-NB_EN-v8.pdf

 

FDSA will begin its on-field summer 2020 programming with a phased-in approach on Monday June 22nd for U8 to U18 groups. As restrictions loosen further, we will begin U4 & U6 programs Monday, July 6th.

At present we are unable to play soccer with any of the following: contact, opposition or games/matches. Therefore Phase 1 will focus on individual skill development and gradually begin to introduce light contact and opposition into sessions as we progress. As we stated in earlier correspondence, our programs will be focused on the following priorities:

  • Focus on safety and following best practices as laid out by Canada Soccer, Sport Canada, Soccer NB, Government of NB
  • Focus on reconnection of friends and teammates
  • Focus on cost-effective programming that removes barriers to access for families who are facing different financial realities.

 

Parent Information Sessions

We will be hosting virtual parent information sessions via Zoom to discuss the information within this document on the following dates:

Monday June 15 @ 7pm – Join Zoom Meeting  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83874482070

Tuesday June 16 @ 7pm – Join Zoom Meeting  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88156393562

Wednesday June 17 @ 7pm – Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83044178036

To participate you may need to download the Zoom app to your computer or mobile device.

Programs & Registration

Programs and registrations will be structured into 4-week blocks. We plan to run at least 2 consecutive blocks of programming with the potential to have 1-2 more once we know more about the province’s return to school plan for the fall. We hope to be able to communicate decisions on more blocks by mid-July. Players will have the option to register for one or both blocks based on the following dates:

Block 1 – U8-18:  June 22 to July 18   Registration deadline Thurs June 18

– U4 & U6:  July 6 to July 28  Registration deadline Thurs July 2

Block 2 – U8-18: July 20 to August 15  Registration deadline Thurs July 16

–  U4 & U6: August 4 to August 25  Registration deadline Thurs July 30

We will be restricted to 40 players per field during any given session. Players will be divided into smaller groups of no more than 10 players and each group will work with 1 assigned coach.

** Anyone registered prior to June 11 will be placed in Block 1 unless otherwise directed
For Mini & Youth – you will be placed in Monday (Boys), Tuesday (Girls) unless otherwise told.
If you wish to be moved from Mon to Wed (boys) or from Tues to Thurs (girls), please email request to executiveassistant@fdsa.org with your child’s name and which day you would like to be move to.**

 Recreational Programs

 All Mini (U8 &U10) & Youth (U12-U18) will have two 1-hour sessions scheduled per week. However, players will have the option to participate in either 1 or both sessions based on their desire and availability.

Fees (per 4 week block)

 Mini & Youth

1 day per week = $40

2 days per week = $80

*each player must also pay Soccer NB player fee with their 1st block – this only needs to be paid once*

Soccer NB player fee = $25.50 for Mini & $37.50 for Youth

Schedules

U8 Girls – Tuesdays (Scotiabank North) & Thursdays (Nasis Lower) 6:30-7:30pm

U8 Boys – Mondays  (Scotiabank North) & Wednesdays (Nasis Lower) 6:30-7:30pm

U10 Girls – Tuesdays (Scotiabank South) & Thursdays (Barker) 6:30-7:30pm

U10 Boys – Mondays (Scotiabank South) & Wednesdays (Barker) 6:30-7:30pm

Youth Girls (2002-2009) – Tuesdays (Scotiabank South) 6:30-7:30pm

Youth Boys (2002-2009) – Mondays (Nasis) & Wednesdays (Scotiabank North) 6:30-7:30pm

*If registrations exceed 40 players in a group, additional slots may be added and may not align with above*

 Micro Program (U4 & U6)

 U4 & U6 programming will begin July 6th

 Both age groups will have one 1-hour session scheduled per week.

 *Due to restrictions/guidelines/scheduling restraints, we will NOT be able to offer a North & South side program this year. All sessions will be held at Fredericton High School*

In order to properly follow guidelines for safety, all parents in Micro programming will be required to participate on-field with their child

Fees (per 4-week block)

1 day per week = $40

*each player must also pay Soccer NB player fee with their 1st block – this only needs to be paid once*

Soccer NB player fee = $25.50 for Mini

Schedule

 U4 – Mondays @ Fredericton High School  6-7pm

U6 – Tuesdays @ Fredericton High Schoo 6-7pm

Competitive Programs

 All competitive groups will have two 1-hour sessions scheduled per week. However, players will have the option to participate in extra sessions based on their desire and availability. An academy type session will be offered once per week as will a fitness/physical type session.

Fees (per 4-week block)

 All Groups

2 days per week = $80

Academy = $40

Fitness/Physical = $40

*each player must also pay Soccer NB player fee with their 1st block – this only needs to be paid once*

Soccer NB player fee = $25.50 for Mini & $37.50 for Youth

Schedules

U12 Girls – Tuesdays (Barker) 5-6pm OR 6:30-7:30pm & Thursdays (Scotiabank South) 5-6pm OR 6:30-7:30pm

U12 Boys – Mondays (Barker) 5-6pm OR 6:30-7:30pm & Wednesdays (Scotiabank South) 5-6pm OR 6:30-7:30pm

U13 Girls – Tuesdays (Scotiabank South) & Thursdays (Barker) 5-6pm

U13 Boys – Mondays (Scotiabank South) & Wednesdays (Barker) 5-6pm

U15 Girls – Tuesdays (Scotiabank North) & Thursdays (Nasis) 8-9pm

U15 Boys – Mondays (Scotiabank North) & Wednesdays (Nasis) 8-9pm

U18 Girls – Tuesdays (Scotiabank South) & Thursdays (Barker) 8-9pm

U18 Boys – Mondays (Scotiabank South) & Wednesdays (Barker) 8-9pm

Academy – Saturdays @ SBN

9-10am – Groups 1-4

10:30-11:30am – Groups 5-7

12-1pm – Groups 8-10

1:30-2:30pm – Groups 11-13

Fitness – Strength & Conditioning – Nasis Middle Field

Boys: Tuesdays – U13 5-6pm; U15 6:30-7:30pm; U18 8-9pm

Girls: Wednesdays – U13 5-6pm; U15 6:30-7:30pm; U18 89pm

*If registrations exceed 40 players in a group, additional slots may be added and may not align with above*

Volunteers

We are still seeking volunteer coaches for our U8, U10 and Youth programs. If you are able to lend a hand with any of these groups, please contact the following:

U8 & U10: Tom Carney – Mini Director  minidirector@fdsa.org

U12-18: Rob Saunders – Youth Director  youthdirector@fdsa.org

*Any questions regarding the on-field aspects of coaching can be directed to Barry Morrison FDSA Club Head Coach bmorrison@fdsa.org

In order to run programs safely under the recommendations and guidelines of Soccer NB, we will require additional volunteers to manage facilities and the players/coaches entering and participating at each location. We will NOT be able to run sessions without the extra help of our FDSA family. These jobs are new and different than we are traditionally accustomed to and we ask that you please step forward to help when you can. We will need to have orientations for each of these roles and schedule slots ahead of time to ensure positions are filled. If you could contact our Volunteer Coordinator Rob Saunders at youthdirector@fdsa.org to identify which position and where and when (see schedules above) would be preferable for you, this would be a massive help. We have great people within the FDSA who are always willing to lend a hand and we are leaning on you again so our children can enjoy the sport they love!

Here is a brief description of each position:

Reception Managers – These persons will be responsible to take attendance at fields prior to each activity commencing, administer/confirm screening questionnaire to participants, ensuring all entrants to the field area have disinfected hands.

Field Managers – ensure health rules and regulations are respected, ensure proper coach/player ratios and obligations are respected, validate training is following distancing guidelines, ensure equipment is disinfected and maintained in dedicated area.

Supervisor Marshall – Supervise players to ensure compliance with distancing rules, Assist the field manager to manage players, manage situations when participants feel unwell.

 

Registration is OPEN and we hope to see you all soon at a field near you!

We appreciate your patience during this process as we work towards a return to soccer!

Yours in Soccer,

FDSA Staff