Tiny Tots Program

Where the love for soccer begins

Program structure - Stations Rotation: Sessions designed and delivered through a fun warmup, 8-10 minutes activities with three-station rotations targeting aspects of physical literacy (basic motor skills, coordination) and soccer skills (simple ball interaction drills) to end up with a cool down in a positive, play-based environment.

• Parents and coaches are encouraged to promote social interactions between all the children and parents. The importance of young players, coaches and parents to observe and follow the sequence of each station is crucial to help players flow through with ease, ‘no lost sheep’.
• The activities presented have been generated to reflect the essence and understanding of the Canada Soccer’s Long Term Player Development model: https://canadasoccer.com/play-landing/canada-soccer-pathway/

Eligibility: Male and Female, 3 & 4 years old.

House League Program

Play. Learn. Grow together.

Program structure: Ensuring players to have fun on the field with soccer while also providing exposure to fundamental skills, training, and principles of teamwork, such as sportsmanship and respect for other players, coaches, officials, and parents.

• Wednesday: Players will be places into age-based teams according to registration numbers. Volunteer coaches will lead team practices using structures session plans provided by QYSA. The Technical Director will be present each Wednesday to support and guide coaches and ensure consistent development standards across all teams.
• Saturday Game sessions: Players will participate in Saturday game days in a round-robin format within their age groups. These games allow players to apply the skills learned in training in a fun and supportive competitive environment.

Guidelines for Players and Parents:

• Please arrive 5-10 minutes earlier for any practice or game, then the players and teams can be ready to start on time.

• Parents or designated adult must stay at practices and games to supervise their player in case an issue arises.
  
  QYSA is largely run by volunteer members. Please consider participating for a few hours as a Game Leader on Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. Practices and Games run smoother with adult guidance.

Eligibility: Male and Female, 5 - 18 years old.

Strikers Program

QYSA's representative travel program.

Program structure: Designed for players who demonstrate strong performance, commitment, and development within the club. For this group, it is mandatory to participate in the Annual Goldpan Tournament in the second week of April every year as well as in the Northern Cup hosted by PGYSA in the first week of June to step toward playing at provincials.

Eligibility: Selection is primarily invitation-based, determined through ongoing evaluation during House League sessions. If participation demand requires, additional evaluations or try outs may be organized.

These players will continue with training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays led by the current coaching group. Training will include 50% station-based development sessions to support individual skill progression.

All participants will be placed on teams based on age and gender, and will be assigned to a dedicated Head Coach who will guide their progress throughout the program.

This program emphasizes friendly matches and encourages participation in various tournaments to provide players with valuable in-game experience.

Strikers program is designed for players seeking a higher level of challenge and development focusing on technical skill progression, tactical understanding, decision-making, and game awareness in a structured training environment. Also, players are encouraged to push their limits while developing discipline, accountability, and teamwork. This program bridges the gap between recreational soccer and high-performance pathways, preparing players for more advanced levels of play.

Strikers reflect QYSA’s commitment to long-term player development and creating opportunities for motivated athletes to reach their potential.