Attention Sault Ste. Marie Soccer Community!

Aspire Pro Training is excited to announce its PA Day Clinics, bringing professional-level training to young, aspiring soccer players right here in the Soo! ⚽️

Created by three seasoned pros—⚡️Pro Striker Maksym Kowal, ️Pro Midfielder Sergiu Anton, and Pro Goalkeeper Andreas Vaikla—Aspire Pro Training delivers top-tier coaching and skill development to help young players elevate their game. Learn directly from the pros and bring these invaluable skills back to your club to take your performance to the next level!

With over 130 players joining our successful summer camps, Aspire Pro is excited to launch PA Day Events in the Soo!

️ PA Day Event Dates:

Friday, November 8th, 2024

9:00 - 11:30 am: U7-U9 (Turf 1 & 2)
1:00 - 3:30 pm: U10-U12 (Turf 1 & 2)
Friday, January 31st, 2025

9:00 - 11:30 am: U7-U9 (Turf 1 & 2)
1:00 - 3:30 pm: U10-U12 (Turf 1 & 2)
Friday, March 28th, 2025

9:00 - 11:30 am: U7-U9 (Turf 1 & 2)
1:00 - 3:30 pm: U10-U12 (Turf 1 & 2)
That’s 3 incredible opportunities to: ✅ Train with professional players ✅ Develop your skills on the field ✅ Win prizes ✅ Become part of the Aspire Pro community

Join us for another great year of soccer in the Soo! Don’t miss out on this unique chance to learn from the best. ⚽

Sign Up Now At: https://saultyouthsoccer.sportngin.com/register/form/928122951

Aspire Pro Training Team

Aspire Pro PD Day Training Camps

Friday November 8th, 2024

9:00 am-11:30 am U7-U9 Turf 1 & 2

1:00 pm-3:30 pm U10-U12 Turf 1 & 2

Friday January 31, 2025

9:00 am- 11:30 am U7-U9 Turf 1 & 2

1:00 pm- 3:30pm U10-U12 Turf 1 & 2

Friday March 28, 2024

9:00 am- 11:30 am U7-U9 Turf 1 & 2

1:00 pm- 3:30pm U10-U12 Turf 1 & 2

https://saultyouthsoccer.sportngin.com/register/form/928122951

DISCOUNTS AS LISTED BELOW:

1 camp total= $119 per camp

2 camp total= $ 109 per camp

3 camp total= $99 per camp

Sibling discount- 15% off cart subtotal

NOTE: Multi-camp discounts will automatically apply. Sibling discounts will NOT. Please reach out to Dawn via sysc.manager@gmail.com for a personalized code for your sibling discount.

For more information please contact SYSC Technical Director

Please ensure you read over the Lightning Policy below.

It is with great pleasure that Sault Youth Soccer Club in collaboration to the Algoma Thunderbirds announce the first ever recipients of our new soccer bursary!

Congratulations to: 
Tori Carbone
Samarah Hammond
Abby McKnight
Chris Lungweol
Simona Mazzuca 
Ava Provenzano

We look forward to seeing you on the field in the upcoming season! 

#SaultYouthSoccer #SYSC #algomau #thunderbirds #soccer #SYSC #SSM 

Congratulations to Julia Mazzuca who has committed to the Algoma Thunderbirds women's soccer program for the 2024 season. Julia is a graduate of the Soo United program. She will be joining some of her Soo United teammates this fall.

Way to represent Julia!

#saultyouthsoccer #AlgomaUniversity #soccerplayer

Congratulations Talia!

OSHAWA, Ont. – The Ontario Tech Ridgebacks are adding depth in net with the addition of to their 2024 recruiting class.

The Sault Ste. Marie native made her mark at Sault City United, where she established herself as a starter in 2018. She would go on to win the 2022 team MVP, was the tournament MVP of the Barrie Spiritfest Tournament and went undefeated in the USA Cup Championship in 2023.

From 2022 until 2024, Hopkin also started in net for Korah Collegiate & Vocational School, where she was also named team captain and appeared in OFSAA 2022. She also holds the school record for most saves in a game with 22.

"Talia's an athletic and ambitious goalkeeper with a determined mindset and intrinsic drive to learn and excel," said Women's Soccer Head Coach Audra Sherman. " Talia's a great addition to our roster, and we are excited to see her challenge herself and others in our environment."

When Hopkin arrives on campus, she'll be enrolling in the Kinesiology program at Ontario Tech.

As we get ready to open up the 2024 registration, we are reaching out with our partnership packages. Consider sponsoring a team for as little as $175 (U7 & U8) or $275 (U9 and up).
New this season, you can purchase advertising on nets. Early bird pricing is $399. You will have thousands of eyes for 90 days at Strathclair Fields. Plus, we will have you listed on our website and do an individual special social media post thanking you. Join a great team!

Contact Chantalle at SYSC.Media.Sponsorships@gmail.com for more information.

If you are looking to reach the Sault Youth Soccer Club via email, please use SYSC.Office@gmail.com or via phone at 705-759-8840.

Office Manager             

Dawn Kippax                705-759-8840   

SYSC.Manager@gmail.com

SYSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President                               

Steve Mazzucca                   SYSC.President@gmail.com

Vice President                   

Joe Carbone                          SYSC.VicePresident@gmail.com

Treasurer                         

John Trevisan                        SYSC.Treasurer1@gmail.com

Technical Director                         

Luis Lima                                 SYSC.technicaldirector@gmail.com

Director of Youth               

Sara Giroux                             SYSC.Youth@gmail.com

Director of Grassroots      

Heidi Kelly                               SYSC.Grassroots@gmail.com

Director of Coaching    

Kristin Mooney                     SYSC.Coaching@gmail.com

Director of Equipment     

Joe Valente                             SYSC.Equipment@gmail.com

Director of Media and Sponsorships       

Chantalle Hannah               SYSC.Media.Sponsorships@gmail.com

Thank you to all who have followed and liked us on social media.
Spread the word - let's keep growing together. Our social media posts are the best place to get quick, up to date information. Want to become a sponsor in 2024?

Please reach out to sysc.media.sponsorships@gmail.com

We have team, league and field sponsorships available for this upcoming year. Join the best team in town!

#saultyouthsoccer #saultstemarie #Sponsorship

SYSC is excited to announce the partnership with Algoma University and remains committed to enhancing development and pathway opportunities in Sault Ste. Marie. To further advance this commitment, starting in September 2024, SYSC will be offering a bursary program in sum of $7500 dollars per year for 5 years to all SYSC players recruited to play soccer at Algoma University or Sault College. SYSC players who graduate from the program will be eligible for a one-time $1500 bursary. Eligibility will be available for up to 5 SYSC players per year. SYSC is currently in the process of finalizing the details of the bursary program. Stay tuned for further updates. #algomauniversity #algomathunderbirds #SaultCollege #saultcollegeathletics #saultyouthsoccer

COMPETITIVE COACHES!

Are you still looking to obtain your Soccer For Life & Making Ethical Decisions?

These two courses are mandatory to coach a competitive team, so make sure if you don't already have these courses to sign up today.

Coming February 21-23, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie!!

Making Ethical Decisions:

Friday February 21, 2025

6:00pm-10pm

Cost: NOW $25

Register:

https://www.coachesontario.ca/.../nccp-make-ethical.../

Making Ethical Decisions

Sunday February 23, 2025

9:00am-1:00pm

Cost: NOW $25

Register: https://www.coachesontario.ca/.../nccp-make-ethical.../

Soccer For Life

Saturday February 22, 2025

9:30am-3:30pm

COST: NOW $125

Register: https://www.coachcentre.ca/

Please use the links below to pay for your child's registration fees:

Junior United Program:

Welcome | Indoor Jr United Players Training 2024-2025 | Sault Youth SC (sportngin.com)

Soo City United Program:

Welcome | Competitive Player Indoor Training 2024-2025 | Sault Youth SC (sportngin.com)

Please note sessions begin October 19th!

Can't wait to see you all back on the fields

Stay tuned for some more Aspire Pro Training coming next month

Luis Lima - Qualifications

* C-License Youth - in progress
* Soccer for Life
* "Respect In Soccer" - OSA
* "Making Ethical Decisions" - NCCP
* "Making Headway in Sport" - NCCP
* Rule of Two
* Emergency Action Plan
* Regional Level Referee
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* SYSC Youth coach - Multiple age groups over the years
* SYSL Civics Coach - 2010-2014
* SYSL Senior Girls Coach
* SUFA Academy Coach & Technical Director
* Provincial Pre-B (2012) - OSA
* Portuguese 1st Division Youth System player with Varzim S.C.
* Over 30 years playing experience

 My experience in the beautiful game dates back to a junior player in Portugal playing in the youth system of the Portuguese 1st division. My playing experience spanned over 30 years. 
During my post-playing years, I have been committed to promoting the sport in Sault Ste Marie as a youth coach, starting in 2009 with the Sault Civics program. Over the years I have coached different age groups and mentored young coaches by developing training sessions for reference, training schedules, player performance review forms and process, tournament participation process, among others. During my initial coaching years, I achieved all required certifications to be a qualified provincial coach. This led me to a Pre-B certification in 2012. Over the following years I became a regional level referee and continued my involvement in local soccer with a local academy leading to a technical director role with SUFA for a short period. More recently, I have completed my Soccer for Life Certification en-route to a C license. 
I am excited to start in this new role and will work to elevate the sport of soccer in the Sault providing great value to our youth.

Q:  Do we play soccer in the rain?

A:  Yes. It is up to the referee to cancel a game. This will occur most likely occur when there is lightning in the area. You are not obligated to attend any game if you feel uncomfortable with the weather forecast. Contact your coach to see if enough players are attending.

If there is no referee present, for example U7 age group and younger, then it will be up to the coaches to call it.

Unfortunately, practices and games will not be able to be rescheduled due to the length of the season and field availability.

Please follow us on social media for up to date game cancellations. 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/?ref=homescreenpwa

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/soocityunited/

FAQ:

Q:  Do we play soccer in the rain?

A:  Yes. It is up to the referee to cancel a game. This will occur mostly when there is lightning in the area. Please follow us on social media for up to date game cancellations. (see below)

Q:  Which field will my child play at?

A:   U5 – U6 will play at Queen Elizabeth (John Rhodes)

       U7 – U18 will play at Strathclair (Second Line)

Q:  How long does the season last?

A:  The season ends at the end of August.

Q:  What equipment will my child require?

A:  Your child will be provided a jersey, shorts and socks.

       Your child will need soccer cleats, shin guards and a water bottle with their name on it.

Q:  I want to follow you on social media.

A:  Great idea. Best place to get info instantly.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/?ref=homescreenpwa

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/soocityunited/

Q:  I would like to be a sponsor. 

A:   Contact Chantalle ( sysc.media.sponsorships@gmail.com)

The Sault Youth Soccer Club has established a new bursary award which will encourage students who graduate from the Sault Youth Soccer programs to take their passion and skills to the OUA (Ontario University Athletics) and represent Algoma University. This bursary will benefit up to 5 players a year and give them up to $1,500 to help pay for their education and related expenses.

Completed applications are due by June 1st, and successful applicants will be informed by June 15th. 

Interested? Fill out this form and email it to sysc.youth@gmail.com!

Get ready for some exciting Soo City United soccer right here in Sault Ste. Marie. Several of our competitive age teams have entered the Western Region Soccer League (WRSL). Teams from Guelph, Kitchener, Sarnia, Windsor and London will all be travelling right here to play games at Tom Tipton Field. This is a great step in promoting our players and playing quality competition on a weekly basis. Come out to support your home team!

For more details, check out: https://wrsl.ca/

Sault Youth Soccer Club is excited to welcome and introduce Dawn Kippax as the club’s new office manager. Dawn comes to us from Barrie, Ontario and is already making a positive impression on us and soccer parents in our community.

“I am beyond excited to dive into this summer's outdoor season, see where we can improve, and commit to consistently helping our community. I look forward to working with parents and players ahead of, and leading into, our season."

Dawn takes over from Shirley Robertson, who was in the role and is enjoying her retirement.

Sault Youth Soccer gives approximately 1600 players the opportunity to play the game they love in a variety of streams. We offer outdoor house league during the summer months, a pre-competitive stream through Junior United and a competitive stream through Soo City United.

As we head into the outdoor season, parents can still sign up their children by going to our website – www.saultyouthsoccer.com and follow the registration instructions.

“Throughout my time at SYSC, I hope to drive the organization towards a more user-friendly system when it comes to registration, more opportunities for our soccer families, and better soccer seasons than ever before.”

We are a committee of volunteers that are always looking for coaches, managers, referees, and sponsors. Want to be a part of the Sault Youth team? Call or email Dawn and let her know how you can help. SYSC.Manager@gmail.com

For all up to date information and posts, follow us on our new socials.

https://www.facebook.com/saultyouthsoccerclub/

https://www.instagram.com/saultyouthsoccerclub/

Welcome Dawn and we look forward to seeing everyone at the fields this summer.

"So you want to become a referee?” We want you!

2024 Entry-Level and Small-Sided Match Official Clinics are now open for registration. These clinics will continue to be offered in a hybrid format (online theory & in-person practical session).

All the information for clubs and for potential referees can be found at https://www.ontariosoccer.net/referee-clinics
and https://www.ontariosoccer.net/recruitment for further information on what to expect as a new Match Official.

Practical sessions in Sault Ste. Marie are booked for May 11th.

#saultyouthsoccer #soccerreferee #saultstemarie

Please migrate over to our new socials for all the up to date regarding local soccer.

https://www.facebook.com/saultyouthsoccerclub/

https://www.instagram.com/saultyouthsoccerclub/

Parents, caregivers, coaches and all Strathclair Field House users. Please be mindful when using the public washrooms. Players, make sure you let your coaches know when you go to the washrooms and go in pairs and please report anything suspicious. Adults should accompany younger children.

There have been some questions raised to the league recently with regards to Soo Junior United players playing in the house league system.

SYSL follows Ontario Soccer Guidelines and stick to these recommendations for the best interest of the children that participate locally.

Ontario Soccer mandate: Every Grassroots player deserves an enjoyable experience with the game, regardless of the role they play, their age, their level of experience or their ability.  An enjoyable experience means that they have access to high quality programs where they can have fun with their friends. Learn new skills and play the game. 

Beginning at age 8, players who are looking for more development can join the Junior United program for extra training during the winter and summer months. It is mandated that all players play in the house league system until the U13 age group. Each team gets the same number of  Junior United players on a team.  If we didn't do this, we would have less teams in each division and limited games for those who train extra all year round. This philosophy makes everyone better. There are some players that perform better than children currently enrolled in the United program. Players who don't currently play on the United teams may be the best player by the time they are teenagers. Everyone develops at a different level. 

Junior United Philosophy – SYSC’s responsibility is to ensure that all players in the Junior United program can enjoy soccer in a safe, fun, accessible, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment. 

Our sport is not like others with multiple levels according to skill level and having to try out to make a team. The house league system allows all to play in a safe environment and if a child wants to pursue soccer at a higher level then they can take that next step at U13. Until then, our league and coaches will bring the same energy to all players, encouraging all along the way.

Please remember that everyone is a volunteer trying to make a positive change because someone did it for them when they were younger. Also, be respectful to our young referees because without them we would not have the ability to play these games.

We are in this together. Play. Inspire. Unite.