SOCCER STARTS MAY 5TH
We can't wait to see you this week. Soccer starts tomorrow at 5:30pm, please come down to the fields a bit early, as it will be busy. Also, if you have any questions, look for our volunteers in the bright orange jerseys to get help.
FYSA Parent/Caregiver Meeting!!
Come meet members of FYSA team and hear about the upcoming outdoor soccer season. We will touch on our soccer program, schedules, coaching info and communications.
www.ferniesoccer.com
April 24, 2025 from 7:30pm-8:30pm in the meeting room at the Fernie Pub. Meeting room is the door on the left as you go downstairs.
If you aren't able to make the meeting in person, please feel free to join us via Zoom.
Topic: FYSA House Parent Meeting
Time: Apr 24, 2025 07:30 PM Edmonton
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8022152574?pwd=bUVwZjdrbDBTMTN4RnZyaXZYMkdoUT09&omn=81961129337
We are at it again!!!
We had so much fun at the Fall Fernie Free Kick event that we are doing another event on April 13th at Fernie Secondary School (FSS).
Register your female Identifying player (FIP) at the link below and be sure to bring a smile and some excitement to have fun trying soccer with us!
Pre-registration is a MUST, check in is between 4:30-5pm. Be sure to share with your friends, the more, the merrier!!
2025 Small-Sided Referee Course
Interested in part-time work as a referee this summer? Register before April 21 by clicking on the link below and following the instructions.
Center Referee with Small Sided training:
=$20/game base rate for U12 division + $5/year of experience (up to $15)
FYSA will pay 100% of your registration fee for the Small-Sided course with proof of payment and completion certificate emailed to treasurerfysa@gmail.com
Course type Small Sided
Host Fernie Youth Soccer Association
In Person Saturday Apr 26, 2025, 9am-4:00pm
Location Max Turyk Room 116 8am-12pm, then in the gym or on field #3 (if fields are open)
Address 897 Mt. Washburn St
City Fernie, BC
Cost $69.25 + GST
Additional notes for students:
- Attendance: Full attendance required (no exceptions).
- Total Duration: 7hrs
- In Class (2hrs)
- On Field (3hrs)
- In Class (2hrs)
- Badge Distribution: Referee badge provided at end of session.
- Recommended Equipment: Referee uniform (top, shorts, socks), appropriate footwear, whistle, watch, coin, 2 flags, notepad, pen/pencil.
Applicants enrolling in Small Sided Clinics must be 12 years of age on or before December 31 of the current year. This is a firm requirement set by Canada Soccer.
Registration will close 5 days prior to the clinic start date and at that point you will be emailed instructions regarding Zoom access and other clinic information. Students can now access the link for the Zoom webinar sessions from within their Ref Centre accounts (on the left hand side on their homepage).
To receive full credit for this clinic you must attend all (3) sessions NO EXCEPTIONS. Transferring clinics is not permitted, so please confirm your availability for all sessions before registering. ***IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE FULL PAYMENT ($72.71) UPON REGISTERING, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REMOVED FROM THE CLASS LIST. NO EXCEPTIONS**
2025 Spring Outdoor House Schedule & Fees
House season runs from May-June
Our annual House Championship will be held on Saturday, June 21st, 2025. So be sure to mark your calendar!!!!
We have the following teams for House/Grassroots League
| 2025 Spring Schedule |
| |
| Division | Day | Time | House Only Fee |
| U4 | Saturdays | 10:15am - 11:00am | $65.00 |
| U6 | Saturdays | 10:00am - 11:00am | $75.00 |
| U8: Group 1 | Mon & Wed | 5:30pm - 6:30 pm | $150.00 |
| U8: Group 2 | Tues & Thurs | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | $165.00 |
| U8: Girls-Only | Tues & Thurs | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | $165.00 |
| U10 | Tues & Thurs | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | $165.00 |
| U12 | Mon & Wed | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | $165.00 |
| U14-U16* Rocky Mountain League | Tues & Thurs | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | $150.00 |
*Rocky Mountain League is a recreational mixed league for house players 13-16 years of age (born 2009-2012)
This league includes community teams from Elkford, Fernie, Jaffray, Sparwood, Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek.
Some travel is required.
2025 Spring Development Fees
2025 Spring Development Registration Fee (per player)
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| Division | Dev Only Fee | House & Dev Fee |
| | | n/a |
| U10 | n/a | $215.00 |
| U12 | n/a | $215.00 |
| U18 | $175.00 | n/a |
U10 & U12 Development players are required to play in organization's house league, as per BC Soccer regulations.
2025 Spring Outdoor Registration Open!!
Are you ready to play some soccer outside yet, lol? We are getting ready to open up registration for the 2025 outdoor season. Be sure to watch your emails for information of when it will open up. Registration will open Wednesday, January 1st at noon (12:00pm).
2025 Outdoor Registration
2024 AGM Meeting Coming up!
Come down to the Fernie Taphouse for our AGM on Wednesday, Dec 4/24 from 7:30-8:30pm with some tasty snacks after the meeting until around 9ish. Then we'll still be able to make it home before we turn into pumpkins!
Our AGM is a great opportunity to get involved with our youth soccer program, as well as learn about our policies, financial footprint, and goals for the growth of the sport in Fernie. Plus, we think you'll be so inspired that you'll be interested in one of the open positions we are recruiting for:
- House Coordinator
- Equipment Helper
- Risk Manager
- Vice President
We are greatly appreciative of all the time and effort our volunteers give to Fernie Youth Soccer. We definitely can't do it without you!!! So if you're new to soccer, a veteran or just want to get out and support something in the community, we highly recommend you come out to the AGM and see what we are all about.
DOOR PRIZE:*
Enjoy a 2 night stay and breakfast for 2 at the Park Place Lodge.
*Must be present at the AGM to win
Indoor Soccer Information:
Indoor soccer is coming up and we will be opening registration on Friday, Oct 11/24 @ 10:00am. Be sure to register your player, as we have limited spots for this season. Programs will be running at Max Turyk Community Centre Gym (City of Fernie), École Isabella Dicken (SD5) and Fernie Secondary (SD5). Please see the schedule below. We will have a waitlist for some sessions, please understand that the FYSA Board has done our best with the facilities that we have available. Some sessions are only scheduled until December, we will have an updated status on sessions that we hope to continue running from Jan to Apr in the first week of December.
We are excited to have the Elk Valley Fieldhouse Society working with the city to construct a larger facility for community groups to use in the upcoming years.
Indoor Season Runs from Nov. 1 to Apr. 13/25
Click here for registration and scheduled session information.
Fernie Free Kick: Try-It Event:
On September 28th, FYSA is hosting the 1st "Fernie Free Kick: Girls Try-It Day." This is a two-hour event designed to introduce young girls and female identifying youths to come out and try the sport of soccer in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment. This event aims to spark interest in soccer, provide basic skills training, and encourage participation in local leagues or teams and this is for children born between 2012-2018, ages 6-12 by December 31, 2024.
Registration is now OPEN and spots may be limited, so be sure to secure a spot. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY (Registration closes Sept 27/24)
Check in begins at 9:45am with kick-off of activities at 10am. No experience needed - just bring your energy and enthusiasm, ...and cleats or athletic shoes, waterbottle, shinpads (if you have some) and dressed for the weather to be running around outside.
Fernie Free Kick Objectives
- Introduction to Soccer: Provide a basic introduction to soccer, including fundamental
skills and concepts. - Skill Development: Offer participants an opportunity to develop basic soccer skills in a
low-pressure setting. - Encourage Participation: Inspire girls to join soccer teams or leagues in the future.
- Build Community: Foster a sense of community and camaraderie among participants
and their families.
Target Audience
No prior soccer experience required; all skill levels welcome
Event Schedule
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM: Check-In **ONLINE REGSITRATION REQUIRED**
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Welcome
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM: Warm-Up Activities
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Skill Stations
? Dribbling: Practice dribbling through cones
? Passing: Learn the basics of passing and receiving the ball
? Shooting: Introduction to shooting techniques
? Goalkeeping: Basic goalkeeping skills and drills
? Each station will be supervised by a coach or experienced volunteer to provide guidance
and encouragement.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Mini-Soccer Games
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM: Cool Down and Reflection
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Closing and Parent Interaction
If you are intersted in volunteering or have any further questions, please email ferniesoccer@gmail.com
FYSA appreciates the time and commitment from our volunteers and guardians of all children that participates in our events and activities. We seriously coudn't do it without you! Thank you!
Summer/Fall Development Soccer
Now that Spring Soccer is in the bag, it's time to start thinking about Summer Soccer!
Summer/Fall registration is live for development soccer. Please click on the link below and register your player(s).
The session times in the information field are only for Summer, the times will adjust slightly as we move into Fall and have less daytime.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.
Practicwe Schedule:
| Div | Gender | Dat | Time | Field |
| U10 | Boys | T | 6:30-7:30 | Field 1 |
| U13 | Boys | T | 7:30-9pm | Field 3 |
| U13 | Boys | R | 7:30-9pm | Field 3 |
| U11 | Boys | T | 6:30-7:30 | Field 2 |
| U11 | Girls | Wed | 5:30-7:00 | Field 3 |
| U14 | Girls | Tues | 5:30-6:30 | Field 3 |
| All | All | W | 7:30-8:30 | Field 3 |
Soccer Quest - Fernie 2024
Date - July 8-12
Come join the only Canada Soccer Licensed Skill Center in the BC Interior for a week of soccer, learning the skills while having fun is our main goal. All players receive a Soccer Quest shirt, a quality soccer ball and a great fun time.
All our licensed coaches can show you how to become the best by learning the good habits of becoming a top player. Our success is unsurpassed in the BC Interior and we lead the way in player development from 4-18yrs.
It has just been announced that Michael Asante one of our 2010 boys who has been with Soccer Quest for the past 10 years has just signed for the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency program. This is one of several players both genders who have now made this life changing program in Vancouver over the past 20 years from Soccer Quest.
BC Soccer Lightening Policy
FYSA runs their soccer program in alignment with BC Soccer Governance. We adhere to their Lightening and air quality advisory policy. Please click on the links below to review the policy.
BC Soccer LIghtening Policy
BC Soccer Air Quality Advisory
2024 Soccer Jamboree!!!!
The soccer jamboree is coming soon!!!! It's just over a week away and we are getting very excited. If you don't have it on your calendar, mark June 15th from 10am to 2pm. We have a friendly tournament for our U8-U12 players and fun activities & stations for the U4-U6s
We encourage all players to wear their uniforms, as it's way easier to spot your team and/or child in a coloured jersey. It's a great event and so amazing to see so many people out for the day.
The Fernie Fire department will be there with their truck, the RCMP with their speed gun so you can see how fast your kick is, a food concession with Pizza from Elk Valley Pizza Shoppe, Popcorn from Polar Peak Popcorn, Happy Cow Ice cream, along with other snacks, beverages and freezies. We will be accepting cash and card.
Field layout and schedule will be posted soon!
We can't wait to see all of you out on the pitch!!!
Howdy everyone!
With just 30 some odd days befor school is done, I am sure you're all dreaming of Summer sun and fun. We are fortunate to have Summit Soccer Camps coming to Fernie for the first time.
The soccer camp is running August 5-9, 2024 at Max Turyk Altheltic Fields (MTAF) and is run from 9:30-2 pm depending on the age of your player. The organizer of this camp is from Invermere and he is a young entreprenuer at heart wanting to help yourger okayers develop their skills. He currently still plays with the U18 Columbia Valley Team (Invermere).
Registrations are starting to fill upand these camps don't have tons of space. The time is great then the players out ouf of the heat in the afternoon. Click on the link below to check out the sessions that are available!
Summit Soccer Camp
The season has started!!!
Here are the field numbers for reference at MTAF
Pitches look great. Here's to an awesome season. Don't forget to marl your calendar for the annual Jamboree, Saturday, June 15 10-2pm. Games, activities, tournament fun and prizes!
Here we dough again!!!!! We loved PIZZA NIGHT with Elk Valley PIzza Shoppe so much, that we wanted to do it again!!!! So mark your calendar's for Monday, February 19th, which is FAMILY DAY.
What better way to spend Family Day than kicking back, dialing 250-423-0007 or jumping on Elk Valley Pizza Shoppe website and clickity clicking up your favorite pizza to enjoy your apres ski/ride time with your Fam Jam?!?!?!? You can even look like a super-hero and pre-order it online for the perfect delivery time!
...Oh and did I mention you can support youth soccer at the same time by ordering up a couple LARGE pizzas?? For each large pizza sold on Family Day, EVPS gives the Fernie Youth Soccer Association $5. That's right... 5 bucks! Let's get our dialing fingers ready and hang up those oven mitts for the night and enjoy some pizza knowing the kids will be kicking soccer balls around soon!
P. S. Don't forget to register your kids for soccer! Fernie Youth Soccer Registration
