FERNIE WEATHER

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. 

Dec 4/24 AGM

*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.

Indoor Poster

 

Fernie Free Kick: Try-It Event:

Girls Free Kick Day

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. 

 

Click here to register online RIGHT NOW!

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. 
 

Summer/Fall Registration is OPEN - Click Here

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.  
 

Soccer Quest Registration - Cllick Here

 

 Soccer Quest Fernie

 

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!!!

Soccer Players

 2024 Jamboree Field Schedule - U8

2024 Jamboree Field Schedule - U10-U12

 

2024

 

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

Field layout

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! 

 

Pizza Night Feb 19/24

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

 

 
 
 
 
 BC Soccer
 
 
Bc Soccer invites all FYSA members/parents to take part and register in
"Bystander Intervention in Sports"

BC Soccer recognizes the collective responsibility we all share in addressing maltreatment within our community. Often, individuals hesitate to act when witnessing such incidents. Bystander intervention equips individuals with the necessary tools to intervene effectively without jeopardizing their own safety.

Intervening not only reduces trauma for the person being harmed but also contributes to dismantling the culture that tolerates maltreatment. While individually we may struggle to shift this culture, our collective actions hold significant influence.

Course Information

During the training, the objective is to provide participants with the tools to effectively intervene when witnessing harmful behavior within the sports community. Using the proven 5Ds methodology,encompassing five strategies for intervention, will equip individuals with the information needed to be an effective bystander. Through practice, you will leave the training feeling more prepared to intervene successfully and safely.

February 7th, 2024, 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm: Registration Link https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h_BZROLQR-Ozwbfjy1hzRQ#/registration 
 

2024 Outdoor Soccer Registration - Open!!!

We are getting excited for the upcoming outdoor soccer season. I know it may not seem like it'll come with these frosty temperature, but trust me, the warmer weather will be here soon and the soccer pitches will be waiting for tons of players to kick a ball around. with that being said, registration is OPEN! We play at Max Turyk Athletic Fields from beginning of May until the end of June, with our annual soccer Jamboree on Saturday, June 15th, 2024.

Below you will find the schedule for each age division, as well as the fee chart. Click on the link below to take you to the registration site. 

If you have any questions, please email ferniesoccer@gmail.com 

 


2024 Spring Schedule

Division Day  Time
U4 Saturdays 10:00am - 10:45am
U6 Saturdays 10:00am - 11:00am
U8: Group 1 Mon & Wed 5:30pm - 6:30 pm
U8: Group 2 Tues & Thurs 5:30pm - 6:30pm
U10 Mon & Wed 5:30pm - 6:30pm
U12 Mon & Wed 6:30pm - 7:30pm
U14+ Tues & Thurs 6:30pm - 7:30pm

 


2024 Spring Registration Fee (per player)

Division House Only Fee Dev Only Fee House & Dev Fee
U4 $65.00 n/a n/a
U6 $75.00 n/a n/a
U8 $150.00 n/a n/a
U10 $150.00 n/a $200.00
U12 $150.00 n/a $200.00
U14+ $150.00 $150.00 $200.00

 

Register Here - Open!

 

2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

AGM Meeting

 

 Time to save the date for our AGM on Monday, December 4th, 2023 @ The Fernie.

A zoom link will be posted and emailed closer to the date. We will be holding it in person and via Zoom again this year. We are currently seeking to fill the following board positions:

-Treasurer

-Secretary

-Equipment Coordinator

-Fundraising Coordinator

 

2023/24 Indoor Soccer

 
Guess what?! Indoor Soccer registration is officially open! If you have a youth interested in playing for the indoor season (Nov-Apr 2024), register them to play.
Practices happen at the Community Centre throughout the week.
You'll find the registration link below.
Hurry and register, as there are limited spots for each division.
 
We have the following teams:
  • -U9 Coed Development Team - Tuesday 3:45-4:45pm
  • -U11 Girls Development Team - Monday 3:30-5
  • -U11 BoysDevelopment Team - Fri 4:45-5:45pm
  • -U13 BoysDevelopment Team - Mon 4:45-5:15pm & Wed 5:15-6:45pm
  • -U16 Rep Development Team - Sun 6-7pm & Wed 3:45-5:15pm
 
Indoor Registration

 

 

 2023 Soccer Jamboree

The Jamboree House Championship is our end of season tournament for the FYSA Spring House League. It is taking place on Saturday, June 24 from 10am - 2pm, rain or shine. Don’t forget to wear your jerseys, shin pads & cleats, bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Please let your coach know if you are not able to attend.

 

House Championship Tournament 

The U8, U10, and U12 teams will compete against the other teams in their division to see which team will be named 2023 House League Champion. 

  • 20 minute games (please be on time!) 
  • Each team is guaranteed at least 3 games 
  • 1st and 2nd placed teams from each division will show down in the Finals at 1 or 1:30pm 

 

U4 & U6 Activities 

From 10am-1pm there will be lots of fun activities for the U4 / U6 players and their families and friends. (Please Note: U4/U6 Coaches will not be responsible for their players during the Jamboree. U4/U6 players should have an adult attending with them).  

  • Obstacle Course 
  • Target Practice Station 
  • Bubble Station 
  • Jump Start Temporary Tattoos & Colouring Station  
  • Sidewalk Chalk 
  • CBAL Book Blanket 
  • COF Fire Truck 

Food & Drink (Cash & Cards accepted for purchases)

  • Simple Concession (freezies, gatorade, rice krispie squares, chips, Elk Valley Pizza, Polar Peak Popcorn) 
  • Free watermelon and orange slices provided by Save-On Foods
  • Large jugs of water to fill water bottles 
  • Happy Cow Ice Cream Truck  

Development Showcase

At 11am our U15 Development players will be showing off their soccer skills. Come cheer them on and help the U15 boys raise some money to fund their trip to Provincials in Langley this July. The boys won the Kootenay Rockies Cup the other weekend, making FYSA history, as it's the first time Fernie will be the team representing the Kootenay Region at Provincials. Way to go boys!!

 

Volunteers Needed

Please click the link below if you're available to volunteer an hour of your time to help at the concession or fruit tent.

Jamboree Volunteers

 

Sponsor Shout-Out

Thank you to the following organizations for helping to make the Jamboree possible!

  • Save-On Foods
  • Canadian Tire
  • Jump Start
  • Kidsport
  • CBAL
  • Starbucks
  • COF Fire Department
  • Elk Valley Pizza Shoppe
  • Polar Peak Popcorn
  • Dairy Queen
  • Fernie Alpine Resort
  • Teck

Please contact us at ferniesoccer@gmail.com if you have any questions. 

We are excited to celebrate the 2023 soccer season with you on the 24th. We hope to see you there!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 11, 2023
 
Fernie Youth Soccer Association
Fernie, BC
 
Dear Soccer Parents,
 
We need your help. On May 25th , the City of Fernie (COF) announced the potential sale of Max Turyk Community Centre (MTCC) and associated outdoor soccer fields to Conseil Scolaire Francophone de la Colombie-Britannique to provide a permanent home for École Sophie-Morigeau. The COF met with Fernie Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) representatives on May 30 and attended the community open house June 6 to gather information on proposed sale of the MTCC. After reviewing the information provided, the FYSA board is very concerned with the sale of MTCC.
We need you to contact the COF to challenge their consideration of the sale of the MTCC. Feedback from concerned citizens will influence the vote of council planned for the June 20 th , 2023. We have written to the COF expressing our concerns. We do not believe that adequate consideration has been given to the maintaining the size or the quality of soccer fields in the short or the long term.
The FYSA board provides the following talking points for your correspondence:
  • Soccer is very important to me and my children and we rely on soccer fields at Max Turyk;
  • Quality soccer fields are essential to teaching and playing soccer safely;
  • A single soccer facility reduces FYSA volunteer hours and COF maintenance costs and promotes a better experience with reduced travel;
  • I am concerned that the French School Board or other future owner will alter Max Turyk fields and reduce the amount of playable surface;
  • I am concerned that the French School Board or other future owner will not be equipped or staffed to maintain the soccer fields;
  • I am concerned that availability of Max Turyk fields will be limited because the activities of the French school or other future owner will have priority; and
  • I am concerned that the sale of Max Turk will eventually leave the City of Fernie with no publicly-owned soccer fields and a huge burden on future tax payers like me to buy land and build a replacement facility.
The FYSA board understands the desire of the parents and students of CSF to have a facility of their own however, we feel it is extremely important to ensure long-term access to sufficient fields currently depended on by over 450 players. It is our contention that the sale of the fields with the MTCC is short-sighted and ignores the value of the fields to the broader community.
 
We urge you to submit a letter to the City by Tuesday, June 14th to letstalk@fernie.ca or by dropping it off at City Hall to voice our deepest concerns and opposition to the proposed sale.
 
Sincerely,
 
FYSA Board of Directors
 
 

 

Soccer Quest Camps are BACK!!!

Soccer Quest is excited to announce that registration is now open for our 2023 Youth Summer Soccer Camps. Below is a breakdown of what is provided, as well as the ages and camp details. Get registered and come learn new skills, develop current skills, make friends and of course play soccer for a whole week in the summer right here in Fernie!! For ages 6-12 years of age, you can participate in half days or full days for the week. For further details click on the link below!!

Youth Summer Soccer Camps | Soccer Quest

-2023 Soccer Quest Camps

FYSA and Kidsport pair up to help get kids playing

KidSport provides financial assistance for children 18 and younger from families facing financialobstacles to participate in organized sport #SoALLKidsCanPlay. Visit kidsport.caandfind your localChapter for details on eligibility and how to apply

Kidsport BC

 

2023 Season Start Date And Other News

Find out all the information for the forthcoming season, coaching clinics, events and more:

2023 Outdoor Soccer League Details

U4s: Upper Section of field 2

U6s: Whole of field 3

U8s: Whole of field 3 

U10s: Whole of field 1 & 2

U12s: Whole of field 1 & 2

U14s and up: Field 1 or 2.  Full size and smaller goals are available. 

 

 

 

2022 FYSA and Whitecaps session for players aged 5-11

FYSA is excited to partner with Vancouver Whitecaps FC and other Elk Valley communities to offer a new mini-tournament and skills development opportunity for players aged 5-11.

Find out more: Whitecaps session

 

 

2022 House League Field Layout

U4s: Whole of field 1 and 2A

U6s: Whole of field 3 plus 2A and 2B

U8s: Whole of field 1 plus 2C

U10s: Whole of field 3

U12s: Whole of field 1 plus 2C

U14s: Field 1 or 2.  Full size and smaller goals are available.

The fields may not be lined until the second week of the season. The SeaCan contains many cones so coaches can mark out their areas as required.

2022 Season Start Date And Other News

Find out all the information for the forthcoming season, coaching clinics, events and more:

https://www.ferniesoccer.com/article/74450

2022 Soccer Quest Summer Camp in Fernie

Soccer Quest Camp

Registration is now open at: https://soccerquest.ca/product/kamloops-youth-summer-soccer-camps

 

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