Frequently Asked Questions
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U7 :$400 includes technical training two times a week, uniform, socks and ball.
U9, U11 initial registration fees: $340 includes technical training, team practices, socks and practice shirts. Additional $310.00 is due with league games starting.
U13-U19 initial registration fees: $400 includes technical training, team practices, socks and practice shirts. Additional $350.00 is due with league games starting. NO GST. Fees are subject to change each indoor or outdoor season.
Each NEW player will have 2 tryout sessions, each returning player will have 1 try-out session, and it is expected that players attend.
When will my child be notified after tryouts whether or not they have a position on a SW Sting FC team?
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Your child will receive a phone call and/or a Team Snap message within 72 hours of the LAST tryout date.
U11-U17 can expect 2 team practices and U7-U9 one practice per week (not including technical training) left to the discretion of the Coaches, players, and parents to arrange. Practices will be held in assigned school gyms and other facilities in Edmonton during indoor season, and licensed fields in south west Edmonton during outdoor season.
Games are typically played weekly for U11-U17, and bi-weekly for U7/U9. Note that game days are subject to change each season. Games are played in the soccer centres throughout Edmonton during indoor season and soccer fields throughout Edmonton during outdoor season.
All teams can expect 10-16 Tech Training (TT) sessions per indoor season, and TT sessions are held weekly to bi-weekly (less holiday weekends and/or tournament weekends) at Sports TC Indoor Training Centre, 9203 - 35 Avenue NW, Edmonton. During outdoor season players can expect 10-12 TT sessions which are typically held weekly at an assigned outdoor field location. TBA.
Fees include (1) tournament of choice, per team, per season. However, teams are expected to enter at least (1) additional tournament and split the fees among players/parents which Sting encourages! Fees can range from $15-$35 per player, depending on age category and tournaments.
SW Sting FC provides all players with: 1 set of home & away player Jerseys (must be returned at the end of each season to have your $150 uniform deposit cheque shredded). Players are also given 1 practice t-shirt and socks. You are required to purchase an extra pair of shorts and socks at cost. Keepers are given partial reimbursement credit for purchased gear. Compensation amount TBD per season. Backpacks, water bottles, track suits, soccer balls, will also be available for purchase. TBD.
Yes. New players, or returning SW Sting FC players who HAVE NOT REGISTERED on the tryout registration link will be charged a $20 tryout fee for U9-U17 age levels; $10 for U7 players attending our "Try Us Out" session. If the player accepts a spot on a team, the tryout fee paid will be credited to the registration fee.
No. There are no formal tryouts held at this level as per ASA regulations. However, SW Sting FC does hold informal assessment sessions to place all U7 players onto a respective Sting team. Please note: All players will be placed on a U7 team pending we have enough qualified volunteer coaching staff.
I have registered for tryouts and my child has been accepted on a SW Sting FC team. What next?
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Congratulations! You will receive a message from Sting Admin Support through Team Snap regarding our in-person payment sessions. For the 2020 Outdoor season, these will be held on April 1 and 2. Full payment of the registration fee, deposits and supporting documents will be due at that time. The Coach will contact you regarding the first practice.
Volunteer opportunities will be posted through Teamsnap during the season. Volunteers are expected to give 4 hours to the program in order for the volunteer deposit cheque of $200 to be shredded. Parents can opt out by selecting Decline To Volunteer on the player registration form in the EMSA Soccer Portal and pay an additional $200.
Yes, every player must register for SW Sting FC tryouts on our registration link each season AND register for the season in the EMSA Soccer Portal. If you live in the EMSA South West Zone and your child's registration shows Club Only, DO NOT attend a community league payment session. If you child's registration shows Club Preferred, you MUST attend a community league payment session on time in order for them to hold a community spot until the tryouts are completed. All fee payments made on-line or to your community will be transferred to SW Sting FC - you will only pay us the difference. If you live in another zone and have paid the community fee on-line, you will need to ask for a refund before they can be transferred to our program. You will pay us the full registration fee directly.
You can contact the SW Sting FC Admin Support line at 587-920-6352 or by email sting.admin@swemsa.org.
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