Grassroots League
The CMSA Grassroots League is modelled after national and international best practices and Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards. The league strives to provide children with a developmentally appropriate playing environment that allows expression, creativity, and development to flourish.
Match Day provides players with more time on the field, more time on the ball, and flexible match ups through an open roster system.
This league encourages mixed-ability groupings prioritizing social relationships as the basis of Match Day groups. This allows players to move between groups as required to ensure that each participant has a positive and developmentally appropriate match environment. The CMSA Grassroots League prioritizes enjoyment so players want to come back next week and more importantly, for many seasons to come!
Program Structure
Program Changes
- U9 will move to 5v5 (including Goalkeeper) with a 6'x10' goal
- U10 will move to 7v7 (previously played futsal and boarded)
U7 | U8 | U9 | U10 | |
Format | 3v3 | 4v4 | 5v5 with GK | 7v7 with GK |
Season Dates | Nov 5 - Feb 25 | Nov 5 - Feb 25 | Nov 5 - Feb 25 | Nov 5 - Feb 25 |
# of Matches | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Play Dates |
1 Match Day per week, Saturdays Quadrant based: Genesis Centre, Calgary West Soccer Centre, Calgary Soccer Centre (7) Match Days before Winter Break, (7) Match days after Winter Break |
1 Match Day per week, Saturdays Quadrant based: Genesis Centre, Calgary West Soccer Centre, Calgary Soccer Centre (7) Match Days before Winter Break, (7) Match days after Winter Break |
1 Match Day per week, Saturdays Quadrant based: Genesis Centre, Calgary West Soccer Centre, Calgary Soccer Centre (7) Match Days before Winter Break, (7) Match days after Winter Break |
1 Match Day per week, Saturdays Quadrant based: Genesis Centre, Calgary West Soccer Centre, Calgary Soccer Centre (7) Match Days before Winter Break, (7) Match days after Winter Break |
Match Length | (3) 15 min matches per Match Day |
(3) 15 min matches per Match Day |
(2) 25 min matches per Match Day |
(1) match, (2) 25 min halves |
Winter Break | Dec 22 - Jan 8 | Dec 22 - Jan 8 | Dec 22 - Jan 8 | Dec 22 - Jan 8 |
Post Season | Grassroots Rally, March 4 |
Grassroots Rally, March 4 |
Grassroots Rally, March 4 |
Grassroots Rally, |
Referees | Coach facilitated | Coach facilitated | Coach facilitated | Scheduled & paid by CMSA |
Standings | No scores or standings posted |
No scores or standings posted |
No scores or standings posted |
No scores or standings posted |
Program Sponsors