LFC Outdoor Program

2021

Senior Soccer& AMSL

LSA HouseU7 & U9

LFC DevelopmentalU10,U11 & U12

LSA HouseU11, U13, U15

& U17

LFC TransitionU13

LFC CompetitiveU15, U17 & U19

TimBitsU4,U5,U6

LSA House• Recreational Environment• High Percentage of sessions

involve a scrimmage• No league standings• All players welcome to

attend, no selection process

LFC Pathway• Competitive Environment• High Emphasis on Technical

& Tactical Development • Travelling Tournaments • Selection based

LFC Program Information

• The LFC Program is the stream of LSA made for committed players who are looking to enhance their technical abilities by joining a

competitive team environment.

• Players and parents should be aware that a far higher percentage of the time on-field is spent through technical/tactical skill practices, in

accordance with our LFC playing philosophy, the LFC BluePrint.

• Our U10, U11, & U12 Development Program is the first step for players who wish to develop both technical and tactical understanding

of the game.

• Our U13 LFC Transition Program is the second step for LFC, as players move from an equal play environment to more of a fair-play

environment.

• The final step in our LFC pathway is our LFC Competitive level aged for U15, U17 & U19. In these age groups teams will aim to win

National Championships and selection & game time will be at the discretion of the coaching staff.

• Teams in the U10 - U13 will be by birth year. U15 – U19 age groups will be formed in accordance to ASA guidelines.

For example:

• U13 (2008)

• U15 (2006 & 2007)

• U17 (2004 & 2005)

LFC Values

Every player, coach and manager in LFC is to adhere to the non-playing ‘LFC Values’. These are a set of non-negotiables that allows us to build a culture of respect to ourselves, others and our environment.

When as a team or individual at a training facility, tournament venue, hotel or restaurant:

- Appropriate dress only (no hats, no hoodies or board shorts)

- Clean up after ourselves (dressing rooms & benches)

- Show good manners at all times (hold doors open for other etc)

- Respect all officials, committee members, teams, referees & spectators

- No phones/game devices allowed at meal times, players are asked to sit with teammates

We should all be proud to represent LSA, LFC & the City of Lethbridge

• Practice days will be Tuesday’s and Thursday’s (U10 – U19) (Locations TBA)

• All sessions will be ran by certified LFC coaches, following our own curriculum & will be overseen by our Technical Director

• All LFC fees, scheduled practices, games & tournament recommendations are all subject to change if COVID-19 restrictions are put in place by AHS and ASA.

LFC Training

Dates: Week Commencing:

Outdoor:

April 27- September 10

Age Group Year of Birth Outdoor Provincial Competitions

U10 2011 No

U11 2010 No

U12 2009 No

U13 2008 U13 T1, T2, T3

U15 2006 & 2007 U15 T1 T2, T3

U17 2004 & 2005 U17 T1, T2, T3

U19 2003 & 2002 U19 T2, T3

Age Groups

LFC Development

U10 (2011), U11 (2010) & U12 (2009)

• Our Developmental age groups give LFC players the perfect opportunity to enhance their technical skills and basic tactical

understanding through our LFC 4 corner model philosophy, the LFC BluePrint.

• All developmental LFC coaches are CSA certified and undertake training with the LSA Technical Director in order to able to

deliver the best sessions for developing players.

• All LFC programs are seen as the first step on pathway for committed players looking to build into competitive soccer. A higher

percentage of the sessions will be spent on building technical development than gameplay, parents are asked to be aware of

this when signing their child to the program. Parents looking for more of a recreational gameplay environment are asked to

register in the LSA House Program.

• Although it is the intention of the club to keep as many kids as possible in soccer, there is also a mandatory technical

expectation to ensure that all players feel comfortable in their surroundings. Ideally a LFC player will have had previous

experience in our LFC or LSA House Program.

• Most gamedays for LFC Development team will be during tournaments and any exhibition games. Games can be local, regional

or provincial.

• Practice days Tuesday’s & Thursday’s Location TBA

• Tournament Structure (1 local, 2 out of town) (could change due to COVID-19 Restrictions)

• Out of town tournaments suggestions

• Lethbridge FC Tournament Sept 3- 6, 2021

LFC Transition

U13 (2008)

• The LFC Transition age-group is the players first experience of a fair play environment. Coaches will give all players equal opportunities to play, but not the equal play time they previously experienced in Development.

• All LFC Transition coaches are CSA certified and undertake training with the LSA Technical Director in order to able to deliver the best sessions for developing players.

• Practice days – Tuesday’s and Thursday’s Location TBD

• Tournament Structure (1 local, 2 out of town) (could change due to COVID-19

Restrictions)

• Lethbridge FC Tournament September 3 - 6, 2021

• Out of town tournament suggestions

• U13 Alberta Youth T1, T2 or T3 Provincials (Optional)

LFC Competitive

U15 (06/07), U17 (04/05) & U19 (02/03)• Our LFC Competitive divisions are where LFC players and teams have a

focus to represent our club in National Competitions. All U15, U17 and U19 age groups will attempt to qualify for Canadian Soccer National Competition via winning the ASA Provincial competitions.

• The age groups are formed in accordance with ASA guidelines.

• Team selection and playing time will be given based on application and execution of technical ability and tactical understanding.

• Team Practices – Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. Location TBD

• Tournament Structure (1 local 2 out of town) (could change due to COVID-19

Restrictions)

• Lethbridge FC Tournament September 3 – 6, 2021

• Out of town tournament suggestions:

• Alberta Youth T1, T2 or T3 Provincials

Player Fees

Age

GroupInitial LFC Fee

Remaining

PortionTotal Fee

U10 $250.00 $ $

U11 $250.00 $ $

U12 $250.00 $ $

U13 $250.00 $ $

U15 $250.00 $ $

U17 $250.00 $ $

U19 $250.00 $ $

Each player must pay an initial registration fee to the LSA, these payments may be made at the LSA Office located at the Soccer Centre

building.

Failure to complete payments before deadlines will result in player suspensions. If suspended, a player will not be permitted to

practice or compete in any games with the LFC or house league until payment is made.

Note: Any tournament in addition to the outlined program must come to the board for approval and will be at the team’s

expense.

Lethbridge Whitecaps Academy

LSA are proud technical partner with the Vancouver Whitecaps Football Club. Through our partnership we are able to offer the Lethbridge Whitecaps Academy programs.

Prospects

The Prospect Academy is for players aged between 9 years old and 15 years old. The focus of all sessions is providing supplementary individual training to enhance and maximize the players technical ability.

All sessions are conducted by nationally qualified staff and follow ‘The Whitecaps Way’ curriculum used throughout all Whitecaps Academy Centres.

Caps To College (C2C)

The C2C program is for players aged 15+ wishing to continue their soccer careers into collegiate environment and beyond. As well as working on the technical aspects of the players game, this program as also works on soccer education, fitness, self-promotion & recruitment

People wishing for further information please contact:

LSA Technical Director Sam Heap (sheap@whitecapsfc.com)

Club Fundraising

• Lethbridge FC is a non-profit organization with fundraising being required for the financial operation of the club. The club mandates that every player/family be committed to its bingo & fundraising policies and participation in these activities is expected from everyone.

• We are working on different fundraising opportunities to help keep costs down for all members of the Lethbridge Football Club. We will be asking all Parents, players and coaches to participate with Club Fundraisers brought forth from the club during indoor season.

• Bingos are an essential part of our program, funds raised from the bingo are used to help with our program costs. Parents are encouraged to help our club by volunteering their time to keep soccer cost low.

Player Assessments

All players entering or returning to LFC must go through a technical assessment.

• All assessments set by the LSA Technical Director and ran by LFC Coaches

• Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled session to check in.

• Wear appropriate clothing and equipment. Soccer cleats, soccer socks, soccer shorts and a suitable jersey.

• Assessment & team selection carried out by the Technical Director & LFC Coaches. The Technical Director will present the teams to the board for final approval.

Areas of assessment:

• Technical ability

• Application and aptitude

• Body language and work ethic

Kidsport / Canadian Tire Jumpstart Funding

KidSport is a national not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance for registration fees and equipment to kids aged 18 and under.

KidSport Lethbridge & Taber provides financial support up to $300 per child, per calendar year towards sport registration fees.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is a registered charity dedicated to removing financial barriers so kids across Canada have the opportunity to get off the sidelines and get into the game. Jumpstart’s core purpose is to enrich the lives of kids in need through sports and physical activity.

Arrangements for applications to KidSport and Jumpstart can be made through the LFC.

Please contact Kristy at the LSA office – kristy@lethbridgesoccer.com PRIOR to time of registration to apply.