COVID-19 Updates
Return To Soccer Guidelines
Since March 2020, Alberta Soccer has worked with our stakeholders to respond to the ever-changing environment of the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta. Through timely communication and guidance, we continue in our commitment to a safe and compliant return to play at every stage of the response.
Before on-field soccer activities can occur anywhere in Alberta, the following conditions must be met:
- Alberta Health Services lift applicable restrictions, AND
- Municipalities / Regions lift applicable restrictions, AND
- District Members support modified season in their jurisdiction, AND
- Alberta Soccer Return to Soccer minimum guidelines implemented and maintained.
Alberta Soccer 1 on 1 Return To Train Guidelines – effective February 8th 2021 (updated February 11th, 2021)
Alberta Soccer 8-and-2 Training Guidelines – effective February 8th, 2021 (updated February 18th, 2021)
- Return-to-Modified Games Guidelines (coming soon)
Department Updates
- Alberta Soccer Offices
- Hours of Operation, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
- All staff working remotely so email communication is recommended.
- Finance
Coach Education: Online Courses Calendar
Information coming soon about Referee registration for 2021 .
Click here for past referee program updates throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Provincial Competitions
- All 2021 Indoor Provincial Competitions have been cancelled.
- No decision has been made at this time about the 2021 Outdoor Competitions.
- 2021 Alberta Major League
- Alberta Soccer has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 AMSL season.
- 2021 Alberta Youth Soccer League
- Information coming soon
- Tournament Sanctioning
- Click here for more information on tournament sanctioning at this time.
Resources
- Alberta Health Services
- General information for Albertans, including prevention & physical distancing guidelines and mental health resources.
- Government of Alberta
- Government of Canada
- Official information from the Government of Canada on the impact of Covid-19 on health & financial matters and the available support options.
- Wellness Together Canada: Varied resources for youth and adults, to help get through this pandemic.
- Return to Soccer – Response Action Plan_EN
- Canada Soccer Return to Play Risk Assessment Tool
- Canada Soccer Nation Inside: Online programs for coaches and players
- Announcement of Suspension of all Soccer Activities (March 13th)
- FIFA #WorldCupAtHome: Re-watch classic World Cup matches
- FIFA Covid-19 Resource Center: #BeActive and #HealthyAtHome videos and information
- Active for Life
- Resources for staying active from home: activities and lesson plans for children, articles and podcast recommendations.
- Sport Law & Strategy Group