Welcome to EMSA South West
EMSA South West works with the community leagues of southwest Edmonton to run youth soccer programs for indoor and outdoor seasons and for our Premier soccer team. Our mission is to provide all players an enjoyable soccer experience at every stage by putting their needs front and centre.
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Outdoor Soccer Registration
Registration for Outdoor 2023 is open. Note on-time registration ends on Wed. March 8. Registrations after March 8 – players will be placed on a waitlist pending space on a team.
Community outdoor soccer can be found by contacting your neighbourhood’s community soccer coordinator. Coordinator contacts can be found here.
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Limited office hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Afternoons (1-3 pm) by appointment only; please call to set up an appointment.
Note office will be closed between April 7-10 and will re-open on April 11.
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Referee Training Courses
SWEMSA will be hosting Mini Referee course on Sunday April 2 from 1:30-5:30 pm at Sports TC (9203 35 Ave NW) – course is FULL
A one-day introductory course for people 12 years and older (on or before May 15th), who would like to referee U9 games.
Registration is expected to open this week. Register on RefCentre – www.refcentre.com/alberta
If you don’t have an account, you will need to create on to register. Note space is limited – please sign up if you are interested.
Unfortunately, SWEMSA won’t be offering the Entry Level course this season. Please check RefCentre to see others who are hosting a course.
Information about refereeing can be found on the Alberta Soccer website.
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Coach Training Courses
SWEMSA will be hosting on-field/practical Active Start, FUNdamentals, Learn to Train and Soccer for Life training courses. Priority is given to SW coaches and there is no cost for SW coaches.
If you are not a SW coach and interested in taking this course, please fill out this FORM You will be contacted if there is space available.
APRIL COURSES
Learn to Train – Monday April 24 from 5:30-9:30 pm at South Soccer Centre (6520 Roper Road)
To register: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/8634
Soccer for Life – Wednesday April 26 from 5:30-9:30 pm at South Soccer Centre (6520 Roper Road)
To register: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/8635
MAY COURSES
Active Start – Sunday May 7 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at Sports TC (9203 35 Ave NW)
To register: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/8785
FUNdamentals – Sunday May 7 from 1:30-4:30 pm at Sports TC (9203 35 Ave NW)
To register: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/8786
Learn to Train – Saturday May 6 from 8:30 am-12:30 pm at Sports TC (9203 35 Ave NW)
To register: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/8783
Soccer for Life – Saturday May 6 from 1:00-5:00 pm at Sports TC (9203 35 Ave NW)
To register: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/8784
Note that the on-line portion of the course needs to be completed prior to registering for the above session.
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Coach Training Opportunities
Grassroots Coach Education Program:
Take Active Start, FUNdamentals, Learn to Train, or Soccer for Life Course
Making Ethical Decisions:
Take NCCP Making Ethical Decisions Course
Respect in Sport:
Take Alberta Soccer Respect in Sport Course
Making Headway in Soccer:
Take NCCP Making Headway Soccer Course
Emergency Action Plan:
Take NCCP Emergency Action Plan Course
Long Term Player Development (LTPD):
More information about ASA LTPD
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Sting FC Tryouts: Outdoor 2023
Are you interested in trying out for our Club program?
Please click here for more info.
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Sting Premier Program

Have questions about the premier program?
Contact Sting FC
info@edmontonsting.com
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Want to know more?
Have more questions?
Contact us or check out the frequently asked questions.