Eastside Youth Soccer Association Inc.

Best of luck tonight (March 31) to Eastside's David Chan and Hassan Mowgli, both of whom are nominated for 2020 Saskatchewan Soccer Association Recognition Awards. David a long-time coach, volunteer and board member is up for the David Newsham award, which is presented to someone who has demonstrated exceptional volunteer service and dedication. Hassan a finalist for youth coach of the year is a staff coach with Eastside, has his national B-license and is competition development 1 NCCP certified. The SSA awards can be streamed here: https://www.facebook.com/SaskatchewanSoccer

Eastside is immensely proud to announce its successful application for Club Licensing PTSO (Provincial/Territorial Youth Club) Level 2, becoming one of only four members in all of Saskatchewan to achieve Member Association Level 2. "This is very exciting news for the Eastside family," technical director Mike Gramiak said. Eastside achieved the recognition after being recommended for approval by Saskatchewan Soccer and then confirmed by Canada Soccer. According to the Saskat...chewan application, Level 2 of the licensing program "identifies organizations committed to achieving the highest expectations of the Grassroots, Community, and Competitive Streams and targets those with aspirations of moving into the Development/Performance Stream. Organizations achieving the Provincial/Territorial Youth Club Licence Level 2 are making an enhanced commitment across each of the pillars, which requires significant resources to achieve." Eastside president Dave Deibert said the recognition serves as motivation for the club to continue offering the best programming possible. "It's a credit to the amazing coaching staff on the field, the team system behind the scenes, and the players and their families for showing their support and belief in what Eastside has to offer." To date, approximately 170 member organizations from nine member associations have been granted club licensing in Canada. Also achieving Level 2 licensing on Monday were Hollandia, Queen City Regina and FC Regina. Four members from Saskatchewan, along with three from Quebec, received Level 1 licensing, while two in Saskatchewan and two in New Brunswick received Quality Soccer Provider licensing. To read Canada Soccer's release, click here: https://canadasoccer.com//canada-soccer-announces-new-clu/ See more

Congratulations go out to Hassan Mowgli and David Chan, two beloved members of the Eastside family, for their nominations in the 2020 Saskatchewan Soccer Association Recognition Awards ... Hassan is a finalist for youth coach of the year, while David is nominated for the David Newsham award. Hassan, a staff coach with the club, has his national B-license and is competition development 1 NCCP certified.... David is a long-time coach, volunteer and board member with Eastside. The David Newsham award is presented annually to someone who has demonstrated exceptional volunteer service to the game, and dedication in their role as a coach, administrator or official. The awards are scheduled to be presented on March 31.

Big thanks to members of the University of Saskatchewan women's soccer team U of S Huskie Women's Soccer, who recently spent an evening, via Zoom, training and chatting with dozens of members of Eastside Youth Soccer Association Inc. It was a great experience for the Eastside crew, getting the opportunity to ask questions and learn from athletes who have reached a level that many of our youth aspire to.

"Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another. We're strongest when we cheer each other on." -- Serena Williams #internationalwomensday2021 #internationalwomensday

With spring just around the corner, Eastside is thrilled to release our outdoor program details. Registration is live: https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=6c23337beb Please note: Early bird registration closes March 5. Any registrations completed after that date will be subject to a $50 late fee.

ICYMI ... Registration for our spring outdoor programming is live and the early bird deadline is extended until Sunday, March 7: https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=6c23337beb Please note: Any registrations completed after that date will be subject to a $50 late fee.

Happy new year and best wishes for 2021 from @EastsideSask ...

Best wishes from @EastsideSask for a merry Christmas and happy holiday season in 2020.

As 2020 nears its conclusion, here’s a look back at a modified fall SYSI season during which our @EastsideSask squads represented the club in fine fashion ... CHAMPIONS U13 girls Aurora / Eastside Pool 1 Eastside Bilbao... U13 boys Aurora / Eastside Pool 2 Eastside United U15 girls Premier Eastside Chelsea U15 girls Div II Pool 2 Eastside Spurs U15 boys Div II / U19 Boys Div III Eastside Juventus U15 boys Div III Eastside Inter ***** RUNNERS-UP U13 girls Aurora / Eastside Pool 1 Eastside Barca U13 boys Aurora / Eastside Pool 1 Eastside Leeds

Our eHub and Skill Building sessions continue this week. A reminder that the program is completely free, and here to help you stay sharp and fit until a full return to the pitch is in place. No registration required. * Eastside Sways - Weekly interactive online presentations for athletes, coaches, and families to explore at their own pace. These presentations are designed to spark curiosity, generate excitement and connect our members.... - Sways will be posted Dec 2, 9 & 16 * Skill Builder sessions - 30-minute interactive Zoom connections to help sharpen your skills. - Mini sessions (U7-U9) Dec 2, 7, 9, 14 & 16 @ 5:45 pm. Click here to join the Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99844185758#success - Youth sessions (U11-U15) Dec 2, 7, 9, 14 & 16 @ 6:30 pm. Click here to join the Zoom meeting https://zoom.us/j/95194169408#success - Athletes will require a ball, a small space to work in, and cones or other items that can be used as markers on the floor. Exploring the Game sessions - 30-45 minute interactive Zoom connections to help enhance your game IQ. - "360 Support: Attacking, the Eastside Way" Dec 3 @ 6 pm. - "Breaking the Press" Dec 10 @ 6 pm. - "Find the Free Player, Be the Free Player, Use the Free Player" Dec 17 @ 6 pm. Athletes are encouraged to review the weekly Sway prior to the session. This will help lay the foundation for the ideas being explored. Curious Coaches - 1 hour interactive Zoom connections for coaches to explore session design, delivery, and reflection. - Dec 3, 10 & 17 @ 7 pm Be sure to check out our website and follow us on social media @EastsideSask for the latest information.

Hey Eastside Youth Soccer Association Inc. crew: A reminder about our eHub and Skill Building session, launching tonight (5:45pm for U7-U9 and 6:30pm for U11-15) ... The program is completely free, and here to help you stay sharp and fit until a full return to the pitch is in place. No registration required.... * Eastside Sways - Weekly interactive online presentations for athletes, coaches, and families to explore at their own pace. These presentations are designed to spark curiosity, generate excitement and connect our members. - Sways will be posted Dec 2, 9 & 16 * Skill Builder sessions - 30-minute interactive Zoom connections to help sharpen your skills. - Mini sessions (U7-U9) Dec 2, 7, 9, 14 & 16 @ 5:45pm. Click here to join the Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99844185758#success - Youth sessions (U11-U15) Dec 2, 7, 9, 14 & 16 @ 6:30pm. Click here to join the Zoom meeting https://zoom.us/j/95194169408#success - Athletes will require a ball, a small space to work in, and cones or other items that can be used as markers on the floor. Exploring the Game sessions - 30-45 minute interactive Zoom connections to help enhance your game IQ. - "360 Support: Attacking, the Eastside Way" Dec 3 @ 6:00pm. - "Breaking the Press" Dec 10 @ 6:00pm. - "Find the Free Player, Be the Free Player, Use the Free Player" Dec 17 @ 6:00pm. Athletes are encouraged to review the weekly Sway prior to the session. This will help lay the foundation for the ideas being explored. Curious Coaches - 1 hour interactive Zoom connections for coaches to explore session design, delivery, and reflection. - Dec 3, 10 & 17 @ 7:00pm Be sure to check out our website and follow us on social media @EastsideSask for the latest information.

Eastside Youth Soccer is searching for a special individual to fill our roll as Club Administrator. If you are interested in working with our incredible group of athletes and coaches please check out all the details on our website: http://eastsidesoccer.ca/cont/new-administrator-job-posting

With the snow slowly but steadily being cleared from city streets, soccer both games and practices is set to resume tonight for our @EastsideSask teams at SaskTel Centre and Henk Ruys. One note for all our parents, caregivers and families: if you're unable to make it to your session, please let your coach or team staff know.

Eastside Youth Soccer is search for a special individual to fill our roll as Club Administrator. If you are interested in working with our incredible group of athletes and coaches please check out all the details on our website: http://eastsidesoccer.ca/cont/new-administrator-job-posting

Lest we forget. ----- In Flanders Fields By John McCrae... In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

While the snow has stopped, the cleanup is just getting started. So, due to the still-hazardous road conditions around Saskatoon, all @EastsideSask practices and games tonight (Nov. 10) have been canceled.

Due to the snowstorm of the decade, a decision has been made to cancel games and practices tonight (Nov. 9). Everyone: stay warm and stay safe out there.

Your @eastsidesask fashions are now available and on display at the Soccer Locker. The deadline for ordering is Friday, Oct. 16 at midnight so check them out now before they’re gone. Order in the store or online at https://soccerlocker.ca/collections/eastside (Password - eastsideteam2020 ) #theeastsideway

Due to an SYSI technical error, there was a delay in getting the schedules out. But the U11-U19, U9D and U7D fall season schedules and coach packages are available at www.saskatoonyouthsoccer.ca. As well, for our @EastsideSask coaches who haven’t registered through RAMP, please follow the link here: https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=6c23337beb #theeastsideway

Our friends at Saskatoon Youth Soccer Inc. are looking for a parent-tot program leader. The job position will run from Jan. 5-March 31, with the possibility of an extension. Applications close Nov. 30. Follow the SYSI links here https://cloud.rampinteractive.com//2020-21%20Parent-Tot%20 and here http://saskatoonyouthsoccer.msa4.rampinteractive.com//empl

Kickoff on the fall portion of the 2020-21 season is just days away. ICYMI: After a tremendous @EastsideSask Summer Soccer Series and then our recent evaluations, rosters are set for the fall. Head to EastsideSoccer.ca for a complete look. #TheEastsideWay

As Coaches Week 2020 recognizes the positive impact coaches have, here’s a chance to learn more about @EastsideSask technical director Mike Gramiak .... Q: Other than soccer, which sport would you most love to win a world championship in? Coach Mike: That’s a good question. I really enjoy watching volleyball but I’d say with all the tennis going on, I’d probably say tennis right now.... Q: You, coach Yiannis, coach Garrett and others had regular tennis nights during the summer. Who had the most wins head-to-head? Coach Mike: It was close but I think (U of S women’s coach) Jerson (Barandica-Hamilton) nudged out on top of Yiannis. Q: What about you? Coach Mike: Middle of the pack. We’ll leave it at that. Q: Desert island game: Your plane crashes and you have time to download only five movies onto your iPad. They’ll be the only films to watch while you’re stranded. What are the five movies? Coach Mike: Oh, gosh. I love movies so that’s a tough one. I’d say Inception, Empire Strikes Back, Back to the Future 2, Crazy Stupid Love and last one I’ll say Tenet just ’cause I have to understand what it’s actually about. Q: So, Back to the Future 2? Are you saying that one just to be contrarian? Coach Mike: No, I love that one. Best of the series. Q: You might as well just say Part 3 and be completely off-base. Coach Mike: No, no, no chance. Q: Cats or dogs? Coach Mike: Dogs, for sure. Q: Star Wars or Star Trek? Coach Mike: Star Wars. Q: Poker or blackjack? Coach Mike: Blackjack. Q: Name a secret talent you have that most people wouldn’t know about. Coach Mike: I’ve never been ’megged in my life. (Sierra Deibert, U11 member of Eastside, overhears. But I’ve ’megged you, she says.) Q: Sierra begs to differ. Mike: (Laughs.) Q: Guilty pleasure TV show? Coach Mike: Any one during the summer, it’s probably Big Brother. That eats up a lot of time in the summer. Q: What’s your go-to karaoke song? Coach Mike: I’m lame. Sweet Caroline. Q: You‘re a long-time UFC fan. If you could have four fighters or anyone connected with the company over for dinner, who do you invite? Coach Mike: Oh, gosh. Conor McGregor because he’s a character. Georges St-Pierre because he’s my favourite of all-time. Daniel Cormier. And then Jon Jones, because I love fireworks (laughs).

The 2020-21 indoor season is officially beginning for our @EastsideSask family: Preseason training/player placement times and dates are set. Head to http://www.eastsidesoccer.ca/article/60348 for all the details. Here are few key points, with further specifics available by following the link: U13s and U15s sessions are Sept. 26-27; U11s are Sept. 28 and Sept. 30, and U9s are Sept. 29 and Oct. 1 ... The date for U7s is TBD. Arrive at Weaver field 15 minutes early for check-ins. Spectators are permitted only along the designated perimeter.

The Soccer Centre has released their Covid-19 Policies and Procedure. If you or a family member are playing this indoor season please give it read.

Change has become a constant right now thanks to COVID-19. The global pandemic affected us locally on the pitch during our summer soccer season and is also forcing some new approaches this winter though, at least in one respect, not as much as we originally expected. Following a change in course by Saskatchewan Soccer Association and Saskatoon Youth Soccer, athletes are now allowed to register in both club and academy - and don’t have to choose between the two. All social restrictions remain in place, and are perhaps even more important, with the change. For more information and to register for first half, second half or full winter with Eastside, follow our link here: http://eastsidesoccer.ca/article/60764 Because of these changes, we have extended our early registration deadline to Sept. 13. #theeastsideway

Registration remains open for Eastside's 2020-21 indoor season and to help accommodate our families during the COVID-19 pandemic and the back-to-school rush, we’ve extended our early deadline to Friday, Sept. 11. As we navigate new guidelines and standards implemented as a result of the pandemic, read about our programs and register by following this link: http://eastsidesoccer.ca/article/60764

If you're a parent or caregiver of girls or young women in sport, sign up for this free three-part virtual workshop series that will provide you with resources and teach you skills to help them mange difficult and demanding sport experiences. Register https://bit.ly/3h9fSfP

Sunday’s 3v3 World Cup was a fantastic conclusion to our @EastsideSask Summer Soccer Series. Hundreds of our athletes hit the pitch each week in July and August, and the summer-end competition was a great showcase to wrap it all up. Now, onto the new-look indoor season. Head here for information and to register: http://eastsidesoccer.ca/article/60764 #TheEastsideWay

The article published in the Lloydminster's Meridian Source newspaper is from last March and feature three Eastside alumni athlete's. Sarah Costa, Kendall Basky and Davis Bone played for the Lakeland College Rustlers women's soccer team and even though just first years, left an immediate impression on the team.