KYSA will be hosting our annual AGM as follows:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 @ 6:30PM
Meeting Room (above KYSA office), 1550 Island Parkway (McArthur Island)
To aid with our planning and preparations (though not required), those wishing to attend and those seeking board nomination are asked to indicate their intent HERE.
We are very excited to announce that KYSA has been selected to host the BMO Girls Play BC event on September 14th.
BC Soccer will be setting up at McArthur Island Park on Sept 14th to host an on field training session for female youth coaches followed by a practice for female players born in 2013-2018.
NOTE: Registration Deadline is September 1st.
COACHING
Interested young female coaches are invited to participate in a fun day of learning how to coach. The event will be facilitated by a BC Soccer female coach developer, who will support the coaches as they try out their skills in coaching young girls, all delivered in a festival format. Participating coaches will receive support resources prior to the event, and FREE access to a Canada Soccer Grassroots online course.
Eligibility: Priority given to female coaches ages 16-18, but U14 girls or young coaches over 18 are welcome to register as well.
PLAYING
Registered female players will participate on small-sided games and have a fun soccer afternoon free of cost. They will get the chance to engage with young female coaches and hopefully be inspired by them.
Eligibility: Priority given to female players in the Fundamentals age groups (born 2017 or 2018), but other age groups up to U11 are welcome to register!
BMO Girls Play BC! is an innovative girls’ soccer activation and leadership day, engaging girls through coaching and playing opportunities. The program will create a safe and inclusive environment where girls can:
By participating in this program, girls will be inspired to stay in soccer longer. They will also aspire to continue their soccer career in other avenues than simply playing (coaching, refereeing, volunteering, etc.). BC Soccer and BMO are pleased to announce that registrations for the “BMO Girls Play BC!” are open for interested female coaches and players.
For more information and to register as either a coach or player – CLICK HERE.
The Kamloops Youth Soccer Association is looking to add to our team!
We are seeking to fill full time and seasonal part time positions.
We are looking to fill this position quickly and interested candidates are asked to apply ASAP. Application reviews will begin immediately and the position remains open until filled.
Application details fan be found in each posting below.
This full time technical role is central to creating a positive learning environment, improving player skills, and growing the club’s competitive status.
This full time administrative position involves a wide range of duties focussed toward enhancing the club experience for all members and stakeholders.
Technical Development Coordinator
These eight part-time technical positions (16 to 20 hrs/wk, mid-April to late July) work closely with our members to deliver club curriculum, mentor young players, and coordinate our Player Development Program.
With the Xmas season just around the corner this is a good time to remind everyone that the Early Bird deadline for Spring Soccer is December 1st!
Check out our program details (HERE) and placement policy (HERE) so you know what to expect come April!
The association offers opportunities for U3 to U18 participants to play in the Initiation Program and Community Spring League. Both programs are proudly sponsored by The Chopped Leaf, Forward Law and Pizza Now.
KYSA continues to offer families who register three or more children a 10% discount on their overall registration fees. Financial support is also available to ensure that all children have the opportunity to play.
Parents/players can register their child(ren) online at kysa.net. More information is available on the KYSA website or by calling 250-376-2750.
General office hours are Monday to Friday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
We would like to officially introduce Steph Neystrong, our new Executive Director, to the KYSA community!
Originally from One Hundred Mile, Steph has a BA in Communication from the University of North Dakota, where she received a full athletic scholarship to play women’s hockey as a goaltender. She played for 4 years as a starter while obtaining her degree. Since then, Steph has been coaching and/or managing hockey for over 10 years in various settings and for various organizations. Most recently, Steph has worked as a Project Coordinator with an engineering consulting company since moving to Kamloops in 2013. Even though her background is primarily in hockey, Steph played Community and Select soccer as a youth!
“Ultimately, I enjoy sports and am passionate about helping youth pursue their dreams through athletics and for the enjoyment, fitness and being a team player that playing on a team brings!”
Steph starts with us in December and is taking over for Missy Cederholm. Missy shifted to a new role with the Kamloops Blazers Hockey Club at the end of August. Missy had a significant impact on our association helping to successfully navigate us through the pandemic and we are excited for her in this new opportunity.
Welcome to the team Steph!