In May 2011, preparations were under way for Calgary to host the U16 Club National Championships.  Unfortunately, Calgary found themselves unable to host the tournament and were forced to step down as hosts of the competition.  Reluctant to give the tournament back to the Canadian Soccer Association with a mere five months to find a host and organize a tournament that usually takes almost a year’s worth of preparation, the Alberta Soccer Association turned to the Districts, hoping to find an Association willing to take on this monumental task. The City of Lethbridge had their eye on hosting a National Championships for a number of years; however,  heir applications were denied due to their distance from an International Airport. Realizing both the ASA and CSA were desperate, Lethbridge seized their opportunity, putting together a bid proposal neither Association could say no to.  Click here to read more...

ASA Mini Stars Program, is a U12 targeted program designed by the ASA as the first introduction and scouting opportunity for provincial team selection. It serves as a development opportunity for players in each region, and gives them an opportunity to face other regions in a final tournament. For more information please click here