About

The Provincial Qualifier Cup Competition (PQCC): the competitive pathway for CMSA teams interested in qualifying for Alberta Soccer Provincial Championships.

Teams U13, U15 and U17 at all tiers can opt-into the CMSA Provincial Qualifier Cup Competition. The CMSA Provincial Qualifier Cup Competition matches will run alongside the league in a single elimination knock-out with the number of rounds determined based on the number of teams who opt-in. This competition will run for both Indoor and Outdoor Leagues.
 

Why This Competition?

• A league winner will still be determined at all age groups and tiers but the pressure on teams to ‘win-at-all-costs’ to qualify for provincials through the league has been removed

• The CMSA Provincial Qualifier Cup Competition provides a different experience outside of league play for those teams who are wanting that path to provincials  

• Different competition pathways support coach development and shifts behaviours in league play to ensure players are receiving equitable playing time and developmental opportunities

• The CMSA Provincial Qualifier Cup Competition provides the opportunity for ALL teams interested in an opportunity at qualifying for provincials

• CMSA believes that the modifications will support development through the league enhancing the experience and learning of all participants

Key Dates:

• Mon. Dec 5, 2022: Cup Competition Team Entry Deadline
• Fri. Dec 16, 2022: Cup Competition schedules available online – placeholders only
• Jan 12, 2023: Cup Competition Live Tournament Bracket Draw
   

Game Dates:

• Girls Divisions – games will be played on the following dates – Jan 22, Feb 5, with the Finals on Feb 26 at Calgary West Soccer Centre.
• Boys Divisions – games will be played on the following dates – Jan 29, Feb 12, with the Finals on March 5 at Calgary West Soccer Centre.

If any divisions need more than 3 rounds, those extra games will be played during the week in February.
 

Formats:

• U13 Tier 1 & 2 – 7v7 on ¼ field
• U15 Tier 1 & 2 – 7v7 on ¼ field
• U17 Tier 1 & 2 – 7v7 on 1/3 field
• U19 Tier 1 & 2 – 7v7 on 1/3 field – not enough teams in these divisions to run a competition; please email Kim Kerr if you are U19 age group and are wanting to go to provincials
   
• U13 Tier 3 & 4 – boarded – ASA boarded rules
• U15 Tier 3 & 4 – boarded - ASA boarded rules
• U17 Tier 3 & 4 – boarded - ASA boarded rules
• U19 Tier 3 & 4 – boarded - ASA boarded rules - not enough teams in these divisions to run a competition; please email Kim Kerr if you are U19 age group and are wanting to go to provincials
   

Team Fees:

• U13 Tier 1 & 2 – $245
• U15 Tier 1 & 2 – $250
• U17 Tier 1 & 2 – $325
   
• U13 Tier 3 & 4 – $270
• U15 Tier 3 & 4 – $275
• U17 Tier 3 & 4 – $285