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FEATURE ARTICLE

CHANGES TO THE YOUTH PROVINCIAL (A) CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS

The BCSA Board of Directors has approved a major change to the Youth Provincial A Cup Championships. This change will not only support the Canadian Soccer Associations Wellness to World Cup Long Term Player Development but will also provide clarity to the competition which will ultimately better utilize BCSA financial and human resources.

UPCOMING EVENTS

COASTAL SEASON 2008

The 2008 coastal season is right around the corner. Good luck to all participating players!

NEW E-COACHING AND E-REFEREEING ONLINE REGISTRATION

Click above to view the list and register for scheduled Entry Level and Referee Refresher Clinics.

Click above to login and view your account if you are currently a:

1. Referee,
2. Identified Scheduler,
3. Identified Referee Clinic Host,
4. Referee Instructor, or Identified Discipline Representative.

Click above to view the list and register for scheduled Community and B License Coaching Clinics.

Click above to login and view your account if you are currently a:

1. Identified Coaching Clinic Host,
2. Coaching Instructor, or if you have attended a BCSA Coaching Clinic within the last 5 years.

CURRENT NEWS

8/21/2008

BCSA SEEKS NEW PROGRAMS COACH/GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT

The British Columbia Soccer Association's Technical Department, is seeking one full time program coach who will provide the Technical qualities, leadership and passion necessary to take the Association's Technical Programs to a new level of success.

Programs Coach / Grassroots Development / LTPD Liaison - PDF
Click on the image on the right to download job posting

8/20/2008

BCSA RECEIVES MAXIMUM FUNDING FROM GAMING POLICY AND ENFORCEMENT BRANCH

Duplicating the success of last year's maximum grant amount of $250K , this year, we successfully secured a three-year commitment from the BC Gaming Policy and Enforcement branch for the respective annual maximum amount, for a total of $750K in funding.

8/20/2008

Vancouver Whitecaps FC is pursuing one of two Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion franchises set to be added to the league by 2011. The deadline to submit a franchise bid to Major League Soccer is October 15, 2008. As part of the application, the Whitecaps are asking the public to register their support of the bid online. To register your support or to find out more information on this announcement, CLICK HERE.

8/18/2008

BCSA ANNOUNCE NTC WEST PLAYER POOL & OFFICIAL CSA SCOUTING VISTING DATES

The British Columbia Soccer Association is pleased to announce, on behalf of the Canadian Soccer Association's National Training Centre West, the 2008 - 2009 Male and Female Player Pool.

In addition the BCSA is pleased to announce that the 2008-2009 NTC Scouting Visits will be hosted by the Richmond Youth Soccer.

During the NTC (National Training Centre) Program, National Team Coaches will visit the National Training Centre -West four times (National Scouting Visits) to discuss player progress with each NTC Director and identify players who can potentially compete internationally. Players will be assessed on a 8 week training period in the Technical, Tactical, Physical and Mental areas of the game. Following this evaluation, player's member status will be reviewed.

For detailed information and a pdf list of the 2008-2009 Player Pool, click the "Read More" link below.

8/15/2008

BCSA AND VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC ANNOUNCE HIGH PERFORMANCE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PLANS FOR 2008/2009

As part of ongoing joint efforts to support the Player Development Pathway for high performance players in British Columbia, the BCSA and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC are pleased to announce our coordinated program plans for the 2008/2009 cycle.