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To provide a consistent model for player development across the province, the British Columbia Soccer Association has adopted the Canadian Soccer Associations list of recommended game structures based on the developmental age of players 18 years and under. These game structures consider factors such as: the ideal number of players on a team, game duration, ball size, field size, goal size, and the rulings on off sides.
By establishing recommendations for a National Game Structure, clubs and leagues across Canada will be able to work together for the development of our young players. Numerous studies have revealed the effectiveness of small sided games in improving young players both technically and tactically. These studies have also shown that the small sided game environment provides players with more touches of the ball and, therefore, more enjoyment. All the basic elements are still present with numbers and field sizes adjusted accordingly to allow players increased involvement in the action.
This graduated approach has many benefits for players and coaches. Having fewer players also assists the coach to lead players through basic group tactics in a stronger environment. While many coaches understand that children and youth players are not “small adults”, the CSA and the BCSA have been slow to provide a suitable game environment for our young players. The CSA and the BCSA are now pleased to make the following recommendations that form the National Game Structure.
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BCSA Player Development Model
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| BCSA endorse CSA “Wellness to World Cup”, a strategy for Long Term Player Development in Canada! |
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At the 2007 November BCSA Board Meeting, the Directors unanimously endorsed in principle the CSA’s “Wellness to World Cup” document, a strategy for Long Term Player Development in Canada. This document outlines a number of key areas and will be the guiding force to implementing responsible change leading to a long term development strategy for players, coaches, administrators and volunteers within the game of soccer across Canada.
Click the "Read More" link below for more detailed information.
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| School Credit for playing |
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Registered BCSA Players can obtain school credit for playing under the below criteria.
Athlete 10 Programs
Metro / Select Level Soccer - letter from the District Soccer Association
Athlete 11 Programs
Provincial Team Programs - letter from the British Columbia Soccer Association - Age Specific Head Coach
Athlete 12 Programs
National Training Centre Athletes - letter from the British Columbia Soccer Association - Player Development Department
National Team Programs - letter from the Canadian Soccer Association
The player must have a record that is signed by the appropriate Soccer Association.
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| Shawnigan Lake Soccer Academy Announcement made March 1, 2007 |
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The British Columbia Soccer Association (BCSA) is pleased to have successfully operated the Soccer Academy Program at Shawnigan Lake School for the past 23 years. Since it’s inception this program provided coaches, players, and referees from areas in and outside British Columbia a chance to attend a week long residence camp to support their development as an aspiring soccer coach, player, and/or referee.
The BCSA’s technical programming has advanced with the establishment of additional programs throughout the province which provide a more consistent, year round, player first approach to the development within British Columbia. One of the programs that has provided us a greater opportunity to have more consistent, year round contact with players throughout the province is the District Development Centre Program (DDC). For more information on the District Development Centre Program please - CLICK HERE.
Due to this expansion in programming the BCSA has experienced a decrease in the number of attendees at the Shawnigan Lake Soccer Academy. The BCSA and it’s member districts / clubs should collectively celebrate the expansion of programming in all areas of the province. These programs provide individuals who are looking for development opportunities the ability to participant in programming in their own “back yard”.
In light of this, effective summer 2007; the BCSA will not be involved with the operation of the Shawnigan Lake Soccer Academy. However there may be a soccer specific program at Shawnigan Lake School.
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