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The Entry Level Referee Clinic is the entry point into the Provincial Referee Program.
The Youth Referee Classification is based passing the entry level referee clinic and being 14 or 15 years old.
The District Referee Classification is based passing the entry level referee clinic and being 16 years old or older.
The goal of this three day clinic is, through experienced referee instructors and video, to improve the knowledge level of referees in all aspect of the game. The topics covered include:
Pre-requisite: Minimum 14 Years old
Course Length: 17 hours
Course Fee: $100.00
(if successfully in this clinic the BCSA is pleased to provide you with your 1st year's BCSA Referee Annual Registration FREE of charge - this as of August 1, 2007)
Clinic Time: are as follows unless otherwise posted on the individual clinic page.
Friday 6pm - 10pm - Saturday 9am - 4pm - Sunday 9am - 2pm
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jasonlai posted on May 04, 2009 15:03
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posted on April 28, 2009 19:00 
posted on April 16, 2009 11:09 
The Senior A Cup draws are now posted (Open, Men's A, U21, Masters, Classics). To view these draws, click here and select the "schedules" dr...
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jasonlai posted on April 15, 2009 18:20
Senior Provincial Championship Rules - A Cup
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jasonlai posted on April 15, 2009 18:18
2009 Youth Provincial Championships Competition Rules and Regulations
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posted on March 30, 2009 22:30
| BC Soccer unveiled its new logo Saturday night at the 2009 Annual Awards Banquet at the Delta Vancouver Airport hotel in Richmond. The new emblem is designed to go hand-in-hand with a celebration of the common interests that bring us together - Global Game. Universal Passion.
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posted on February 18, 2009 17:03
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Upcoming course dates:
VANCOUVER - March 6-8, April 4-5, May 1-3
KAMLOOPS – April 23-26, May 7-10
More dates and locations to come…
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posted on February 18, 2009 13:08
| There’s a common misconception in certain areas of the soccer community that Provincial Team player evaluations are meaningless, because only former PTP players are selected. However, a recent analysis reveals development opportunities and a turnover much higher than expected. |
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posted on February 17, 2009 17:18
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BC Soccer is proud to award scholarships annually to players who are pursuing a post secondary education. The BC Soccer Scholarships are awarded at a Scholarship Luncheon held each year in June at BC Soccer’s Annual General Meeting. The deadline for application is March 31, 2009.
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posted on February 17, 2009 16:22
| The Premier’s Athletic Awards is an annual event that allows the Province to recognize the top female and male athletes from the provincial sport organizations and post secondary institutions receiving funding through the BC Athlete Assistance Program.
The BC Athlete Assistance Program, administered by the Sport and Recreation Branch of the Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport provides financial support to athletes who demonstrate the potential and commitment to represent British Columbia and Canada in athletic competition to relieve some of the pressures associated with training and competition.
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posted on February 17, 2009 12:46
Canadian soccer sensation Christine Sinclair is one of five finalists for the SportsFunder Community Champion Award. Cast your vote for the athlete who you think has made the most extraordinary contribution on and off the field and has inspired others to get involved in sport and do the same. The winner will be presented at the 43rd Athlete of the Year Awards on Tuesday, March 24, 2009. |
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posted on February 13, 2009 14:38
Congratulations to FIFA Referee Paul Ward for his recent appointment last week to the international friendly between Sweden and Me...
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posted on February 11, 2009 15:45
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We are pleased to announce Prince George Women's Soccer League and North Cariboo Senior Soccer League as hosts of the 2009 Leeta Solkalski and Keith Millar Cups (Senior B).
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posted on February 11, 2009 14:37
The 2009 Annual BC Soccer Conference will take place May 1st to 3rd 2009, at Capilano University 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver B.C.
This conference features an impressive array of coaching and referee guest speakers that provide world class on and off-field educational sessions. These demonstrations, along with the auditorium lectures will address the basics to elite level of play.
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posted on February 04, 2009 17:32
Dear Members and Friends of BC Soccer,
As BC Soccer has received a substantial number of enquiries relating to a potential change in the coastal playing season we wish it to be understood that any discussions and considerations are in a very preliminary stage. It is clear that a decision on a change of this magnitude could only be achieved through extensive consultation with our membership, as well as the various external stakeholder groups that play an important role in the provision of soccer programs and services.
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posted on February 04, 2009 15:54
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC, in conjunction with BC Soccer, announced today a restructure to the United Soccer Leagues (USL) Super Y-League affiliate program. The revised program, rebranded under the banner “Professional Development Partners,” will allow British Columbia-based clubs to operate under District jurisdiction, with additional support for local club infrastructure, as well as a more integrated player development model.
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posted on February 04, 2009 14:30
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As an association we are continually looking to improve in all aspects, with the ultimate goal of providing further enhanced levels of service to our Membership. In aiming to achieve this goal, we have identified the need for our association to select and implement an appropriate Member Service Management System to advance the operation and process behind all activities BC Soccer administer.
Thank you to all the individuals within the BC Soccer community who put their name forward to be a member of the member Service Management System working group.
Please click on the “Read More” link below to view the Working Group Members and meeting timelines.
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posted on February 03, 2009 12:10
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Dear BC Soccer Member,
BC Soccer is pleased to share with you some exciting news relating to future field and facility opportunities.
As you may already be aware, last week’s Federal Budget announcement revealed a new $500 million fund initiative, to be expended in the next two years, to renew and build sport and recreation facilities within our communities.
The budget highlighted in detail the need for “hockey arenas, soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, and swimming pools” as examples for upgrading, renewal and building through this nationally delivered initiative.
The program will be a 50/50 matching initiative through regional development agencies whereby provinces and municipalities, community sport organizations, and the private sector may all apply for matching funds where shovel ready projects exist. Three big goals drive the new fund- economic stimulus, quality facilities, and national spirit- and the allocation will be based on merit and readiness accordingly.
Click the “Read More” link below to view what this means for BC Soccer Members.
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posted on February 02, 2009 12:07
BC Soccer is now on Facebook. Facebook has become the ultimate social networking site on the internet, with statistics showing one out of every 50 peo...
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posted on January 30, 2009 14:53
| The Vancouver Whitecaps FC have signed goalkeeper Diego Aparecido F. Oliveira (Diego) to the Whitecaps USL Premier Development League (PDL) team after the Brazilian agreed to a one-year contract, plus an option. Diego, 22, joins the Whitecaps after being initially spotted with AC Corintians, who are a Brazilian first division club based in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, during a friendly match that was presented by The Soccer Paper last September at Swangard Stadium. |
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posted on January 27, 2009 16:29
For many athletes, the BC Disability Games represent the most important event of the year. The Games provide an opportunity for novice athletes to experience competition, and for elite athletes to qualify for national and international events, and to serve as role models for other athletes with a physical disability or sensory impairment.
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posted on January 26, 2009 16:52
The U16 Boys Evaluation Camp, originally scheduled for January 25th, has been rescheduled to February 1st, 2009 at South Surrey Athleti...
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posted on January 19, 2009 13:40
 The following is a summary of the U13-U18 Boys Coastal B Cup draws that were held at the Coastal district meetings during the Semi Annual General Meeting in Richmond January 10th /11th. The first round of games is scheduled for March 7, 2009.
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posted on January 19, 2009 12:31
 According to a CSA annual report, Surrey United ranks first in senior competitions. The comprehensive report identifies the most successful amateur soccer clubs across Canada in terms of their performances at annual championships as well as gender and age categories. |
posted on January 18, 2009 10:59
 BC referee Michelle Pye has been selected as a finalist for Sport BC’s 43rd Annual Athlete of the Year Awards, presented by TELUS.
Nominated in the Official of the Year category, Michelle has had a remarkable year. She was also selected as the BC Soccer Official of the Year at the Annual Awards Banquet held January 10th. BC Soccer is proud to have one of the top officials in the world, and are delighted at the selection of Michelle as a Sport BC finalist. |
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posted on January 15, 2009 15:01
Young players, clubs and parents are advised about recent scam. Persons purporting to be licensed agents are sending out spam emails promising tr...
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posted on January 14, 2009 23:28
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BC Soccer’s Referee Development Program runs Fitness Testing in conjunction with all Annual Referee Refresher Clinics. In addition to this, we run a number of free Fitness Tests to facilitate referee upgrading and maintenance.
BC referees have an obligation to ensure that they are in first class physical and mental condition, therefore, all referees must comply with the CSA referee regulation for an annual medical examination.
Please click on the "Read More" link below to:
· View the CSA / BC Soccer Referee Fitness Criteria and,
· To register for fitness test if you are a Provincial Referee or aspiring to be one.
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posted on January 13, 2009 14:04 
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posted on January 13, 2009 13:59
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| Youth BCSA Cup Provincial Championships (B Cup) |
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| Girls U13 - U18 |
July 2 – 5 |
4 day round robin |
North Vancouver |
| Boys U13 - U18 |
July 2 – 5 |
4 day round robin |
Nelson |
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| Girls U13, U15, U17 & Boys U13 |
July 4/5 |
1 game Championship |
Kamloops |
| Girls & Boys U14, U16 & U18 |
July 4/5 |
1 game Championship |
Richmond |
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* New format is a single game between the top Coastal team (Coastal Cup Champion) and the top Interior team
posted on January 12, 2009 17:13
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Dear BC Soccer Members and Potential Members,
BC Soccer is pleased to be the largest provincial sport organization (PSO) in BC and the third largest soccer specific PSO in Canada. We believe in the power of soccer and look to develop our game by emphasizing its benefits of active and healthy living while supporting our member clubs, districts, and leagues to strengthen and unite their local soccer community.
Please click on the link below to view the Member Benefits document that provides an overview of the benefits associated with being a member of our association.
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posted on January 12, 2009 15:52
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posted on January 12, 2009 15:35
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BC Soccer is pleased to announce the following locations for the 2009 and 2010 Youth Provincial Championships:
2009 Youth BCSA Cup Provincial Championships (B Cup)
Girls U13 - U18 Jul 2 – 5 North Vancouver
Boys U13 - U18 Jul 2 – 5 Nelson
2009 Youth Provincial Cup Championships (A Cup) *New Format*
Girls U13, U15, U17 & Boys U13 Jul 4/5 Kamloops
Girls & Boys U14, U16 & U18 Jul 4/5 Richmond
2010 Youth BCSA Cup Provincial Championships (B Cup)
Girls U13 - U18 Jul 8 – 11 Richmond
Boys U13 - U18 Jul 8 – 11 Aldergrove
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posted on January 12, 2009 15:15
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Dear BC Soccer Members,
As an association we are continually looking to improve in all aspects, with the ultimate goal of providing further enhanced levels of service to our Membership. To achieve this goal, we facilitated a Youth Member and Senior Member Workshop in the Spring of 2008 and we would like to thank those who attended. We received valuable feedback from those workshops, and have now identified many areas which we need to improve upon to provide the level of service our members are requesting.
Please click on the below link to view our Spring 2008 Youth & Senior Workshop Follow-up report.
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posted on January 09, 2009 16:51
BC Soccer, in conjunction with Sport BC, is very pleased to provide you the following additional member benefits.
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posted on January 09, 2009 10:48
The Canadian Soccer Association announced today that Christine Sinclair is the female selection for the 2008 adidas Canadian Players of the Year award. Sinclair was honoured in a vote shared by Canadian media (50%) and Canadian coaches who have taken the Canadian Soccer Association’s national course at the B and A levels (50%).
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posted on January 05, 2009 16:52
| Canadian teenagers Russell Teibert and Monica Lam-Feist have been named Canadian U-17 Players of the Year for the 2008 soccer season. The two stars were honoured in a vote shared by national-team coaches (50%) and Canadian coaches who have taken the Canadian Soccer Association’s national course at the B and A levels (50%).
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posted on January 05, 2009 14:48
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The air was electric inside the Richmond Oval for the first ever event in the Richmond Olympic Oval. From January 3rd to 4th, 28 teams from across the province competed for their Provincial titles as the Canadian national speed skating team looked on.
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posted on December 22, 2008 11:17
| ProMOTION Plus is now accepting applications for the Coaching Mentor/ Apprenticeship Program (For Female Apprentices) at the 2010 BC Winter and Summer Games.
The Coaching Mentor/Apprenticeship program will target female coaches in the province of BC who are interested in enhancing and further developing their coaching skills leading up to the 2010 BC Winter or BC Summer Games. The program will match a female apprentice coach with a mentor coach (NCCP Level 2, male or female) and the two of them will work towards the apprentice’s participation at the 2010 BC Games.
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posted on December 19, 2008 02:18
The British Columbia Soccer Association introduced the Referee Candidates Program in the fall of 2007, under the leadership of the BC Soccer Referee Development Coordinator, Jose Branco. This program is designed to provide aspiring referees from across the province the ability to hone their referee skills through on and off field training and education sessions.
For more information please click the "READ More" link below.
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posted on December 18, 2008 00:04
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The British Columbia Soccer Association would like to take this opportunity to remind all our members of our partnership with Human Kinetics Publishers Inc., who is the premier knowledge integrator in the physical activity/sport field. They synthesize vast amounts of information into a constantly evolving array of products that utilize current technology to meet the needs of varied audiences. Human Kinetics has served the physical activity/sport field since 1974, when it published its first book--a proceedings from a sport psychology conference.
Our partnership provides BC Soccer members access to discounted soccer technical and tactical, coaching and sport science resources in a variety of media forms, with a monthly 25% off the Book of the Month.
For more information on Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. and to view this, and previous, books of the month please click the “Read More” link below.
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posted on December 18, 2008 00:02
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Most football fans have played the game at some point as children and most of us will probably want to - or are already doing it - teach our kids how to play it. There are all kinds of courses available to help them learn the game and get better at it, but who teaches the parents how to play their part in helping their child enjoy football?
That's where Sports Path ™ come in. Their online courses are aimed at 'soccer parents', teaching them all about how best to help their kids grow into the sport, though it's important to point out at this stage that the courses aren't a 'how to' guide. The most important thing with Sports Path is making football fun for your kids.
Please click on the "Read More" link below for more information.
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posted on December 18, 2008 00:01
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On an annual basis, BC Soccer Office sends all Districts, Clubs and District Development Centers the appropriate documents that will allow them to set up referee and coaching certification clinics in their area for the fiscal year between April 1 and March 31. This universal calendar will provide an opportunity to address the unique needs for the various Districts, Clubs and District Development Centers. This process will ensure that the necessary amount and type of certification clinics will be available for all coaches.
Referee Refresher, Entry Level Referee Clinics and all Community Coaching Courses (Childrens, Youth, and Senior) may be booked through BC Soccer by any member Club, District, Association, or District Development Centre that is currently in good standing with the British Columbia Soccer Association.
Please Click on the “Read More” link below to view and download the 2009-2010 Coaching Clinic Information package and clinic request form and also the 2009-2010 Referee Clinic Information Package and Clinic Request Form.
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posted on December 18, 2008 00:00
The British Columbia Soccer Associations District Development Centre Program was announced in September 2004. This program has bee...
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posted on December 13, 2008 23:18
posted on November 27, 2008 15:26
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25 November 2008
Canadian Soccer Association Press Release
Neil Ellett, John Limniatis, Joan McEachern and Mike Stojanovic head the list of 2009 inductees to The Soccer Hall of Fame. The four players will be inducted next 6 June along with builders Bob Sawtell (referee), Derek Wisdom (administrator) and Colin Jose (historian). Also to be honoured is Pioneer Award winner, the late Ted Slade, and the Team of Distinction Award winner, the 1986 Canadian FIFA World Cup™ team.
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posted on November 14, 2008 17:32
| The British Columbia Soccer Association is pleased to announce 13 members of its province wide Player Development Pathway have received Canadian National Team call-ups. This established pathway included participation within club, Provincial Team Programming and CSA National Training Centre Programming. |
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posted on November 14, 2008 11:55
The British Columbia launch of Play Soccer BC has been delayed as a result of pending national sponsorship and licensing extensions.
Roll-out of the program beyond Ontario and into BC and other provinces (originally projected to launch in 2008) is contingent on a national sponsorship plan supported by the OSA. Until national sponsorship agreements are finalized, we are unable to provide the services of Play Soccer®.
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posted on November 09, 2008 16:43
West Vancouver resident Michelle Pye has been selected among the final group of referees to officiate the closing rounds of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup soccer game in New Zealand.
Only five referees and 10 assistants were chosen from a crop of 14 referees and 26 assistant referees who participated at this event. The final rounds consist of the semi final, final, and consolation final.
You can follow along and keep up with Michelle's incredible journey via her online blog. Click here to be re-directed.
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posted on October 30, 2008 17:31
For the fourth consecutive year, local soccer sensation Christine Sinclair is among 10 candidates for the FIFA Women's Player of the Year Award. ...
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posted on October 24, 2008 14:02
| The Upper Island Soccer Association along with some of its member clubs donated some 20 boxes of soccer equipment to African Youth Ministries of Uganda to help them further their work with AIDS orphans in that country. With the generous support of Total Delivery Systems, the boxes were transported to Vancouver where they will be added to other donations for delivery by container to Uganda. |
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posted on October 22, 2008 12:18
 British Columbia reclaims successful "glory days" by finishing on top of the medals table with two golds and two silvers across six youth divisions. |
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posted on October 22, 2008 06:26
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The British Columbia Soccer Association is pleased to announce the Events and Competitions Calendar for the next 5 years, 2009 - 2013. Also included: important dates and deadlines for the year, school holidays, and the dates for National Championships.
Featured Event
Mark your calendars now! The 3rd Annual BC Soccer Conference will take place May 1st to 3rd, 2009 at Capilano University in North Vancouver. More details will be available in early 2009.
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posted on October 14, 2008 12:28
Congratulations to the 11 BC teams that participated at the BMO National and Western Canadian Championships held in 5 locations across Canada over the Thanksgiving weekend. For a complete listing of all the results visit the Canadian Soccer Association website: www.CanadaSoccer.com.
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posted on October 14, 2008 12:11
The BC Soccer Association would like to cordially congratulate its partners and friends in soccer, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, for earning their second USL championship in only three years with a 2-1 victory over the Puerto Rico Islanders at Swandgard Stadium this past Sunday. Thanks a lot Whitecaps for doing the BC soccer community proud again and best of luck and success with your pending bid for an MLS franchise for Vancouver and, indeed, all of British Columbia by 2011!
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posted on October 09, 2008 11:11
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It is with great sadness that the British Columbia Soccer Association inform the soccer community of the passing of Bob Elliott, Life Member of the Association, on October 8, 2008 after losing his battle with cancer.
Bob was very active in soccer - starting in North Delta Boy's soccer and then onto Delta Youth Soccer Association. Bob was one of the two founders of Surdel Girl's Soccer. After committing decades to both North Delta and Surdel, Bob went onto British Columbia Youth Soccer Association and then the British Columbia Soccer Association (after the merge).
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posted on October 06, 2008 05:03
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The British Columbia Soccer Association is pleased to announce the appointment of the 2008 / 2009 Provincial Teams Program Head Coaches. These individuals continue to be an integral part of the overall development of players within British Columbia. These coaches are responsible for the scouting, evaluation, training and final selection of players for the Provincial Teams Program at their respective age groups.
In conjunction with the announcement of our 2008/2009 Head Coaches, we are pleased to release the official 2008/2009 Evaluation Camp schedule.
Click the “Read More” link for more detailed information.
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posted on October 03, 2008 17:17
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On Wednesday, October 1st, 2008, the BC Soccer Association kicked off the second season of its "Kickin' - Soccer in School" program at Maywood Elementary School in Burnaby. Under the enthusiastic support from Maywood principal Susan Montabello and her faculty, 50 grade 4 and 5 students enjoyed a bonus soccer session and were put through their paces by Geoff McCormick, Derek Possee and their PASS coaching staff team. Overall, most everyone of Maywood's 450+ students enjoyed their soccer days with the program.
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posted on September 29, 2008 15:18
In order to complete our records, and improve our compliance with our by-laws, rules and regulations, the collection of certain information is required. These records will be kept in the event of any protest or appeal that is launched on any issue involving your organization. This can also help to ensure that there is no conflict between your operating by-laws and rules and those of BC Soccer. We appreciate your diligence in supporting this effort.
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posted on September 16, 2008 12:26
| The Dreamcatchers have won the National Homeless Street Soccer Championship beating Toronto 2-0 in the final game. |
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posted on September 12, 2008 14:26
 2010 Legacies Now is dedicated to strengthening arts, literacy, sport and recreation, physical activity, accessibility and volunteerism in communities throughout BC. The Local Sport Program Development Fund will provide up to $2,500 to support new and expanded sport participation opportunities initiated in BC communities. |
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posted on September 10, 2008 11:54
| The AC Corintians from Brazil have arrived in Vancouver and will play exhibition games in Burnaby and Victoria. Tickets are still availble! |
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posted on September 01, 2008 13:19
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It’s the question that never seems to go away. Why does the south coast of BC play soccer in the winter? The simple answer has always been “Because they can." But with rumors swirling about the future potential change to a summer season we have to explore, is this really a possibility? Isn’t soccer a winter sport?
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posted on August 20, 2008 17:11
Duplicating the success of last year's maximum grant amount of $250K , this year, we successfully secured a three-year commitment from...
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posted on August 18, 2008 16:24
| The 2008 coastal season is right around the corner. Good luck to all participating players! |
posted on August 18, 2008 06:44
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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 BC Soccer 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.
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posted on August 15, 2008 15:47
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As part of ongoing joint efforts to support the Player Development Pathway for high performance players in British Columbia, BC Soccer and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC are pleased to announce our coordinated program plans for the 2008/2009 cycle.
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posted on August 13, 2008 16:51
| 34 weeks of English Premier League fixtures to air Saturday mornings on-air at TEAM 1040 and online at team1040.ca |
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posted on August 13, 2008 16:45
| SportMedBC joins forces with BC Soccer Association and Whitecaps FC in presenting media platform and soccer training tips in areas such as sport nutrition and sport safety. |
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posted on August 12, 2008 15:37
| Icebreaker, an outdoor clothing company, currently has clothes that they wish to donate to the community. Under this request for proposal they invite non-profit organisations, charities, sports teams and other community endeavours to apply for a donation. To apply, please write a proposal describing your needs. |
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posted on August 11, 2008 13:53
| The 2008 ActNow BC Road to Health Community Tour will visit Vancouver from Saturday August 16th– Monday September 1st at the PNE. |
posted on July 28, 2008 11:26
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The BC Soccer fee schedule has been updated and now includes the CSA $1 special player registration fee for one year. An allowance for this had already been reflected in the 2008/09 BC Soccer budget and fee schedule approved by the membership at the BC Soccer Semi Annual Meeting on December 15th, 2007. The $1 will be added to BC Soccer Player registration fees for the next fiscal period.
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posted on July 25, 2008 15:10
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC have announced that they will pursue one of two Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion franchises set to be added to the league by 2011. MLS announced the expansion plan yesterday following their Board of Governors meeting in Toronto.
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posted on July 09, 2008 11:03
 The business of soccer worldwide and in Canada was the subject of a special report on last week's edition of The Sport Market on TEAM 1040, Saturday, July 5th . It featured in-studio co-hosts and special guests Bob Lenarduzzi, President of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and Bjorn Osieck, the chief executive of BC Soccer.
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posted on July 08, 2008 13:29
23 teams won provincial titles this past weekend and six teams representing the Under 14, 16 and 18 boys and girls A divisions have earned spots to attend the National Championships from October 8th-13th in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Congratulations to all teams that participated in these successful championships. Special recognition also to all of the local organizing committees, volunteers, and officials.
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posted on July 04, 2008 16:05
| At the Board of Directors Meeting of June 28th, 2008, as directed by the membership, the Board passed a motion for a change of rule 23. For the 2008-2009 playing season, those teams playing in the U-17 and U-18 age groups shall be allowed to register no more than five (5) Out-of-District players. Please click the "read more" section for a complete understanding of this amendment. |
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posted on June 24, 2008 14:30
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I am sure many of you saw over the weekend Slovakian referee Lubos Michel show a red card for a second offence to Russian defender Denis Kolodin in the quarter-final match with Netherlands only to withdraw it after speaking with his assistant referee. UEFA have stated that the referee had been convinced by his assistant that Kolodin's tackle did not warrant a caution.
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posted on June 19, 2008 04:32
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On June 19, 2008 in Montreal, on the eve of the Senior Men's National Team World Cup Qualifier Match vs. St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the CSA officially launched “Wellness to World Cup”, 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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posted on June 17, 2008 06:37
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On behalf of the CSA Referee Program, we would like to share information that UEFA has emphasized that the goal scored by Netherlands striker Ruud van Nistelrooy in last week's UEFA EURO 200 match against Italy in Berne was valid, and that referee Peter Fröjdfeldt acted correctly in awarding the goal.
Please click on the "Read More" for a full report.
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posted on June 11, 2008 11:20
Most football fans have played the game at some point as children and most of us will probably want to - or are already doing it - teach our kids how to play it. There are all kinds of courses available to help them learn the game and get better at it, but who teaches the parents how to play their part in helping their child enjoy football?
That's where Sports Path ™ come in. Their online courses are aimed at 'soccer parents', teaching them all about how best to help their kids grow into the sport, though it's important to point out at this stage that the courses aren't a 'how to' guide. The most important thing with Sports Path is making football fun for your kids.
Please click on the "Read More" link below for more information.
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posted on June 07, 2008 03:00
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The British Columbia Soccer Association is very pleased to announce the June 2008 launch of the e-Coaching and e-Refereeing on-line registration / database systems.
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posted on June 06, 2008 11:55
| The British Columbia Soccer Association is pleased to announce the election of six directors at the Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, June 7th. BC Soccer President Steve Reed was re-elected for a two year term, while two new directors were added to the board. |
posted on June 05, 2008 00:42
 Vancouver referee Mauricio Navarro officiated a high profile match between Argentina and Mexico Wednesday night. The sold out match (68,498) was held at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.
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posted on June 04, 2008 17:23
Canada's men's cerebral palsy team wrapped up its second camp of the 2008 season, this one coinciding with the 2008 Canada Football Seven-a-side Invitational in Langley, BC. Canada posted a 2-0-2 record and finished third in the four-team pool.
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posted on June 04, 2008 10:12
| A new study indicates fewer kids were involved in organized sports in 2005 than in 1992. And according to the recent survey - which included 2,021 guardians of 3,112 children - soccer was the favourite game of sport-oriented Canadian youth for both males and females. |
posted on May 28, 2008 11:52
| We are excited to announce that grants are now available for U12 Soccer Festivals throughout the province of BC. These festivals will help promote and develop soccer at the grassroots level. The assistance of grants and promotional aids (website, magazine, etc.) are designed to help you run the festival event in your own community. |
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posted on May 15, 2008 05:39
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The Coaching Association of Canada has recently announced that the General Motors Making Dreams Possible club coaching grant and high performance coach grant applications is now back online.
This program is designed to support athletes at all levels through coaching excellence, General Motors’ Making Dreams Possible Program provides one hundred $2,000 club coaching grants and ten $10,000 high performance coach grants to community sport clubs and high performance coaches nationwide on an annual basis.
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posted on May 13, 2008 01:40
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With the election by acclamation of new president Dr. Dominic Maestracci in May, the (Canadian Soccer) Association has set its sights on a better future for the beautiful game in this nation. At the root of the vision - which will lead the (Canadian Soccer) Association to its 100th anniversary in 2012 - is a new strategic plan. The plan’s framework was endorsed at the (Canadian Soccer) Association’s Annual General Meeting on 3 May. Plans have begun for a special strategic soccer summit which will be held in the fall.
Please click on the "Read More" link to view the article posted on the Canadian Soccer Association website.
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posted on May 01, 2008 14:28
Youth Provincial Championships are held in each year in July for both boys and girls in the Under 13 to Under 18 age categories. C...
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posted on May 01, 2008 12:06
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Under BC Soccer regulations, the result of matches officiated by an unregistered referee may be protested by either a coach or team official.
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posted on April 17, 2008 15:53 
Registered BC Soccer Referees can obtain school credit for officiating sanctioned matches under the below crite...
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posted on April 15, 2008 10:57
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Recently the attitude of some of BC Soccer’s coaches, spectators, and players towards the referees has deteriorated to a dangerous point. Referees and Officials command your respect, whether or not you agree.
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posted on April 04, 2008 15:36
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By now you have probably heard about Sportsfunder, the new lottery program from the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) where proceeds directly support amateur sport in B.C. in celebration of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games.
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posted on March 26, 2008 17:20
| 100 Mile House Soccer Association has received a well needed $100,000 grant that will serve as a fitting kick-off for the start of their new season. |
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posted on March 12, 2008 11:31
| North Shore Youth Soccer Association Chairperson Jane Blaiklock was honoured last week at the 42nd annual Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards as a recipient of the President's Award. |
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posted on March 07, 2008 10:52
| Congratulations to the following female BC students who have received College/University soccer scholarships. |
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posted on February 22, 2008 03:35
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Announcement - February 22, 2008
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the British Columbia Soccer Association (BCSA) announced today that WFC Super Y-League affiliates Coastal WFC, Mountain WFC and Surrey WFC are in final preparation plans for the 2008 USL Super Y-League season.
Whitecaps FC director of youth Dan Lenarduzzi and British Columbia Soccer Association executive director Bjorn Osieck recently kicked off official pre-season planning for the WFC affiliates with a meeting at the Whitecaps FC and BC Soccer offices.
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posted on February 19, 2008 14:56
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The Coaches Association of BC has been mandated for the past 15 years to provide education and support to all levels of coaches. One of our focuses this year is to provide enhanced services to volunteer coaches/instructors at the club/community level.
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posted on February 12, 2008 13:18
| The Kitimat u14 Girls Futsal team made history this year winning gold at the Northern BC Winter Games held in Dawson Creek from February 7th-10th. This was the first year that Futsal was part of the Winter games and sanctioned by BC Soccer. |
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posted on February 12, 2008 00:57
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BC Soccer is pleased to provide you with up-to-date / ongoing information regarding technical programming schedules, including Coaching and Refereeing Clinics.
Updated February 11, 2008
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posted on February 11, 2008 15:19
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The 2008 annual Premier's Athletics Awards took place February 11th at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver. These awards recognize the top female and male athletes from the provincial sport organizations and post secondary institutions participating in the 2006/2007 BC Athlete Assistance Program. |
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posted on February 10, 2008 14:53
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The British Columbia Soccer Association (“BC Soccer”) as the body responsible for promoting the game of soccer in the Province is eager to provide guidance on issues common amongst our membership. One such issue is the practice of members hiring and paying coaches. We have set out a summary of the position of BC Soccer on the matter of paid coaches and an outline of the issues to be considered by members when hiring paid coaches.
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posted on February 07, 2008 15:34
| Local BC Referee Mauricio Navarro has recently returned from officiating some of the FIFA World Cup South Africa Qualifiers. Click on the link below to read this and other related referee news including assessor training. |
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posted on January 31, 2008 15:56
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As a result of discussions and outcomes from recent CSA meetings, available now is the Draft CSA Strategic Framework which has been revised and edited in order to allow for membership consultation within the pre-designated time frame of February 1st – 29th, 2008.
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posted on January 30, 2008 05:43
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At the December 2007 BC Soccer Semi Annual General Meeting the BC Soccer Membership approved the budget which included a proposal that will see the coaching clinic participant fees increased over the next two fiscal years**, as outlined in the "Read More" link below. The main reason for the proposed increase is to, in turn; increase the remuneration of our very qualified BC Soccer Coaching Instructors to a suitable industry standard.
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posted on January 04, 2008 11:28
The British Columbia Soccer Association is pleased to announce One Hundred Mile House & District Soccer Association as the grand prize winner of our B...
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posted on December 11, 2007 12:48
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Over the past two years, the Board of Directors has conducted a series of workshops and consultations to progress the structure, the procedures and therefore the effectiveness of the leadership of the British Columbia Soccer Association. This work has been instructive for all, and has been shared in two White Papers for discussion.
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posted on November 13, 2007 16:00
 Due to popularity, we have extended the deadline for conference room rate! The host hotel for the Soccer Conference is the Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Downtown, the site of the annual Awards Banquet. So if you plan on attending the banquet, stay the night, stay off the roads, and take advantage of these great rates! The deadline for obtaining the special $99 BCSA corporate rate is now November 21st. |
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posted on September 21, 2007 14:46
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There has been a great deal of interest within the Canadian soccer community about developments at the Canadian Soccer Association. Given your important role in our organization, the CSA wanted to ensure that you hear directly from them about recent activities and upcoming milestones for the CSA.
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posted on September 21, 2007 05:42
The British Columbia Soccer Association is pleased to announce the appointment of the 2007...
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posted on September 14, 2007 14:16
FIFA Referee Hector Vergera has joined the list of guest speakers at the BC Soccer Conference held at BC Place from December 14-16th. For m...
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posted on September 12, 2007 12:23
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It is with great sadness that the British Columbia Soccer Association announces the passing of former Provincial Team coach Ben Adam. At 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5th, Ben collapsed during warm-up on the soccer field of Keyano College in Fort McMurray, Alberta, where he just started his first season as head coach of the Huskies women's soccer team. Ben was taken by ambulance to the local hospital, but he did not regain consciousness. At this time, the cause of death is unknown, Ben was thirty years old.
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posted on September 11, 2007 12:22
| As the new season grows closer, the British Columbia 7-A-Side Soccer Program for athletes with physical disabilities is also moving into full swing. The National Team, which consisted of 9 BC based players, was very successful at the recent Parapan American Games that held in Brazil, where they achieved a bronze medal. As mentioned at the Semi Annual General Meeting obtaining a field for the training camps has always been a challenge. |
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posted on September 11, 2007 04:18
The NTC program is designed to provide a formative, structured path along which young players can move fr...
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posted on September 10, 2007 15:47 
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As part of the National Training Centre-West Program, National Team Coaches conduct four (4) visi...
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 The 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup kicks off August 29th in South Korea. With over 600,000 tickets already sold, the year’s competition will also be broadcast to more than 200 countries worldwide with the final taking place in South Korea’s capital, Seoul, on 9 September. Household names such as Ronaldinho and Cesc Fabregas have featured in previous U17 World Cups. |
posted on August 20, 2007 11:16
 Canada finished second in the country standings behind host Brazil, but ahead of the United States thanks in part to their successful football team that featured eight BC Natives. |
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posted on August 17, 2007 17:43
 The FIFA Women's World Cup is less than a month away! Six teams competed in the 2006 CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup in the USA last November, and it was the hosts and Canada who qualified for the final to book the two automatic places for the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in China. |
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posted on August 01, 2007 18:28
British Columbia Soccer Association’s ongoing goal is to continue to implement a recognized Provincial Teams Program. This p...
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**Due to weather conditions and subsequent field closures, Provincial Team evaluation camps have been rescheduled. Thanks for your understan...
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posted on July 29, 2007 18:43
With its continued advancements within the area of player development, the British Columbia Soccer Association’s Provincial Teams ...
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posted on July 27, 2007 18:44
Annually BC Soccer reviews applications for individuals who are interested in any of the positions associated with the o...
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posted on July 25, 2007 11:11
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The IGM Dragons won the Keith Millar Cup, while the Abbotsford Mariners won the Leeta Sokalski Cup. Congratulations to all the teams that participated in the rain-soaked event!
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posted on July 11, 2007 10:45
 Two teams from Market Drayton, UK travelled to Vancouver Island in May for some exhibition games against teams from Campbell River and Alert Bay. Qualified FA coaches then participated in community coaching with over 100 children turning up to receive hints and tips on various aspects of the game. |
posted on June 28, 2007 11:24
 650 soccer fans, from four to 80, came to Hugh Boyd to watch the Zambian Under 20 national team take on Richmond City's youth players Monday night. The score, Zambia by 10-0, but there is so much more to life and so much more to sport than goals in the net.
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posted on June 25, 2007 10:30
 The British Soccer Association would like to take this opportunity to recognize and congratulate the following players who have been named to the official Canadian National U20 squad for the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup hosted in Canada. |
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posted on June 20, 2007 12:27
BCSA Game Plan
2007 Game Plan
posted on June 20, 2007 07:03
 Celebrate your local soccer hero! Whether they are a volunteer coach who goes above and beyond or a parent who makes sure the team arrives at the tournament on time, CBC wants to know all about your local "Soccer Hero." |
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posted on June 18, 2007 13:16
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What a talented group of kids! The British Columbia Soccer Association is proud to award scholarships every year to players proceeding on to post secondary education. The 2007 Scholarships were awarded at a special Scholarship Luncheon at the British Columbia Soccer Association’s Annual General Meeting June 9th.
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posted on June 12, 2007 13:22
 If you are looking for tickets to the FIFA U-20 World Cup games in Victoria and Burnaby. Please click on the link below for more information. |
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posted on June 11, 2007 11:32
| Thanks to all of you who attended the 2007 Annual General Meeting. For those of you who were unable to attend, you can view the AGM Powerpoint Presentation as well as the White Paper on Competitions and the Technical Department Annual Report. |
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posted on June 07, 2007 00:20
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The Grassroots Department of the British Columbia Soccer Association is very pleased and excited to announce and provide to all the association's members "The Educated Parent". This document, available for download, is a user friendly guide for every soccer parent.
The Grassroots Mission Statement is:
"To provide opportunities for all youth players of varying ability, aspiring coaches, officials, administrators to actively participate in the beautiful game of soccer, with unrestricted opportunities to progress to levels most suited to their ability."
Please CLICK the "READ MORE" link below the Grassroots logo to view further information on the BC Soccer Grassroots Development Programming and to download "The Educated Parent".
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posted on May 24, 2007 05:15
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The Canadian Soccer Association announced today that Fred Nykamp has been named chief executive officer (CEO) for the Canadian Soccer Association. Mr. Nykamp will lead the Canadian Soccer Association into an exciting new stage as soccer continues to progress as one of the leading recreational and entertainment sports in Canada.
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posted on May 17, 2007 17:20
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The Canadian Soccer Association announced today that Dale Mitchell has been named Canada’s senior men’s head coach. Mitchell will be in charge of Canada’s qualification efforts for the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010.
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posted on May 01, 2007 14:43
The British Columbia Soccer Association is currently accepting bids for the hosting of Provincial Cham...
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posted on March 28, 2007 15:34
| The BC Soccer Association's donation made a true difference in the lives of children in the eastern African community of Busia, Kenya. |
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posted on March 20, 2007 13:40
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March 19, 2007 - The Vancouver Whitecaps FC, in conjunction with the British Columbia Soccer Association (BC Soccer), announced today that two new Whitecaps Super Y-League affiliates will play in the Super Y-League Northwest Division this summer: Coastal WFC and Mountain WFC.
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posted on March 19, 2007 15:18
| You think you know the biggest youth soccer region in BC? The answers may surprise you.... |
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| UBC is seeking volunteers for a study on "Low frequency electrical intramuscular stimulation for subacute and chronic hamstring injury." |
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posted on February 07, 2007 13:01
BC stars Christine Sinclair and Jodi Ann Robinson have received top recognition by the Canadian Soccer Association. Sinclair was named Canadian Player of the Year for the 2006 soccer season, while Jodi-Ann Robinson was named Canadian Youth Player of the Year.
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posted on January 25, 2007 18:29
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 The British Columbia Soccer Association (BC Soccer) and GOLTV announced today a comprehensive, multi-tiered marketing and broadcast partnership that links one of the nation’s top soccer associations with Canada’s only 24/7 all-soccer television network.
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posted on January 25, 2007 17:23
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As part of the information we require to complete our long-term strategic plan, we are collecting specific numbers in two key areas from throughout the province: Facilities and Volunteers. Attached are survey forms on both these areas. Please ensure that both of them are accurately and completely filled out for your entire District or League.This information is vital to the development of a strong position and strategy regarding our need for more and better facilities and to develop a system that assists you in recruiting, rewarding and retaining volunteers.
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posted on January 23, 2007 16:37
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The following information is taken from a memo sent to the Board in September 2006 by our Risk Management Committee. It is presented in order for the membership to gain a better understanding of how the Board is approaching matters of Conflict or Interest (COI).
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posted on January 10, 2007 15:31
| The 2007 Semi Annual General Meeting will be webcast live this Saturday, January 13th at the Delta Vancouver Airport in Richmond. Please click below for more information: |
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posted on October 19, 2006 10:39
| British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) congratulates the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans (ANAF) #12 in Victoria and the Victoria Athletic Association Soccer Team for winning the SportsFunder 50/50 Retailer Award. Victoria Athletic Association Soccer Team received $2010 as the recipient of the award. |
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posted on October 09, 2006 11:00
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The Surrey United Women have won the Jubilee Trophy at the 2006 Senior Nationals held at Newton Athletic Park in Surrey. Their opponents, and local rivals, Coquitlam City FC were no match for the Surrey team who won by a score of 2-0.
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posted on August 18, 2006 17:58
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The British Columbia Soccer Association is pleased to inform you that on behalf of our membership we are actively working to ensure that soccer’s best interests are well represented in the current development regarding the federal children’s fitness tax credit.
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posted on August 17, 2006 13:19 
If you are looking to register for a local district, league or club, please click here to view our member Clubs, Districts, and Leagues.
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posted on August 14, 2006 13:04
The British Columbia Soccer Association in conjunction with the World of Soccer Inc. is pleased to once again offer coaches within British Columbia the opportunity to purchase a set of ACE COACHING CARDS.
ACE COACHING CARDS are specifically designed to assist coaches who are responsible for the development and guidance of players up to the Under 16 age category. These cards provide detailed information to:
1. Assist coaches in their preparation, organization and implementation of their team’s sessions.
2. Assist coaches in the ongoing planning throughout the season.
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posted on August 02, 2006 16:27
 The Whitecaps claimed their second W-League Championship in three years, with a hard-fought 3-0 victory over the Ottawa Fury, before a frenzied crowd at Swangard Stadium. |
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