BCSPL

League website:  https://www.bcsoccer.net/competitions/bcspl/ 

In U11/U12/U13, any Club can enter teams into top level (ie Div 1A) and they may be moved down over time. In BCSPL, entering teams is limited only to the franchise holders in BC. Only those with Canadian Soccer Club Charter Status may run BCSPL level teams. Also at U14, all levels move to 11aside.

Teams practice 3 times a week instead of 2 in U11/U12/U13 D1. Season is year-round, with a long 6-week summer break and a long 4-5 week winter break. Requires strong commitment but there is room for multi-sport athletes.

In season play with your U13 team and/or own Club Academy. Dialogue between Club Technical staff on technical, tactical, physical, and mental/social (ie attitude, commitment, work ethic, team player etc)

September to January in-season games with U13 team and/or Club Academy.

To be appointed sometime between November-January with collaboration among NVFC/WVFC/NSGSC. Open to in Club staff or outside Club staff. Will choose the best candidate available each season.

Every November is a re-evaluation phase where BCSPL teams re-asses current roster based on a full season and can move players down a level. This is usually the time where identified top non-BCSPL players or out of Club players are assessed for a few weeks to a month to be added to the BCSPL roster. Most times, given the teams below BCSPL are in mid season, the additions to BCSPL are gradual in nature as the BCSPL next phase begins in early March, so new roster additions are often let to continue to have the benefit of playing games until their fall/winter season is done. This allows teams feeding BCSPL to go undisturbed until their next team formation phase which is usually March/April. Everything is done in full cooperation between the Clubs so players are “delivered” a transition plan and not being pulled in 2 directions.

It will be in each BCSPL coach job description to track top players in the age group for future consideration. Non-BCSPL players may be invited to join the BCSPL team as a training player on a regular basis in 10-12 week increments for an academy like fee. This training arrangement / schedule will be worked out with their usual team.

All training sessions and home games will occur on North Shore facilities.

NVFC supports the CSA Long-Term Player Development Model, which states: "Soccer is the primary sport, but complimentary sports are encouraged which support movement and athleticism suitable to soccer..." You can play other sports, but players must make soccer their primary commitment. Players are expected to be in attendance for all training session and games. The actual interpretation of what level of commitment is required will be up to the team coaches and will vary with the age of the player.

The projected cost for a full BCSPL season January to December is projected to be approximately $2250. The cost for the Intake Teams are pro-rated lower as the team runs April to December after it is selected in February. The fee will be approximately $1600. 

Fees do not include travel for potential away games to Interior or Vancouver Island as these trips vary by age group. These costs will be managed at the team level. Teams may also choose / vote to travel to tournaments outside of regular League play, which would also result in additional costs at the team level.                                      

All players are guaranteed a minimum 30% playing time averaged out over the course of each Phase.  For Cup Play (play-offs) there is no minimum playing time requirement for those few weeks. These minimum standards are set at the League level and are uniform across the BCSPL.