U11 and U12
These age groups used to play 11 v 11 on adult-sized fields with adult- sized goals. Some of the less skill-developed players could play a whole game with only a few touches of the ball. The "11 v 11" game encouraged inappropriate early specialization. The move to 8 v 8 soccer at this age group means more touches on the ball, more skill development and less specialization. U11 and U12 players play on half-sized fields. In "8 v 8 soccer", all players touch the ball much more and basic skills are developed. At U11 coaches are expected to organize their teams in ways that foster player development rather than simply "to win the game".
BU11 Development teams and Interlock teams
At U11 the Club forms one or two development teams form the keen, skilful players in the age group. The team is formed from a year long scouting process and from the U10 team coaches input.
Boys wishing to be considered for a U11 Development Team should:
Be registered by April 15, 2013
When registering, choose the option "any level
Be prepared to travel for games in Burnaby, North Vancouver, Richmond, Vancouver
Will be expected to attend the Club's "Plus" program on Wednesdays to train with the Professional Staff as well as practising once per week with their team coach.
BCSA REQUIRES ALL UNDER 11 PLAYERS TO PROVIDE PROOF OF AGE BY WAY OF A COPY OF A BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR PASSPORT. YOUR TEAM MANAGER WILL ASK FOR THIS IN SEPTEMBER OR YOU CAN FAX IT TO 604 922-4261 OR EMAIL TO
registrar@westvansoccer.com
It should be noted that players not chosen, or not choosing to play on the Development team will still be eligible and considered for placement at Gold and Silver at the U12 age level. We are fully aware that players develop at different ages and at different rates. The Club will make every effort to keep the current teams together based on the players requests at registration. A few teams may need to be combined.
All boys not chosen for the Development teams or not willing to play on a Development team will be interlocking with teams from North Vancouver.
BU12
Boys in this age group will continue to play a Super 8 Format (8 v 8). Gold,Silver and Bronze (house) teams will be formed from the scouting process. All teams will play in the 4 District League. The long term player development goals at this age group is developing soccer skills and speed
All BU12 gold level players will be expected to attend the Wednesday PLUS program to train with the Professional staff. Additional players from Silver teams will also be invited by the Head coach into the program.
BU13
Teams will transition to a full size field and goals and play 11 - aside.
This is also the first year introduction to the Metro Soccer League (MSL). MSL is the top level of Club play for players U13 to U18. Teams from around the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island comprise the teams that compete. MSL is a highly competitive league that focuses on developing players for the possibility of advancing to the next and highest level of soccer, British Columbia High Performance League.
WVSC has had an extremely successful inaugural MSL season. With the guidance of the Club’s technical staff and carefully selected team coaches, West Van players have displayed strong and continued development throughout the season, and they have been very competitive in league play.
Players from outside of WVSC are welcome to be assessed for one of the club’s MSL teams. Please register for tryouts on the WVSC web site under "registration" and then "MSL evaluations". Each non WVSC player must have his previous coach complete a written evaluation form. The form can be found on the WVSC Home page under the General Info button. Click on the documents link to find the Coach’s Evaluation Form.
BU14-BU18
The boys will continue to play within the 4 District League with 11-aside all the way to U18. The long term player development training at U14 leans towards position specific training and continues into U15 and beyond with the addition of refining skills and specific physical and mental training.
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U11 & U12 "Super 8" Setup
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Field should be setup using existing divisional sideline as per diagram. Spectators are not to be in the green area.
� Field Use Rules for West Vancouver U 11 & 12 Teams:
- Grass/Gravel field to be lined with woz cones.
- First team on sets up the goals and cones, last team on puts the equipment away.
- Check the WVSC Field�s Line, 604-926-6863 after 1 p.m. on Friday�s to see if your grass field is open. If closed move to your assigned all weather alternate at the same time � call your opposition. If your field is open on Friday but you arrive at your game on Saturday or Sunday and there is standing water (puddles) or soft spots (when you walk you hear water squishing) or frost on the field - you must move to your all weather alternate.
- Set up the field as per attached field diagram.
- avoid goalmouths and alternate sidelines each week, i.e. use north sideline one week, south sideline the next.
- pace out the field, using one pace per metre, mark it with a wos cone.
- mark the field perimeter, the penalty area, the 20-yard �offside� lines and the centre line.
- Goal size is 18 feet x 6.5 feet for U 11 & 12
- Field size for U 11 & 12, 8 vs 8 is 75 x 55 meter field
More information on www.bcsoccer.net right hand side bar �Grass Roots Development�
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