This fall the West Vancouver Soccer Club plans to “let the game be the teacher” with an innovative street soccer program aimed at kids ages five to seven.

The program, which kicks off in September, takes a unique and fun approach to the sport known as “discovery learning,” which means the games are often self-directed by the children themselves.

Bill Sparling, President and Head of Coaching and Player Development at the WVSC, says the street soccer program is about giving young players a positive introduction to the world’s most popular game.

In street soccer there are no lines, lectures, or laps around the field. Kids are allowed to play freely, with little or no input from adults, which fosters imagination, creativity, and a love for the game.

“It’s all about having fun, and developing basic skills like agility and balance,” says Sparling. “We try to stay away from the competitive side of the sport.”

At its core, street soccer is designed to give the game back to kids, providing an alternative to “overly coached” and “overly structured” soccer programs.

For more information on the program, which runs Saturday at Hugo Ray Park, contact the West Vancouver Soccer Club at 604-922-4261 or email soccer@westvansoccer.com.

West Vancouver Soccer Club U12-U18 Divisional Coaches and Managers

Thank you very much for volunteering to coach or manage one of our teams. Your assistance is critical: without it, the kids wouldn’t be playing!

As our 2010/2011 season rapidly approaches, it is time to start gearing up. You should have already received your team list. Please let your Age Group Coordinator (Attachment A) know if there are any errors or omissions. PLEASE NOTE: NO PLAYER MAY BE ADDED TO A TEAM LIST WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL BY THE CLUB.  Please advise your Age Group Coordinator if a player has decided not to play this season.

Please read the following guidelines carefully, prior to the season. Key dates are as follows:

Note–regarding U11–a separate letter is being sent out to all U11 teams with full start up details

1.                    Coaches Meeting

West Van Legion (upper hall) on 18^th Street

Tuesday, September 7       6:00-7:30 U11-U12

                                          7:45-9:00 U13-U18.

There are 2 meetings scheduled for coaches and managers (times as above) to assist you in preparing for the upcoming season. Please ensure at least one team official attends your respective age group meeting. Game balls will be distributed at this meeting.

2.         ID Cards, Criminal Record Checks, Code of Conduct - West Van Legion (upper hall) on 18^th Street on Thursday, September 23rd, 7 P.M.

ID cards issued with proof of Criminal Record Check only and code of conduct forms will be processed for all U12 through U18 teams.  

            I.D. Cards:

I.D cards will again be required for all players and team officials (coaches and managers) from U12 to U18. ID cards must be taken to each game and must identify the player and team officials by their registered team. Players and team officials returning to the same team as last season (with the same team name) will have cards updated by affixing “10” stickers; however, if the team name has changed, each player will require a new card. New players to a team will require new cards (even if the player played for another W.V. team last season).

·         To complete ID cards, obtain a 1” x 1” photo, head/shoulder shot, from each player/team official; affix to, and complete ID cards (blank cards to be provided at coaches’ meeting, September 7^th).

·         For any player not registered on the North Shore last season, obtain a copy of player’s birth certificate or passport.

·         All U16 players must have new photo I.D with current, up-to date photos. This is to ensure that photos are reasonably current.

·         Return to your coordinator any ID cards for players or staff not returning to your team.

·         Please note each girl’s team requires an adult female team official who will need an ID card.

Criminal Record Check:  All Team officials (coaches and managers) must also provide proof of a Criminal Record Check. These forms are on the website “Criminal Record Check” tab along with the WVSC letter that must be taken to the WVPD www.westvansoccer.com . Without proof of CRC no ID card can be issued on ID card night. We are assured that these forms will remain confidential and ask you to remember that this is in the best interests of our children. 

Coaches Code of Conduct:  All coaches must also sign a code of conduct, to be returned on ID card night. A copy of the code of conduct is attached – Attachment B.

3.         Practice Fields and Times

Your regular practice schedule starts the week of Monday September 6h. If you have not already done so, please contact Claudia Sparling at fields@westvansoccer.com regarding your practice time and home game time. No practices are allowed on grass fields. The Club supports the Municipality in its efforts to maintain control of the use of the fields and expects ALL Club teams to co-operate.

4.         Games Schedules

Our first games will be played the weekend of September 10, 11& 12h. League schedules and cup schedules will be posted on  www.westvansoccer.com under 4 District Boys Soccer League and  8  District Girls (BC Coastal Girls Soccer League)

Game Day Requirements: For games, you need to provide to the referee a team list, in duplicate, including jersey numbers – also provide the ID cards to the ref (and remember to get them back). Please ensure there are no duplicate jersey numbers on any team. In the event of a jersey colour conflict between teams, the home team must change jerseys.

Linesmen:  All U12-U15 teams must provide one linesman per game to run a line. For U16 – U18 games the District will arrange for 2 qualified Assistant Referees (linesmen) for each game.

District Liaisons - Game Scores, No Shows and No Linesmen:  You must provide your game scores to our 4 District (boys) and 8 District (girls) liaisons within 24 hours of each game. Also inform this contact if the other team is a “no show” or if, for U16 and up, you have no linesmen.  These contacts will be listed on www.westvansoccer.com with schedules.

Referee No Shows:  Eric Keller is our Referee-In-Chief - please notify him at 604-817-1650 or referee-in-chief@westvansoccer.com

5.         Fields, Locations & Closures

Home teams must call their opposition by Thursday night to confirm field and game time (team contact information is on www.westvansoccer.com

If your home field is closed due to weather conditions or other decisions of the Municipality, the all-weather alternate field will be announced late Friday afternoon on the Club’s field line at

926-6863. You should check this line every Friday after 3 P.M. It is your responsibility to contact the opposition and inform them of any changes. In the event of field closures, the club will notify your referee of the change. Updated field closures can be found at:

                        http://www.westvancouver.ca/fields  also www.westvansoccer.com

 Home page “Handy Links” please check for updates through out the weekend

If your field is open but the weather changes on us and you arrive on game day to find standing water, soft spots or frozen (frost) fields, you must move to your all weather alternate. Failure to follow and respect grass guidelines will result in a fine and loss of grass field privileges.

Field Prep: The first team on a field is responsible for field lining, hanging of nets and placing of corner flags.

Field Take-down: The last team on a field is responsible for taking down and locking up equipment. Please note, if there is no team following your game (even with mid-day games) please take-down the equipment. On Artificial Turf, field prep and take-down are limited to corner flags, last WVSC team on the field must put the flags away into the equipment box on Ambleside D AT, south corner, general access key opens box.

Field Maps: Maps of all West Vancouver fields are on our website. Maps for all other fields can be found on www.westvansoccer.com Fields and Equipment

Field Information Lines:

Burnaby:           294-7984 or 294-7459 after 6 pm Thursday, www.burnabyparksrec.org

Vancouver:        473-6206 after 1 pm Friday, www.vancouverparks.ca

North Van:         983-6444, then push 503 after 1 pm Friday

Richmond:         276-4383

Field Equipment (WV fields only): Any missing field equipment (i.e.: no nets or field whiting) please email Colin Millar, vp@westvansoccer.com   Keys for the equipment boxes will be handed out at the Coaches Meeting.

Artificial Turf Etiquette: Teams must be ready to leave (all equipment gathered and team bench cleared) the Artificial Turf field FIVE MINUTES before their END TIME for transition time between teams. Teams must not enter the fenced field area until their START TIME. Teams must warm up outside fenced area. This will help avoid conflict between groups and equipment mix- ups. This applies to practice and game slots.

Turf guidelines are posted on the fences. In short, only team players, team officials and game officials can be inside the fenced areas; no metal cleats permitted; no food of drink other than water in plastic bottles permitted; no tents with spikes permitted on the turf.

Please ensure all participants (Away Teams) are made aware of our turf etiquette. Any WVSC team not abiding by this rule must be reported to fields@westvansoccer.com

6.         Equipment/Uniforms 

Our new equipment manager is Clark De Boer equipment@westvansoccer.com

U11-U18 practice balls and uniform size-exchanges will occur August 26^th/5-7pm and

September 7th/4:30-8:30pm from the Equipment Room at Ambleside.

NOTE-WVSC will not be able to guarantee both sizing and number choice for players with these new divisional uniforms.

U6-U10 uniform/ball Equipment Handout is Thursday, September 9^th from 4:30-7:30pm

NOTE-the equipment room is located in the cinder-block building east of the concession &

skateboard park at Ambleside beach (NOT at the clubhouse by Ambleside B field). 

Ball Exchange:  

A ball exchange for U10's & U13's ONLY, will be held on September 23rd, 5-7pm at the equipment room (as these 2 age groups move up in ball size).

7.         WVSC Handbook and League Operating Guidelines

The WVSC Handbook and League Operating Guidelines are available through the following resources, all on our website, under “Documents”:

Divisional Girls - 8 District Guide/BC Coastal Girls League

Divisional Boys -            4 District Guide

                        All Teams -                    WVSC Handbook

The West Vancouver Soccer Club Handbook is a resource for all coaches and managers. The Handbook explains the policies and procedures of the Club, and covers such topics as Club Operations, Role of Coordinators, Uniforms and Equipment, Player/Team Placement Policies, Mini Soccer, Divisional Soccer, etc. Coaches and managers are encouraged to review the WVSC Handbook at the start of the season to ensure you are familiar with all of the Club’s policies and procedures. These resources provide information and phone numbers (also under Club Contacts on our website) to cover almost every eventuality and we ask you to please consult theses resources before phoning coordinators and Club officials.

We would like to inform/remind all coaches that at the Divisional Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, each player of a team must be allowed to play for a minimum half a game.

Our website at www.westvansoccer.com has information on tournaments and various links to other soccer sites. League schedules and standings for the boys and girls teams will also be posted there.

We wish you the best of luck in the upcoming season and hope you and your players will have a fun and enjoyable season of soccer.  If you have any questions, please contact your Age Group Coordinator.

Anne Miele                                             Betty Dodson

Div. Boys Coordinator U15-U18               Div Girls Coordinator U15-U18

604-922-4149                                          604-926-1757

bu15-u18coord@westvansoccer.com      gu15-u18coord@westvansoccer.com

Sue Barrie                                                Claudia Sparling

Div. Boys Coordinator U11-U14               Div. Girls Coordinator, U11-U14

604-922-7821                                         604-922-4544

bu11-u14coord@westvansoccer.com     gu11-u14coord@westvansoccer.com

Age Group Coordinators – 2010/2011

** IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ **

WVSC Pee Wee Season Information

Dear WVSC Pee Wee Parents and Players,

                We hope your 2009/2010 soccer season was a good one.  From what we saw, it was! The little ones were sure catching on quick up at Hugo Ray, and the U8’s and U9’s were showing their stuff at Eagle Harbour and Cypress Park.  We were disappointed about having to wrap up early because of the Olympics, but what an Olympics it was!  What a great opportunity for all our players to see such top level sport and competitive spirit.  And now, we have the best sporting event in the world taking place: the WORLD CUP! It only comes around every 4 years. We hope everyone does their best to catch some games.  Our North American kids need to watch as much FOOTBALL as possible! 

Over the last few months, our club has been working hard to prepare for another great season. To that regard, we have a couple of changes to let you know about.  These changes will only affect some age groups (not all of you!), but we want everyone to be aware of them.  Firstly, a new artificial turf field has been scheduled to be put in on Ambleside ‘A’ (the gravel field by the tennis courts).  This is reducing a fair amount of field space that our club would normally use for practices. Secondly, the three North Shore BOYS clubs (Lynn Valley, Mt. Seymour, and Lions Gate) have amalgamated and decided not to interlock with our club.  We’ll explain how we plan to deal with these changes below.

                Firstly, because Ambleside ‘A’ will be under construction for the whole 2010/2011 season, only U10 and older teams will be practicing outdoors.  U8 teams have always practiced indoors and this year the U9’s will join them.  We appreciate that this might be disappointing for some, as there are definitely perks of practicing outdoors, but with our crummy Vancouver winter, I’m sure the kids won’t mind staying inside!  And the best news of all is; the club is starting something new with our U8’s and U9’s.  Their practices will not be any old indoor practices. This year, they will be starting a new program called FUTSAL!

Futsal was first played in 1930.  The game’s essential elements consist of 5 players -a -side on a basketball size court using a no-bounce ball. The no-bounce ball requires players to control the ball using skill rather than the bounce of the ball. In Latin America and many countries in Europe, Futsal is second only to soccer as the most played sport. Named for the Spanish futbolito and the Portuguese salao, combining to mean soccer played indoors.  This game has honed the skills of numerous international stars including Pele, Zico, Maradona, Ronaldo and Kaka.

The priority in Futsal is to motivate players in an environment that is conducive to learning. The more pleasure kids derive from their participation, the more they wish to play and practice on their own. While their instinct to play is natural, their affection and appreciation for soccer must be cultivated. Futsal is the foundation to such goals because it:

·         Allows players to frequently touch the ball.

·         Presents many opportunities to score goals often.

·         Encourages regaining possession of the ball as a productive, fun and rewarding part of the game (defending).

·         Maximizes active participation and minimizes inactivity and boredom.

·         Allows the game to be the teacher.

The WVSC Technical Staff will be offering a demonstration session for you to attend and take in firsthand what a great developmental tool Futsal really is.  They will also have a separate session for the volunteer parent coaches to show them the basics of Futsal coaching.

In addition to their weekly FUTSAL sessions, all our U8 and U9 teams will play games on Saturdays.  U8 and U9 GIRLS will continue to interlock with the North Shore Girls Soccer Club as they always have, U8’s after Christmas and U9’s from September onwards.  U8 and U9 BOYS, however, will not be interlocking with another club.  As mentioned, the Lynn Valley, Mt. Seymour, and Lions Gate BOYS clubs amalgamated into one bigger club (now called North Van FC).  Just recently, the newly amalgamated club informed us that they will not be interlocking with our boys for the 2010/2011 season.  Instead, they will just be playing games within their own club. As a result, we will have to do the same. Our U8 and U9 boys’ teams will play games against each other on Saturdays.    

Playing against other WV teams might not seem as exciting as playing against other clubs, but it does have its benefits.  It means less travel, less pressure on winning/losing, and more focus on development (where it should be!).  We ask that, as parents, you show support on this issue to your boys.  Don’t forget that this is want North Van is doing as well.  And truthfully, the boys won’t care who they are competing against anyways, North Van, West Van … or Avitar; they just want to compete!!

The club does want to give the boys the opportunity to play against other clubs at some point during the year, even though they will not be interlocking.  To do this, we are looking to host a series of Jamborees throughout the season. These will also take place on Saturdays and will include other nearby clubs like Squamish and Bowen.  Hopefully this will help to satisfy our boys’ competitive spirits, and it will give them a chance to demonstrate some WVSC PRIDE!

We hope you are excited about the upcoming season and the new direction our club is taking.   If you require any further clarification, please email your Pee Wee Coordinators.

Sincerely,

WVSC, Jammer, and Ros

West Van Soccer Club

Registration for the 2010/2011 Season is well underway.

www.westvansoccer.com

To register for the regular season, please go online before June 15th!

The BC Summer Games program (for Zone-5) will commence in mid-April and will continue until the conclusion of the Games in late July. 

Team Official

Ivano Belfiore - Head Coach

Evaluation Information

Since this is a competitive level, we recommend, players should currently play in the ‘Select/Gold’ level.  Players only need to attend one open evaluation, and must be notified to attend the invitation only evaluation. Also, players will pay a one-time fee of $10.

If you are interested in trying out, please register for the open evaluation dates by sending the following information to zone5soccer@gmail.com.

Full Name:

Email Address(es):

Phone Number:

Address:

Current Team Name:

Position(s): 1^st _______________ 2^nd _______________  3^rd _______________

Preferred Night of Open Evaluation:  #1 or #2

(We cannot guarantee that each player will get their preferred night. You will be notified of the night with a confirmation email.)

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments.

Susan Dhillon - Zone 5 BC Summer Games Zone Representative for Boys and Girls Soccer

http://www.bcgames.org/dotnetnuke/Sport/Rules/2010BCSummerGames/SoccerBoys/tabid/288/Default.aspx

• The parents or guardian of youth players registered to play soccer with the Club, and for whom the prescribed fees have been paid;
• The registered youth players (the players shall be considered non voting members);
• Registered adult players
• A duly elected director of the Club in the director’s current term; or
• Coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, and any person appointed by the Board of Directors to perform duties on behalf of the Club

Click Tryout Registration to go to the registration page and then select the appropriate Metro Division tryout. Or select the "Register for" Division in the tryout listing below.

Girls Metro tryout dates are as follows.

U14: Register for U14

• March 15 William Griffin - 7-9pm
• March 16 William Griffin - 7-9pm
• March 17 William Griffin - 7-9pm

U15: Register for U15

• March 22 Ambleside E - 8-9:30pm
• March 23 Ambleside E - 8-9:30pm

U16: Register for U16

• March 30 William Griffin - 7-9pm
• April 1 William Griffin - 7-9pm

U17: Register for U17

• April 12 Confederation - 7:30-9pm
• April 13 William Griffin - 7-8:30pm

U18:

• April 19 Ambleside E - 8-9:30pm
• April 27 Sutherland - 6-8:30pm

Hello Coaches!

If you are interested in being a Gold, Silver or U 11 Development Coach for 2010-2011 season

You must send a letter/resume via e-mail to Bill Sparling, Head of the Coaching Committee.

New Coaches to WVSC Divisional Level and/or U11 Development, please cover the following (returning Divisional Coaches have already completed this and do not need to do it again):

BCSA Coaching Levels - U 12 Coaches must have CCY working on CCS levels
Philosophy
Previous Coaching Experience
Extra Coaching Programs
Playing Experience
Team Management
Coaching ideas that will be implemented for Player Development

Interviews will be just prior to team formation announcements, approximately March/April.

Coaches feel free to ask Bill questions coaching-committee@westvansoccer.com

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March 31, 2009

Dear Friend,

West Van FC is a Senior Mens' soccer club, competing in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League (VMSL), the top amateur soccer league in British Columbia. On behalf of the Club I wish to extend an invitation to any and all interested graduating and graduated youth players to come and meet with us and tryout for the Club's teams for the forthcoming 2009-2010 season (which starts in August, 2009).

The club was formed in 2005, when three well established North Shore soccer clubs: West Van Trollers, Deep Cove Royals, and Pegausus F.C (2004 National men's champions) merged into one club. The club is now comprised of some 80 players and staff competing in the VMSL in three divisions: VMSL Premier (players of open age), VMSL Division One CAT (players of open age and is a "feeder" team to the Premier team) and VMSL Masters Premier (players over 35 years). We are affiliated with the West Vancouver (youth) soccer club.

We are also closely linked to the Capilano University men's soccer team, current BCCAA and CCAA (National) Champions. Many players play for both West Van FC (both the Premier and CAT team) and Capilano University, and there is a crossover of coaches between the two teams. West Van FC home games are held on Friday evenings and weekend at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, our home facility. Training sessions are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Ambleside artificial turf fields.

The VMSL Premier team is this year's VMSL Champions and 2009 Imperial League Cup Winner. The VMSL Masters side is the 2005/2006 and 2007/2008 VMSL Masters Premier Champions, 2006/2007 VMSL Masters "A" Cup Champions, and 2009 VMSL Masters "A" Cup finalists. Both the Premier and Masters teams have qualified for the 2008-09 Provincial Cup playdowns starting in April, 2009. The Division 1 CAT team is this year's league champion.

The Club has strong local following and has strong ties to the local community. It has top notch facilities, coaches, players (including many ex-Vancouver Whitecaps) and a strong sponsorship. It is currently one of the top clubs in the Lower Mainland. Youth players coming to West Van FC will experience a true club atmosphere, and will be exposed to tremendous soccer opportunity that cannot be matched on the North Shore, or perhaps the entire Lower Mainland.

For further information please contact Andy Bramley at 604-562-6998, or at dcrfc20@telus.net or Bob Sloman at 604-661-9375 (work) or 604-921-8603 (home) or at rsloman@farris.com.

Yours Truly,

Bob Sloman, West Van FC

Mark Steven   risk-management@westvansoccer.com

Members of West Vancouver Soccer Club are, as listed, in our Constitution, under Documents/Handbook/Constitution on our website www.westvansoccer.com : 

Ordinary Membership

   (a)  A person shall become an ordinary member of the Club in the manners described as follows:

§  The parents or guardian of youth players registered to play soccer with the Club, and for whom the prescribed fees have been paid;

§  The registered youth players (the players shall be considered non voting members);

§  Registered adult players

§  A duly elected director of the Club in the director’s current term; or

§  Coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, and any person appointed by the Board of Directors to perform duties on behalf of the Club

Positions on the board include:

President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Registrar, Divisional Boys Coordinator, Divisional Girls Coordinator, Peewee Boys Coordinator, Peewee Girls Coordinator, Adult Men Coordinator, Adult Women Coordinator, Fields Coordinator, Referee-in-Chief, Equipment & Clubhouse Coordinator, Communications & Event Coordinator, Tournament Coordinator, Player & Coaching & Player Development Coordinator,  Coaching Committee, Risk Manager, Sponsorship, Player Assessment Coordinator, Handbook & Past President/Ombudsman.

Financial statements for year ending March 31, 2009 will also be reviewed at the annual general meeting.

GU 17 Metro and Gold Capstone: Monday, April 27

VANCOUVER METRO SOCCER LEAGUE

2008-2009 IMPERIAL CUP

FINAL--2009-03-29

    Game 18:  West Van FC 'A' vs Columbus-Clan FC

AND

2008-2009 MASTERS 'A' CUP SCHEDULE

We have a lot of games/practices during the week in close proximity to residential areas throughout the North Shore District and I would ask that all of our teams be aware of their surroundings and attempt to tone down the cheering and coaching instructions coming from the sidelines.

It would be a shame to be banned from fields for soccer use especially since they are a very limited resource to us.

This is a polite request to help save our fields.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Christopher Appleby

Chris Appleby

• Harvest House Food Drive and WVFD Toy Drive.
• WVSC Benefit Soccer Game

Click the picture for more details.

• WVSC 5 Wesburn 1
• WVSC 3 Tsawwassen 1
• WVSC 5 Coquitlam Metro Ford 0

Sunday July 20 Whitecaps Women FC vs Real Colorado Cougars

Game time 4PM @ Swangard Stadium

Specially priced $11 ‘youth team’ tickets for all players, coaches, families and friends

***PLUS***

Canada’s Women’s Olympic Team send off and autograph session for the kids to follow the match

To order tickets for this or any other Whitecaps match, please call Hugh Hamilton Whitecaps FC Soccer Ambassador 604.669.9283 ext 2242 hhamilton@whitecapsfc.com

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Saturday April 26 Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota Thunder

Game time 7PM @ Swangard Stadium

Specially priced $11 ‘youth team’ tickets for all players, coaches, families and friends

***PLUS***

To thank all families of youth soccer players the Whitecaps are pleased to offer specially priced ‘Youth Soccer Packs’ to all families involved in youth soccer.

A family can choose any 3 Whitecaps league games from the 2008 schedule for just $10 (taxes included) for each ticket.

To order ‘Youth Team’ or ‘Youth Soccer Pack’ tickets or for more information please call

Hugh Hamilton
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
550 – 375 Water Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6
Tel: 604.669.9283 Ext 2242
hhamilton@whitecapsfc.com

• Girls U14 Metro Tryout Information
• Girls U15 Metro Tryout Information

Ab Bryant abbryant2@shaw.ca

abbryant2@shaw.ca

U14 (1995 – 1996 birth year players)

Monday March 10 – Sutherland AT from 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Wednesday March 12 – William Griffin AT from 5:30pm – 7:15pm

Monday March 10 – Ambleside E AT from 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Wednesday March 12 – William Griffin AT from 7:15pm – 9:00pm

U18 (1991 – 1992 birth year players)

Tuesday March 11 – William Griffin AT from 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Thursday March 13 – William Griffin AT from 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Players wishing to attain a position within the NSPP Program must be present at tryouts / evaluations. (See note:)

Note: There are a few players in the U18 Age Division that have received a letter of recommendation for the Program for next season. For these players attendance at tryouts / evaluations is not required. They will however need to confirm their intention to remain with the NSPP Program by sending an email to Ab Bryant, abbryant2@shaw.ca no later than March 10th 2008.

It is our expectation to form two teams at each Age Division of the best players attending tryouts / evaluations for each Age Division. Anything less than or more than 2 teams will be formed commensurate with the talent level and players present at tryouts / evaluations. Consideration of the structure of the BCYSSL League will dictate our decision regarding team formation.

Tryout fees will be $25.00 per player and should be paid by cheque at the tryouts / evaluations.

Players attending tryouts / evaluations from some of our outlying Clubs, Sunshine Coast, Whistler, Pemberton, may have difficulty with the time schedule(s) for the various tryouts / evaluations. If you need to leave early or can’t arrive till late whatever, please contact me directly so I am aware of the situation.

If you have any questions regarding the Program please contact me:

• creating and printing all cheques and communicating with the Treasurer and/or President regarding pick up of such cheques for signature;
• preparing envelopes for cheque mailing;
• ensuring all office supplies are purchased and on hand for use by the Bookkeeper (envelopes, stamps, paper, etc.), to be reimbursed by the WVSC;
• liaising with the Treasurer on any matters as they arise;
• doing all the bookkeeping for the Club, including:
  • entering all cheques and deposit detail into our Accounting Software package,
  • monthly reconciliations of our bank account, and
  • monthly preparation of financial statements.

1. reside within Zone 5 (clarification on the boundaries of Zone 5 can be found at http://www.bcgames.org/your_sport_zone_map.html); and
2. have a minimum coaching certification at the Community Coach Senior level.

BCSA Coaching Levels - U 12 Coaches must have CCY working on CCS levels
Philosophy
Previous Coaching Experience
Extra Coaching Programs
Playing Experience
Team Management
Coaching ideas that will be implemented for Player Development
 
Coaches feel free to ask Bill questions, coaching-committee@westvansoccer.com  

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