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Synthetic Turf Field Inspection Report Current Inspection Date: Thursday, January 12, 2017 Field Name Status Comments Cloverdale Athletic Synthetic #1 Closed West field Cloverdale Athletic Synthetic #3 Closed East field Hjorth Road Synthetic #1 Closed East field Hjorth Road Synthetic #2...

I've had games cancelled due to snow,rain, frozen fields . I can't recall there ever being a period were I couldn't even get a training session in for 6 straight weeks. This is unusual to say the least. Good news it looks to warm up the after this weekend

Inspection date: Tuesday, January 3, 2017 All fields in the City of Surrey are closed. - This includes all Turf fields - Hjorth Road has over a foot of snow on the ground. Cloverdale , Newton , South Surrey have anywhere from 2 inches to around 6 inches

Costs can not be a stumbling block to building a better system, no matter what system we have some one is left behind its just the way it will be, the old 80-20 rule. I agree with BCSPL starting at Age 15. - This is an age where the player knows how committed he or she is or willing to be ...

Here's your chance to express your views if you haven't already Dear Coaches, In support of Canada Soccer’s initiative to study/evaluate the implementation of Long Term Player Development (LTPD) across grassroots soccer in Canada, BC Soccer is pleased to pass along the below message and...

We need to make this the standard not just in BC but for all of Canada. I see Jason Devos has been touring the country having townhalls, has he made out here yet?

yes ,we will see i guess. The most important thing we can do for that age group is making sure we are fostering the love for the game...all the technical ability and practice in the world means nothing without a passion for the game.

I think by creating two clear streams we can ensure there is development and resources for all. The defined streams would start at U13 so development up to that point would still be up to the partner clubs . I personally would like to see the the competitive streams be unique clubs with partner...

I will echo these thoughts. I have a div 1 team. Out of 17 players maybe 2 or 3 watch the game of soccer, maybe 4 or 5 have what I consider to be the appropriate mentality or approach to practice and games ( come to learn and prepared with full effort) .It is frustrating as for me I do not...

Totally agree with that argument, if teams are not utilizing there allocated space for whatever reason then it should be given to other who will.. And yes commitment is more about the coach than anything especially after say U14 ... many coaches cancel on rainy nights and such... There is no...

I hate say it but if a div 1 player pays $50 to $155 more per season than a div 4 player ( which is the norm) shouldn't there be some benefit to that? If a player goes to evals and is playing a team that is selected shouldn't that team have some greater benefit than a house team. There isn't...

In a perfect world i would agree but if you have to allocate space then it has to start somewhere. In Div 3 and Div 4 you get such a variety of coaching, there are good coaches with good sessions and at the same I sit there and watch a Div 4 U16 team practice with 8 of 17 guys showing up, and...

I agree, run regular soccer fall season Sept to Nov. Futsal during winter Dec to Feb. Then Spring soccer March to end May with cup finals in June. After fall season teams can be re-tiered for spring season... This way for those who want it indoor Futsal is available through the winter, and...

The simple answer is no we do not get enough space. I would like to see the following: U6-U7 - gym one day per week is enough U8-U9 - One gym per week , add one quarter field per week for development teams ( academy environment would be best) U10-U12 - two practice per week - at least one a...

It was Pacific United who was denied by SMSA at U13 . BC Tigers, SGU, CCB and SFC were all granted teams some arguably weaker teams than PUFC. I am not going to get into guessing as to why or the details , there are enough issues with that as is.... Point was we need a way to get pass the...

If it was easy we would be doing it :) U10-U12 should be development and house period. Can break development into tiers 1-3 , re tier only if there is a obvious need to and should be only at the request of the coach and TD. U13 to U18 , and as you especially U13 to say U15 is a real challenge...

Unfortunately the politics of sport play out in these cases. Whether it be administration at district or club or teams, coaches directors etc. Case and point, look at U13 Div1 - SMSA ( PUFC) Select 04 - denied metro application for whatever reasons ( political) and are cleaning house in Div 1 -...

BCSPL is certainly not the only path to college or semi pro or pro. What BCSPL is , is the highest single concentration of high level talent in our province. As such exposure to Whitecaps and University scouts is greater. One can certainly break that mold. As for national teams i believe it is...

The silent majority needs to stand up and take control of their clubs instead of choosing to bury their heads in the sand like nothing is going on. There is a few distinct groups responsible for most of the troubles, the classic 80-20 rule and right now the 20% are in control. I have seen many...