Abbotsford Soccer Association (ASA) is a Canada Soccer National Youth Club Licence holder that offers annual programming during Fall, Winter & Spring for players U4 to Adult. During the Summer months, a range of weekly fun and exciting camps are arranged. We provide the best in soccer developmental programs for all skill levels from new/beginner players through recreational to the competitive level player.
ASA runs youth programming for boys & girls ranging from the U4 age group all the way up to open-age Adult Men’s & Women’s teams. All of ASA’s programs meet or exceed the requirements of the Canadian Soccer Association’s (CSA) Long-Term Player Development model (LTPD) – ASA Long Term Player Development – A Club Coach Guide to LTPD and have been designed to provide players of ALL skill levels an opportunity to learn, grow and develop at their own individual pace.
ASA provides for a range of branded game kit, outerwear and leisure attire for each of our respective in-club and team programming. Each player is responsible for having his own soccer shoes and shin pads; otherwise, the player may not be permitted to participate in training or games.
We are delighted to provide the following guidance document: Apparel and Branding Policy 2024
For kit inquiries, please connect with our Equipment Manager, Steve Gerspacher – equipment@abbotsfordsoccer.com
U4/U5 & U6 First Kicks (Co-Ed)
ASA run an 8-10 wk programs for players as an introduction to sports and soccer. The program runs once a week beginning in the Fall (mid-September), usually on Saturday mornings. The program is led by ASA Staff Coaches with the assistance from some of our Youth players giving back to the game they’ve learned to love.
There is often a requirement that parents help to facilitate some of the activities, which would include keeping the ball within the playing area, motivating the players by cheering and encouraging. All programming is outdoors.
ASA runs the First Kicks program 3 times per year. Fall, Winter and Spring.
Questions can be directed to:
First Kicks, Technical Lead, Sonia Gill – sonia@abbotsfordsoccer.com
Technical Lead Grassroots, Trevor O’Neill – trevor@abbotsfordsoccer.com
U7 to U10 Community League Children (Boys)
ASA’s Community League Children’s program is typically for boys, given the recent creation of the female-specific program, Sister Kicks. Some girls do participate if Sister Kicks schedule does not work for them.
The Community League Children’s program is a recreation team-based initiative that is led by ASA Staff Coaches but requires the involvement of parent-volunteer coaches to help facilitate training sessions and games.
The program schedule is set out within the registration process and player/parents will receive notice of their team assignment in late August (for fall season), in late Dec (for Winter season) or in late March (for Spring season). Our priority is to keep teams balanced and to create playing environments that allows for the development of all players. With this in mind, player movement (re-assignment) can often occur.
In Fall & Winter the program offers 2 sessions per week, including 1 training session for 60mins and 1 game each weekend (Sat) for 60mins.
In Spring, the program is reduced to 1x per week, which will offer a short skill dev session and 30mins game.
| Age Group | # Players per group/team | Game Format |
| U7 | 6-8 | 5 v 5 (inc GK) |
| U8 | 8 | 6 v 6 (inc GK) |
| U9/U10 | 8-10 | 7 v 7 (inc. GK) |
ASA runs the Community League Children’s program 3 times per year. Fall, Winter and Spring.
Questions can be directed to:
Technical Lead Grassroots, Trevor O’Neill – trevor@abbotsfordsoccer.com
Please review the following BC Soccer resources.
- ‘The Educated Parent’ (English)
- ‘The Educated Parent’ (Punjabi)
- Small-Sided/Mini Soccer Club Development Manual
U7 to U10 Sister Kicks (Girls)
ASA’s Sister Kicks program is designed specifically for female players.
Sister Kicks is led by ASA Female Staff Coaches and is supported by female Youth Leaders and some parent-volunteers.
The program schedule is set out within the registration process and player/parents will receive notice of their team assignment in late August (for fall season), in late Dec (for Winter season) or in late March (for Spring season). Our priority is to keep teams balanced and to create playing environments that allows for the development of all players. With this in mind, player movement (re-assignment) can often occur.
In Fall & Winter the program offers 2 sessions per week, including 1 training session for 60mins and 1 game each weekend (Sat) for 60mins.
In Spring, the program is reduced to 1x per week, which will offer a short skill dev session and 30mins game.
| Age Group | # Players per group/team | Game Format |
| U7 | 6-8 | 5 v 5 (inc GK) |
| U8 | 8 | 6 v 6 (inc GK) |
| U9/U10 | 8-10 | 7 v 7 (inc. GK) |
Questions can be directed to:
Manager, Female Development, Julie King – julie@abbotsfordsoccer.com
Please review the following BC Soccer resources.
- ‘The Educated Parent’ (English)
- ‘The Educated Parent’ (Punjabi)
- Small-Sided/Mini Soccer Club Development Manual
U8 to U13 Skill Centre (Boys & Girls)
The ASA Skill Centre is delivered as the ‘development centre’ for players looking for a more individualized approach to their soccer experience. The Skill Centre will provide a focus on individual player development over just playing games.
The Skill Centre has two aged-based streams;
- Skill Centre Training Program (U8-U10): This stream offers 2x/wk in-club training sessions and 1/wk game day (Boys-Sat/Girls Sun) with additional ‘Festival’ game days, as part of the FV Alliance partnership. Training is delivered via small group, station-based activities with the focus on technical and physical advancement. Small-sided games are used to provide context and enhance learning. All training sessions and game days are led by ASA Staff Coaches, with oversight from Manager, Skill Centre and Manager, Female Development.
- Skill Centre Team Program (U11-U13): This stream offers 2x/wk in-club training sessions and 1/wk game day (Boys-Sat/Girls-Sun) where regular travel is expected for away games. Competition level of respective teams may determine the extent of travel across the Lower Mainland. Trained and qualified parent-volunteer coaches are appointed to lead each of the teams, with oversight and support from ASA appointed Technical Lead, Foundation Phase.
ASA runs the Skill Centre program throughout the year with two registration periods. Fall and Spring.
Questions can be directed to:
Manager, Skill Centre, Technical Lead, Dave Corke – dave@abbotsfordsoccer.com
Manager, Female Development, Julie King – julie@abbotsfordsoccer.com
Technical Lead, Foundation Phase, Konrad Paszkowski – konrad@abbotsfordsoccer.com
U11 to U18 Community League Youth (Boys & Girls)
The Community League Youth program is a fun, in-house, community-based program to offer new and inexperienced players an opportunity to explore the beautiful game. In addition, families who do not wish to partake in the travel commitments of Skill Centre Team or Divisional Team programming are well served in the Community League Youth program.
The Community League Youth program is overseen by ASA Staff Coaches but is reliant on the help and support of parent-volunteers, who help to facilitate training sessions and game day experiences.
The program schedule is set out within the registration process and player/parents will receive notice of their team assignment in late August (for fall season), in late Dec (for Winter season) or in late March (for Spring season). Our priority is to keep teams balanced and to create playing environments that allows for the development of all players. With this in mind, player movement (re-assignment) can often occur.
In Fall & Winter the program offers 2 sessions per week, including 1 training session for 75mins and 1 game each weekend (Sat) for 75mins.
In Spring, the program is reduced to 1x per week, which will offer a short skill dev session and 30mins game.
The Community League Youth runs 3 times per year, in Fall, Winter and Spring.
Questions can be directed to:
Technical Lead Grassroots, Trevor O’Neill – trevor@abbotsfordsoccer.com
U14 to U18 Divisional Team
Players are assigned to teams based on their current level of skill. Occasional evaluation sessions may be required, but all players are reminded that they are assessed and evaluated on an on-going basis.
Teams train 2x/wk and typically have a parent-volunteer coach. Where no parent-volunteer coach is available, the parent group may request the appointment of a staff coach (based on availability/recruitment), which typically invokes an additional ‘coach fee’ over and above the program registration fee.
The typical season for Divisional teams is Sept-Mar (with a break for Christmas). Teams play in the BC Coastal Soccer League – BCCSL (https://bccoastalsoccerleague.ca/) and will have the option to play through the Spring season (Apr-Jun), as part of the Cascadia Soccer League (https://www.premiersportleagues.com/resources)
Questions can be directed to:
Technical Director, Colin Miller – colin@abbotsfordsoccer.com
Dir. Operations, Ian Knight – ian@abbotsfordsoccer.com
Adult Men’s
ASA offers U18+ players the opportunity to play in the various divisions of the senior men’s Fraser Valley Soccer League (FVSL)
Players interested in joining these teams for the upcoming or future seasons should submit the following –Men’s Adult Player Application Form
Questions can be directed to:
Technical Director, Colin Miller – colin@abbotsfordsoccer.com
Dir. Operations, Ian Knight – ian@abbotsfordsoccer.com
Adult Women’s
ASA offers U18+ players the opportunity to play in the various divisions of the senior women’s Metro Women’s Soccer League (MWSL)
Players interested in joining these teams for the upcoming or future seasons should submit the following – Women’s Adult Player Application Form
Questions can be directed to:
Technical Director, Colin Miller – colin@abbotsfordsoccer.com
Dir. Operations, Ian Knight – ian@abbotsfordsoccer.com