The BC Soccer Association mandates all U11 and U12 teams play the Super 8 format. Compared to the full-size game at U13, Super 8’s:

• Field 8 players per side on a smaller field (1 goalkeeper and 7 field players):

è  develops touch and ball control skills

• Smaller goals (18 feet wide and 6 feet high):

è  proportionate to size, develops goalkeepers

• Modified offside rule: a player can only be offside in the attacking third of the field:

è  promotes attacking play and still prevents “goal sucking”

More information on small-sided games and the U11 & U12 playing rules can be found on the BCSA website in the Grassroots Development area.

Districts

At U11& U12 boys and girls teams become part of the district that determines league play. These districts are the Central Fraser Valley District for Girls and the Fraser Valley Soccer Association for Boys.  Our fees are collected by the district; they are the link between the Abbotsford Soccer Association and the British Columbia Soccer Association.  The BCSA is registered with the Canadian Soccer Association, who is affiliated to FIFA. 

Information about the districts is at www.bcsoccercentral.com.

Select Teams

Beginning at U11 & U12, boys and girls can tryout for a spot on a development team.

• Selection/tryouts for development teams in May
• If selected, removed from pool of registered players in that age group
• Additional player fees
• Training continues into late March or early April, depending on the league schedules
• Sessions will be under the supervision of either the Club Head Coach or the Age Group Head Coach
• Train twice weekly; 60 to 90 minute sessions
• May play anywhere in the Lower Mainland

Recreational (House) Teams

Following the Evaluation/Selection process, all the remaining registered players will be placed on house level teams.  

• We try to limit teams to no more than 12 players to ensure ample playing time
• Travel for these teams is usually within the Fraser Valley
• Training once per week; games on weekends
• No additional fees

Registration