FAQ - PENINSULA SOCCER

Here is some important information about our Fall/Winter Youth program that might answer any questions you might have.

Still need more info after reading? Email your question to: info@peninsulasoccer.ca

WHO CAN PLAY

Peninsula FC offers youth soccer for kids aged 4 – 17 (u5-u18)

The age level your child will register to play at is dependent on their age at the end of the calendar year (Dec 31)

EX: If your child is 6 years old as of Dec 31…they will register to play at the U7 (under 7) ) age level

*International Students who want to play organized club soccer need to follow the instructions found in the attached ITC Applciation Guide:

ITC Application Guide

*please refer to Checklist “E” for all of the paperwork and documentation that is required…and the explanatory notes section to confirm you have the correct paperwork that is needed

*Applications can be submitted to info@peninsulasoccer.ca

LEVELS OF PLAY

Depending on your childs age…they will be playing in one of three age categories: MINI, SUPER 8 or FULL FIELD


MINI	u5 - u10	Separate Boys & Girls teams are created in dual age groups U6 (u5/u6), U8 (u7/u8) and U10 (u9/u10)	Home games only	u6 = 1 session per week only u8 & u10 = 1 practice + 1 game per week
SUPER 8	u11- 13	Seperate Boys & Girls teams are created based on skill levels	Home & Away games	2 practices + 1 game per week
FULL FIELD	u14 - u18	Seperate Boys & Girls teams are created based on skill levels	Home & Away games	2 practices + 1 game per week

*Depending on registration levels (u5-u10) Co-ed teams may be formed or dual age groups will be separated into individual age groups

*Depending on registration levels (u11-u18) dual age group teams may be formed or teams may be pooled with a neighbouring club

*Peninsula FC adheres to the BC Soccer policy for kids wanting to play down in age level Playing Down Policy

Please view the LISA Levels of Play PDF for more info Lower Island Soccer Association Levels of Play

PRACTICE TIMES

TEAM	DAY	TIME	LENGTH	LOCATION
U5/U6	Saturday	11:00 AM	45 min	Stelly’s School
U7/U8 Practice	Tuesday	5:15 PM	75 min	Prospect Lake Park (Adam Kerr Field)
U7/U8 Game	Saturday	9:45 AM	1h	Stelly’s School
U9/U10 Practice - Boys	Wednesday	5:15 PM	75 min	Iroquois
U9/U10 Practice - Girls	Wednesday	5:15 PM	75 min	Centennial Park (Alexander Field)
U9/U10 Game	Saturday	8:30 AM	1h	Stelly’s School

*Pooled teams with another club should alternate practice locations each week between PFC and the other club’s practice field

*The above-listed practice times are based on the previous season only. All attempts will be made to keep these days/times the same each year…however, practice schedules for the current year can be dictated by how many teams the club will be fielding…and as such may change from what is listed.

*The previous years’ practice schedule (for reference) can be found on our schedules tab SCHEDULES

GAME TIMES

All teams will have one scheduled weekend game (Sat or Sun) based on age level.

AGE LEVEL	*GAME START TIMES (subject to change)	HOME GAME Fields	AWAY GAME Fields
U7/U8	Saturday (8:00am - 11:00am)	Blue Heron	N/A
U9/U10	Saturday (8:00am - 11:00am)	Blue Heron	N/A
U11	Saturday (anytime, typcially 8:00am - 12:00pm)	Centennial/Alexander/BH	Variable
U12	Saturday (anytime, typcially 8:00am - 12:00pm)	Centennial/Alexander/BH	Variable
U13	Saturday (anytime, typcially 8:00am - 12:00pm)	Centennial/Alexander/BH	Variable
U14	Saturday (anytime between 11:00am - 12:30pm)	Blue Heron or Iroquois	Variable
U15	Saturday (anytime between 2:15pm - 4:00pm)	Blue Heron or Iroquois	Variable
U16	Saturday (anytime between 2:15pm - 4:00pm)	Blue Heron or Iroquois	Variable
U17	Sunday (antyime between 10:00am - 12:00pm)	Blue Heron or Iroquois	Variable
U18	Sunday (anytime between 10:00am -12:00pm)	Blue Heron or Iroquois	Variable

*Game results and standings are not officially recorded at the Super 8 level

*Game results are officially recorded for all Full Field games as standings are kept with teams vying for titles, trophies, and championships

*Weekly game schedules for u14-u18 teams are updated on a weekly basis starting in January due to Cup Play and make-up games

YEARLY SCHEDULE (Fall/Winter Program)

SEPTEMBER – The season officially starts with all teams taking to the field for scheduled practices and games either the first or second weekend after Labour Day

OCTOBER – Scheduled Practices and Games continue

NOVEMBER – Scheduled Practices and Games continue

DECEMBER – All teams keep playing until the mandatory winter break comes into effect ‐ exact date will vary depending on age level

JANUARY – Scheduled Practices and Games restart ‐ exact date will vary depending on age level

FEBRUARY – Scheduled Practices and Games continue. Some older teams (U14+) may have their season finish in late February if they are eliminated from any playoff competitions

MARCH – The season will officially come to a close before Spring Break….unless a team (U14+) is still competing in local playoffs or provincial championships

APRIL – Potential playoff games for older teams (U14+) involved in playoffs/provincial championships + possible assessment/tryout sessions for U11 – U18 aged players

MAY – Potential playoff games for older teams (U14+) involved in provincial championships + Early Bird Registration Deadline (May 31) for the next Fall/Winter Season

JUNE – We take a break and breathe!

JULY – Provincial Championship Tournaments from previous season if any teams still playing + Registration Deadline (July 31) for the next Fall/Winter Season

AUGUST – Team formation begins with possible additional assessment or tryout sessions for U11 -‐U18 aged players

EQUIPMENT & UNIFORMS

As required by Law 4 in the FIFA Rules of the Game. (FIFA is the governing body for soccer) there are only five required equipment items that you need in order to play soccer at Peninsula FC:

A Soccer Jersey
Shorts
Long Socks
Shin Guards
Footwear

*you do not need to buy two sets of cleats (if you don’t want to) to play on both grass and turf. One pair of FG (firm ground) or AG (artificial grass) boots will be good enough to play on both surfaces.

u5-u10 – Peninsula FC provides a jersey and socks. Players at this age group can wear shorts or long athletic pants (dependent on weather conditions)

u11-u18 aged players must have a PFC Uniform Kit in order to be placed onto a team.

Peninsula FC Uniform Kit = (Jersey + Shorts). Socks will be handed out to each team

Uniform Kits are owned by the player and only need to be purchased if a player does not have one or needs a new one (outgrown old size or have lost/damaged theirs) Kit items can be purchased individually if only one item is needed.

Jersey numbers will be administered by the club.

Uniform Kit items will only be handed out once full payment (or proof of full payment: kidsport) has been made.

Uniforms are purchased on-line through the clubs PowerUp website homepage under “PLAYER WEAR”