FAQ

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. 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 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

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


MINI's
U5 & U6	separate boys and girls teams are created in a dual age group	1 session per week
U7 & U8	separate boys and girls teams are created in a dual age group	2 sessions per week (1 practice + 1 game)
U9 & U10	separate boys and girls teams are created in a dual age group	2 sessions per week (1 practice + 1 game)
	*Depending on registration levels co-ed teams may be formed
	**Depending on registration levels individual age groups may be formed


SUPER 8
U11	separate boys and girls teams are created based on skill levels	3 sessions per week (2 practices + 1 game)
U12	separate boys and girls teams are created based on skill levels	3 sessions per week (2 practices + 1 game)
U13	separate boys and girls teams are created based on skill levels	3 sessions per week (2 practices + 1 game)
	*Depending on registration levels dual age group teams may be formed


FULL FIELD
U14	separate boys and girls teams are created based on skill levels	3 sessions per week (2 practices + 1 game)
U15	separate boys and girls teams are created based on skill levels	3 sessions per week (2 practices + 1 game)
U16	separate boys and girls teams are created based on skill levels	3 sessions per week (2 practices + 1 game)
U17	separate boys and girls teams are created based on skill levels	3 sessions per week (2 practices + 1 game)
U18	separate boys and girls teams are created based on skill levels	3 sessions per week (2 practices + 1 game)
	*Depending on registration levels dual age group teams may be formed
	**Depending on registration levels 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

PRACTICE TIMES

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

*The below-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

	DAY	TIME	LOCATION
U5&U6	SATURDAY	11:00am-11:45am	BLUE HERON
U7&U8	TUESDAY	5:15pm-6:30pm	BLUE HERON
U9&U10	WEDNESDAY	5:15pm-6:30pm	BLUE HERON

U11	MON-WED, MON-THUR or TUE-THUR	5:15pm-6:30pm / 6:45pm-8:00pm	BLUE HERON (or IROQIOUS if needed)
U12	MON-WED, MON-THUR or TUE-THUR	5:15pm-6:30pm / 6:45pm-8:00pm	BLUE HERON (or IROQIOUS if needed)
U13	MON-WED, MON-THUR or TUE-THUR	5:15pm-6:30pm / 6:45pm-8:00pm	BLUE HERON (or IROQIOUS if needed)

U14	MON-WED, MON-THUR or TUE-THUR	6:45pm-8:00pm / 8:15pm-9:30pm	BLUE HERON (or IROQIOUS if needed)
U15	MON-WED, MON-THUR or TUE-THUR	6:45pm-8:00pm / 8:15pm-9:30pm	BLUE HERON (or IROQIOUS if needed)
U16	MON-WED, MON-THUR or TUE-THUR	6:45pm-8:00pm / 8:15pm-9:30pm	BLUE HERON (or IROQIOUS if needed)
U17	MON-WED, MON-THUR or TUE-THUR	6:45pm-8:00pm / 8:15pm-9:30pm	BLUE HERON (or IROQIOUS if needed)
U18	MON-WED, MON-THUR or TUE-THUR	6:45pm-8:00pm / 8:15pm-9:30pm	BLUE HERON (or IROQIOUS if needed)

GAME TIMES

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

*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

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, typically 8:00am - 12:00pm)	Centennial/Alexander/BH	Variable
U12	Saturday (anytime, typically 8:00am - 12:00pm)	Centennial/Alexander/BH	Variable
U13	Saturday (anytime, typically 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

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”