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Fall Soccer (U5-U14)

Fall 2023/2024 Registration Closed

Registration for Aldergrove Soccer’s Fall 2023/2024 season is now closed.

General Season Notes

The Fall season starts the beginning of September after school starts. Our start date is Saturday, September 16.

GAME AND PRACTICE DAYS / TIMES OUTLINED BELOW MAY BE SUBJECT TO REVISION.

Season Kickoff: Saturday September 16

The first few weeks of September provides the Club an opportunity to assess players and set balanced teams and schedules. On September 16 and September 23, AYSC’s Club coaches will be running station-based “skills and drills” with all players and volunteer Team Leaders.

Players will be assigned a team at the end of September, and a formal game schedule will be released at that time.

Ever wonder what challenges go into creating a youth sports league schedule? See How Developmental Schedules Get Created.

Uniforms

All players will be provided with jerseys, shorts, and socks. Games may be played with one team wearing pinnies. Some temporary player shuffling may occur in-game to promote fair play, per BC Soccer guidelines.

Uniforms will be handed out once teams are formed.

No AYSC Activities Thanksgiving Weekend / Christmas Break

There will be no AYSC activities on the Thanksgiving weekend.

The season will break for the Christmas holidays (approximately 2nd week of December through 2nd week of January).

Photo Day – Sunday October 29

Photo Day is set for the morning of Sunday October 29, 2023. Watch your email for further details.

Registration Fees

“U” means Under, i.e. U5s are players who are under 5 years of age.

  • U5 (born 2019) – $150
  • U6 (born 2018) – $150
  • U7 (born 2017) – $285
  • U8 (born 2016) – $285
  • U9 (born 2015) – $305
  • U10 (born 2014) – $305
  • U11 (born 2013) – $380
  • U12 (born 2012) – $380
  • U13 (born 2011) – $420
  • U14 (born 2010) – $420

Financial Assistance

To encourage full participation, AYSC strives to make all of our programs as affordable as possible. AYSC does not believe that youth sports should be treated as a profit centre. See https://www.aldergrovesoccer.com/register/financial-assistance/.

U5 to U10 Developmental Program

Fitness & Fun!

Aldergrove Youth Soccer Club’s Fall U5 to U10 Developmental Soccer program (sometimes referred to as “house”-level soccer), endorsed and approved by BC Soccer, puts an emphasis on basic soccer skills development, fitness and fun.

Program Details

“U” means Under, i.e. U5s are players who are under 5 years of age.

U5/U6

  • Saturdays 8:15 am – 9:15 am game at AAP from September to December
  • Wednesdays 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm split practice / game at AAP from September to December
  • U5/U6 season ends at Christmas break, but AYSC may offer training opportunities for this group in January / February if there is interest

U7/U8

  • Saturdays 8:30 am – 9:30 am OR 9:45 am – 10:45 am (rotating) game at AAP from September to February
  • Tuesdays 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm split practice / game at AAP from September to February
  • season ends at end of February

U9/U10

  • Saturdays 9:45 am – 10:45 am OR 11:00 am – 12:00 noon (rotating) game at AAP from September to February
  • Wednesday evening split practice / game at AAP from September to February (teams will be assigned to either 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm or 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm depending on skill level)
  • season ends at end of February

U11 & Up Competitive Program

Aldergrove Youth Soccer Club’s Fall U11 and up Competitive Soccer program (sometimes referred to as “Divisional soccer” or “traveling teams”), endorsed and approved by BC Soccer, puts an emphasis on increasing players’ soccer skills in a competitive environment.

Program Details

“U” means Under, i.e. U5s are players who are under 5 years of age.

U11 & Up

  • game outdoors on Saturday or Sunday depending on age group from September to February
  • teams practice outdoors one or two times per week; practice days / times are assigned to coaches
  • season ends at end of February

U11 and up players will be contacted by their coaches regarding schedules as we get closer to the start of the season.

Optional Training Opportunities

AYSC will offer optional training led by Club Coaches to those AYSC players who are looking to improve their skills. Dates, times, fees, and payment details will be communicated once the season is underway.

Volunteer Team Leaders / Assistant Leaders Needed

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE REQUIRE VOLUNTEER TEAM LEADERS / ASSISTANT LEADERS. As work schedules and illness sometimes prevent volunteers from being available, we aim to have a minimum of two Team Leaders for every team, to ensure continuity of direction for the players. One of the biggest challenges we have in organizing the season is that not enough volunteers step forward early enough. WE CANNOT CREATE TEAMS OR SCHEDULES UNTIL WE HAVE VOLUNTEER TEAM LEADERS, IT IS AS SIMPLE AS THAT.

Please indicate on the form when registering if you are willing to volunteer.

Fall Season FAQs

How long is the season?

The Fall season starts in September after school starts and goes to the end of February. The season will break for the Christmas holidays (approximately 2nd week of December through 2nd week of January).

When are games played?

See Developmental Soccer and Divisional Soccer above.

When are practices?

See Developmental Soccer and Divisional Soccer above.

Where are games played?

The Developmental program is run on the turf fields at Aldergrove Athletic Park, 27 Ave. and 269 St. behind Betty Gilbert Middle School (view Google map). (U9/U10 Girls and U9/U10 Boys may have an away game via interlock with another local club.)

Are games played in the rain / snow?

Games are played regardless of the degree of rain. However, fields are sometimes closed by the Township of Langley due to too much water on the field. In the event of snow on the field, all games will be cancelled. If the fields are deemed unplayable, the Club will email all coaches and parents as soon as the decision is known.

Where do my registration fees go?

Your fees pay for:

  • BC Soccer fees
  • insurance
  • Township of Langley field charges for all-weather and grass fields
  • referees and linespersons
  • an individual and a team photo (included with registration)
  • uniforms (jersey, shorts and socks)
  • equipment (balls, cones, and nets)
  • field maintenance
  • player clinics
  • general Club operating costs (accounting, advertising, printing etc.)

Do I need soccer cleats or shin guards? What other costs are there?

Players need cleats or runners and shin guards (not provided). AYSC operates a free soccer boot exchange at Aldergrove Athletic Park (Rubbermaid bins in the large container). If you need boots, check to see if there are a pair that will fit your player. If you have used boots to exchange or donate, please put them in a Rubbermaid bin on any session day.

Where can I get a tax receipt?

The Government of Canada eliminated the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit in 2017. AYSC no longer provides tax receipts; if you pay by credit card when registering online, you will receive an electronic receipt upon submission.

What is the refund policy?

See Refund Policy for complete refund policy details.

I have a question not answered here.

Still have questions? Email registrar@aldergrovesoccer.com.

Refund Deadline

A $75 processing charge will be applied for registration withdrawals after the withdrawal deadline of September 24, 2023 5:00 pm has passed. See Refund Policy for complete details.