Posts by CindyY
SBMC Soccer’s 2024 Summer Picnic
Hey SBMC Soccer family! Can you believe it? Another fantastic spring season is coming to an end, and it’s time to celebrate all the hard work, teamwork, and fun we’ve had on the field. To wrap up Spring 2024 in style, we’re throwing a spectacular summer picnic, and you’re all invited! Picnic Details 📅 Date:…
Read MoreNurturing Soccer Values
As the Technical Director of SBMC Soccer, my primary mission is clear: to provide a safe, fair platform accessible to all that facilitates the holistic development of young individuals through soccer. Our goal isn’t solely to churn out professional footballers, though that would be desirable. Rather, it’s to create an environment where players, from young…
Read MoreSpring Interlock – Game Format
Hi Coaches / Managers, As players get older, the specific small-sided soccer rules adjust slightly. The following is a list of the ages involving a game format transition. U8 > U9 U10 > U11 U12 > U13 U13 > U14 This spring, the North Fraser Youth Soccer Association (NFYSA) Interlock league will be following the…
Read MoreSBMC Visiting Stride Elementary School
What a blast we had at Stride Avenue Community School on Friday, Dec 1st, 2023! Norman Roberts, Margaret Lee, Peter Lei, Greg Greiner, Beverly Thacker, and Edward Ho represented the South Burnaby Metro Club, and it was a fantastic day of giving back. We went all out, getting basketballs, soccer balls, and volleyballs to donate…
Read MoreScholarship Opportunity Alert!
Attention SBMC players! 📚 The Beedie Group,a successful business with Burnaby roots, is offering incredible scholarships and awards through “Beedie Luminaries.” 🌈✨ The Beedie Luminaries Scholarship is for Students with potential who are facing financial adversity. Students who are smart, but constrained by circumstance. Students who are resilient and gritty. Students who are ready to…
Read MoreBridging Dreams and Dedication: A Technical Director’s Perspective on Youth Sports Volunteerism
As a Technical Director immersed in the dynamic world of youth soccer, I find myself in constant awe of the unsung heroes who form the backbone of our teams – our volunteer coaches. These individuals, driven by passion and fueled by a desire to make a lasting impact, are the linchpin in the development of…
Read MoreSouth Burnaby Metro Club AGM
We invite you to be an integral part of the South Burnaby Metro Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)! SBMC is a non-profit society in Burnaby that offers sports programs (basketball, soccer, baseball and volleyball) to youth. 📆 Date: November 24th @ 7 pm 🏡 Venue: SBMC Clubhouse @ Bonsor Why should you participate in the…
Read MoreU4 and U5 Programs: Parents, Get Ready to Play!
Are you the parent of a 3 or 4-year-old eager to start playing sports? Our U4 and U5 programs are perfect for your little athlete’s early development. Here’s what you need to know: Program Basics: These programs are designed for 3-year-olds (U4) and 4-year-olds (U5) to kickstart their love for sports. Parent-Child Participation: Parents, you’re…
Read MoreSBMC Girls Meet Canada’s Soccer Icon Christine Sinclair
September 9, 2023, was an exciting day for South Burnaby Metro Club (SBMC) as our U9 and U10 girls had the incredible opportunity to join Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair at the official opening of the Christine Sinclair Community Centre. The day was filled with awe and inspiration as our young soccer stars had the…
Read MoreSports: The Ultimate Teacher
Sports aren’t just about winning or losing. They play an influential role in teaching us and shaping our lives in many ways. A few lessons we all can learn from sports: Discipline: Sports demand discipline in every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s maintaining a rigorous training schedule, adhering to a balanced diet, or honing…
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