Players
Age Groups and Team Placement
As per BC Soccer regulations, our programs are organized by birth year. 2024-25 Fall/Winter soccer includes Interlock and BC Coastal League, and the age groups are as follows:
Teams will be offered at the following divisions for 2024-25 Fall/Winter Season:
U4 = Under 4, U5 = Under 5
Parents
Educated Parent
The Educated Parent document has been designed to assist parents support their children’s needs in the development in the game. A Small Sided Game is any game played with less than eleven players per side. Eleven-sided soccer is an adult game devised by and for adults to enjoy. Small Sided Games are designed and developed to create and provide guidance to parents who have children playing the game of soccer. It is to supply parents the knowledge that will allow the players to grow without placing unnecessary limitations on the children. In British Columbia, under 5 to and including Under 12, play Small Sided Games.
Ok, you have signed your child up for soccer! Now what do you do?
- You know little to nothing about the game.
- You know it’s the most popular sport by participation numbers and you know kids love playing.
- You know that the kids are asked to kick a round ball.
The most important thing parents need to know is that soccer is about children having fun!
It’s Simple – Your Children LOVE Soccer because it is FUN!
New Player Information
What team will my child be on?
Teams will be formed following the September assessment sessions. While we try to accommodate requests for scheduling and team placement where possible (please let us know), we are subject to some restrictions i.e. registration numbers, gym and field availability and the need to balance teams.
What do I need to bring?
SBMC is excited about the new soccer season. Please come prepared to share the Teamwork experience as your child learns new Soccer Skills. Please make sure your child is wearing shorts, a comfy t-shirt, a water bottle, soccer cleats and shin pads. SBMC will provide the rest (balls, shorts and jerseys).
Here are some soccer terms for those who are new to the sport!
Boots Bank
If you have gently used soccer cleats that your child has outgrown, we will have a bin available where you can leave them and where parents/players needing soccer cleats can pick them up. This boot exchange kind of “just happens” but it is a chance for you to share the shoes your child has outgrown and maybe find a pair for this year.
Interested in coaching?
We always need coaches and assistant coaches. Please consider Volunteering. While soccer experience will help, SBMC and our technical team will help you develop the skills and get the training so that you can contribute to the program and benefit from sharing your child’s experience in team sports.
Volunteers
SBMC is a community-oriented athletic club operated and supported by its volunteers. In addition to coaching, YOU can help make our program by volunteering. Of course, we need coaches, assistant coaches and managers but we also need other volunteers to make our programs successful. You will not regret it- the connection to your community will be an enjoyable and beneficial experience for you and your family.
Do you have more questions? Contact Us!
Resources
- BC Soccer - The Educated Parent
- BC Soccer - Small Sided Rules (2023)
- SBMC Code of Conduct - Player
- SBMC Code of Conduct - Parents
- SBMC Code of Conduct - Spectator
- SBMC Code of Conduct - Child Protection
- SBMC Policy - Rule of Two
- SBMC Policy - Concussion Management
- SBMC Policy - Team Fundraising
- SBMC Policy - Unpaid Fees and Collection
- SBMC Registration form-editable
- Team Wear Policy
- SBMC Waiver - Youth Participant
