u8 Soccer
Starting at U8, in addition to the House League, a Player Development Academy is also offered for this age group, open to all players looking for additional training opportunities outside of their team.
U8 House Soccer
The Fall soccer season begins in September with a Jamboree Kick-Off Event, and wraps up in the beginning of March with a fun, Year-End Tournament. As per BC Soccer's Long Term Player Development, no standings are kept.
Boys play Saturdays and Girls play Sunday afternoon. Games are 6v6.
Current 2024/25 Fall House Season Details:
Ages: U8 (2017 born)
Days & Times:
Boys: Saturdays, sometime between 10:00am-3:00pm
(game times vary depending on age group)
Girls: Sunday afternoons between 12:00pm-4:00pm
(game times vary depending on age group)
Location: Games are played on fields between Gibsons and Sechelt.
Fall House Season Dates:
September 14th, 2024- March 9th, 2025
Jamboree Kick-Off Event:
September 15th, 2024 (boys & girls)
Holiday Break:
December 16th-January 10th
Last games before the Holiday break:
December 14th & 15th
First games after the Holiday break:
January 11th & 12th
Year End House Tournament:
Saturday, March 8th, 2025
See below for FAQ
Player Development Academy U8
SCYSA Player Developement Academies are for players looking for additional development opportunities outside of regular league/team play (Fall House, Dev & Rep League/Spring League).
The Player Development Academy is led by the Technical Director & Staff Coaches.
Fall & Spring Development Academies are open to all players.
Players not registered to an SCYSA Fall League team (house, dev or rep) may be required to pay an additional BC Soccer insurance fee.
FAQ:
1. My player has never played soccer before. Can they still join at this age?
A: Yes. We welcome players of all levels of experience to join our house league.
2. Where do house teams play?
A: House teams will play in our House League on the Sunshine Coast. Games are played in Gibsons, Roberts Creek & Sechelt throughout the season that runs September to March. The aim is to have teams play in all communities equally, however, field closures sometimes effect the balance.
3. Can my child request a friend to play with?
A: On our house teams, all players can request a friend and we will do our best to accommadate requests made by the cutoff date. On our development teams, we unfortunately cannot take requests.
4. How often to U8 teams play?
A: Teams at this age practice & play a game on either Saturday (boys) or Sunday (girls). Teams will also have Age Group Development sessions led by staff coaches, provided a few times a season. Players will also have an option of attending weekly U8 Open Development Practices, coached by U8 parent volunteers.
5. How do I register for a House team?
A: Players register in their applicable age group on our registration page. Players will then be assigned to teams during our team formation process.
6. Can my player "play up" or "down" a division?
A: If you feel your player is not being adequately challenged, you may put a request in to have your player assessed by the Technical Director to play up a division. Alternatively, if you feel your player is being overly challenged, you can also put in a request to have your player play down a division.
