u8 Soccer: foundation phase
Starting at U8, in addition to team play in our Foundation Phase, a Player Development Academy is also offered, open to all players looking for additional training opportunities outside of their team.
U8 Foundation phase 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.
2025/26 Fall Foundation Phase Season Details:
Ages: U8 (2018 born)
Days & Times:
Games
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.
Optional Practices:
Wednesdays, 4:15-5:15pm
Fall House Season Dates:
September 14th, 2024- March 9th, 2025
Jamboree Kick-Off Event:
Sunday, September 14th, 2025 (boys & girls)
Holiday Break:
December 15th-January 5th
Last games before the Holiday break:
December 13th & 14th
First games after the Holiday break:
January 10th & 11th
Year End House Tournament:
Saturday, March 7th, 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 Foundation, Pre-Competitive & Competitive teams/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 (foundation, pre-competitive & competitive) 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 club.
2. Where does the Foundation Phase players play?
A: Foundation Phase players 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 players play in all communities equally, however, field closures sometimes effect the balance.
3. Can my child request a friend to play with?
A: In our Foundation Phase, all players meet at the same field at the same time each week - some weeks they will play with their friends and other weeks they may play against their friends. This model better supports Coach and Player Development.
4. How often to U8 teams play?
A: Players at this age practice & play a game on either Saturday (boys) or Sunday (girls). Players may be able to attend Age Group Development sessions led by the Technical Director and/or staff coaches. Players will also have the option of attending an optional practice weekly.
5. How do I register for the Foundation Phase?
A: Players register in their applicable age group on our registration page. Players will then be assigned to teams at the field each week.
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.