BCSPL Intake Selection Process
To comply with the Canadian Soccer Association's “National Youth Club Licence” criteria, player selections and teams will continue to be formed using a season-long evaluation and scouting process. This will be a continuation of a consistent process that has been used for a number of years now.
Player performance in training and games between September and February is the most significant evaluation period. This period is the main opportunity for players to showcase their abilities and earn selection to the BCSPL Intake team.
A detailed explanation of the process for the upcoming Coastal FC BCSPL Intake team selection is as follows:
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The 2014 age group will be in consideration for selection to the BC Soccer Premier League (BCSPL) and will start its intake program April 2027.
The BCSPL is a standards-based development environment for girls and boys aged U14 to U18 and is positioned as the highest level of youth development community soccer within BC.
In advance of the BCSPL 2014 Intake Selections, we want to take an opportunity to provide you with information and answers to some common questions that typically arise, and what you can expect during the evaluation process.
1. What is the timeline that Coastal FC will be offering BCSPL Intake spots to players in the 2014 age group?
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Clubs can offer an invitation to join a BCSPL team to players that are currently registered at the U13 Age Group from February 16th to July 18th, 2027.
2. How are players evaluated and selected?
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Players will be evaluated and selected by Skill Centre Staff through a combination of scouting at Skill Centre training sessions, games, and tournaments. Skill Centre staff will spend time familiarizing themselves with players within the age group over the course of the season, but in many cases over a number of years, which ensures that players have been thoroughly evaluated within the numerous environments available. This process ensures that final selections can be based on player performance over the course of the season, and indeed over recent years (U11-U13).
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3. How many players are selected?
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Between 14-17 outfield players and between 1-2 goalkeepers to make a team of 16-18 players total.
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4. When will players be offered spots?
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Players can be offered spots between February 16th and July 18th, 2027. Some players (in club) may be offered spots on February 16th, while other players (out of club) may be offered spots later in the selection window due to league rules.
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5. If offered a spot, do players need to accept immediately?
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For the purpose of concluding the process quickly, we hope that players will accept immediately upon being offered a spot. However, players (through their parent or guardian) are not required to accept BCSPL roster spots immediately. That said, players and their parents/guardians are encouraged to be respectful of timelines as the club may be required to offer opportunities to other players on challenging timelines if a response is not provided in a timely manner. Responses to all invitations to join BCSPL teams are required within 7 days.
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6. Can I share information with other players if I am offered a spot?
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As you can appreciate, the process may raise a lot of anxiety for players who are waiting to receive an offer. Therefore, we would ask that families manage the situation with understanding, empathy, and compassion for those involved in the process who may not have been offered a spot immediately. As such, we would request that no information is shared verbally, by text, or on any social media platforms until the process is complete. We would ask those who receive an offer celebrate this news privately and respectfully within their own immediate family and allow the process to complete before sharing information. In advance, parents should take an active role in mentally preparing and managing their child in how to deal with the situation should they be offered a spot or not.
7. When will players be informed if they are not being offered a spot?
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Players not being offered a spot will be informed via email on March 1st and/or once the roster has been completed.
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8. What if I am not offered a spot to the BCSPL?
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Players that are not offered a spot to the BCSPL program this time around will be in consideration for a spot in our BCSPL feeder programs (Division 1 and Division 2). The BCSPL, Division 1 and Division 2 programs will be closely integrated with one another to ensure advancement opportunities remain available as players develop. Players not selected for the BCSPL at the Intake level will still have several years to advance into the program. The timelines for Division 1 and Division 2 selections will be confirmed in the coming months, but they are typically selected before spring break.
9. What is the cost and duration of the program, and what do players receive for their program fees?
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A program information meeting will occur between October and November to provide the most up to date details. The relevant Skill Centre players will be invited to the meeting.
10. Who are the head coaches for the BCSPL program?
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Coaches are typically appointed between September and December each year.
We hope this answers most of the common questions, but as always, if anyone has any questions, feel free to reach out to mmcqueen@coastalfc.ca