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Our U8-U18 recreational/house soccer program is a beginner to intermediate program for players aged 8-17 years old, led by Certified Volunteers Coaches focused on providing an excellent experience/environment by ensuring that safety, organization, structure and fun/enjoyment exists for both players and coaches. The environment created will provide an opportunity for players to develop technical ability, comprehension of team play and formations, and individual Speed, Agility and Quickness (SAQ). The end goal will be the identification, advancement and continued development of future Skill Centre coaches and players (U8-U13) and future Rep coaches and players (U14-U18).

Our club processes registrations using an online program called Demosphere. To find your program, follow the steps below. On the Coastal FC Website Go to "Programs" look for the Your Programs Tab Click the desired season you are looking for: Fall/Winter Programs or Spring Programs. Click on the "U8-U18 or U8-U14 or Recreational Program Info" button Click the “Register Here” button on the top right of the page. You will be directed to our Demosphere Portal Registration page. During the registration process select the program you want from the drop down Menu. If you are a new member at Coastal FC, click here for step-by-step instructions. If you are a returning Coastal FC Member, click here for step-by-step instructions.

The Fall Recreational season runs from September to March, with breaks during traditional holidays. The Spring Recreational season runs from April to June. Both season programs includes one training session per week on a weekday and one game on the weekend.

Training days and times are determined based on the number of teams requiring accommodation following the team-building process and the field permits allocated by the City of Surrey. Boys train on Mondays or Wednesdays, while girls are scheduled for Tuesdays or Thursdays. Outdoor field scheduling is prioritized from youngest to oldest whenever possible, with younger teams in the earlier time slots. Outdoor field permits are not received until mid-March for Spring and late July for Fall. In the Fall, U5-U10 teams participate in an Internal Coastal Recreational House League (In-House), the U11-U18 teams follow the BCCSL League schedule. In Spring, all U8 - U18 teams follow the Cascadia League schedule. In-house game schedules are finalized and distributed to teams shortly before the season begins. As league schedules are coordinated across multiple clubs and governing bodies, it is common for game details to be released as late as 5:00 PM on the Wednesday prior to the weekend match. Boys’ games are typically scheduled for Saturdays, while girls’ games are held on Sundays. Please note that all schedules are subject to change due to factors such as field permit adjustments, inclement weather, field closures, and other unforeseen circumstances.

All U8-U18 Recreational Teams are coached by Certified Parent Volunteer Coaches (After completing a criminal record check) who receive extensive support from Coastal FC. Prior to the start of the season, free coaching clinics are offered to our coaches that are delivered by our Licensed Professional Coaching Staff. Additionally all training sessions will be organized and managed by the club Technical Staff, and volunteer coaches will receive weekly session plans and assistance on the field for all training sessions throughout the course of the season. The goal of the curriculum that has been developed for this program is to make all sessions fun and interactive for all players with a focus on Technical Development and Fundamental Movement Skills, through age-appropriate activities. Respective age groups follow recommendations from Learning to Train & the Soccer For Life stages of LTPD (Long Term Player Development). Additionally, club staff will be on the field to oversee games played at South Surrey Athletic Park. No extensive soccer experience is required to coach! If you are interested in coaching, please reach out to Shelley Chin at schin@coastalfc.ca and specify the age group you would like to coach.

Your coach will reach out to you with all the team details. If you have not been contacted by the start of the season, please reach out to Shelley Chin, our Outdoor Program Manager for U8-U18.

Player team placement is managed on a "first-come, first-served" basis. While we make every effort to accommodate placement requests, we cannot guarantee them. For further details, please refer to our Team Building Guidelines. Coaches will reach out to players with the training schedule and other team details once rosters are finalized and distributed in March for the Spring season and August for the Fall season. Placement on a Coastal FC team is contingent upon full payment and the completion of registration through our registration site, Demosphere.

Teams are formed based on friend or coaching requests submitted during registration. If no specific requests are made, players will be assigned based on the information provided at the time of registration, prioritizing placement with peers from the same school or neighborhood. In cases where no additional information is available, players will be placed on a team with open roster spots. For U8-U10, teams will play in our Internal Coastal Recreational House League. Realizing that the teams may not always be perfectly balanced, our Coastal FC coaches work with the volunteer coaches to ensure that games are managed and kept close in score so that the soccer environment is an enjoyable one for all players involved. If you do notice that there is a coach that is not following this policy, please make sure to contact the Technical Lead for the program. Coastal FC is committed to providing a fun and inclusive environment for all of our players. For U11-U18 teams, teams are built based on requests, and teams play in the BCCSL. Since teams within the league will likely not start the season perfectly balanced, teams are re-tiered and grouped with teams of similar ability, typically after Thanksgiving Weekend, in order to keep the experience enjoyable for all players. For more information please visit your U5-U18 Team Building Guidelines.

Due to the size of our club, we are unable to monitor or track individual email requests. Players are encouraged to make requests, all requests must be submitted at the time of registration using the designated comment boxes. If a comment box is not visible during registration, please ensure you are registering for the correct program. Note that comment boxes are not provided for our Academy, Skills, or Divisional programming registrations. Requests submitted with registrations received before Feb 15th for Spring & May 15th for Fall will be given priority. However, please be aware that some teams may reach their request capacity on the first day of registration. While we strive to accommodate all requests to ensure an enjoyable experience for every player, requests cannot be guaranteed. If you have specific preferences, we strongly encourage you to register early.

Player requests for friends, teams or coaches cannot be accommodated after the registration process has been completed. Additionally, email requests sent to program managers regarding team or coach assignments/requests will not be accepted. Due to the size of our club, we are unable to track or monitor individual email requests for team placements.

Coastal FC offers a variety of Academy programs for U5-U13 players of all levels, from beginner and intermediate to high-performance players. The Academy programs are all weekly 1-1.5 hour sessions and are coached by Certified/Licensed Professional Coaches. There are various Academy training programs available, ranging from general to specialized. These programs are excellent as standalone development programs or as supplementary training during the soccer season. We also offer Private/Individual Training, which is a one-on-one and Small Group Training will provide specially designed sessions to meet the specific needs of individual players. To learn more about these programs, please visit our website here.

Soccer cleats and a pair of shin guards are required for all programs. Fall registration fees include club jerseys, shorts and socks, depending on the programs. All players keep their jerseys at the end of the season. Coastal FC has an online store to purchase additional pairs of socks, additional shorts and other Coastal FC player wear and fan wear. Click HERE to purchase.

In colder weather, players should dress in layers, including a thermal base layer or jersey, a training or rain jacket, gloves, a toque or neck gaiter, and soccer training pants or shorts. During warmer weather, players should wear a jersey or training shirt, soccer shorts, and bring a water bottle. Additionally, sunscreen and a hat are recommended for sun protection

Any refunds request must be requested via the Coastal FC Refund Request Form. Any emails regarding refunds will receive a response directing you to complete the Coastal FC Refund Request Form. Refunds will not be evaluated unless the official request form is submitted. Submitting a refund request does not guarantee a refund, as all requests are evaluated based on our refund policy.

For questions regarding the U8-U13 Outdoor Recreational Program, please contact Andrea Perrotta aperrotta@coastalfc.ca. For questions regarding the U14-U18 Outdoor Recreational Program, please contact Jessica Hamilton at jhamilton@coastalfc.ca For questions regarding team building, please review our U5-U18 Team Building Guidelines, if you still have questions, please contact Shelley Chin at schin@coastalfc.ca For questions regarding registration or our Otto Sport platform, please review our Registration Info page & our FAQ page before reaching out. If you still have questions please contact Registrar Manager Erica Kerr at ekerr@coastalfc.ca.