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Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will find information about the regular soccer season. To register for the upcoming season, including House, Select, Riptide, Development Stream or Summer Camps please click the Register Now button. To access your account to make edits or additional payments after your registration is entered please click here to access our registration system.
Registration Information:
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- General Registration Information
Registration Guidelines.
Players selected for a Select team must register before attending player placement sessions. Registration for the 2021/2022 Select season will open in June.
Team size is governed by the minimum and maximum players set by BCSA. The number of teams formed in each division may have to be limited (specifically U13-U18). To ensure your child has the best opportunity to play soccer, register early!
If registration in your VYSL division is full, do not despair! As the division managers work on forming teams and additional coaches are identified we may be able to open more spaces in a particular division. To have your child placed on a wait list, please contact the Registrar As spaces become available players will be taken from the wait list on a first-come-first-served basis. Please check your email for a notice of transfer from the wait list and instructions on how to pay your invoice.
Our online registration system accepts payment by Visa or MasterCard. If paying online with a credit card your registration will be processed immediately.
If you opt to pay by cash or cheque, you need to do the following: create your child's profile online, continue through all the checkout stages, when you get to the final payment screen click on "read more". This will open a page where you need to download 2 forms. Please bring those to the office with payment as soon as you can.Your child's registration is not complete until we receive both forms and payment at the office. Office hours are posted on the home page of the website.
All new players (first time registrations) joining the club for the first time must provide Proof of Birth Date to complete their registration. Please scan and email or drop off at our office a copy of a Birth Certificate, Passport, Citizenship Card or Sworn Affidavit to the address at the bottom of this page. Care Cards are accepted.
Any player who is not registered and paid in full before the start of any season is not insured and will not be permitted to practice or play.
All players will play in their correct division, based on birth year. Exceptions to this rule are limited and must be approved by our VP Development. The online registration system will automatically place players in the correct division based on their age. If an exception is approved the player's registration will be transferred manually after the approval is received.
- 2018-19 Registration Fees.
2023-2024 VYSL Registration Fees.
Division Born In Fee - Early Bird Before March 2 Fee - After March 2 U4 Soccer Tots 2020 Soccer Tots $75.00 $100.00 U5 Bambinos 2019 $135.00 $160.00 U6 & U7 - Micros 2018 & 2017 $160.00 $185.00 U8 & U9 - Minis 2016 & 2015 $160.00 $185.00 U10 & U11 - Juniors 2014 - 2013 $160.00 $185.00 U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, & U18 - Youths 6 aside 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009 - 2008 - 2007 and 2006 $160.00 $185.00 - Financial Assistance Information
Financial Assistance
While soccer continues to be one of the least expensive organized sports, we do recognize that some families may experience financial hardship. Subject to approval by the club executive, we may be able to provide a discount for certain registrations; however, we do ask that every applicant for financial assistance apply to an outside source, such as the KidSport or Jumpstart, for possible funding. The KidSport Fund is administered by Sport BC and its mission is to overcome the financial obstacles that prevent some young people from playing sport "So All Kids Can Play". For more information on the KidSport Fund and instructions on how to apply, click here.
- Refund Policy
Refund Policy
ALL REFUNDS GRANTED WILL BE LESS A $20 ADMINISTRATION FEE
It is not the coaches responsibility to handle refunds. All requests for refunds must be received in writing (letter or email) by the second week of play at the club office: Box 3563, Courtenay, BC, V9N 6Z8 - Email Us
When a player is registered, and the appropriate fees are fully paid, a refund may be granted only under the following criteria:
- Prior to the season or program commencing, a refund may be granted, without reason, (less admin fee). No refunds will be issued after this point in time.
- After the season has started, up to and including the second week of play, refunds will be considered for medical reasons only, and must be accompanied by a doctors note (less admin fee). There will be no refunds issued for medical reasons after this point in time
- Select Players - once a player accepts a position on a team after evaluations are complete, there will be no refunds granted.
Registration - Youth House
Youth House league plays two separate seasons: Fall (September to November) and Spring (Aprilto June). House seasons are independent; members are required to register for each season they wish to play.
Youth House is for players age 4-18. "U" stand for "Under". Bambinos are our youngest division (U5 & U6). After that Divisions are named according to their age: U7-U18.
CVUSC's volunteers plan and organize approximately 1,000 players for each season. To allow volunteers the time to carry out this process, players are required to register before a set date -- generally mid-August for the Fall league and mid-February for the Spring league. Everyone registering before the cut-off date is guaranteed a spot on a team. Players registering after the cut-off date are put on a wait list and may not be placed on a team. Please register early.
BAMBINOS - Please note that parent participation is mandatory for this program.
Spring 2020 Youth House Soccer Program
Spring Youth House will run from April 4 - June 13, 2020 (no soccer April 11 or May 16). The deadline to register is February 29th, 2020. Spaces limited so register early.
As always, games will be played Saturdays with one practice scheduled during the week for all age groups U7 and older. Bambinos have a combined practice and game during their one-hour time slot on Saturdays.
Game location/time: To be determined at the end of March. All games are Saturdays, sometime between 9am-4pm. The schedule needs to meet the needs of our volunteer coaches.
Practices: Our volunteer coaches will be setting practice times that are convenient to them, and will be determined based on field availability. If you are interested in coaching, please check the appropriate box on your registration.
Equipment: Cleats, soccer socks & shinpads are mandatory. A jersey is provided. Soccer socks and jerseys are provided for players to keep for U8 and under, thanks to our sponsor Tim Hortons.
If paying online with a credit card your registration will be processed immediately.
If you opt to pay by cash or cheque, you need to do the following: create your child's profile online, continue through all the checkout stages, when you get to the final payment screen click on "read more". This will open a page where you need to download 2 forms. Please bring those to the office with payment as soon as you can. Your child's registration is not complete until we receive both forms and payment at the office. Office hours are posted on the home page of the website.
First time registrants must show a birth certificate.
Registration - Youth Select
Select League Tryouts
Players must register online prior to attending the first try-out session - registration will open May, 2019. Try out evaluations dates/times/locations posted on the Evaluation Page of our website.
For players who do not make the select team, your registration fee will automatically be applied to the fall house program, and the balance refunded back to your credit card. For more information, please contact the CVUSC Office by email.
Players must attend 2 of the 3 tryouts in order to be considered for the select program.
Registration Riptide -
All Riptide players must pay club fee to their home club to cover field expenses, referee fees, club administration & scheduling, tournament fees and a percentage of clubhouse operating expenses. Fee for the 2018/2019 season TBD
Registration - Adult
The CVUSC oversees our local youth, women, men and masters teams. Each division has it's own VP with the overall organization of the club overseen by the President.
Within the Adult Division we have Men's teams playing in the Vancouver Island Soccer League, Women's teams playing in the MIWSL, Masters teams playing against other communities.
Players interested in joining any of the teams should contact the various team managers or the VPs of Men, Women and Masters.
Registration Information:
This is a comment
- General Registration Information
Registration Guidelines.
Players selected for a Select team must register before attending player placement sessions. Registration for the 2021/2022 Select season will open in June.
Team size is governed by the minimum and maximum players set by BCSA. The number of teams formed in each division may have to be limited (specifically U13-U18). To ensure your child has the best opportunity to play soccer, register early!
If registration in your VYSL division is full, do not despair! As the division managers work on forming teams and additional coaches are identified we may be able to open more spaces in a particular division. To have your child placed on a wait list, please contact the Registrar As spaces become available players will be taken from the wait list on a first-come-first-served basis. Please check your email for a notice of transfer from the wait list and instructions on how to pay your invoice.
Our online registration system accepts payment by Visa or MasterCard. If paying online with a credit card your registration will be processed immediately.
If you opt to pay by cash or cheque, you need to do the following: create your child's profile online, continue through all the checkout stages, when you get to the final payment screen click on "read more". This will open a page where you need to download 2 forms. Please bring those to the office with payment as soon as you can.Your child's registration is not complete until we receive both forms and payment at the office. Office hours are posted on the home page of the website.
All new players (first time registrations) joining the club for the first time must provide Proof of Birth Date to complete their registration. Please scan and email or drop off at our office a copy of a Birth Certificate, Passport, Citizenship Card or Sworn Affidavit to the address at the bottom of this page. Care Cards are accepted.
Any player who is not registered and paid in full before the start of any season is not insured and will not be permitted to practice or play.
All players will play in their correct division, based on birth year. Exceptions to this rule are limited and must be approved by our VP Development. The online registration system will automatically place players in the correct division based on their age. If an exception is approved the player's registration will be transferred manually after the approval is received.
- 2018-19 Registration Fees.
2023-2024 VYSL Registration Fees.
Division Born In Fee - Early Bird Before March 2 Fee - After March 2 U4 Soccer Tots 2020 Soccer Tots $75.00 $100.00 U5 Bambinos 2019 $135.00 $160.00 U6 & U7 - Micros 2018 & 2017 $160.00 $185.00 U8 & U9 - Minis 2016 & 2015 $160.00 $185.00 U10 & U11 - Juniors 2014 - 2013 $160.00 $185.00 U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, & U18 - Youths 6 aside 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009 - 2008 - 2007 and 2006 $160.00 $185.00 - Financial Assistance Information
Financial Assistance
While soccer continues to be one of the least expensive organized sports, we do recognize that some families may experience financial hardship. Subject to approval by the club executive, we may be able to provide a discount for certain registrations; however, we do ask that every applicant for financial assistance apply to an outside source, such as the KidSport or Jumpstart, for possible funding. The KidSport Fund is administered by Sport BC and its mission is to overcome the financial obstacles that prevent some young people from playing sport "So All Kids Can Play". For more information on the KidSport Fund and instructions on how to apply, click here.
- Refund Policy
Refund Policy
ALL REFUNDS GRANTED WILL BE LESS A $20 ADMINISTRATION FEE
It is not the coaches responsibility to handle refunds. All requests for refunds must be received in writing (letter or email) by the second week of play at the club office: Box 3563, Courtenay, BC, V9N 6Z8 - Email Us
When a player is registered, and the appropriate fees are fully paid, a refund may be granted only under the following criteria:
- Prior to the season or program commencing, a refund may be granted, without reason, (less admin fee). No refunds will be issued after this point in time.
- After the season has started, up to and including the second week of play, refunds will be considered for medical reasons only, and must be accompanied by a doctors note (less admin fee). There will be no refunds issued for medical reasons after this point in time
- Select Players - once a player accepts a position on a team after evaluations are complete, there will be no refunds granted.
Registration - Youth House
Youth House league plays two separate seasons: Fall (September to November) and Spring (Aprilto June). House seasons are independent; members are required to register for each season they wish to play.
Youth House is for players age 4-18. "U" stand for "Under". Bambinos are our youngest division (U5 & U6). After that Divisions are named according to their age: U7-U18.
CVUSC's volunteers plan and organize approximately 1,000 players for each season. To allow volunteers the time to carry out this process, players are required to register before a set date -- generally mid-August for the Fall league and mid-February for the Spring league. Everyone registering before the cut-off date is guaranteed a spot on a team. Players registering after the cut-off date are put on a wait list and may not be placed on a team. Please register early.
BAMBINOS - Please note that parent participation is mandatory for this program.
Spring 2020 Youth House Soccer Program
Spring Youth House will run from April 4 - June 13, 2020 (no soccer April 11 or May 16). The deadline to register is February 29th, 2020. Spaces limited so register early.
As always, games will be played Saturdays with one practice scheduled during the week for all age groups U7 and older. Bambinos have a combined practice and game during their one-hour time slot on Saturdays.
Game location/time: To be determined at the end of March. All games are Saturdays, sometime between 9am-4pm. The schedule needs to meet the needs of our volunteer coaches.
Practices: Our volunteer coaches will be setting practice times that are convenient to them, and will be determined based on field availability. If you are interested in coaching, please check the appropriate box on your registration.
Equipment: Cleats, soccer socks & shinpads are mandatory. A jersey is provided. Soccer socks and jerseys are provided for players to keep for U8 and under, thanks to our sponsor Tim Hortons.
If paying online with a credit card your registration will be processed immediately.
If you opt to pay by cash or cheque, you need to do the following: create your child's profile online, continue through all the checkout stages, when you get to the final payment screen click on "read more". This will open a page where you need to download 2 forms. Please bring those to the office with payment as soon as you can. Your child's registration is not complete until we receive both forms and payment at the office. Office hours are posted on the home page of the website.
First time registrants must show a birth certificate.
Registration - Youth Select
Select League Tryouts
Players must register online prior to attending the first try-out session - registration will open May, 2019. Try out evaluations dates/times/locations posted on the Evaluation Page of our website.
For players who do not make the select team, your registration fee will automatically be applied to the fall house program, and the balance refunded back to your credit card. For more information, please contact the CVUSC Office by email.
Players must attend 2 of the 3 tryouts in order to be considered for the select program.
Registration Riptide -
All Riptide players must pay club fee to their home club to cover field expenses, referee fees, club administration & scheduling, tournament fees and a percentage of clubhouse operating expenses. Fee for the 2018/2019 season TBD
Registration - Adult
The CVUSC oversees our local youth, women, men and masters teams. Each division has it's own VP with the overall organization of the club overseen by the President.
Within the Adult Division we have Men's teams playing in the Vancouver Island Soccer League, Women's teams playing in the MIWSL, Masters teams playing against other communities.
Players interested in joining any of the teams should contact the various team managers or the VPs of Men, Women and Masters.
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Can I use my credit card?
Yes, you can also pay be cash or cheque at the clubhouse office.
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How are the players organized into teams?
Bambinos & Micros Boys and girls play on mixed teams in our Micros division. For the playing season the children are placed on teams of 6 to 8 players. Each Saturday coaches will lead a short practice followed by a game. There are no weekly practices in Bambinos and Micros over the Saturday practice.
U11 to U18 have the option to practice once a week with their team. At the coaches discreation.
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How are the teams created?
Players are placed on teams based on there ability and soccer experience. Organizers try and balance team overall strengths. Request to play on another player's team and with a particular coach will generally not be honoured.
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How do I register?
To join Comox Valley United Soccer Club, all you need to do is register your child and pay seasonal registration fees. We offer both Fall and Spring Youth House programs. Each season has its own registration. Visit our "Registration"page for more information.
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How much does it cost?
The full soccer season costs are different for the different age groups of house players.
For current registration fees see our "Registration" Page.
Family Rate (three or more players): The fourth player is free.
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How old do my kids need to be to play soccer?
Comox Valley United Soccer Club has teams for players 5 to 17 years old (U6 to U18). Children are welcome to start playing soccer at any age within that range.
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What equipment is required?
The only equipment your child needs to play soccer is shorts, soccer socks, a pair of soccer cleats and shin guards. The club supplies the soccer balls, pennies and all other equipment.
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When does registration start?
Registration begins immediately after the close of the previous soccer season - typically this means November and June of each year. To ensure that your child is placed on a team we encourage all interested players to register early, and take advantage of the rates before they increase. Registrations are accepted up until mid-August (for Fall season) and mid-February (for Spring season), but cost more after those dates.
Visit our "Registration" Page for more info!
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When does the soccer seasons start and end?
The Comox Valley United Soccer Club has two separate seasons, fall and spring. Players may play in one or both seasons. Each season has its own registration. The fall season starts mid September and runs through to the last week of Nov. There is a winter break and the spring season starts the last week of March or the first week of April and runs through to the middle of June.
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Where can I register?
The club has four registration days per House season. Players can also register at the Courtenay Recreation Centre (CRA) during normal office hours. Check the "Registration" page for specific dates the CRA will accept registrations and the date for the next club registration day.