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for a Metro Van south of the Fraser squad. We lost two players over the summer to injury. Message me if you are interested. Thanks

I respect what you are saying. I just think as a community we need to be more mindful of the unnecessary financial barriers we are putting on our players and their families. Many of the best players in the world got to where they are without flashy kits.

Sure that comes into play as well but I'm talking only about finances. One of my most dedicated families was one of the poorest families I've ever coached. In my experience, the parents that are willing to simply toss money at their child's sports are less involved. Poor does not equal lazy...

I've been in situations where good players didn't even tryout for "reprerational" teams due to the cost of extra kit. Youth sports are too exclusionary at too young an age. Kids should be able to play at a competitive level that suits their skills and aptitude without having to consider cost.

Sorry, it was a rhetorical question. I was just describing a common sentiment of what's going on. Not directed at you.

Working with or imposing their will?

Newton is a mixed salad with contrasting flavours. Not the first time a bunch of cultures were flung together and not the last. Let SMSA and Newton sort out their own issues. BCSA needs to focus on governing the province and not get sucked into club politics.

Great points made. I do feel, however, that all out of town expenses should covered for the players. Parents can foot their own bills should they want to come along. In sport, all players should be equal regardless of their financial situations.

Yes Richmond seems like a more likely group to be merged with anyone. I think you are confusing BC Soccer's Youth Districts with the Municipality Boundaries. BC Soccer can do whatever they like with their regions/districts/groupings however, that has no bearing on the municipal rules their...

From my understanding, the Delta Coastal Selects have their fields allocated based on the makeup of each o their teams. Should they have more South Surrey players, they use South Surrey fields. I can't speak to the details of SurDels bookings short of saying their makeup either falls into the...

A merger would eliminate restrictions on the number of out of district players that are allowed to cross municipal borders. This would create a strong possibility for the resident ratio of a club to exceed the 80/20 rule. With respect to Abbotsford and Langley, they are not having the political...

This merger cannot go through due to our municipal structure. Delta and Surrey tax payers pay for the facilities and as such are entitled to an overwhelming majority of the field allocation. DYSA is already pushing the envelope having Coastal in the mix. Increasing the usage of non-residents of...

Visible mentors go along way in getting coaches onside. Our young referees make mistakes, just like the players do. Knowing that they have someone there coaching them will help keep the coaches in line and make better officials. SFC had a wonderful mentor at a game this month. While the young...

Zero tolerance for an undefined "abuse" term is not manageable. Extreme cases like this should go to a discipline hearing. Minor issues should be dealt with by an accepted set of etiquette or process taught to both the coaches and referees. There is a middle ground here somewhere.

Sounds like this incident is an exception. BC Soccer should be wary of initiating a zero tolerance rule. Some coaches will take advantage of the referees short comings leaving the other coaches vulnerable to discipline for pointing out a series of miscalls. Without proper mentoring for both the...