Member Information

Registration

Registration fees

Registration Information and Policy

Registration: Registrations made by June 30th: Waitlist: Financial Assistance: Refund Policy:

Registration:

Registration deadline is TBA.
All registrations must be done online through our Blue Star Registration System. There will be no in-person registration.
Registration fee payments can be made online by credit card (VISA or MasterCard) only. CHEQUES OR CASH ACCEPTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CLUB TREASURER.
If you are applying for KidSport, or Jumpstart, please contact The Wesburn FC Registrar before completing registration for further instruction.
As per BC Soccer regulations, all players must play in their respective age group. The club registration system will automatically place the players’ by year of birth. The Technical Director must approve any exceptions.
Players registered with another club for the same season are prohibited from registering until they can prove they have been released from the previous club.
International Students, aged 10 to 17, must follow the BC Soccer International Transfer Procedure before continuing with registration.

Registrations made by June 30th:

All registrations are subject to availability.
Returning players will be given preference.
Members can note any special requests on the registration questionnaire at the time of registration. Requests will be reviewed internally and accommodated if possible based on team roster space, skill balance, and other factors. This is fully subject to Wesburn FC's discretion.
Registration will only be considered complete once full payment is made. For U11 – U18, the player photo and proof of date of birth are also required for registration.
Player ID cards will be required for U11 to U18 age groups. In order to create a player ID card, we require a digital upload to our Blue Star registration system of the player’s picture every two years, along with proof of date of birth.
Team placement is not guaranteed for all age groups
Placement on a team is not guaranteed. Players may be waitlisted until a spot becomes available - there is no time frame of when OR if this may occur.

Waitlist:

Some programs may offer a waitlist.
There is no guarantee that players will be added to any program.
Members will be contacted via email if a space opens up, and the member will have three business days to make full registration payment at that time. If payment is not received, the player will be put back on the waitlist and the next player in line will be offered the spot.
Please review our website to read further about registration and our other club policies including our refund policy, privacy policy, and to find out more information regarding our programs.

Financial Assistance:

The Club recognizes that there are families in the community for whom the registration fees pose a genuine financial hardship. We are an inclusive club, and with the support of Jumpstart, Athletics for Kids (A4K) and KidSport, we ensure that the registration fee alone does not prevent youth from participation.
We ask that full consideration be given to whether assistance is truly needed. Overuse of these programs puts these options at risk for those who truly require it.
Families requiring financial assistance, including paying by installments, please contact the Wesburn FC Registrar in confidence.

Participating Programs

Refund Policy:

Registration fees

Player Development

Wesburn Football Club believes that investing in the success of our local youth is the cornerstone for positive achievements both on and off the soccer field. The more passionate the heart is for the beautiful game, the easier the game will become. This motto is the mantra and essence of how player development is approached by the Wesburn Football Club. We are unwavering in our commitment to the long term player development approach with every player and with every team. We are committed to all of our players regardless of their level of play.

This is not a soccer club for elite athletes only. This is a club for players who have the desire to improve and for players who enjoy the game. We are passionate in the belief that we will do the best job possible to nurture and develop your child's growth as a young athlete, responsible teammate and local citizen.

Under the Technical Directors ever watchful eye the coaching team of WYSC have an open door training policy to all youth who desire to play at any appropriate level. While we are committed to providing the best opportunities for the most serious player, we are also very concerned about the impact that "tracking" and "pigeonholing" players at too young of an age can have on the overall development of the individuals in our organization. Our philosophy means keeping winning in perspective and it means focusing on the bigger picture of giving each of our players challenges each season and each year.

WFC is committed to utilize advanced level training techniques that promote accelerated skill improvement and unselfish team play. This approach is focused on polishing player abilities in preparation for subsequent years of development and on into their lives after soccer. Our training team have a progressive minded style that is open to various strategies to improve the overall ability of each player.

With player development goals in mind WFC is an active supporter of the Long Term Player Development (LTPD) model. LTPD is a CSA soccer-specific adaptation of the Long-Term Athlete Development model (LTAD) developed by Canadian Sport Centres. LTAD is a scientific model for periodized athlete training and development that respects and utilizes the natural stages of physical, mental, and emotional growth in athletes. Like the LTAD program, LTPD is designed to:

Promote lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.
Provide a structured player development pathway.
Describe best practices for elite player development.
Create long-term excellence.

More Information

For more info on the LTPD Program follow this link to BCSA LTPD.

All teams at WBNFC are taught to share the same common training principle of discipline. Player discipline is one of the key ingredients that allows for the success of our training methods. Fundamental areas we focus upon are ball skill & mastery, receiving and passing, moves, speed, finishing, attacking, field vision, positional support and developing play recognition. Skills are important however WFC prides itself in nurturing player confidence and self-esteem improvement techniques.

In our day to day coaching and training, we are guided by the notion that player development means avoiding the shortcuts and focusing on skill acquisition by ALL players. Player development means being honest with parents who push too hard to put winning ahead of everything else. Moreover, it means standing firm to our core beliefs when some members view winning to take greater precedence over the long term growth of all WFC players. Player development means being fair to all individuals and being patient with a player who seems slower to develop. The coaches in our organization understand that each child develops at their own rate and we are never so arrogant to believe that we know who is going to be successful. Each youth will achieve their own unique level of success where be it either on or off the pitch, WFC continues to believe that we must foster each youths success.

Player Performance and Well Being

Field Status

A Link to Burnaby Fields Availability

Click on the picture below and you will be directed to the City of Burnaby Sports Field Status website.

A Link to Lower Mainland Field Availability

Click on the picture below and you will be directed to the Vancouver Sports.com field finder website.

Club Resources

Wesburn FC is a proud supporter of Canada Soccer's Wellness to World Cup fundamentals for youth development in soccer. Our focus is to support a unified structure of soccer development set forth by Canada Soccer and BC Soccer respectively thru the soccer pathway system.

The following links are for reference by the parent or player to demonstrate Wesburn FC's support of our CSA, BCSA and Burnaby District soccer culture.

Canada Soccer Related related links: British Columbia Soccer Association related links: Wesburn FC club related documents for reference: Other Related Links:

Canada Soccer Related related links:

Canadasoccer.com - Canadian Soccer Association

British Columbia Soccer Association related links:

Wesburn FC club related documents for reference:

Coach Resources

Coaching for Wesburn FC: 2022-2023 Season

Individuals wishing to coach at Wesburn FC please fill out this application form and submit to the club secretary at secretary@wesburnsoccer.com

Wesburn FC Coaching Handbook British Columbia Soccer Association related links: Wesburn FC club related documents for reference: Other Related Links:

Wesburn FC Coaching Handbook

For the complete Wesburn FC Coaching Handbook, Click Here

For more information on the CSA \ BCSA Coaching Pathway please click here.

To consistently support our club coaches Wesburn FC promotes the CSA Coaches Tool Kit for staged developmental training:

Stage 1 - Active Start
Stage 2 - FUNdamentals
Stage 3 - Learn To Train
BC Soccer Coaching resource page FAQ's - BCSA Coaching
BCSA Small Sided Rules

Concussion Management and the Coach:

Wesburn FC Supports our coaches knowing the Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT)
Concussion Guide for Coaches - Reference Document V2 2019

British Columbia Soccer Association related links:

Wesburn FC club related documents for reference:

Referee Resources

Wesburn Football Club is a strong supporter of BC Soccer's Grassroots Referee Development Program. This program is designed to better meet the needs of registered and potentially new referees at the grassroots level. This is being done by training and supporting local Head Referees, Mentors, and Schedulers who oversee refereeing in their area. The training and support is being facilitated by Referee Development Officers.

The Goal of the Grassroots Referee Development Program is:
- To raise the level of competence of all registered referees at the grassroots level across the province,
- Provide support and foster recruitment, education, development and retention of referees,
- Supply timely and relevant reporting about the referees to BC Soccer and the Referee Committee via the Referee Development Coordinator.

More Information

Wesburn Football Club promotes regular referee training thru executing in house courses for its referees.

For more information on the BCSA Referee Pathway or any of the items listed below please click on this link, BCSA Referee & Pathway

FIFA Laws of the Game
BCSA Small Sided Rules
BC Soccer Assoc Links
British Columbia Soccer Referees Association
Annual Registration
Referee Refresher Clinics
BCSA Referee Login
BCSA Rules and Regulations
BCSA FAQ's
BCSA Discipline System Referee Login

Coaches or Referees, questions about game officials can be directed to the House and Divisional Referee Coordinator.

Parent Resources

The Educated Parent document has been designed to assist parents support their children's needs in the development of their game. A Small Sided Game is any game played with less than eleven players per side. Eleven sided soccer is an adult game devised by and for adults to enjoy. Small Sided Games are designed and developed to create and provide guidance to parents who have children playing the game of soccer. It is to supply parents the knowledge that will allow the players to grow without placing unnecessary limitations on the children. In British Columbia, Under 5 to and including Under 12, play Small Sided Games.

Ok, you have signed your child up for soccer! Now what do you do?

1. You know little to nothing about the game.
2. You know it's the most popular sport by participation numbers and you know kids love playing.
3. You know that the kids are asked to kick a round ball.
The most important thing parents need to know is that soccer is about children having fun!
It's Simple - Your Children LOVE Soccer because it is FUN!

THE EDUCATED PARENT - Readers Guide

Volunteers

Volunteers are the Heart and Soul of Wesburn FC. Our soccer program is regarded as one of the most successful community programs within the city of Burnaby and is offered to all who love the game. Wesburn FC is led by community volunteers & takes a tremendous amount of time and effort to run a high caliber program. Because of this, support from the families with children playing in our program is necessary to maintain the program's affordability & current standard level.

Volunteer Requirement

We require that each family support the soccer program by volunteering for a minimum of one volunteer role per soccer season if their child or children participate at Wesburn FC. If all parents participate, the soccer program will continue to operate smoothly and efficiently. Most of the volunteer positions require only a small time commitment. Coaching and team manager positions (team personnel) are the most important positions to be filled and require about 2 to 3 hours per week.

Volunteer Roles

Several organizational roles are also available should your team personnel volunteer needs already be satisfied. Although this list is not exhaustive, please read through the following roles to understand our greatest needs and how you may be able to help. Each opportunity differs in activities and time commitment. Some positions are project or event based and require a shorter time commitment, while
others are longer term ongoing positions that will run the duration of the outdoor season. We need people like you to give some of your time, whatever works into your schedule, to help make a difference.

Club Volunteer Positions

Registration Support: Various positions to support our Registrar throughout the seasons as required.
Equipment Distribution/Return: Various positions to support our equipment distribution & return sessions.
Tournament Volunteers: We operate the largest U11-U18 tournament in Canada, which requires numerous volunteers to be the success that it is.
Game Day Home Field Marshal: Coordinates the field setup prior to the start of game day and oversees the day in case there are any issue regarding the playing field, equipment, safety, etc.
Committees: Currently we have a number of committees that are focused on continually improving our program. Our Development Committee and our Technical Committee are currently our two largest committees. If you have a specific passion or interest that relates to our program, this is a great way to get involved and have your say.
Age Group Coordinators: Prior to the start of the season, the Age Group Coordinators (AGCs) form the players into teams according to the Wesburn FC Team Formation Policy. This involves contacting, confirming and recruiting coaches (if necessary).
Board Members: Do not let the spectre of commitment or responsibility scare you. Our past & present board members would all agree that, outside of coaching, this is the most rewarding role within our organization. The ability to work with a great group of volunteers and staff, stewarding a community soccer program that is the envy of most others, is not an opportunity that comes along often!

Team Volunteer Positions

Most team volunteer positions are at the discretion of the Head Coach, so there may be age/team specific roles that are not listed here (e.g. snack schedule manager, tournament coordinator, etc) that
may be required for your team. Please contact your coach at the beginning of the season to see how you
can help.

Coach & Assistant Coaches: Despite what you may feel; you ARE qualified to coach your children & their friends. These roles are our single biggest need each and every year and by far
the most rewarding. Wesburn FC provides on-line and in-house training with step by step manuals for new and experienced coaches to ensure all of our players have a positive experience. We also reimburse any CSA training our coaches want to undertake themselves. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) must be completed for these roles.
Team Manager: Generally, this role is responsible for keeping the team organized for games & tournaments, assisting the coach with organizational tasks and acting as a liaison between parents & coaches.
Referee Liaison (U9 - U19): Responsible for maintaining a respectful dialogue with referees as the line of communication between the team & referees.
Team Equipment Manager: Responsible for all team equipment provided by Wesburn FC to the team. This may include pick-up at the beginning of the season and drop-off at season's end, as well as set-up for games & practices.
Communications Manager: Responsible for contacting parents/team in regard to schedule & events. Line of communication between the team and Wesburn FC.

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