Youth Programs
[Fall 2024]
Bowen Island FC teams play under the North Shore Youth Soccer Association and compete in either the North Shore Intra District (U8 to U12) or BC Coastal Soccer League (U13). Once we know who is registered we then decide what teams to enter in league play. The “boys" division plays games on Saturdays while the “girls" division plays on Sundays. If BIFC does not have sufficient numbers to submit a full roster (10 - 12 players) to play in the league, then we will either combine genders and register the team under the "boys" division OR we may move players up or down (we cannot play with over age players at U13 and older). For more information please contact Club TD.
Under-8 Boys and Girls (Players born in 2017 and younger)
Coaches: Andy Gillooley, Binny Onqa, Mike Pover
Manager: Bobbi Parker
The U8 Boys and Girls team will compete for the first time in the North Shore Intra District League and play games in West Van and North Van with home games at BICS and will play 5v5.
Under-9 Boys and Girls (Players born in 2016 and younger)
Coaches: Christine Hardie, Alexis Cooper, Mark Pedrosa, Miguel Kabantsov
Manager: Sheana Stevenson
The U9 Boys and Girls team will compete in the North Shore Intra District League and play games in West Van and North Van with home games at BICS and will play 5v5.
Under-10 Boys (Players born in 2015 and younger)
Coaches: Jason Brown, Jason Stearns, Tyler Davenport, Lindsey Tourand
Manager: Ben Hart
The U10 Boys team will compete in the North Shore Intra District League and play games in West Van and North Van with home games at BICS and will play 6v6.
Under-10 Girls (Players born in 2015 and younger)
Coaches: Alan Schroder, Kelly Harper, Ivan Jensen
Manager: Sheana Stevenson
The U10 Girls team will compete in the North Shore Intra District League and play games in West Van and North Van with home games at BICS and will play 6v6.
Under-11 Boys (players born in 2014 and younger)
Coaches: Christine Hardie, Alexis Cooper, Mark Pedrosa, Miguel Kabantsov
Manager: Alida Edwards / Sara Place
This boys team will compete in the North Shore Intra District League and play games in West Van and North Van with home games at BICS and will play 8v8.
Under-12 Boys (Players born in 2013 and younger)
Coaches: Niul Bird, Ella Solin, Kristen Hellsen
Manager: Kelly Harper
Our U12 Boys will compete in the North Shore Intra District League and play games in West Van and North Van with home games at BICS and will play 8v8.
Under-12 Girls (Players born in 2013 and younger)
Coaches: John Parker, Caroline Parker, Randi Topp, Jess Onqa
Manager: Sheana Stevenson
Last season's Under-11 girls team will compete in the North Shore Intra District League and play games in West Van and North Van and will play 8v8.
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Under-13 Boys and Girls (Players born in 2012 and younger)
Coaches: Lee Vincent, Margaret Butler, Cameron Chell
Managers: Jean Coker/Ben Hart
Last season's U12 team will compete as one mixed gender team at U13 and play 8v8 in the Boys Division of the NSYSA Inter-District League.
22/23 Under-13 Boys (Players born in 2011 and younger)
Coaches: Stacy Shannon, Roddy MacDonald, Colin Turnbull
Manager: Maria Turnbull
Last season's U12 Boys and coaches and manager have been together for several years now and consist of players born in 2011 and 2012 with several strong players. They will play U13 (9v9) this season in the BC Coastal Soccer League with games across North Shore, Vancouver, Burnaby and Coquitlam.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Diversity, Inclusion and Equality: BIFC is proud to support LGBTQ2+ athletes. Our mission is to ensure that ALL children on Bowen Island who wish to are given the opportunity to play soccer where they feel they belong and are most comfortable. Please register your child to play on the team they best identify with. Our Technical Director and/or Registrar can help parents complete registration if they need support. Our coaches, board of directors, and staff will keep all information confidential if requested.
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What To Bring: Cleats, shin guards and a water bottle. Cleats can be purchased at Macey's (North Van), Sport Chek, Canadian Tire, or the Knick Knack Nook sometimes has used cleats. We encourage players to wear shin pads under their soccer socks or track pants.
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Rain or Shine: Soccer in BC means getting used to playing in wet (and sometimes cold) conditions. Please dress your child in appropriate clothing for outdoor activity and it is very important to keep your child as warm and dry as possible. Please use BIFC clothing (or red soccer or sports clothing) whenever possible.