2024/25 Fall Soccer Registration

Refund Policy: Registrations 2024/25
All refunds are subject to an administrative fee for processing. Player withdrawal after registration can be disruptive to our leagues, the Vancouver District, VAFC, and other potential players. Our refund policy is intended to support certainty before and after team formation and selection.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES & WAIT LISTS
All players (U4-U18) are encouraged to register early to ensure a spot on a team. Registrations received after July 31st may be placed on a wait list.

VOLUNTEER FEES
VAFC relies on volunteers to deliver our programming. Find out more about VAFC volunteer opportunities and volunteer fee reimbursement at VAFC Volunteers. Fees for U7 through U18, except for VAFC Rovers, have a separate $65 volunteer fee. The volunteer fee will be reimbursed for up to 3 team officials per team including coaches, assistant coaches, and managers. The reimbursement is provided after November upon confirmation of volunteer participation. Volunteer fees are not charged for U11 to U13 VAFC Rovers programs.

UNIFORM FEES
VAFC does not charge an additional uniform fee for U4-U10 House Leagues and U11 to U18 Div2 and Div3 teams: Kits are provided as part of the registration fee and players must return them at the end of the season. Replacements for lost or non returned uniform kits will be charged $50 (U4-U10) or up to $100 (U11+). Any player or team also may purchase personal training gear through the VAFC club store.

DIV1/Metro and VAFC Rovers teams are required to purchase a personal VAFC uniform and training kit if they do not own one from a previous season.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
VAFC welcomes all players and provides an environment that is accessible for everyone. For information about financial assistance, including prior to registration, please contact registrar@vafc.ca to discuss in confidence. The VAFC community also works with KidsSport, Canadian Tire Jumpstart, and Athletics4Kids to help provide more financial assistance options.

REFUND POLICY: SEPTEMBER 2024/25 SEASON
Player withdrawal after team formation and season start is disruptive to our leagues, the District, VAFC, the team, and other potential players. Our refund policy is intended to support stability after team formation and selection.

Refund dates vary by age group. A registration fee refund, less an Administration Fee, will only be available for players that submit a Withdrawal Request to registrar@vafc.ca prior to the following:

At the discretion of VAFC, prorated refunds may be considered after the above deadlines but before December 15 for:

i) medical reasons,
ii) transfers to TSS Rovers our BCSPL Alliance Club, or
iii) if a player moves their residence outside of Vancouver.

• Refunds for medical reasons require a doctor’s note.
• Refunds for residential moves require proof of previous and new addresses.
• Refunds will not be issued to any player that accepts a position on a VAFC team and then transfers to another soccer club.
• Refunds will not be issued to any player suspended or expelled from VAFC.
• Refunds will only be issued to the original purchaser and credit card used at registration.
• A uniform charge will be deducted from any refund amount issued if uniforms are not returned.

We believe that all children should be given the opportunity to play soccer. If your child requires financial assistance in order to register and play on a team, there are several options for funding through external organizations. Please review the links provided below for more information:

• KidSport
• Athletics 4 Kids

Any VAFC member seeking financial assistance should contact our Club Administrator to discuss the available options.

For players seeking funding via KidSport, Athletics 4 Kids or Jumpstart, an application should be processed using the links provided and then a copy sent via email to the Club Registrar or by mail to:

Vancouver Athletic Football Club
PMB 346
#101 – 1001 Broadway W.
Vancouver, BC
V6H 4E4

Families seeking financial assistance are encouraged to register early in the registration process to ensure their application can be processed, and their child can be placed on a team in a timely manner.

Payment may be made by credit card only. All payments are to be made in Canadian dollars. Financial assistance is available for those who need it (see Financial Assistance). Your child will not be placed on a team until registration is complete. Registration is not considered complete until payment is received.

VAFC offers player development in addition to our normal soccer program. Currently we are able to to provide opportunities for players aged 5 to 13, and will be phasing in additional programs for our older players as we are able to do so. All programs provide professional coaching under the direction of Club Head Coach and Technical Director, Steve Weston. The program compliments the coaching provided by team coaches.

These sessions are open for all players wishing to improve their all-round technical ability and soccer skills. The philosophy of the program is not only to keep soccer fun, but to instill good and consistent training habits, and a good strong work ethic as well as constant ongoing skill development.