VAFC Club Background
Fastest Growing Community Soccer Club in Vancouver
Vancouver Athletic FC was founded in 2013 as the amalgamation of three youth soccer clubs: Douglas Park Soccer Club, Grandview Legion Football Club (founded 1955), and Vancouver Girls Soccer Club.
While each community club was originally established out of a desire to provide more opportunity to play soccer and/or to serve different groups, the resulting larger youth soccer club unites the values and efforts. Vancouver Athletic Football Club now has over 2,900 players ranging in age from five to eighteen, serving the soccer needs of Central and East Vancouver.
While the names Douglas Park, Grandview House League, and Vancouver Girls Soccer are still in existence as House League team chapters, all of the groups play under the ‘parent’ VAFC banner.
There are now four House League teams for younger age groups up to U10:
1. Vancouver Girls Soccer Association (VGSA)
2. Grandview House League
3. Douglas Park Boys
4. Douglas Park Girls
The VAFC banner also includes affiliated – but financially separate – adult teams playing in the VMSL and MWSL.
Mission & Vision
Mission
Our mission is to consistently develop human potential through soccer. This is achieved by embodying the values of VAFC inside and outside of the field.
Our development programs:
- Appeal to all players wanting to develop their soccer skills.
- Allow all players to compete at a level that challenges them.
- Offer quality coaching to deliver quality programs.
- Help all players to develop a passion for the sport of soccer.
- Promote an active lifestyle and healthy living for everyone.
Vision
Our vision is to deliver the highest standards of excellence in soccer development to everyone.
Chapters
Fastest Growing Community Soccer Club in Vancouver
Vancouver Athletic FC was founded in 2013 as the amalgamation of three youth soccer clubs: Douglas Park Soccer Club, Grandview Legion Football Club (founded 1955), and Vancouver Girls Soccer Club.
Vancouver Girls
VGSC was created out of a desire to provide more opportunities for girls in the City of Vancouver to play soccer at levels suitable for their abilities, from recreational to competitive.
Grandview Legion
Grandview Legion Football Club has a 55-year history in East Vancouver, offering an outstanding soccer experience for boys and girls U5 – U10.
Douglas Park
Douglas Park Soccer Club has strong community ties and support that has grown considerably over the last ten years.
Our Commitment to our Community!
Vancouver’s Largest Youth Soccer Club in Vancouver
Vancouver Athletic FC has a rich history of participating in Grassroots Youth Community Soccer Programs .
Community
We enrich the fabric of our communities.
Accessibility
We create an environment where everyone who wants to participate will have an opportunity to.
Progressiveness
We foster a culture of ambitious innovation and continuous improvement for our teams, players and volunteers.
Health
We promote physical and social health through team sport.
Fun
Play with your friends and make new ones in an active environment. Stay Happy!
Meet Our Team
Board Members, Club Coordinators, Technical and Administration Staff
Today, Vancouver Athletic FC (VAFC) has grown into one of Vancouver’s largest and most successful community sports organizations – offering both recreational and elite soccer programs to over 3,000 youth and adult players.
Sponsorship
VAFC needs the support of the Community to continue to grow the club!
Sponsorship assists in reducing the Club’s costs for equipment, uniforms and helps maintain player registration affordable to all keen players.
