U5-10 Players

What is “House League”?
In House League you’ll be given the option to choose a group to play with: Douglas Park Soccer Club (Douglas & Quilchena Park), Grandview Legion (Clinton Park) or Vancouver Girls Soccer (Trout Lake). The main difference between the three is the home base location where the group plays.

Why all the different names? When VAFC was formed in 2013 it merged these three local Vancouver clubs. As part of the merger agreement it was agreed that VAFC would recognize the originating club names. The names of those clubs are still used as our house league names today.

Once you’ve registered your player, you’ll hear from the House Coordinator when the teams are formed, typically 2-4 weeks before the season starts in mid-September.

Douglas Park Boys & Girls – Home Location(s): Douglas & Quilchena Park
Grandview Legion – Home Location: Clinton Park
Vancouver Girls Soccer – Home Location:  Trout Lake

GRASSHOPPERS : (2020 – 2019)
In House League you’ll be given the option to choose a group to play with: Douglas Park Soccer Club (Douglas & Quilchena Park), Grandview Legion (Clinton Park) or Vancouver Girls Soccer Club (Trout Lake). The main difference between the three is the home base location where the group plays.

What to Expect for U5 (2020) Players
– One session per week between 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
– Saturdays only, 1 hour in duration.
– Sessions are run by VAFC technical coaches.
– 12 kids per team.
– Co-ed : Everyone welcome.
– Locations : Douglas Park / Grandview (Clinton Park)* / VSA Girls (Trout Lake)*

Grandview and Trout Lake Registrations will be moved to Douglas Park if registration numbers are not large enough. 

What to Expect for U6 (2019) Players
– One session per week between 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
– Saturdays only, 1 hour in duration.
– Sessions are run by volunteer parent coaches.
– 12 kids per team.
– Co-ed : Everyone welcome.
– Locations : Douglas Park / Grandview (Clinton Park)* / VSA Girls (Trout Lake).

Grandview and Trout Lake Registrations will be moved to Douglas Park if registration numbers are not large enough. 

In House League you’ll be given the option to choose a group to play with: Douglas Park Soccer Club (Douglas & Quilchena Park), Grandview Legion (Clinton Park) or Vancouver Girls Soccer Club (Trout Lake). The main difference between the three is the home base location where the group plays.

What to Expect for U7 (2018) Players
– 2 sessions per week; one game on Saturday and one practice per week.
– Game times could be anywhere between 8:30AM – 3:30PM.
– Led by Volunteer Parent Coaches.
– Practice times and days are set by Volunteer Parent Coaches (so we will not be able to give you practice times ahead of – the season start).
– U7’s move into gym practices after Thanksgiving and go back outside in February.
– Game locations are Douglas Park, Trout Lake & Grandview, but will depend on field availability.
– 12 kids per team.
– End of season is March 2025.
– Locations : Douglas Park / Grandview (Clinton Park)* / VSA Girls (Trout Lake)*

What to Expect for U8 (2017) Players
– 2 sessions per week; one game on Saturday and one practice per week.
– Game times could be anywhere between 8:30AM – 3:30PM.
– 10 kids per team.
– Led by Volunteer Parent Coaches.
– Practice times and days are set by Volunteer Parent Coaches (so we will not be able to give you practice times ahead of the season start).
– U8’s move into gym practices after Thanksgiving and go back outside in February.
– Home Game locations are Douglas Park, Quilchena, Trout Lake & Grandview, but could change depending on field availability.
– Post winter break, there could be away games at other locations.
– End of season is March 2025.

JUNIORS : (2016 – 2015)
In House League you’ll be given the option to choose a group to play with: Douglas Park Soccer Club (Douglas & Quilchena Park), Grandview Legion (Clinton Park) or Vancouver Girls Soccer Club (Trout Lake). The main difference between the three is the home base location where the group plays.

What to Expect for U9 – U10 (2016 – 2015) Players
– 2 sessions per week; one game on Saturday and one practice per week.
– Game times could be anywhere between 8:30AM – 3:30PM.
– 12 kids per team.
– Led by Volunteer Parent Coaches.
– Practice times and days are set by Volunteer Parent Coaches (so we will not be able to give you practice times ahead of the season start).
– U9’s and U10’s move onto lift field space after Thanksgiving.
– Home fields are Douglas Park, Quilchena, Grandview, Trout Lake but could change depending on field availability.
– Away games will be played at other fields throughout the city.
– End of season is March 2025.

1). Click on the ‘Register Now’ button using the birth year as your guide.
2). Your registration will be confirmed immediately if you register before July 31st, 2024.
3). If you register after July 31st, you will be placed on a waitlist. 
4). Use the ‘Friends Request’ to list up to one friend to play with.  The younger age groups (U5 – U7) has greater success to group friends together.
5). During the summer months, VAFC staff  are working behind the scenes to organize & build teams.
6). You will hear from your volunteer coach (U7-U10) by early Sept with your team placement.
7). The U5 – U6 age groups will get direct communication from VAFC on teams and scheduling. Season starts 3rd weekend in September.
8). VAFC is always looking for more volunteer coaches to help grow the club.  If interested please fill out this online form and we will get in touch. Thanks.
9). Your (U7-U10) coach will provide you with more info on practice dates/times in early Sept (these are not set by VAFC, but are set by the individual volunteer coaches dependent on their availability).
10). Second or third weekend of Sept – season starts.