VAFC Refund Policy


SEPTEMBER 2024/25 SEASON

All refunds are subject to an administrative fee for processing.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:

Age Group Program  /
Admin Fee   /
Withdrawal Request Deadline     
U05 – U08 $45.00 15 August
U09 – U10 $55.00 15 August
U11-U18 Div 2/3 $70.00 15 July
U11-U18 Div 1/ Metro $70.00 No refund after a team is accepted
VAFC Rovers U11-U13 $100.00 No refund after a team is accepted

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.