Grants are available for U12 Soccer Festivals throughout the province of BC. These festivals will help promote and develop soccer at the grassroots level. The assistance of grants and promotional aids (website, magazine, etc.) are designed to help you run the festival event in your own community.
Small Sided soccer is an internationally recognized youth development program targeted at children under the age of 12. The purpose is to introduce the sport through a fun-filled event for children, coaches and their parents. The actual “Mini Soccer” game takes places on a smaller field using smaller versions of balls, goals, and simplified rules.
Many districts or clubs hold a festival as their annual season opener or year-end jamboree. U12 soccer rules and regulations were put together with an emphasis on fun, participation and good sportsmanship.
If you are interested in applying for a grant to run your own festival through your district, please fill out the attached grant application form and submit it via email or fax or mail to:
U12 Festivals
British Columbia Soccer Association
510 – 375 Water St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6
Email: katiethomson@bcsoccer.net
Fax: (604) 299 9610
The deadline to submit applications is no later than two months prior to your event, however we recommend that you apply as early as possible as there are a limited number of grants available per region per year. The amount of each grant for the 2008/09 season is $1500.00. We are accepting grant applications immediately. If you would like more information on the grassroots initiatives of BC Soccer, please visit our website at www.bcsoccer.net.
We look forward to working with you to make your event a memorable and fun experience for all. BC Soccer and their partners are truly committed to this effort and have put many resources and hours behind this program.
Thank you for your support and for your participation in grassroots development in British Columbia!
CANADIAN SOCCER ASSOCIATION MINI SOCCER FESTIVAL PROGRAM
The Canadian Soccer Association NUTRILITE Mini Soccer Festival program presented by BMO is an internationally recognized youth development program targeted at children under the age of eleven. The purpose is to introduce the sport of soccer through a fun-filled event for both children and their parents.
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