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BC Soccer has many stakeholders across the province, including direct member organizations, affiliated clubs, teams, coaches, parents, players and referees. With the reach of Soccer in BC and the organizations and individuals within it, BC Soccer is pleased to provide regular and direct communications with member organizations and affiliates through various channels. To reach a wider audience within the soccer community in British Columbia BC Soccer also has a number of social media channels and we encourage you to follow us on them.
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In BC Soccer's on-going effort to provide transparent communications; posted below are specific member communications which may be relevant for future reference.
Important note: within specific communications there may be references to bylaws, rules and regulations which may have been in place at the time of the communications, therefore, please review he Bylaws, Rules/Regulations and Policies page for the the most up to date regulations that BC Soccer Members must abide by. Not all member communications are posted.
2022
Action Bulletin_2022-13 - Notice of the 2022 Annual General Meeting | September 21
Information Bulletin_2022- 41 - Staffing and Personnel update | September 16th
Information Bulletin_2022- 40 - SGM Outcomes | September 13th
Information Bulletin_2022- 38 - Operational Effectiveness Review Staff Model Recommendation Update | August 17th
Information Bulletin_2022- 37 - Referee Refresher In-Class Sessions & Self-Guided Modules | August 12
Information Bulletin_2022- 36 - Apply Now for the Non-Profit Resiliency Fund | August 9
Action Bulletin_2022-11 - BC Soccer introduce the redesigned Referee Instructor Program | August 4
Information Bulletin_2022- 35 - National Youth Club License - Declaration of Intent | August 4
Information Bulletin_2022- 34 - Updated Governance and Operational Policies now in effect | July 15
Information Bulletin_2022- 33 - 2022 BC Soccer Awards | July 15
Information Bulletin_2022- 31 - BC Soccer & Hope and Health Camp | July 11
Information Bulletin_2022- 30 - 2022 Scholarship Recipients | July 11
Information Bulletin_2022- 29 - Update on Equitable Voting Structure & Canada Soccer Letter | July 6
Information Bulletin_2022- 28 - Passing of Life Member Jim Lamond | July 4
Information Bulletin_2022- 27 - ViaSport Safe Sport Training | July 4
Information Bulletin_2022- 26 - Expanded support to key development areas | June 29
Information Bulletin_2022- 25 - Update on Voting Structure | June 27
Information Bulletin_2022- 23 - Operational Efficiency Review - Executive Summary | June 3
Information Bulletin_2022- 22 - BC Soccer Special General Meeting - Outcomes | June 2
Action Bulletin_2022-09 - Review of BC Soccer Discipline Management System | April 6
Information Bulletin_2022- 12 - 2022 BC Soccer Scholarship Program | March 15
Action Bulletin_2022-08 - Compliance to BC Soccer’s Membership Obligations | March 4
Information Bulletin_2022- 10 - BC Soccer Provincial Championship Calendar | March 2
Action Bulletin_2022-07 - Expression of Interest to host 2022 Regional Club Masters | March 1
Information Bulletin_2022- 09 - 2023 League1 BC Application Package | February 28
Action Bulletin_2022-06 - Canadian Amateur Sport Health Check Survey | February 25
Information Bulletin_2022- 08 - BC Government reinstates adult sport tournaments | February 16
Action Bulletin_2022-05 - Voting Structure Reform - Member Forum Recap and next steps | February 2
Information Bulletin_2022- 07 - 2021-2022 Membership Webinar Series – Session 3 | February 1
Information Bulletin_2022- 06 - Coaching Development Updates and Educational Offerings | January 31
Information Bulletin_2022- 05 - BC Government reinstates youth sport tournaments | January 26
Action Bulletin_2022-03 - BC Soccer Operational Effectiveness Survey | January 18
Information Bulletin_2022- 03- Belairdirect Partnership benefits | January 17
Action Bulletin_2022-02 - Member Forum Voting Structure Reform | January 14
Action Bulletin_2022-01 - Youth District Association Update of records with BC Soccer | January 11
Information Bulletin_2022- 01 - 2021-2022 Membership Webinar Series – Session 2 | January 10
2021
Information Bulletin_2021- 26 - BC Soccer Referee Development Update | December 23
Information Bulletin_2021- 25 - BC Government suspends sport tournaments | December 22
Information Bulletin_2021- 24 - Seasons Greetings | December 20
Action Bulletin_2021-04 - Membership Consultation on Voting Structure | December 17
Information Bulletin_2021- 23 - Prospective new home for BC Soccers Head office | December 13
Information Bulletin_2021- 21 - 2021-2022 Membership Webinar Series | December 1
Information Bulletin_2021- 20 - PHO Proof of Vaccination Order Update | November 18
Information Bulletin_2021-19 - BC Soccer Development Grant Guidelines | November 10
Information Bulletin_2021-18 - 2021 BC Soccer AGM Recap | November 8
Information Bulletin_2021-17 - Further clarification regarding Proof of Vaccination | October 29
Information Bulletin_2021-16 - ViaSport proof of vaccination update | October 27
Information Bulletin_2021-15 - 2021 Scholarship Recipients | October 18
Information Bulletin_2021-14 - Additional Player Refund | October 14
Action Bulletin_2021-03 - Safe Sport Update and New Universal Code of Conduct | October 13
Info Bulletin_ 2021-13 - Employment of Children Under 16 Years of Age | October 8
Action Bulletin_2021-02 - 2021 Amendments for Consideration and 2021 AGM Information | October 6
Info Bulletin_ 2021-12 - BC Soccer officially launches League1 British Columbia | October 5
Info Bulletin_2021-11 - ViaSport Proof of Vaccination Chart | September 29
Info Bulletin_2021-10 - Notice of 2021 Annual General Meeting | September 21
Info Bulletin_2021-09 - Update on Interior & Northern Health restrictions | September 14
Info Bulletin_2021-08 - BC Government Proof of Vaccination Requirement | September 13
Info Bulletin_2021-07 - Grassroots Coaching Course Update | September 13
Action Bulletin_2021-01 - 2021 BC Soccer Technical Survey | September 1
Info Bulletin_2021-06 - Updated Process for Request for Dispensation | September 1
Info Bulletin_2021-04 - Introducing the “BC Soccer Development Grants Program” | August 30
Info Bulletin_2021-03 - Update on restrictions, Interior Health specific | August 27
Info Bulletin_2021-02 - BC Soccer Referee Registration (2021 COVID Relief) | August 16
Info Bulletin_2021-01 - New BC Soccer Membership Communication Protocol | August 16
Reminder of BC Soccer Bylaws - July 28, 2021
Return to Play Plan updated (once again) – BC Restart Plan – Step 2 - June 17, 2021 - Updated Return to Play Plan
Club Licensing Update - June 16, 2021
Return to Play Plan updated – BC Restart Plan – Step 2 - June 15, 2021 - Updated Return to Play Plan
Review of Club Membership Applications by BC Soccer Membership Committee - June 10, 2021
Female Development Leads Announced - June 8, 2021
Return to Play Plan updated – BC Restart Plan- June 1, 2021 - Updated Return to Play Plan
Return to Play Update - May 28, 2021
Return to Play Update - BC's Restart Plan - May 25, 2021
Return to Play Update - Readying for Change - May 14, 2021
Reminder on Recent Bylaw Amendments - April 30, 2021
Referee Clinics Update - April 23, 2021
Second Intake for Local Sport Relief Fund Applications - March 12, 2021
Canada Soccer – Help Sports Campaign – Request for Supportive Action - March 10, 2021
Youth District Club Membership Application Template Package - February 26, 2021 -- Template Package Instructions -- New Club Membership Application Template -- Youth District Membership Application Scorecard -- Guide to Completing the Youth District Membership Application
Return to Play Update – Current Restrictions Extended by BC Health Authority - February 26, 2021
Evaluation and Selection Process Recommendation and Guidance - February 24, 2021
Youth Provincial A & B Championships canceled - February 12, 2021
Return to Play Update – Current Restrictions Extended by BC Health Authority - February 5, 2021
Charter Program Transition and Club Call to Action - January 27, 2021
Next Steps - New Club Members for Youth District Associations - January 13, 2021 -- Youth District Association Standards for New Club Membership document -- Youth District Asociation Readiness Checklist
Return to Play Update - status quo - January 7, 2021
2020
Safe Sport Update & ViaSport Survey - December 21, 2020
Added Restrictions from the BC Health Authority that Impact Soccer - December 3, 2020
BC Soccer Judicial Update - Deferred Suspensions - November 27, 2020
Internal Controls and Fraud - November 25, 2020
Even More Clarification re: Provincial Health Authority Announcement - November 23, 2020
Updated Clarification re: Provincial Health Authority Announcement - November 20, 2020
Provincial Health Authority Announcement - November 19, 2020
Provincial Health Authority Announcement from November 7, 2020
Youth District Association Standards for New Club Membership Follow up memo - November 5, 2020
Return to Play - Phase 2 for soccer - updated guidelines and additional cohort information - October 14, 2020 - BC Soccer's Return to Play - Phase 2 Plan - UPDATED Guidelines and Recommendations
Refresher Clinic Update & Modified Dropped Ball Procedure Memo - October 2, 2020
Judicial & Appeals Chair Update Memo - September 28, 2020
Referee Clinics & Updates Memo - September 25, 2020
Team Official and Player Identification Cards Memo - September 17, 2020
Phase 2 Return to Play for Referees & Clinic Updates - September 9, 2020 - Phase 2 Return to Play Referee FAQs
Return to Play Phase 2 Plan - August 24, 2020 - BC Soccer's Return to Play Phase 2 Plan - Recommendations and Guidelines
Return to Play Update - August 14, 2020
Return to Play Update - July 16, 2020 (July 17 - Urban Rec Reference Clarificaiton)
Return to Play for Referees, Clinic Updates and Survey - July 9, 2020 - BC Soccer Return to Play Plase 1 Referee Training Technical Resources
Adult Provicial Championships - June 30, 2020
Full Members Memo - Return to Play - Phase 1 - Player Registration Fees - June 29, 2020
Return to Play - Phase 1 Support - June 23, 2020
Return to Play – Preparing for Phase 2 for Soccer – Information Gathering - June 18, 2020
Phase 1 Return to Play Q & A Webinar follow up - June 12, 2020
BC Government Announcement re: Liability Coverage - June 10, 2020
Return to Play Phase 1 Plan and Next Steps - June 2, 2020 - BC Soccer's Return to Play Phase 1 Plan - Recommendations and Guidelines
Return to Play Update - May 29, 2020
BC Soccer Judicial Update - Deferring Suspensions - May 26, 2020
BC Soccer Judicial Update - Discipline Hearings Proceeding via Videoconferencing - May 15, 2020 - Video-Hearing Procedures
Return to Play Phase 1 Plan Update - May 13, 2020 (Insurance Exclusion Notice, Youth Participant Waiver, & Adult Participant Waiver)
Provincial Championships Update - May 12, 2020
Return to Play Plan Update - April 30, 2020
Feedback request re: potential and modified return to play guidance/protocols/thoughts - April 23
Update - Member Survey Feedback, Provincial Championships, and Updates - April 6
COVID-19 update - Federal Wage Subsidy Program Information - April 2, 2020
COVID-19 update - Sharing Informaiton during Uncertain Times - Legal Webinar - March 31, 2020
COVID-19 update - Sharing Informaiton during Uncertain Times - March 26, 2020
COVID-19 update - Information and Reminders - March 23, 2020 Accompanying Insurance Notice Received
COVID-19 update - BC Soccer Operations and Logistics Update - March 19, 2020
COVID-19 update - BC Soccer Operations and Logistics Update - March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Updated Memo - March 13, 2020 - BC Soccer is directing all members and affiliated clubs to suspend all sanctioned soccer activities in the province until further notice.
COVID-19 Updated Memo - March 12, 2020
COVID-19 Memo - March 10, 2020, February 28, 2020, and January 31, 2020
2019
Annual General Meeting Summary Memo - November 2019
Judicial Code & Policies of BC Soccer Memo - January 2019
2018
Annual General Meeting Summary Memo
Memo - BC Soccer Change in Year End - April 2018
2017
Memo - BC Soccer Club Charter Program / Canada Soccer Club Licensing Program - October 2017
Memo - Small-Sided Development Manual Updates - September 2017
International Transfer Certificate and Registration Clarification
Proposed new BC Soccer Bylaws and request for specific feedback Memo (Post AGM)
Current and Proposed BC Soccer Bylaws (appendices related to the above Memo)
Annual General Meeting Summary Memo
2016
Misconduct by Adults against Youth BC Soccer Memo to Adult Coaches (shared with members and affiliated clubs as well)
New Society Act BC Soccer Memo to Members and Affiliated Soccer Clubs
Canada Soccer National Championship Application
Full RFP Process (related to the above BC Soccer communication)
Law 1.1 Field Surface Rule Revision (Laws of the Game)
Memo from Canada Soccer and IFAB regarding Law 1.1 (related to the above BC Soccer communication)
Short Term Event Player Permit Communication
Annual General Meeting Summary Memo
Club Charter Letter of Intent – Accept or Decline decision making process (CRM User Guide - Club Charter)
2015
BC Soccer updated Discipline Policy and Sanction Guidelines
Legal Proceedings within the BC Soccer Membership - Updated
Independent Contractor Coaches and BC Soccer Insurance Policy Cover and Good Practice guide for Hiring Paid Coaches
Coaching Certification Requirements for Cup Play
