What is mini-ball?

Mini-ball is a smaller version of soccer.  It is played with 6 players on the field.

How long is the mini-ball season?

The season will run from the first Saturday after school goes back in until the beginning of December. Game times will vary each and will run between 8am and 2pm.

3.

Players born between 1999 and 2002.

4.

Are the teams co-ed? 

The teams are co-ed for the following age groups:  U6 (2002), U7(2001), U8(2000).

5.

What is 1999 Boys and Girls?

This is still classified as mini-ball, however should the registration numbers permit the CFC will be separating the boys and girls and creating two separate divisions. These players will play in the U9 division

6.

What is 1998 Boys and Girls?

This is 8 A-Side soccer.  The boys and girls are separated into two separate divisions providing registration numbers will permit it and they travel around the City of Chilliwack to various schools to play their games. These players will play in the U10 division.

7.

What is micro-ball?

Micro-ball is co-ed 4 A-Side soccer for players born in 2004.

8.

How long is the micro-ball season?

The micro-ball season runs from the first Saturday after school goes back in until almost the end of November.

9.

Where are the mini-ball and micro-ball games played?

For the past couple of seasons the CFC has made Fairfield Island Park it's mini-ball headquarters and we hope to do that again for the 2006-07 season. 

What day and time are the games?

Games will be played on Saturdays with times t.b.a.

How are teams formed?

While the CFC coordinators do try to use the following formula to form teams school, catchment area, and then requests it is not always possible.   Alternative methods of team formation may be used depending on the number of players and coaches registered in each division.

How often and when are the practices?

This is determined by each individual coach.  Most practice once a week.

When will I hear from a coach?

You should hear from a coach by late August.

My children are very close in age.  In fact the youngest one is better than the oldest, can they be placed on the same team?

No.  All players registered for mini-ball must play in their proper age group.

The season runs from the beginning of September until approximately the end of March. The length of each team's season is dependent on their play-off run.

When do the teams play?

Girls House  U11 - U14 will play on Saturdays
Girls House  U15 - U18 will play on Sundays
Girls Medallion U11 - U18 will play on Sundays

Boys U11 - U16 will play on Saturdays
Boys U17 - U18 will play on Sundays

Do all the full field boy's and girl's teams travel?

How are teams formed?

When will I hear from a coach?

You should hear from a coach by late August.

What time and night(s) will the team(s) practice?

Practice times and nights are determined by the coach and their availability.

When will we get our schedule?

1.

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!

If I'm not happy with the team my child has been placed on can he/she be moved?

There is absolutely no movement of players once teams are formed and handed out to coaches. All coordinators have the final say in the make up of teams and placement of players. Should the CFC find out about any "behind the scenes player movement" all parties involved may be expelled from the Association for a time to be determined by the CFC Executive. 

At the time of registration can I make a request on the registration form?

What is the last day for refunds?

All refund requests my be made in writing and can be mailed to P.O. Box 3 Chilliwack B.C. V2P 7H3 or emailed to the CFC. Prior to that date a $20 administration fee will be levied on all refunds.

What does my registration fee cover?

Equipment, use of fields, insurance, referees, coaching clinics, and other general operating expenses.

What are Evaluations?

Evaluations are for full field boys and girls who wish to play on one of the CFC's medallion teams. In order to be eligible to play on one of these teams the player must attend and participate in one of the scheduled dates. All players who register to play in the CFC are encouraged to participate in this event. Please check the Evaluation Dates page for your child's age group's time.

Does the CFC cover the cost of lit practice fields or gymnasiums?

8.

Can I mail my registration and payment in and will I receive confirmation that it has been received?

Yes. You'll find the CFC's address on the bottom of your registration form.  However, there is no confirmation given when your registration is received. Mark the form as paid by cheque number or money order and keep the pink copy as that is supposed to be your receipt. Otherwise you won't here from us until a coach contacts you in August.

When I was registering my child I forgot to put a request on my registration form.  Is there anyway I can have this added to the form?

When does the $50 late fee go into effect?

At the end of the registration session on June 16th.

When does registration close?

Can I fax my registration in and then mail the original?

No. Faxed copies of the registration form are not accepted under any circumstance. A child is considered registered only when we have the original registration form and payment method in hand.

Unfortunately no. The CFC must affiliate with and operate under the jurisdiction of it's parent Districts (The Central Fraser Valley Girls and The Fraser Valley Youth Soccer Association) who are in turn mandated by BC Soccer.  Failure to comply with the rules and regulations put forth by these institutions will result in 1. no insurance for any of our players 2. no fields for our players to play on as we will not be insured  3. no referees  4. no coaches training and 5. all of our teams would be ineligible to participate in ANY soccer event outside of Chilliwack.

We live in the Agassiz-Harrison-Chehalis area can our children play in Chilliwack?

Yes, even though your home District is the Alouette Youth Soccer Association you may register and play here but the children are classified as Out of District players and geographic location is not necessarily considered when teams are formed.  The CFC must uphold BC Soccer's Rule 23 which states that no more than 3 Out of District players can play on any one team.  Translation,  the CFC cannot form a team that consists of strictly players from your area we are limited to placing a maximum of 3 players per team and must get special release from the Alouette District for them to play here.  As a result, requests are more difficult to fulfill due to this rule being in placed.

Am I required to provide a uniform deposit for my child's uniform?

For mini ball players no.  The CFC holds onto all mini ball individual and team pictures until the uniform is returned.

For Full Field players yes.  A $50 uniform deposit is now required for all full field players who register for the upcoming 2009-10 fall season.  Coaches will collect a cheque dated for April 15th then give you a uniform.  No deposit, no uniform.  At the end of the season should a player fail to return his or her uniform to the coach the coach will then turn over the deposit to the CFC when the team's equipment is returned.