BCSA & Provincial Health Authority Update

January 7, 2021

The current provincial health authority restrictions have been extended to February 5, 2021. All adult soccer activity continues to be suspended.

BCSA - Return to Play Update Provincial Health Authority Restrictions

As of today, and until the BC Health Authority and specifically Dr. Henry makes restriction adjustments, we must comply with the current orders. The information is BC Government website and we remind all members and affiliated clubs that the following applies to sanctioned soccer activity in BC (slight changes highlighted in yellow):

The Order applies to all regions of the Province.
Indoor and outdoor soccer for adults (22 years and older) is suspended.
Indoor and outdoor soccer for youth (under 22 years of age) can occur under BC Soccer’s Phase 1 Guidelines (the previous phase where players participated in-club “distance training” with no game-play) with the following restrictions in place:

Physical distance is now classified as 3 metres.
No spectators.
Players may travel to their home club/team. Team travel must be limited to stay within each city/municipality.

Where there is a city and municipality or two or more municipalities in the same area, we consider them combined as one (i.e. Township of Langley and City of Langley are considered one). For clarity, this means team travel to, from, and between cities/municipalities can not occur. Team location is based on the team's parent club/organization location.
The only player exemption is noted on the BC Government website.

We will continue to liaise with ViaSport, the link between the BC Health Authority and the BC Sport Sector, to gain any additional information and clarity on updated Orders. Once received, we will communicate to members/clubs as quickly as responsible.

Player Transfer Deadline

January 15th, 2021

As per BCSA Rules & Regulations - Rule 7(b)

LIWSA Update
January 8, 2021

Second Round cohort schedules will be adjusted to reflect yesterday's announcement regarding extension of restrictions to February 5th, 2021.

Notice for upcoming Coaches & Managers Meeting has been emailed and posted:

Tentatively Rescheduled to: Monday February 8 @ 7:00 pm via Zoom

Post-holiday refresher for sport:

PHO Order updated December 24, 2020

Happy New Year, sport enthusiasts! As many of us are coming back from a much-needed break over the holidays, we wanted to bring you back up to speed on the Return to Sport.

On December 24, 2020, several key updates were made to the official Order of the Provincial Health Officer on Gatherings and Events, including: