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Welcome to the LIWSA 2026-2027 Season!
We are looking forward to another great season. As we prepare for the opening weekend of September 11-13, please take a few minutes to review the following important reminders and housekeeping items.
Let's focus on a fun and competitive experience, we all share the same reasons for coming out on the field to either play or coach in the game of soccer.
GAME SCHEDULES
As we approach the start of the season, some adjustments to the posted game schedule are expected while field availability is finalized.
While the game schedule is already posted online, teams are expected to review their schedules regularly during the first few weeks of the season and allow time for final adjustments.
WHY MAY A GAME CHANGE PRIOR TO THE START OF THE OFFICIAL SEASON?
The league only creates the match-up schedule. The league does not control team or club field availability or field permits.
Early-season changes may be required due to: - Other league schedules being posted later or changing, this includes VISL and LISA schedules.
- Team or club field permits not aligning with the scheduled match-up.
- No field being available, requiring an alternate field, day and time to be secured.
CHANGES AFTER THE SEASON BEGINS
Once the season has started, all changes to posted game schedule must follow the established Game Reschedule Request process: The league will only review and process a game reschedule request only when ALL THREE (3) items are fully completed (no missing information) and submitted in one email to the admin@liwsa.com with a cc to their respective divisional liaison - and must include in the email subject line: - Reschedule Request
- Original date of game
- Names of Home and Away teams
Incomplete submissions will delay processing the request. The league will simply deny the request and requesting team will need to re-submit.
Teams should not make changes to posted game details independently. All schedule changes must be submitted through the proper process and approved by the league.
COACHES & MANAGERS MEETING
To ensure information is relevant to each division, three (3) separate virtual meetings will be hosted: - Masters Tiered & 35s: Tuesday, September 8 @ 7:00 pm (45 min)
- Tiered Division (Premier, Selects, Division 1): Wednesday, September 9 @ 7:00 pm (45min)
- Division 2 & 3: Wednesday, September 9 @ 7:45 pm (45 min)
A separate email will be distributed in advance of the meetings to outline what will be discussed and shared. This will include a zoom link specific to each grouping.
Attendance is not mandatory, however teams are strongly encouraged to have representative attend. Important division-specific information will be shared, and meeting materials will be posted afterward for reference. If you choose not to attend or are unable to attend, it is your responsibility to refer to this website for information that is readily available, prior to contacting the league.
TEAM OFFICIALS - BCSA COACH REQUIREMENTS
This only pertains to head coaches within the Premier, Selects, Div 1, Div 2 and Div 3 teams.
Head coaches of any adult team and/or soccer programs that has or may have youth aged players participating must comply with:
- BCSA Criminal Record Check (CRC) policy
- And complete the following training modules prior to the LIWSA start date (Sept 11):
- Respect in Sport
- NCCP Make Ethical Decisions Training
- NCCP Making Headway in Soccer
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan
- NCCP Rule of Two
It is the responsibility of the head coach and club to comply with the requirements and ensure that their profile is up-to-date with the required information. Profiles not updated accordingly, will render a team ineligible to roster a youth aged player or permit a youth player. No exceptions.
If you have any questions or feel you want to submit a request for exemption, you will have to contact BC Soccer directly as this is a BCSA and CSA mandate/requirement. LIWSA only collects the information in order to report it back to BCSA.
PLAYER & TEAM OFFICIAL PHOTO UPLOADS
Please ensure that all player and team official ID photos meet the LIWSA photo requirements before uploading.
Photos that DO NOT meet the requirements will be deleted without notice & must be replaced.
Photos must be: - Recent from within last 30 days
- Front-facing, above the shoulder
- Head fully within frame
- No sunglasses
- No hats, helmets, or bandanas
- Not full body
- No other person, animal, object in frame.
- Bright enough to clearly see the face
Remember that ID cards are viewed on a smart phone, therefore must a version that can easily be viewed without having to zoom in.
So far this year photo uploads have been much better than in the past, however we still have more than we would like that require to be replaced.
Please check your team's photos now to ensure the correct photos are uploaded. This will help avoid delays with ID cards and game-day eligibility.
We look forward to seeing everyone on the pitch and wish all teams a safe, successful and enjoyable 2026-2027 season!
Let's get started!
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