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Posted 1/4/2023

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Harbourside FC ID Sessions

Harbourside FC ID Sessions (League1)

When will recruiting start?

Recruitment for Nanaimo's first ever semi pro men's and women's teams has begun. Please read our Recruitment and Roster Guidelines Here: https://nanaimounitedfc.com/pub/c/a28dd7651f56487f67385aa2d8510484/docs/HFC_Recruitment_&_Roster_Guidelines.pdf

If you would like to submit your interest in playing for Harbourside FC you can fill out this FORM: https://forms.gle/p2bTrViPUApQHb6a9

Are there tryouts?

Yes, Several open identification sessions are held before the start of the session

January 6, 2023, 5:30-7:30pm @ Merle Logan Turf, Nanaimo
January 7, 2023, 11:00am - 1:00pm @ Merle Logan Turf, Nanaimo

April 7, 2023, 5:30pm-7:30pm @ Merle Logan Turf
April 8, 2023, 11:00am-1:00pm @ Merle Logan Turf

Are the ID sessions open to all players?

Yes. All players who are born 2006 or older are welcome to attend but must fill out this Google Form in advance of attending: https://forms.gle/p2bTrViPUApQHb6a9

Players who are younger must contact the team's head coaches if they wish to attend the ID sessions.

Female players email: btaylor@harboursidefc.ca

Technical lead: dfitzgerald@harboursidefc.ca

Posted 1/3/2023

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Rules & Regulations Review Committee

LIWSA Rules & Regulations/Bylaws Review Committee

A review of the current LIWSA Rules & Regulations and Bylaws will take place between November and April this season. The purpose of this review will include but not be limited to: tidying/clarifying language, layout of information for easier reading, and amendments based on feedback/requests from membership and the continuous evolving environment in the soccer community on the island. April 2nd is the completion date for this project, in preparation for the June 2023 AGM.

We are looking for two (2) LIWSA members to participate in this process, please see below for details.

The committee will be composed of the following:

LIWSA President (Chair)
2 LIWSA Executives
1 Adult Independent Club Rep
1 Adult/Youth Club Rep

An individual who is interested in participating in the capacity as a 'Rep', must meet the following criteria:

Be an LIWSA member (coach, manager, player)
Not hold a director position or similar within their own club
Complete and submit via the online form below

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 10, 2023

Online Form: https://forms.gle/AyLi7wegdgLzdmQz5

Committee members will be required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement prior to the start of first scheduled meeting.

The proposed meeting schedule is as follows:

Monday January 23rd
Monday February 13th
Monday March 6th
Monday March 13th (if needed)
Monday April 3 (if needed)

If you have any questions, please email: secretary@liwsa.com

Posted 11/20/2022

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LIWSA Cup Draw

LIWSA CUP DRAW RESULTS
Sunday November 20, 2022

See attached results for each of the Cup Draws:

TERRY PRICE CUP
Results (pdf)
DOUG DAY CUP
Results (pdf)
STEPHANIE SHERGOLD
Results (pdf)
FRANK LEVERSEDGE CUP
Results (pdf)
PRESIDENTS' CUP
Results (pdf)

Posted 11/7/2022

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2022 Cup Declarations

REMINDER: 2022 CUP DECLARATIONS

Teams who have not yet submitted their Cup Declarations, were sent an email morning of November 7, reminding to submit by the posted submission deadline of today, November 7 @ 11:59 pm. Number of teams pending submission per division are:

Premier = 1
Div One = 2
Div Two = 3
Div Three (A) = 3
Div Three (B) = 3
O30B = 4
O35 = 4

Link to online form: https://forms.gle/DBQWLHraQM47RzwTA

Posted 9/15/2022

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Coaches/Managers - Recap

LIWSA Coaches & Managers Meeting
2022-23 Season
Wednesday September 7

Recap of Important Points of Discussion at Meeting

Team officials are responsible for having game roster sheets and player/team official ID Cards at each scheduled game. For accuracy in eligibility of players and team officials, please download no earlier then 2-3 days prior to a scheduled game - ideally 24 hrs in advance.

Game Roster Sheets LIWSA ID Cards
All registered players
All registered team officials
Jersey numbers
Must bring 1 copy for opposition & 1 copy for Referee
Players/team officials must have a photo uploaded
Current photo; front facing; shoulder & above
No sunglasses or hats
No other person in photo
Downloaded from LIWSA site - no handwritten entries No grace period - ID cards are required from first scheduled game - no exceptions

Friendly reminders:

Players must be registered 24 hrs prior to a scheduled league game
No photo for player? Player is not eligible to play; No photo for coach? Coach is not eligible to be in technical area
Only registered players & team officials allowed in the technical area
Jersey colour conflict? Home team must change to an alternate

Game Schedules:

Games marked tentative (crossed out) awaiting confirmation from teams/clubs/field scheduler(s)
Reschedule/Postponements (Rule 13.5)

From day of request - teams have 14 days to submit a rescheduling date/time.
From day of request - teams must play game within 21 days
$20 rescheduling fee applies per reschedule - invoiced to requesting team
No requests for rescheduling will be considered or granted within 96 hours (4 days) of the original scheduled game time, date, and location unless the field is closed due to weather, or if extenuating circumstances apply as determined by LIWSA

Please refer to the Rules & Regulations page for full list of game schedule regulations.

Harbourside FC ID Sessions