Frequently Asked Questions

Browse these frequently asked questions as they should answer most questions from players, coaches and parents. If your question is not answered here, please contact us.

At what age can a player start?
The player must be of school age; 5 or turning 5 before Dec 31st.  U6 stands for Under 6 years old, U7 = under 7 years etc.

When do I register my child?
Registration for fall soccer opens mid-March and usually runs into the first or second week of September for late-comers. However, there is an early–bird registration discount available if you register before July 15.Registering early can also provides you the option of getting on the team you want, or playing with friends. Teams fill up very quickly, so it is best to register as early as possible.“First come, first served!”

Can my child transfer from another club?
Yes.  During the off-season players can re-register or tryout with any club within their district.  During the season a player may transfer clubs under extenuating circumstances, but both clubs involved will try to avoid these scenarios.

How many players on the field?
From U6 to U8 it’s usually 5, from U7 to U10 it’s 6, from U11 to U12 it’s 8 (including keeper), from U13 and up it’s 11 (including keeper).

When does the soccer season start?
The soccer season starts usually around the 2nd or 3^rd week of September, and runs until late February-early March (with a break over Christmas).  U6 and U7 players will actually operate under a different schedule: they begin in mid-August, meeting other players and touching the ball.These two age groups end their season in early December.However, many teams (U10 and up) often begin practicing in late August in preparation for tournaments and league play. The team coach will contact the players directly by email or telephone with full details of practice and game times, locations and other information.

What team has my child been placed on?
All players who try out for rep teams will be notified whether they make the team shortly after tryouts. All other players will be assigned to teams by the LFC registrar. Assignment is dependent on when the completed registration is submitted, what team the child played on the previous year, availability of coaches, geographic location of your home (house teams only) and space availability on teams. Players will receive a phone call from their coach starting mid August through mid September to let them know what team they are on. Younger teams often start later in the season.

When are practices held?
Practices are usually held weeknight evenings with younger teams practicing once a week and older teams, depending on the caliber of play, practicing one to three times a week – this usually includes an academy practice.  Each team is assigned a regular practice time slot at a local area field. Your coach will inform you of exact details as the season begins and schedules are finalized.

How are the practice locations determined?
House teams are often done geographically and that permits the Director of Fields to allocate these teams based on the home addresses of the team members. Rep teams usually have players that reside all over so their practice locations will be based on several criteria including field availability, times, lighted fields, coach availability and other criteria.

What if certain practice days are not suitable for my daughter?
This issue is best taken up with the coach of the team. Our coaches dedicate many hours to these players and too many absent players at practice can upset the balance of a team on game day.

What are the game times?
Game times fluctuate but in general games are played on Saturday and Sundays usually in the morning up to 1pm for younger ages and sometimes later in the day for older ages. Periodically games are played on weekday evening at the older ages. Your coach will inform you of exact details as the season begins and schedules are finalized.

What fields will my child play on?
At the younger ages (U10 and under), kids play generally within the Langley City or Township boundaries. Older ages (U11 and older), depending on the caliber, may have to travel as far East as Chilliwack, North to Whistler, South to White Rock and West to Richmond. It depends on several criteria and your coach will inform you of exact details as the season begins and schedules are finalized.

How do I know when fields are closed?
Field closure notices will be placed on the website homepage.You can also phone the Township Fields hotline at 604 533-6111. However, if your game is canceled your coach or manager should phone and let you know personally.

Does the LFC host any clinics for player development?
The LFC offers options for a wide variety of clinics, academies and development programs for our players. You can find these on the website. We will also email information to parents and players throughout the year.

How do I get in touch with executives of the club?
Click here or on the “Executive” link under the “About the LFC” menu from the LFC homepage. They can all be reached by e-mail.  Keep in mind these are volunteers and may not be able to respond to you immediately.

Can I request a teammate or team after U10?
Yes, we always take requests for house team players and try to accommodate them as best as possible, however there are no guarantees. Request for rep. teams cannot be made as teams are created, and players are chosen, from tryouts.

Can my child play up a year with a sibling or friend?
Requests are always considered but not guaranteed. The LFC will try to accommodate parental requests for their children to play up in an older age group. However, our feeling is that children, no matter how high their skill level, are best served by playing with and against their friends and in their own age group that is appropriate for their mental, physical and emotional maturity level. If your child is moved up, at the discretion of the LFC Technical Department, we also reserve the right to move the child back to their own age group at any time during the season for any reason but most specifically if they don't have the skill level to compete at the older age group or if they are having trouble fitting in. Safety of the child is another paramount concern that will dictate at which level your child plays.

My child is small and born late in the calendar year; can she play down on a younger team?
Every child must play in their birth year age group, they cannot play down. Playing up one year may be considered on a player to player basis only and must be approved by the LFC Technical Department.

Can we request a coach or team?
Requests are always considered but not guaranteed. Submit your request to the respective coordinator of your age bracket as shown on the executive page.

Do players travel outside Langley?
Yes,  but usually only at U11 and up and can (but not always) include trips as far east as Hope, North to Whistler, South to White Rock and West to Richmond. U10 and under usually only play other Langley teams. However all ages who enter tournaments may have to travel to the home locations of those tournaments. Rep teams can be required to travel to Vancouver Island, the interior and beyond at the player's expense.  Fundraising by teams often support these extra expenses.

How do I file a complaint?
All complaints should be directed to the LFC executive using their contact information found here.


Any other questions?
If you have a question that you didn't see listed here, contact the applicable LFC executive or volunteer here.