Dear Soccer Enthusiast,
The Lower Island Soccer Association has recently completed Strategic Planning and are committed to improving communications between the association and our members. Therefore we are excited to bring you the first of our monthly newsletters and hope you will let us know what you think.
President Tim Satterford |
| District Cup - General Information |
 This year's District Cup is being hosted by Salt Spring Youth Soccer Association.
As soon as schedules are ready we will post them on our website.
Please note there are two ferries that will get you to Salt Spring Island. The western communities should consider the Crofton ferry while others should look at the Swartz Bay ferry. It is advised that you car pool and also take the ferry BEFORE the one you need in order to make sure you arrive at your game on time. www.bcferries.com
The Salt Spring Island's Saturday market will be open on the weekend of the District Cup. For more info click here: http://www.saltspringmarket.com/ |
Coaches Association
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The Lower Island Soccer Association is pleased to announce the formation of a coaches association for soccer coaches in the Lower Island district.
The Lower Island Soccer Coaches Association (LISCA) aims to provide support to coaches through regular coaching clinics, coaches meetings and on line support through the Scouting Solutions website www.scoutingsolutions.com
Membership is free to anyone who coaches youth or senior soccer. There is no cost to join LISCA, simply send an email to the LISA head coach Andrew Latham, headcoach@lowerislandsoccer.com and you will receive a free membership to the Scouting Solutions website and receive regular information about future LISCA events.
The first LISCA event will include Richard Hastings, a past international and Canadian player, discussing his experiences with different styles of coaching throughout his career. It will take place on Tuesday, March 29 at 7:30 pm at PISE (4371 Interurban Road).
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EA Sports BC Soccer Premier League
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On January 22, 2011, BCSA members approved rule changes to make way for a new high performance league which on March 11, 2011 was officially named the EA Sports BC Soccer Premier League.
There are eight founding franchises in this league with Lower Island Soccer Association partnering with Upper Island Soccer Association to create the best team the island has ever seen.
LISA has hosted parent meetings and posted Frequently Asked Questions on the website. Some of the most asked and often misunderstood answers are:
COST? The league will cost approximately $2500 for a full season and approximately $1100 for the first pre-season (September to November)
HOW TO MAKE THE TEAM? Your best chance of making the team is to play Super Y
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE TEAM? Coaches will host another tryout in the spring but only limited spaces will be available as many players on the Super Y teams will have been guaranteed spaces.
CAN I PLAY SCHOOL SPORTS OR JOIN ADDITIONAL ACADEMIES? YES, provided you are committed to the Premier League training and playing times then we encourage participation in programs that will help your development as a player.
More FAQ's including information on start times, age groups, coaches and the Super Y program can be found at |
| Investigation of Possible Tier Two |
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As the Premier League (Tier 1) comes into action this fall LISA and its members are undertaking a review of the level below Tier 1 (Tier 2).
A sub-committee, chaired by LISA Director Stu Hackett has been meeting weekly since January to determine what, if any, changes can be made to the existing gold leagues in order to increase the quality of game, player development and player retention.
The current Tier Two commitee will be presenting to the LISA Board and Club Presidents in April. The Chair's blog can be found at http://lisatier2.blogspot.com/
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LISA partners with Highlanders FC
We are pleased to announce a new partnership with Highlanders FC. The Highlanders are now the official presenting sponsor for the elite teams from LISA. You will be seeing the Highlanders logo on our jerseys this summer and our athletes are also taking part in a ticket sales fundraising program offered by the Highlanders to help keep the playing costs down.
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