SKILL CENTRE ISLAND FESTIVAL
BC SOCCER SANCTIONED TOURNAMENT
Westcastle International Academy’s Skill Centre Island Festival is built upon the goals of Canada Soccer’s festival program, which is to introduce the sport of soccer to youth through a fun-filled event that both children and their families can enjoy.
SKILL CENTRE ISLAND FESTIVAL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FINLAYSON TURF (TOPAZ PARK), VICTORIA
LEVEL OF PLAY – COMPETITIVE
| Age group | Game Format | Roster Size | Game Duration | Ball Size | Registration Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U11 | 8 v 8 – including goalkeeper | 8-14 players | 40 mins | 4 | $250 / 3 games |
| U12 | 8 v 8 – including goalkeeper | 8-14 players | 40 mins | 4 | $250 / 3 games |
| U13 | 9 v 9 – including goalkeeper | 9-14 players | 40 mins | 4 | $250 / 3 games |
| U14 | 9 v 9 – including goalkeeper | 9-14 players | 40 mins | 5 | $250 / 3 games |
Substitutions and Playing Time
Unlimited substitutions shall be allowed
Substitutions shall be allowed at stoppages under the control of the referee.
Players are encouraged to take equal turns in all field positions, including goalkeeper positions, during a single game.
Teams will be confirmed before February 1, 2025
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE RELEASE DATE: Feb 5, 2025
COLOURS: The HOME team shall change jerseys or wear pinnies if the colours are deemed too similar by the referee.
GAME DURATION: 40 min, no halftime. The game clock is running time, and it does not stop for injuries, and no time will be added for stoppages.
GAME START: Instead of a traditional coin toss, “Rock-Paper-Scissors” between two opposing players will determine which team is awarded the *initial kick-off. *All games are started immediately at the scheduled time. If a team is not present at the scheduled kick-off time, the opposing team is permitted to start the game at the referee’s signal, and they may score up to a maximum of three (3) goals. The ball must be returned to the center after each goal is scored.
OFFSIDE: BC Soccer Small-sided games offside rules in effect
PENALTY KICKS: These are in effect for U11-U14. Direct free-kick offences committed by defenders inside their penalty area will result in a penalty kick being awarded to the attacking team.
REFUND POLICY: Refunds will be provided up to Feb 1st, subject to a $100 administration fee. Refunds are not provided after Feb 1st.
TEAM/PLAYER ELIGIBILITY: As a BC Soccer-sanctioned tournament, entry into the Tournament is open to teams properly affiliated with BC Soccer. “Tournament Teams” are not permitted.
Only properly registered players in good standing shall be permitted to participate in the tournament.
GUEST PLAYERS: Teams may use a “pick-up”/guest player (e.g., a player who does not regularly play on your team) so long as the following criteria are met:
- A player is not on the roster of another team participating in the tournament. A player can only play on one team in the tournament.
- Players must be from the same or lower division. Players cannot “play down”.
- If a team is from BC and the player is not registered with BC Soccer, the team must apply for a BC Soccer Short Term Event Player Permit for the player a minimum of 5 business days before the tournament date (Feb 13th, 2024).
- Teams participating in the Festival wishing to “pick up” a player registered with another team must obtain written permission from the team and the Youth District if required with which the player is registered. This must be submitted to the tournament by Feb 13th, 2024.
CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event that weather forces the Festival to be cancelled, teams will have the option to receive a credit or refund of a percentage of their paid entry fee. This credit is to be used in future Festival or tournaments (within one year) and will be given in the following increments:
- 100% credit – no games played
- 60% refund – 1 game played
- 30% refund – 2 games played
WIA will do everything in our ability to reschedule games, with priority given to travelling teams. Safety of the players and facilities rental rules will be the number determining factor. WIA will not be responsible for costs incurred by travelling teams.
