Youth Festival Centre
Westcastle International Academy’s Youth Festival Centre is built upon the goals of the CSA’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.
Our festivals are sanctioned by BC Soccer Association.
The Vancouver Island Youth Festival
Our next Skill Centre Festivals will take place on
February 25-26, 2023
at the University of Victoria
Saturday 4 – 8 pm and Sunday 8 am – 5 pm
Canada Soccer Skill Centre standards
require a maximum of 2 games a day.
| Age group | Game Format | Roster Size | Game Duration | Ball Size | Registration Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U10 | 7 v 7 – including goalkeeper | 10 | 40 mins | 4 | $200/ 3 games |
| U11 | 8 v 8 – including goalkeeper | 12 | 50 mins | 4 | $200/ 3 games |
| U12 | 8 v 8 – including goalkeeper | 12 | 50 mins | 4 | $200 / 3 games |
Maximum of THREE games per team
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.
