British Columbia Soccer Association Provincial Championships Bid Package The British Columbia Soccer Association is currently accepting bids for the hosting of Provincial Championships in all categories for 2016 2021. The goal of the British Columbia Soccer Association is to have the highest quality event possible for the teams involved, and also to provide an opportunity to promote soccer in local communities. Successful applicants will be selected based on their ability to achieve these goals. This document provides information regarding the bid process, the competitions for which bids can be submitted, roles and responsibilities chart, planning timelines, minimum hosting requirements, a sample hosting agreement, as well as a hosting application form. British Columbia Soccer Association will accept bids from the following member organizations: Youth Districts Youth Clubs Senior Leagues Senior Clubs Tourism Organizations Application process: After reviewing this document, interested bidders should complete the attached hosting application form and submit it, along with a letter of support from the Chair/President of the host club and/or district/league, promotional material about the host city, and photographs of the proposed venues, to: Dan Turvill Competitions and Discipline Coordinator, BC Soccer #250 3410 Lougheed Hwy Vancouver, BC - V5M 2A4 Phone: 604-299-6401 Fax: 604 299-9610 danturvill@bcsoccer.net
The British Columbia Soccer Association conducts Youth Provincial l Championships in the following categories: Competition Time of Year # of teams Approx. # of participants # of fields needed # of hotel room nights Youth B Cup Girls U13 U18 Les Sinnott Memorial boys Provincial B Cup U13 U18 Youth A Cup Girls & Boys U13, U14, U15, U16, U18 Youth Provincial Premier Cup Girls & Boys U13, U14, U15, U16, U18 Early July 48 1200 Minimum 7 600+ Early July 48 1200 Minimum 7 600+ Early July 40 1000 Minimum 5 500+ Late June 20* 400 2 N/A *The finals involve 20 teams, but more teams are involved in the rounds leading up to the finals. Total number of teams depends on the number of challengers from lower levels. A host is only required for the Finals. Hosting bids for this event should come from a BCSPL franchise. 2015 Confirmed Hosts Les Sinnott Memorial Boys Provincial B Cup (U13 - U15) Youth Girls Provincial B Cup (U13 U15) Les Sinnott Memorial Boys Provincial Cup (U16 U18) Youth Girls Provincial B Cup (U16 U18) Youth Provincial A Cup Youth Provincial Premier Cup 2016 Confirmed Hosts Les Sinnott Memorial Boys Provincial B Cup Youth Girls Provincial B Cup Youth Provincial A Cup Youth Provincial Premier Cup 100 Mile House YSA Nelson YSA Pinnacles FC (Penticton) Pinnacles FC (Penticton) Coastal FC (Surrey) Mountain Utd FC (Burnaby)
BC Soccer Hosting Application Form Please check all appropriate boxes and fill in all sections of this application. Year: 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Category: Youth Adult Gender: Female Male Competition (Age Groups, A or B): Host (District/League/Club/Organization /Organization): Contact Person: Position: Daytime phone number: Cell l number: Email: Fields (name, location, number of fields available, size of the fields): Competition Headquarters (location): Number of changing rooms available: Meeting rooms (location and number available):
Opening Ceremonies C (location, ideas): Social Events (where, ideas): Volunteer recruitment plan: Hotels (names, number of room s available,, location, distance from competition venue): Additional Information:
The template above is meant to guide your organization through the key areas that BC Soccer will consider for your bid. You are required to fill out each area of this form, however if you require more room to explain/highlight your bid, you are encouraged to submit this in whichever format you desire. Submit this application form along with a letter of support from the Chair/President of the host district/league/club, promotional material about the host city, photographs of the proposed venues, and any other supporting documentation to: Dan Turvill Competitions and Discipline Coordinator BC Soccer #250-3410 Lougheed Highway Vancouver, BC V5M 2A4 Phone: 604-299-6401 Fax: 604 299-9610 danturvill@bcsoccer.net