Coaches - updated January 18, 2013

GAC is hosting the B-Pre Test from BC Soccer

The B Pre-Test is a non-certification course that is a mandatory pre-requisite for any coaches wishing to pursue the Canadian Soccer Association's B License Program. The main purpose of this course is to give coaches the proper methodology needed to detect and correct errors in technical development and small-sided game situations. This course does involve some theory components, but is heavily geared towards the ability of the coach to plan and run effective sessions based on pre-selected technical and tactical coaching topics. Successful participants will be eligible to move forward in pursuing B Provincial License certification.  

To learn more details on the course as well as to register, download the information file.

This is a note to all coaches/co-coaches and team managers of Divisional Boys and Girls (U11 and up)

You have to report your scores before Sunday 5:00 PM so scoring, standings and other statistics can get updated at BC Soccer, Districts etc.  If you are playing a late game on Sunday, then report your score as soon as your game is over.  In order to make it easy for you GAC has identified ONE resource who will collate all of the information and send it over.  You only need to send your score via email to Saten Sharma .

Your email must at least include the following:
Email subject - GAC Score for
For example:  GAC Score for U15 DIV 2 Strikers - 2012/09/08
1. Game played on:
2. Kick-off time:
3. Field:
4. Was referee (and linespersons) present?
5. Division and Level:
6. GAC Team Name:
7. Opponent team Name and Club:
8. GAC Team Score: 
9. Opponent Team Score:
10. Any cards issued?
11. Comments:
12. Submitter: - For example - Joe Smith, Manager

A document on Interlock Fair Play has been posted for Mini soccer. The document is a guideline for coaches and parents to help encourage a passion for the sport of soccer in the youngest of players.

The SMSA District 1 Rules and Guidelines document has been posted and is available for viewing or download .

Coach / Manager tips for U11/12 Boys

Coach / Manager tips for U13-18 Boys

District 5 Championship Cup Play Guidelines

BC Soccer has posted a 5 District Guideline for Divisions 1, 2, 3 and 4. As coaches, you must read and understand the guidelines as they are designed to prevent confusion and conflict.

Read the BC Soccer guidelines.