U8 - U10 Information

U8 Fall/Winter League Program (September - March): *2019 born players

This is a great program for players graduating from our U7 Initiation Program, coming from another soccer program, or brand new to the sport. Registered players will be placed on teams and will practice outdoors once during the week and then have outdoor games on weekends (boys - Saturdays, girls - Sundays). All practice days and times will be determined by the end of August. Players will have an opportunity to develop technical ability, comprehension of team play and formations, and individual agility, balance and coordination in a fun and challenging environment. Players are separated into two streams, House and Development - read below for further information. A league schedule will be created based on the number of teams but no standings will be kept. All players play equal time and try all team positions, including goalkeeping. Teams will be guided by volunteer team officials which include a head coach, assistant coach, and team manager.

Please refer to the FAQ section for information about the Under 8 and Under 10 divisions.

U9 Fall/Winter League Program (September - March): *2018 born players

This is a great program for players that were in last season's U8 League Program, coming from another soccer program, or brand new to the sport. Registered players will be placed on teams and will practice outdoors once during the week and then have outdoor games on weekends (boys - Saturdays, girls - Sundays). All practice days and times will be determined by the end of August. Players will have an opportunity to develop technical ability, comprehension of team play and formations, and individual agility, balance and coordination in a fun and challenging environment. Players are separated into two streams, House and Development - read below for further information. A league schedule will be created based on the number of teams but no standings will be kept. All players play equal time and try all team positions, including goalkeeping. Teams will be guided by volunteer team officials which include a head coach, assistant coach, and team manager.

Please refer to the FAQ section for information about the Under 8 and Under 10 divisions.

U10 Fall/Winter League Program (September - March): *2017 born players

This is a great program for players that were in last season's U9 League Program, coming from another soccer program, or brand new to the sport. Registered players will be placed on teams and will practice outdoors once during the week and then have outdoor games on weekends (boys - Saturdays, girls - Sundays). All practice days and times will be determined by the end of August. Players will have an opportunity to develop technical ability, comprehension of team play and formations, and individual agility, balance and coordination in a fun and challenging environment. Players are separated into two streams, House and Development - read below for further information. A league schedule will be created based on the number of teams but no standings will be kept. All players play equal time and try all team positions, including goalkeeping. Teams will be guided by volunteer team officials which include a head coach, assistant coach, and team manager.

Please refer to the FAQ section for information about the Under 8 and Under 10 divisions.

U8 - U10 Two Streams

Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club provides two streams of play for Under 8 to Under 10: the Recreation Stream and the Development Stream.

Both streams are designed to support player growth in a fun, challenging, and supportive environment, with a focus on:

• Technical skill development
• Understanding of team play and basic formations
• Agility, balance, coordination, and confidence

Our ability-based team structure allows players to train and compete at a level that best matches their current stage of development, ensuring they are appropriately challenged, engaged, and enjoying their soccer experience. This approach supports Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) and helps create balanced teams and productive learning environments across all levels.

Player Placement & Active Streaming

Recreation and Development teams are formed at Under 8 based on technical staff identification during the Under 7 Initiation Program, CMFSC Training Programs, and CMFSC Camps. There are no formal try-outs or evaluation dates for U8–U10 players, as observation is conducted year-round across our programs.

CMFSC follows an active streaming model, recognizing that player development is not linear and that each child develops at their own pace. Player placement decisions consider many factors, including:

• Technical ability
• Physical development
• Emotional and social maturity
• Confidence and enjoyment

The goal of observation is to place players where they will have fun, build confidence, be challenged, and avoid boredom or frustration.

Flexibility & Movement

We understand that early physical development (such as size, strength, and speed), combined with environmental factors like family support and opportunities to play, can influence early success. However, this does not define long-term potential.

As a result:

• There is no fixed timeline for player progression between streams
• Roster adjustments may occur before, during, or after a season for all U8–U10 age groups
• Development team rosters may be smaller to allow for movement from the Recreation stream
• Where appropriate, Recreation stream players may be invited to train and play games with Development teams

This flexibility ensures that players are supported, participation is encouraged, and everyone continues to develop at a pace that suits them.

New Players to CMFSC

Newly registered players will be placed on a Recreation team unless identified through participation in Spring, Summer, or Fall/Winter CMFSC programs.

Any technical questions, can be directly to:

• Liam Carter - CMFSC, Technical Director (Boys)
• Eliana Arapi – CMFSC, U8 - U10 Girls Technical Lead