The BCSL is primarily recreational rather than competitive, so our principal objectives for children, coaches and parents are (in order) to:

• HAVE FUN!
• Be active.
• Learn rules of fair play and good sportsmanship.
• Develop a love of soccer.
• Pick up some basic soccer skills along the way.

To help achieve these goals:

• We don’t keep track of scores or standings.
• We learn soccer in a happy and safe environment, free from negative criticism and harassment.
• Each of us – players, parents and coaches – feels like an essential member of their team.
• We challenge ourselves to do our best.
• We play soccer fairly and with good sportsmanship.