U11 Frequently Asked Questions and Information
FAQ's for families moving from U10 to U11
Up until U11, kids play on balanced teams and play other internal Vancouver United teams \. At and after U11, players move to a tiered approach, teams are based on ability, so players at a similar level of development, skill and commitment play together.
On both of the boys’ and girls’ sides we have Division 1(A and B), Division 2 and Division 3.
How are players evaluated?
Academy Refund Policy
All requests for refunds must use the Player Withdrawal Form available here, and be sent to registrar@vancouverunitedfc.com.
Academy refers to the following programs for 2022-2023:
- VanU Fall, Winter and Spring Academy for players and goalkeepers.
- VanU Skill Centre (Fall, Winter and Spring)
Once approved in accordance with the policies outlined below, refunds will be issued on a timely basis to the credit card used for the initial registration, or a cheque will be issued to the address provided on the Player Withdrawal Form. The refund policy for VanU FC Academy sessions is as follows:
All Academy training kits are non-refundable once they have been given to players.
- Requests to withdraw submitted prior to the second session will be refunded in full, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee minus any sessions commenced.
- Requests to withdraw submitted after the second session but before the third session will be refunded 30% of the applicable registration fee, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee.
- No refunds will be issued after the third session.
- Refund requests from any player who participated in a club event at BC Place between the time they registered and the last day of their program will have $100 deducted from any refund due.
Does my child need to be evaluated?
Academy Refund Policy
All requests for refunds must use the Player Withdrawal Form available here, and be sent to registrar@vancouverunitedfc.com.
Academy refers to the following programs for 2022-2023:
- VanU Fall, Winter and Spring Academy for players and goalkeepers.
- VanU Skill Centre (Fall, Winter and Spring)
Once approved in accordance with the policies outlined below, refunds will be issued on a timely basis to the credit card used for the initial registration, or a cheque will be issued to the address provided on the Player Withdrawal Form. The refund policy for VanU FC Academy sessions is as follows:
All Academy training kits are non-refundable once they have been given to players.
- Requests to withdraw submitted prior to the second session will be refunded in full, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee minus any sessions commenced.
- Requests to withdraw submitted after the second session but before the third session will be refunded 30% of the applicable registration fee, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee.
- No refunds will be issued after the third session.
- Refund requests from any player who participated in a club event at BC Place between the time they registered and the last day of their program will have $100 deducted from any refund due.
What if my child can’t attend the allocated evaluation?
Academy Refund Policy
All requests for refunds must use the Player Withdrawal Form available here, and be sent to registrar@vancouverunitedfc.com.
Academy refers to the following programs for 2022-2023:
- VanU Fall, Winter and Spring Academy for players and goalkeepers.
- VanU Skill Centre (Fall, Winter and Spring)
Once approved in accordance with the policies outlined below, refunds will be issued on a timely basis to the credit card used for the initial registration, or a cheque will be issued to the address provided on the Player Withdrawal Form. The refund policy for VanU FC Academy sessions is as follows:
All Academy training kits are non-refundable once they have been given to players.
- Requests to withdraw submitted prior to the second session will be refunded in full, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee minus any sessions commenced.
- Requests to withdraw submitted after the second session but before the third session will be refunded 30% of the applicable registration fee, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee.
- No refunds will be issued after the third session.
- Refund requests from any player who participated in a club event at BC Place between the time they registered and the last day of their program will have $100 deducted from any refund due.
What day of the week are divisional games played?
Academy Refund Policy
All requests for refunds must use the Player Withdrawal Form available here, and be sent to registrar@vancouverunitedfc.com.
Academy refers to the following programs for 2022-2023:
- VanU Fall, Winter and Spring Academy for players and goalkeepers.
- VanU Skill Centre (Fall, Winter and Spring)
Once approved in accordance with the policies outlined below, refunds will be issued on a timely basis to the credit card used for the initial registration, or a cheque will be issued to the address provided on the Player Withdrawal Form. The refund policy for VanU FC Academy sessions is as follows:
All Academy training kits are non-refundable once they have been given to players.
- Requests to withdraw submitted prior to the second session will be refunded in full, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee minus any sessions commenced.
- Requests to withdraw submitted after the second session but before the third session will be refunded 30% of the applicable registration fee, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee.
- No refunds will be issued after the third session.
- Refund requests from any player who participated in a club event at BC Place between the time they registered and the last day of their program will have $100 deducted from any refund due.
When do Divisional teams practice?
Academy Refund Policy
All requests for refunds must use the Player Withdrawal Form available here, and be sent to registrar@vancouverunitedfc.com.
Academy refers to the following programs for 2022-2023:
- VanU Fall, Winter and Spring Academy for players and goalkeepers.
- VanU Skill Centre (Fall, Winter and Spring)
Once approved in accordance with the policies outlined below, refunds will be issued on a timely basis to the credit card used for the initial registration, or a cheque will be issued to the address provided on the Player Withdrawal Form. The refund policy for VanU FC Academy sessions is as follows:
All Academy training kits are non-refundable once they have been given to players.
- Requests to withdraw submitted prior to the second session will be refunded in full, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee minus any sessions commenced.
- Requests to withdraw submitted after the second session but before the third session will be refunded 30% of the applicable registration fee, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee.
- No refunds will be issued after the third session.
- Refund requests from any player who participated in a club event at BC Place between the time they registered and the last day of their program will have $100 deducted from any refund due.
What if my child doesn’t want to play in the position offered?
If your child is unhappy with the position offered please let us know, sometimes we may offer a child a position higher than they want to play, if you let us know we will place them in to a lower level. If a child believes they should be offered a higher position, they should accept their offer and complete the Challenge evaluation form, so that either feedback or a follow up evaluation can be completed (This may occur during September).
Do we have to commit before knowing our practice day?
Academy Refund Policy
All requests for refunds must use the Player Withdrawal Form available here, and be sent to registrar@vancouverunitedfc.com.
Academy refers to the following programs for 2022-2023:
- VanU Fall, Winter and Spring Academy for players and goalkeepers.
- VanU Skill Centre (Fall, Winter and Spring)
Once approved in accordance with the policies outlined below, refunds will be issued on a timely basis to the credit card used for the initial registration, or a cheque will be issued to the address provided on the Player Withdrawal Form. The refund policy for VanU FC Academy sessions is as follows:
All Academy training kits are non-refundable once they have been given to players.
- Requests to withdraw submitted prior to the second session will be refunded in full, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee minus any sessions commenced.
- Requests to withdraw submitted after the second session but before the third session will be refunded 30% of the applicable registration fee, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee.
- No refunds will be issued after the third session.
- Refund requests from any player who participated in a club event at BC Place between the time they registered and the last day of their program will have $100 deducted from any refund due.
Can my child choose to be with a friend?
Academy Refund Policy
All requests for refunds must use the Player Withdrawal Form available here, and be sent to registrar@vancouverunitedfc.com.
Academy refers to the following programs for 2022-2023:
- VanU Fall, Winter and Spring Academy for players and goalkeepers.
- VanU Skill Centre (Fall, Winter and Spring)
Once approved in accordance with the policies outlined below, refunds will be issued on a timely basis to the credit card used for the initial registration, or a cheque will be issued to the address provided on the Player Withdrawal Form. The refund policy for VanU FC Academy sessions is as follows:
All Academy training kits are non-refundable once they have been given to players.
- Requests to withdraw submitted prior to the second session will be refunded in full, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee minus any sessions commenced.
- Requests to withdraw submitted after the second session but before the third session will be refunded 30% of the applicable registration fee, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee.
- No refunds will be issued after the third session.
- Refund requests from any player who participated in a club event at BC Place between the time they registered and the last day of their program will have $100 deducted from any refund due.
Where are Divisional games played?
Academy Refund Policy
All requests for refunds must use the Player Withdrawal Form available here, and be sent to registrar@vancouverunitedfc.com.
Academy refers to the following programs for 2022-2023:
- VanU Fall, Winter and Spring Academy for players and goalkeepers.
- VanU Skill Centre (Fall, Winter and Spring)
Once approved in accordance with the policies outlined below, refunds will be issued on a timely basis to the credit card used for the initial registration, or a cheque will be issued to the address provided on the Player Withdrawal Form. The refund policy for VanU FC Academy sessions is as follows:
All Academy training kits are non-refundable once they have been given to players.
- Requests to withdraw submitted prior to the second session will be refunded in full, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee minus any sessions commenced.
- Requests to withdraw submitted after the second session but before the third session will be refunded 30% of the applicable registration fee, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee.
- No refunds will be issued after the third session.
- Refund requests from any player who participated in a club event at BC Place between the time they registered and the last day of their program will have $100 deducted from any refund due.
Do we attend both evaluation sessions that are published?
Academy Refund Policy
All requests for refunds must use the Player Withdrawal Form available here, and be sent to registrar@vancouverunitedfc.com.
Academy refers to the following programs for 2022-2023:
- VanU Fall, Winter and Spring Academy for players and goalkeepers.
- VanU Skill Centre (Fall, Winter and Spring)
Once approved in accordance with the policies outlined below, refunds will be issued on a timely basis to the credit card used for the initial registration, or a cheque will be issued to the address provided on the Player Withdrawal Form. The refund policy for VanU FC Academy sessions is as follows:
All Academy training kits are non-refundable once they have been given to players.
- Requests to withdraw submitted prior to the second session will be refunded in full, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee minus any sessions commenced.
- Requests to withdraw submitted after the second session but before the third session will be refunded 30% of the applicable registration fee, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee.
- No refunds will be issued after the third session.
- Refund requests from any player who participated in a club event at BC Place between the time they registered and the last day of their program will have $100 deducted from any refund due.
What is the game format for U11?
Academy Refund Policy
All requests for refunds must use the Player Withdrawal Form available here, and be sent to registrar@vancouverunitedfc.com.
Academy refers to the following programs for 2022-2023:
- VanU Fall, Winter and Spring Academy for players and goalkeepers.
- VanU Skill Centre (Fall, Winter and Spring)
Once approved in accordance with the policies outlined below, refunds will be issued on a timely basis to the credit card used for the initial registration, or a cheque will be issued to the address provided on the Player Withdrawal Form. The refund policy for VanU FC Academy sessions is as follows:
All Academy training kits are non-refundable once they have been given to players.
- Requests to withdraw submitted prior to the second session will be refunded in full, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee minus any sessions commenced.
- Requests to withdraw submitted after the second session but before the third session will be refunded 30% of the applicable registration fee, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee.
- No refunds will be issued after the third session.
- Refund requests from any player who participated in a club event at BC Place between the time they registered and the last day of their program will have $100 deducted from any refund due.
