Answers To Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

  • Absolutely, everyone is welcome at KLM. The club offers programs or teams from U4-U18. The goal at KLM is for every player to have fun therefore the club will place your child on the team that best suits their playing ability/experience.
  • Beginning at U8, KLM teams are balanced each year to ensure the best development and experience for all players. Starting at U11, players are tiered based on player ability.
  • All teams are coached by qualified staff coaches
  • All programs are led by a qualified staff coach
  • Coaches are selected per the KLM Coach Selection Policy
  • Practice for teams will be on turf fields based on availability per the Vancouver Park Board from season to season. When turf fields are not available, the teams may practice on grass or gravel fields. Please note we have no control over Vancouver Park Board allocations and utilize what is assigned to us from year to year.
  • Occasionally practices and games are cancelled due to inclement weather or factors beyond our control. We strive to always provide families with at least 2 hours notice in the case of cancellation.
  • The club refund policy can be found here

U4-U7 Program

  • U4-U7 groups practice once a week on Saturdays.
  • U7 players have an option to join the KLM U8-U10 Advanced Training Program
  • The season is split up into 4 parts:
    • Fall: September 21st – December 7th
    • Winter: January 4th – February 22nd
    • Spring: Beginning of April – Beginning of June
    • Summer: End of June – End of August

U8-U10 Program/Teams

  • The U8-U10 season starts the weekend after Labour Day and runs through to early March.
  • U8-U10 teams have the following options:
    • 1 game 1 practice per week
    • 1 game per week
    • 1 practice per week
    • + All players in this group have the option to join the KLM Advanced Training Program
  • The U8-U10 season starts the weekend after Labour Day and runs through to early March with some teams playing to June if they have reached the cup phases.

U11-U18 Teams

  • The U11-U18 season starts the weekend after Labour Day and runs through to early March with some teams playing to June if they have reached the cup phases.
  • U11-U12 teams practice twice a week with the option to also join the KLM Advanced Training Program
  • U13-U18 teams practice once a week. The club will organize a 2nd weekly practice and provide a staff coach based on player interest on a team by team basis.
  • Teams play home games in fields located in Vancouver and away games will be played in locations across the Lower Mainland
  • U13-U18 play games every weekend through the season in the BC Coastal Soccer League – Boys teams play on Saturdays and Girls teams generally play on Sundays.
  • Please note, the league schedules for U13 – U18 are not created by KLM Soccer Club but by BC Coastal Soccer League with schedules being sent to the Clubs. KLM has no control over league
    schedules; we are obligated to follow them. The club shares the schedules with families via our RSVP platform that is sent to all families via their emails. Schedules are also available online and KLM will share those links to families once they are available.

Equipment & Uniforms

  • Starting in September 2025 all U8-U18 players must purchase KIT for $50, which includes 2 match jerseys, 1 pair of shorts, 1 pair of socks.
  • U4-U18 Players must provide their own soccer cleats and shin guards.
  • Soccer cleats and shin guards are recommended but not mandatory for U4-U7.
  • Players must provide their own soccer cleats and shin guards.

    • For the best selection in soccer cleats, equipment and apparel please visit the KLM club partner:
    Soccer Link
    Address: 4940 No. 3 Rd #114, Richmond, BC V6X