Turf Soccer 7's (GNS)

COVID-19 Protocol & Safe Return

We are committed to providing the highest levels of safety for our community.  

To ensure player and staff safety, we have implemented mandatory 'Safe Return to Play Protocol & Guidelines' for all Club Activities.  In order to play with the Victoria Sport & Social Club and stay in good standing, the following guidelines MUST be followed.  A zero-tolerance policy is in place for those who challenge these decisions.   

To ensure a successful season, please remember to practice safe physical distancing and a positive attitude!

All players are required to read, understand, and adhere to all COVID-19 Guidelines.

The start/end dates below will be updated once provincial restrictions are lifted.

Sunday: Starts Sunday, June 6 and ends on Sunday, August 29.

Monday:  Starts Monday, June 7 and ends on Monday, August 30.

Tuesday:  Starts Tuesday, June 8 and ends on Tuesday, August 31.

Wednesday:  Starts Wednesday, June 9 and ends on Wednesday, September 1.

Thursday: Starts Thursday, June 10 and ends on Thursday, September 9.

Friday: Starts Friday, June 11 and ends on Friday, September 3.

League start and end dates are subject to change.  VSSC endeavors to provide registered players and individuals with as much notice as possible should changes occur.  

# of Games

Weekday Leagues are 16 games.

Sunday League is 15 games.

All teams will play 15 (Sunday league) or 16 (weekday league) games over 13 weeks. Three make-up games will be played either on an off night or a double-header. Ample notice will be provided to teams.

 Estimated Game Times

Game length is 55 minutes

Start times rotate between 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Sunday league may play some 5:30pm games depending on team numbers.

Please note: VSSC makes every effort to ensure all teams receive an even mix of game times.  In the event games are rescheduled, weekend and off-night games may be played.

Weekday Team Registration:  $825.00 + GST.

Weekday Individual Registration: $125.00 + GST.

Sunday Team Registration:  $775.00 + GST.

Sunday Individual Registration: $120.00 + GST.

Team Registrants:  After checkout, send your teammates roster invites through the website (under "My Team" player list) so they can accept the waiver and access the schedule and standings once it is posted.   

Individual Registrants:  You will be placed on a roster of individuals two days before your first game. For ease of communication with our office, teams must select a captain, co-captain and Team Safety Ambassador (TSA) on our website to represent your team.

Bye Dates & Make Up Games

There are no games on:

Sunday: No bye dates.

Monday: June 21 (School event).

Tuesday: June 22 (School event).

Wednesday: No bye dates.

Thursday: July 1 (Canada Day).

Friday: No bye dates.

Depending on field closures and/or cancelled games, make up games will be played on another day of the week other than your regularly scheduled games (pending field availability).  Every effort is made to provide significant notice of a make-up game.  View our foul weather and game cancellation policy.

Roster & Schedules

Schedules and Individual Team Rosters will be posted online two days before your league is set to start.

# of People on Field

7 players in total. 6 players and 1 keeper (minimum 2 males and 2 females).

Mandatory Roster Requirements

COVID-19 LEAGUE MODIFICATIONS - Each sport has specific mandatory roster requirements. 

Soccer 7's: 

• 12 players maximum on roster per team.

All players on your team are required to sign the waiver and must show on your team's roster online. 

No substitutes allowed outside your roster (unless from the same league and tier).

For more information regarding Roster Sizes & Specific Team Numbers, click here.

COVID-19 LEAGUE MODIFICATIONS - All teams must assign a Team Safety Ambassador (TSA) for the season. 

The TSA must be a registered player and identified using the “TSA” label in your online roster.

Click here to read more about the role of the Team Safety Ambassador and their important responsibilities. 

Equipment
Requirements

Teams are required to bring their own soccer ball to every game.  Teams are required to wash/sanitize the game ball before and after the game.  Do not share your game ball with other teams.

If needed, Soccer balls are available to rent from SSC. A refundable deposit is required ($75) and payable online with credit card at the time of league registration and in your shopping cart. Click here to view equipment pick up details.

• Balls will not be provided on-site. 
• Scoreboards will not be provided on-site.

NEW League Modifications

As part of our "Safe Return to Play" format, we are focusing on safety and taking precautions to ensure you and your team feel comfortable playing with us.

League Modification Highlights – For further details, click here.

• There will not be trophies or prizing this season, however, leagues will have playoffs, scores, and standings.
• Leagues will be played in smaller Tiers to ensure limited contact with opponents throughout the season.  Tiers will be determined based on skill rankings (at registration) and past league results.
• Each Tier will be confined to a limited number of facilities.  You will play at consistent location(s) throughout the season. Please note, we are unable to accommodate or make facility changes based on individual requests this season. 
• Players are asked to compete with a “Play On” mentality.  No arguing or disputing calls made during the game.