GETTING STARTED
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Welcome to South Delta United Soccer Club (SDU)!
South Delta United is a growing, community-focused, not-for-profit soccer club, committed to creating a positive environment where players of all ages and skill levels can develop and thrive. With nearly 1500 kids participating in our programs, SDU continues to evolve as one of the region’s most active and engaged soccer communities.
Whether your child is just starting out or looking to compete at a higher level, we offer a variety of programs designed to build skills, foster teamwork, and encourage personal growth both on and off the field. Our offerings include recreational and competitive leagues, academy training, camps, and development programs tailored to meet each player’s needs.
Our Soccer Seasons
Fall/Winter Season: Our main competitive season runs from the week after Labour Day in September through to the start of Spring Break in March. For our grassroots programs there is usually one practice a week in Tsawwassen and one game on the weekend in Ladner. Boys typically play Saturday and Girls play Sundays. We take a short break over Christmas and pause for all statutory holidays and Halloween.
Spring & Summer Programs: We also offer Spring Sessions and Spring and Summer Break programs that are a great introduction to the game or a fun way to continue developing skills in the off-season.
Year-Round Development: All SDU programs follow the CSA’s Long Term Player Development Plan (LTPD) to ensure age-appropriate growth for every player.
Click here for more details on playing times and schedules and program information.
Looking to register? Follow the steps below.
step 1: What AGE GROUP IS MY CHILD
Players are listed with their birth year and letter for gender primarily. For example, 2014M for boys and 2014F for girls.
Teams can also be listed in age groups as the year above their current age for that year. For example U8 (would refer to kids age 7, turning 8 in the next calendar year.)
step 2: What PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE?
Below is a sample of our main program offerings. To see all the current program offerings please refer to our program page.
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This program is open to all players at the Grassroots (House) level and serves as the introductory program for South Delta United. Designed for Pre-K to Grade 3 children, it’s the first step in the SDU Player Development Program. Led by our Director of Football, the program offers a quality, age-appropriate experience with fun and challenging games.
Program Structure:
Two sessions per week:
One mid-week practice
One weekend game
Game Days:
Boys play on Saturday mornings
Girls play on Sunday mornings
Coaching & Support:
Teams are led by volunteer parent coaches with support from staff coaches. The focus is on fun and building comfort with the ball.Locations & Schedule:
All sessions take place in Ladner and/or Tsawwassen. The season runs from September to March, with the practice schedule released in early August.Equipment & Uniforms:
Teams are provided with turf time and all required equipment. New players receive a full uniform (jersey, shorts, socks) and a ball. -
This program is open to all players and skill levels, focusing on fun, team building, and skill development. The season runs from September to March, with:
One weeknight training session
Weekend games
Game Days:
Boys generally play on Saturdays
Girls generally play on Sundays
(Older boys' teams may also have Sunday games)
Competition & Scheduling:
Teams compete against clubs throughout the Greater Vancouver Area. Home games are played in Ladner or Tsawwassen. Game times vary by age, with younger teams playing earlier in the day and older teams later.Coaching & Support:
Teams are led by Volunteer Coaches with Club Staff support at training and games. All teams are provided with turf time and necessary equipment.Uniforms:
New players receive a full uniform (jersey, shorts, socks) and a ball. -
This program is for players invited to compete at the U10-U18 Development (Select) level. Players at this level commit to training and playing 3-4 times per week. Typically, this includes:
Two evening training sessions per week
Monday Night Academy sessions
One weekend game
Game Days:
Boys generally play on Saturdays
Girls generally play on Sundays
(Older boys' teams may also have Sunday games)
Competition & Scheduling:
Teams compete against clubs across the Greater Vancouver Area, with games scheduled both home and away. Home games are played in Ladner or Tsawwassen. Game times vary by age, with younger teams playing earlier in the day and older teams later.Coaching & Support:
Teams are led by Volunteer Coaches and supported by Club Staff during training and games. All teams are provided with turf time and necessary equipment.Uniforms:
New players receive a full uniform (jersey, shorts, socks) and a ball. -
Monday Academy is an extra training environment for players who want to accelerate their development.
Players of any skill level are welcome. Please be aware that Academy is a tiered training environment. In staying with our model of fluid player movement, players will be assessed and placed in groups with other players of equal or similar ability. This may mean that you child will be asked to train with players in an older age group depending on their current level of play. These groups change with frequency dependent on the current development level of the player.
For example, a player may start in the Tier 3 group and progress up to the Tier 1 group depending on how they develop throughout the season. The amount of 'Tiers' is dependent on the number of players registered in a particular age group.
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We offer Spring and Summer programs that are a great introduction to the game or a fun way to continue developing skills.
Spring Soccer U3-U10
Runs from April to June, focusing on fun, small-sided games, and skill-building in a relaxed environment. It’s a great starting point for new players or a way to stay sharp between seasons.Summer Camps U5-U18
Take place in July and August and are open to all skill levels. These camps combine soccer skills with fun activities to keep kids engaged and active over the summer break.
To see what the current program offering are at this time please refer to our program page.
step 3: how do i register?
Now that you have decided on the Program you’d like, you will need to register through our PlayMetrics system.
To access the registration system, you will need to click a register here icon. Once directed to PlayMetrics, to register in the system, you will need your personal information as well as your child’s information, such as birthdate, address, phone numbers, etc…the usual. We also may ask for your child’s school so we can look to pair up children from the same school as we look to build teams.
Once you have completed your information and profile, PlayMetrics will show you the available programs for your kid(s). Once completed, you will receive a confirmation email to the email you have used in the registration process. We encourage parents and players to access your PlayMetrics account at any time to see club communications, download the app, and check the status of your child and their team placements.
For our youngest players - U5-9 HOUSE - we generally put teams together later in August as we are usually receiving a lot of late registrations at that time. Expect to hear from us just before the season starts in early September.
If the season has already started you will need to contact the club administrator to join the waitlist. The amount of spaces available is dependent on the amount of volunteer coaches. If you would like to help out please check out Volunteer Coaching Page.
That’s it! Though you may may wish to check out our FAQ page for additional information about our programs and registration process.
In the event you need assistance from the club, we are here to help out! Please don’t hesitate to contact Kristin Biro, Club Administrator, our club administrator. She will be happy to clarify any questions you may have.
