REGISTRATION

Registration for the upcoming season of Queer Van Soccer will open soon! This year, we will be sending out a link ahead of time (via email and posted to our instagram bio), which will go live for registration Monday, March 23rd at 7:00am (note the time change!!!). We’ve made a few other changes to this year’s registration process, so please read the entire page so you know what to expect.

ABOUT THE LEAGUE

Queer Van Soccer welcomes queer women, gender-expansive, non-binary, and trans folks. The league strives to be a positive, safe, and inclusive space for members of the queer community. We encourage adult players of all ages, languages, fitness levels, and soccer experience to register and connect through soccer. Games are 50 minutes long and played on a full grass field with 11 players per side. If you’re unable to commit to a full season of games, we also offer casual drop-in sessions open to registered and non-registered players on select Sunday evenings during the season.

SEASON DETAILS

  • When: Monday and Thursday from mid-May until the end of August. Each team plays ONCE per week, on either Monday or Thursday depending on the week.

  • Time: 7pm or 8pm game times

  • Where: Clinton Park, SW grass field

  • Cost: $65 (let us know if this is a barrier for you and we'll work something out)

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We will be reserving spots for trans individuals and individuals who identify as members of the Black, Indigenous, or People of Color communities to promote diversity and inclusion, address systemic discrimination, and create equal opportunities. This ensures the league reflects the diverse communities it represents, and provides fair chances for BIPOC and trans players in accessing sports. There will be a question in the registration form for you to self-identify.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

  • There are 184 spots in the league

  • The first 100 RETURNING players to register will receive a roster spot. A returning player is anyone who was on a roster in a previous season.

  • The number of reserved spots for trans and/or BIPOC players will depend on the number of folks who self-identify in their registration forms. 

  • The remaining spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis by NEW players.

  • Once all the spots are filled, additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist and/or Sub List.

  • If you'd like to ONLY register for the Sub List or drop-in sessions, you can select this option on the registration form any time after March 23. 

HOW TO REGISTER

  • To register, you will fill out a Google form. The link to this registration form will be sent to everyone via email and posted to our Instagram bio beforehand, and will open at 7:00am on March 23rd for registration. You will find out within a week or two if you're on a team or waitlisted.

  • You can register to be on a team, on the sub list, and/or to receive emails related to drop-in sessions. If you think you will make fewer than 2/3 of the games or fewer, please register for the sub list or drop-in to give more folks who can play the majority of games the chance to be placed on a team.

REGISTRATION FORM DETAILS

You will be asked to provide the following info on the registration form:

  • Name

  • Soccer experience and skill (on a scale of 1-5) so we can balance experience and skill across teams

  • Preferred position (defence, midfield, forward, goalie, or no preference)

Optional:

  • Pronoun(s)

  • Up to TWO people you want to play with (the requests must match, no groups of more than 3)

  • Are you interested in being a Team Captain? These players assist us by taking weekly roll calls, emailing the sub list when needed, and acting as a contact point for team specific communication. Each team will have 2 team captains.

HOW ARE TEAMS FORMED?

Everyone will register as an individual (unless you requested to play with anyone else) and once the league is full, everyone will be separated into groups based on skill level and position and then 8 teams of 23 will be created from these groups. This is to keep the skill level on all teams even and to create an environment where you can meet people in the queer community :)

PAYMENT INFO

An email will go out to rostered players in April with instructions on how to make your season’s payment.

Let us know if you have any questions! Can't wait! 🎉⚽

QVS Organizers