General Club Information
Fields
Field Information
Comox Valley United Soccer Club is committed to providing a safe playing environment for our players, coaches, managers, volunteers, referees, and staff.
Our 'Manager of Soccer Operations-Logistics' manages all club field maintenance (surveying, line painting), in collaboration with our community venue partners.
The CVUSC is committed to protecting the quality and longevity of the fields and venues we access.
Thank you for the following municipalities and organizations for your contributions and work on the fields and facilities of which we play!
The City of Courtenay
The Town of Comox
The Comox Valley Regional District
19 Wing
School District #71
The below information outlines how field closures are determined and enforced.
To find field locations and to see if a field is open or closed check the Field Status
Field closures are determined by CVUSC facility and venue partners and/or the municipalities responsible for field maintenance. CVUSC will comply with all field closures issued by these authorities. The CVUSC 'Manager of Soccer-Logistics' will communicate closures as soon as possible to schedule clubs, teams' Managers/ Divisional Managers, referees, and staff.
Our CVUSC Business Operations Manager will share the closures, as advised by the Manager of Soccer-Logistics, via our social media venues, and on our website.
Fields may be closed for, but are not limited to, the following reasons:
- Standing water
- Snow or frost
- Unsafe surface conditions
- Excessive wear and tear
- Scheduled maintenance or repairs
Once a field is officially closed:
- No games, practices, or training sessions may take place.
- Fields will remain closed until facility staff officially reopen them.
- If a field is closed on a Friday, it will remain closed for the entire weekend, regardless of improved weather conditions.
Field closures are determined by CVUSC facility and venue partners and/or the municipalities responsible for field maintenance. CVUSC will comply with all field closures issued by these authorities. The CVUSC 'Manager of Soccer-Logistics' will communicate closures as soon as possible to schedule clubs, teams' Managers/ Divisional, referees, staff.
Our CVUSC Business Operations Manager will share the closures, as advised by the Manager of Soccer-Logistics, via our social media venues, and on our website.
On some occasions, the CVUSC can determine a field closure and corresponding cancelations, outside of the decision of our community venue partners. While this does not routinely happen, it can occur due to weather or some sort of emergency.
The decision to cancel a practice lies with:
- Team Staff : Technical Directors, Manager of Soccer-Logistics, in consultation with Team Coaches, Team Managers
Team staff are expected to make safety-conscious decisions based on field conditions.
If a field is officially open but weather deteriorates:
For Practices:
Teams are responsible for assessing field conditions before/during use. Unsafe conditions (e.g., snow, ice, pooling water) must be treated as unplayable.
If a thunder/lighting storm turns up in the area, practices must be cancelled.
For Games:
Referees retain the authority to cancel or abandon games on-site if field conditions are deemed unsafe for play, regardless of official field status.
The Referee is responsible for assessing field conditions before/during use or if the weather turns and is unsafe to play.
If you have any questions or concerns about a field please contact our Manager of Soccer-Logistics at : logisticsmanager@cvusc.org
Field Line Painting
Line painting and field maintenance is an important role in any club!
Diligent lining keeps our fields looking sharp, professional, and ready for action. Precision ensures lines are clearly marked for safe for play.
The CVUSC seeks volunteers and/or subcontractors to line our fields. These roles take place throughout the soccer season (August through June).
Our goal is to have 2-3 committed line painters annually.
The CVUSV Manager of Soccer-Logistics oversees the work duties, scheduling, and hours assigned for volunteer and/or sub-contracted paint lining and maintenance as a part of an annual budget.
Paint-liners Information:
Frequency: Typically once a week (weather dependent)
Timing: Flexible—mornings, evenings, whenever works for you!
Training: No experience needed—we’ll show you how.
Compensation: Choose to volunteer your time or take this on as a paid subcontracted role.
Subcontracted (paid) Paid Paint Liners:
- All Sub-Contractors are paid $24 per hour.
- Sub-Contractors must provide their full name, current address, phone number, and social insurance number to our Business Operations Manager upon starting any work.
- Those subcontractors who earn more than $500 annually will be issued T4A's from our CVUSC accounting partners.
- All pay to sub-contractors will be issued via the CVUSC and mailed to the paint liners (unless indicated they would like to pick up a cheque at the clubhouse). Pay is issued twice monthly: the 15th of every month and the last day of every month. Sub-contractors must submit hours 7 days previous to the pay period to be issued funds.
- The CVUSC Manager of Soccer-Logistics must approve all hours submitted for pantiliners.
Questions about field-lining or maintenance? Email logisticsmanager@cvusc.org
Bursaries and Scholarships
The Comox Valley United Soccer very proudly offers CVUSC players the opportunity to apply for seven bursaries annually....
The Darrin McLeod Legacy Bursary- $1,000.00.
Six Comox Valley United Soccer Club Bursaries- $500.00 each
Darrin McLeod Legacy Bursary
The Darrin McLeod Legacy Bursary is offered in honour of former Comox Valley United Soccer Club Director of Soccer, Darrin McLeod, who tragically and suddenly passed away in April of 2024.
Darrin was a tremendous presence as a part of the UNITED family, and remains so to today.
Darrin served on the Board of Directors, a coach, and led the CVUSC soccer operations as the Director of Soccer. Darrin's work with the CVUSC was driven by great passion and commitment as he enacted and instituted some of our club's most coveted programming. But importantly, outside of the technical planning and commitment to the club, Darrin demonstrated incredible passion for "community" and was a committed role model, dedicated coach, mentor, and kind friend.
It is with heartfelt appreciation from the CVUSC that we express deep gratitude the McLeod Family, donated $11,000 in November of 2025, to fund Darrin's legacy bursary for eleven years!
The Darrin McLeod Legacy Bursary is for CVUSC players, and will be awarded to a female/non-binary athlete who consistently demonstrates commitment through reliable attendance and personal accountability. This individual leads by example, both on and off the field, fostering a positive environment by uplifting teammates, promoting equality, and encouraging accountability. They will embody the joy of participation and a passion for the sport, inspiring those around them to elevate their game.
Criteria: A true leader:
Attendance - an athlete who will always do their best to show up.
Accountability - an athlete that takes responsibility for themselves.
Attitude - A player who elevates those around them.
1. a player who leads with or without the ball, on and off the pitch.
2. a player who elevates their game and those around them.
3. a player that promotes equality and holds their peers accountable for their actions
4. a player that embodies the enjoyment of, and participation in, the sport of soccer. (CVUSC
BURSARY AMOUNT: One (1) in the amount of $1000.00
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS: Students apply through their schools, according to the school posted deadlines.
All applications are collected by the school/school district and then forwarded to
the Comox Valley United Soccer Club (CVUSC) by educational institution for selection by the
CVUSC.
Club Contact:
Lori Fitzpatrick, Business Operations Manager at info@cvusc.org
Please apply for the Darrin McLeod Legacy Bursary through your Comox Valley School's Bursary program.
The Comox Valley United Soccer Club proudly offers six club bursaries annually, funded by the players and families of the CVUSC.
All six bursaries are awarded annually, provided there are applicants that the selection committee deems match the criteria. The bursaries are awarded for soccer involvement within the school district, not by attendance at a particular secondary school.
The following 5 criteria are required in order to be considered for one of the bursaries:
1. Significant history of involvement with the CVUSC.
2. Possesses the profile/qualities of a highly motivated, well-rounded soccer athlete.
3. Contribution to the club, other than as a player.
4. Family contribution to the club.
5. Provides proof of attendance at an accredited post-secondary institution.
NAME OF BURSARIES: Comox Valley United Soccer Club Bursaries
BURSARY AMOUNTS: $ 500.00, six individual bursaries.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS: All applications for CVUSC bursaries are collected by the school/school district and forwarded to the Comox Valley United Soccer Club (CVUSC) by educational institution for selection by the CVUSC selection committee.
Club Contact: Lori Fitzpatrick, Business Operations Manager at info@cvusc.org
Volunteers
Be Part of the CVUSC Team Behind the Scenes!
The Comox Valley United Soccer Club was founded and is driven by volunteers! We could not offer over 4500 registration annually, without the support of our UNITED volunteers!
Volunteering is a great way to connect, to give back to the sport you love, and be part of our special UNITED community. There is a place for everyone, as many hands make light work.
HOW DO YOU VOLUNTEER?
1. When registering your player on-line , select the area of which you are interested in volunteering:
Head Coach - Act as lead coach for a team. Coach must have appropriate certification. CVUSC organizes and pays for all certification courses for coaches.
Assistant Coach - You will be paired with a head coach or with another assistant and/or co-coach of a team.
Division Manager - Organize and lead a specific age division. Create teams, confirm coaches and act as liaison between your division and club.
Team Manager - Assistant to the coach(s). This role may include booking organizing the snack schedule, and other jobs as needed to assist the team.
2. Contacting our Manger of Soccer-Logistics and adding you name to her list of volunteer resources for task and/or events needed throughout the year. Tasks could include:
- Field-lining and maintenance
- Season start up planning and/or KIT organizing (August and June).
- Equipment prep or cleaning - blowing up balls, cleaning bins, moving equipment, etc...
- Events (wind Up /last game day activities for Valley Youth Soccer League, Canada Day activities, tournaments, etc..)
Email us at logisticsmanager@cvusc.org
3. Reaching out to our Technical Team to with questions about volunteering to COACH. Coaching opportunities include:
- Valley Youth Soccer League (VYSL)
- Pacific Development League
- Academy Programming
For questions about coaching with (VYSL) email Lead Technical Director for VYSL at gokhan@cvusc.org
For questions about coaching with the Pacific Development League or CVUSC Academy Programming email CVUSC Director of Soccer at ali@cvusc.org
Thank you to our Board of Directors, Coaches, Managers, Event Organizers, Equipment and KIT volunteers...and to all those who provide their time and passion.
We see you efforts and appreciate you!!!
Please stay tuned for future roles and ways in which you can volunteer!
Club Policies and Procedures
The rules we all play by
Comox Valley United Soccer Club policies and procedures are imperative to club operations that honour the values and goals of the club.
Your CLUB is currently working towards refining and enhancing current club polices and procedures, and providing transparency and guidance to our members regarding the P & P.
Thank you for your support as we continue to grow these processes.
Questions or suggestions? Please email our Business Operations Manager at info@cvusc.org.
The CVUSC is guided by Environment Canada's Air Quality Health Index when deciding whether to cancel training and/or games when air quality may drop. This process is based on BC Soccer guidance.
When a refund can be granted, what the administration fee is, and how to request one in writing.
The club's constitution and bylaws, youth and senior policy manuals, social media guidelines, and the BC Soccer policies we operate under.
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We love you Darrin ❤️ ⚽️
In memory of Darrin McLeod June 22, 1965 to April 23, 2023
