Pacific Development League 2026-27

What is the Pacific Development League? 

The Pacific Development League is a competitive soccer league hosted by the Upper Island Soccer Association where CVUSC teams (age divisions from U12 to U18) compete against teams from the Upper Island soccer district. 

• This league is most appropriate for players who have a number of years of playing experience that are proficient or extending in their skill set and development. 
• The PDL program typically runs from Mid-August to end August/September 2026 through to March with a break over Christmas, to March (end of UISA's PDL schedule). 
• Practice days are yet to be confirmed however, teams train twice a week. 
• Games are played on Sundays and travel in the Upper Island (as far south as Ladysmith to Campbell River, Port Alberni, and Powell River) is required.  *Some divisions may require Island wide participation if there is not a sufficient number of teams in the Upper Island region*
• 2025/26 Season Fee was $500. It is planned to remain the same for 2026/27 season.
• General registration for the 2026-27 season is planned to open at 7:00am on Tuesday June 23rd, 2026. 

Historically, CVUSC has been able to allow players open registration for our Pacific Development League (PDL) for players U12 - U18. We have continued to have increasing numbers in registration for the last few years across all programming. While this is a great problem to have, we don’t have the resources to allow an unlimited number of teams to be involved, specifically in the PDL program.

What this means is we have to refer to evaluating and offering a limited number of players the opportunity at the 2014 and 2015 birth years for both boys and girls. This opportunity is not guaranteed year to year as players develop at different times and rates. Beginning at the 2014 birth year, the process of offering a limited number of spots in PDL will continue for future seasons.

2015 Born Player Evaluation Sign Up - Closes May 31st, 2026

2014 Born Player Evaluation Sign Up - Closes May 31st, 2026

Players born 2013 - 2009 who played PDL in the 2025/26 season ("Returning Players"), will receive a code to register for this upcoming season. This will need to be used before the registration closing date to secure a spot on a team.

Players born 2013 - 2009 who did not play PDL in the 2025/26 season but are interested in being considered, will need to express interest by registering under "New Player Interest" at no charge. We cannot guarantee a spot on a team as this will depend on team compositions and the development of the player.

Questions about 2026-27 Pacific Development League registration? Please email us at registrar@cvusc.org .