- If the season is cancelled prior to the start date, you will be credited or refunded, less the enrollment fee. The enrollment fee will remain as a credit on your Soccer Shots account and can be used towards a future season.
- If the season is interrupted or cancelled once it has started and we are no longer able to hold on-field sessions, a credit will remain on your account for the remaining sessions, less the enrollment fee.
- A $50 cancellation fee will apply to any withdrawals from the program prior to the season start date.
- If you withdraw at any point prior to the season start date, the enrollment fee will be credited to your account.
- We require a minimum of five children to be enrolled in a season in order for it to run. If your season is experiencing low enrollment, we will contact you to let you know. If a session is cancelled due to low enrollment, we will try our best to find a different season that works for your family. If we are unsuccessful, we will refund you in full.
- Credits/refunds will not be issued for non-attendance at a scheduled session.
- Our refund policy is subject to change at any time without notice.
- We will hold sessions in the rain. During the winter, spring and fall months rain is almost unavoidable; please dress your child accordingly.
- If we deem the weather too extreme to hold sessions (For example: extreme smoke or field/indoor facility closure), we will cancel the session. If the need arises to cancel a session, we will notify the parents as soon as possible. We will do this through email and automated text. If you think there is a possibility of a cancelled session that day, please check your email for updates. We will make a decision no later than 1 hour prior to the start time of the session.
- If we cancel a session, you will be given a coupon code valued at the cost of the missed session to be used towards a future season.
What equipment is needed? What should my child wear?
- Children are not required to have cleats or shin pads, it is the discretion of the parent if they wish to have their kids wear them.
- If your session is held indoors, please wear non-marking shoes, this includes adult participants. Cleats are not allowed indoors.
- Please dress your children according to the weather (For example: rain jacket/boots if it is wet).
- We kindly ask children to wear their Soccer Shots jersey to the session.
- We suggest your child brings a water bottle with them.
- We will provide all the necessary soccer equipment needed for the session.
What if I want to participate in the same season as a friend or family member?
- Once you have all signed up, simply send us an email to [email protected] with the name of the children you would like to be in the same season as.
- Group requests must be submitted no later than one week prior to the season start date.
- Although we cannot guarantee any group requests, we do our best to accommodate them.
- Our coaches are certified, paid coaches. Each coach goes through an extensive training process to ensure they meet our high coaching standards.
- You will have the same coach every week for the season (with the possible exception of a week or two, due to coach holidays, university exams, etc.).
- Every coach must pass a criminal background check before coaching with us.
What experience does Soccer Shots have teaching children this age?
- Soccer Shots has been serving children and families in the Fraser Valley since 2012.
- The Soccer Shots curricula are aligned with British Columbia Early Learning Goals.
- We are part of a large franchise system that has impacted over 1 million children across North America!
What can I expect from a Soccer Shots session?
- Soccer Shots sessions involve skill development, character words (such as respect, teamwork, sharing) and are filled with energy!
- We are firm believers that your child is capable of learning something new about soccer and life in each session, all while having fun.
- Our weekly sessions are developmentally appropriate and follow a similar layout each session: warm-up, soccer skills, fun games, score a goal, scrimmage (when permitted), session review & celebration.
What is the different between park program sessions and childcare centre sessions?
- Park programs sessions are open for enrollment to the public.
- Childcare centre sessions are open for enrollment only to children enrolled in that specific childcare centre.
- If you’re interested in bringing our program to your childcare facility, please contact us at 604-398-8856.
What precautions have you taken regarding COVID-19?
- We have made adjustments to our program to take into consideration social distancing and sanitizing protocols.
- For a general overview of some changes we have made, please click here.
- If you have any other questions about our COVID-19 adjustments, please do not hesitate to give us a call at 604-398-8856 ext. 0.