Lower Island Soccer Association

LISA is pleased to announce the 2026 Coach and Referee Education Days! On September 12th and 13th, join us for a full weekend of learning and development in advance of the 2026-2027 LISA season!

LISA is proud to offer all 4 On-Field Practical Grassroots Coaching Courses as well as the Entry Level, Small Sided, and Referee Refresher Courses!

Visit our Website for more details and how to register: https://lowerislandsoccer.com/blog/lisa-coach-and-referee-education-days/

The Lower Island Soccer Association is pleased to announce details for our third annual district-wide Referee Development Day!

As part of our efforts to support the development of our referees across the district we will be hosting the RDD on Sunday August 30 from 8am-2pm at the Westshore Parks and Rec Fieldhouse and Grass Fields, 1767 Island Highway, Victoria, BC, V9B 1J1 (hosted by Juan De Fuca Soccer Association).

Participants will also receive tickets to the PFC v HFC game kicking off at 3:00 that day at Starlight Stadium.

Please fill this form as an expression of interest to attend the Lower Island Soccer Association's Referee Development Day. The deadline to apply is July 20th, 2026!
https://forms.gle/WKivYFGbeBTo46gM8

During the day, there will be classroom discussion, on-field training, a review of the law changes for 2026/27, and a variety of special presentations including a discussion with the referee crew for the PFC v HFX game - which you can attend at no cost to you!

Due to limited space, we will not be able to accommodate all of the interested referees.

Those referees who are selected will be notified.

The Lower Island Soccer Association is pleased to announce details for our third annual district-wide Referee Development Day!

As part of our efforts to support the development of our referees across the district we will be hosting the RDD on Sunday August 30 from 8am-2pm at the Westshore Parks and Rec Fieldhouse and Grass Fields, 1767 Island Highway, Victoria, BC, V9B 1J1 (hosted by Juan De Fuca Soccer Association).

Participants will also receive tickets to the PFC v HFC game kicking off at 3:00 that day at Starlight Stadium.

Please fill this form as an expression of interest to attend the Lower Island Soccer Association's Referee Development Day. The deadline to apply is July 20th, 2026!

https://forms.gle/WKivYFGbeBTo46gM8

During the day, there will be classroom discussion, on-field training, a review of the law changes for 2026/27, and a variety of special presentations including a discussion with the referee crew for the PFC v HFX game - which you can attend at no cost to you!

Due to limited space, we will not be able to accommodate all of the interested referees.

Those referees who are selected will be notified.

Today is the day! The 2026 FIFA World Cup Kicks-Off! The City of Victoria is pleased to present the "Summer of Soccer". For a full schedule of events, Market Square screening dates, and a list of participating pubs and restaurants, visit: www.downtownvictoria.ca/summerofsoccer

This Saturday at Ship Point is Family Fun Day!

Family-fun Day: Saturday, June 13 at Ship Point from 11am-5pm
🎶Live music and DJs
⚽️ Soccer activities and mini drills for kids
🏅 Beat the UVic Vikes Soccer Darts and meet the players
🎨 Face painting
🎲 Lawn games
🚚 Food trucks
🎁 Swag, prizes, and entered to win a $1000 Downtown Victoria Gift Card

Market Square Live Viewing Site:
A family-friendly, outdoor event offering food and beverage service, including locally produced beer! Select games will be accompanied by live music and entertainment

Thinking of coaching next year? Make sure you’re ready for the new Canada Soccer Grassroots Coach Education requirements!

LISA and Bays United are partnering to host all four on-field Grassroots Coach Education courses June 6th–7th 2026 at Oak Bay High School Turf.

Whether you’re just getting started or already coaching, these sessions are designed to give you practical tools you can take straight onto the field.

Saturday June 6
Active Start (U4–U6) 9:00–11:00am
Code: ActiveStart
Learn to Train (U10–U13) 12:00–4:00pm
Code: Learn2Train

Sunday June 7
Fundamentals (U7–U9) 9:00am–12:00pm
Code: Fundamentals
Soccer for Life (U14+) 12:30–4:30pm
Code: Soccer4Life

Important: All registrants must complete the corresponding CSA online workshops. More details here:
https://lowerislandsoccer.com/coaches/coaching-courses/

Register for on-field training via Coach Centre:
www.coachcentre.ca

Swipe for full details and registration info.

Important Reminder for Graduating Members 🎓

LISA Scholarship Applications are due April 30th, 2026!

Graduating players are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to receive one of eight $1,000 scholarships.

These scholarships recognize student-athletes who have shown dedication, leadership, and commitment both on and off the field.

Be sure to submit your application before the deadline.

Apply online at: lowerislandsoccer.com

or copy and paste the link below.

https://lowerislandsoccer.com/players/scholarship-information/

‼️ATTENTION GRADUATES‼️ LISA is once again pleased to provide eight graduates with a $1000 scholarship!
We grant these scholarships to graduating individuals who go above and beyond for the game of soccer!

Application deadline is April 30th.

To learn more please visit our website:
https://lowerislandsoccer.com/players/scholarship-information/

BC Soccer Association also provides scholarship opportunities. To
apply please visit:
https://www.bcsoccer.net/membership/awards-scholarships/

BCSA Scholarship application deadline is May 3rd, 2026

LISA Referee Development Officer Al Moir was recently invited to participate in a Living Library / Career Fair event at St. Patrick’s Elementary School.

Al spoke with groups of students about his role with LISA, his experiences as a referee, and the opportunities officiating can offer. Topics included:

• Refereeing as a great first job
• How he first became involved in refereeing
• How to register for a referee course
• The benefits and challenges referees experience
• The Green Armband initiative
• Referee support, development, and life skills gained through officiating

Al hopes the students were inspired to be the best they can be in whatever path they choose, and perhaps consider refereeing as their first job, just like many of the FIFA referees we’ll see at this summer’s World Cup once did.

We look forward to seeing some of these students at an upcoming referee course!

Soccer is taking over the BC Legislature lawn!

Victoria will host a Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026™ Test Event on March 31st, bringing a free, family-friendly day of soccer to the Inner Harbour.

Expect interactive soccer activities, music, food trucks, fan experiences, and international matches on the big screen — including Canada vs Tunisia at 4:30 PM.