*IMPORTANT INFORMATION* CBS SOCCER 2025/26 SEASON PREPARATION

It is that time of the year again, where our summer programming comes to a close and assessments are about to begin. Before sharing details about the 2025-2026 structure, I want to take a moment to say thank you. This season was one of transition for our club, with staffing changes and new roles to navigate. While that brought challenges, it also brought opportunities. Together we navigated a season of learning, growth and resilience and through it all there were countless successes on and off the field.  Your patience, positivity, and support carried us forward and made it possible to continue building an environment where our athletes can thrive. 

Now we turn the page and move to looking ahead in preparation for the 2025 - 2026 season.  Planning has already begun for the upcoming soccer season, with player assessments scheduled for October followed by our Winter Program from early November to April. The winter training program is an essential part of player development, laying the foundation for growth, preparation, and success in the season ahead.

Key Details for the 2025-26 Season:

Player Assessments: Oct. 3th - Oct 26th ( for all youth athletes in the Metro, PL & CL stream) You will find scheduling and assessment registration information on our website at https://cbssoccer.com

• Assessment Registration: Registration will open on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025.
  
  
• Training focus: Guided by Soccer Canada and NLSA, CBS Soccer is committed to strengthening training and long-term development at all ages, our youngest players are the future of the game. Please find the official grassroots guidelines linked below for your reference.

What you should expect as a player, parent, coach for the 2025/2026 Season:

U7 - U13 Boys and Girls

• Player participation in Assessment sessions (these are not tryouts)
• Assessments are designed to evaluate players and organize them into balanced training pools to support their development
• Final team selection will take place in the spring with winter training providing additional assessment moments
• The goal is to provide all players with equal development opportunities and to maximize touches on the ball during the winter months

U12 - U13 Boys and Girls - NEW 2026 NLSA U12 and U13 Lighthouse & Compass Leagues (replacing previous PL & CL League) Information found HERE.  

U15 - U17 Boys and Girls

• Player participation in tryouts this fall for specific teams, PL, CL and Metro
• Selected teams will train together through the winter in preparation for the competitive season

Evaluation & Selection Process

• Evaluations will be led by our Technical Director, with support from a neutral evaluation staff
• Coaches will not select players for the teams or pools they will be coaching
• Final decisions on pools and team placements will be made by the TD
• Coaches for the competitive season (U15 & U17) will be named after spring team selections are done

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out to myself, Joy McCarthy, cbssocceroffice@gmail.com or the Technical Director, Phil Molloy, cbstechdirector@gmail.com.  As we again navigate change, it is essential to work together to provide the best possible experience for our players and their families. Thank you for your continued support and commitment.  

Please find the official grassroots standards here