Capturing all the resources for LUSA Players, Parents and Guardians on one page!
Below are all the resources to aid and assist those new to the club and as you progress through the age groups etc. In addition there is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help provide you with all the information you may need; if you’re a new parent or guardian the the FAQs is the place to start.
LUSA RESPECT Program
Langley United Soccer Association’s RESPECT program is based upon the FIFA program under the same name. We were the first club in Canada to implement such a program and has received numerous accolades from local & provincial government representatives and sports organizations.
The Educated Parent
The Educated Parent document has been designed to assist parents to support their children’s
needs in the development within the game.
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
We believe that financial barriers should never prevent passionate players from pursuing their love for soccer. We share a variety of financial assistance programs and scholarships to support our members.
LUSA Safety Guides & Resources
We have developed comprehensive Safety Guides and resources to ensure a secure environment both on and off the field. These guides include protocols for injury prevention, emergency procedures, and guidelines for safe play. Additionally, we provide resources on mental health support and safeguarding against abuse and harassment. For more information, please visit our Safety Guides and Resources page.
LUSA Policies
We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for all our members. Our policies cover a wide range of areas including conduct, ethics, discipline, diversity, and inclusion.
Parents & Guardians FAQ
Why should I choose LUSA?
Langley United has been the centre of the Community in Langley since 1926 and has continued to grow in size and excellence as our community continues to grow. This includes investment into the infrastructure with the Township of Langley to help provide the fields too.
With Soccer for Life as our core principle, whether you child aspires to the upper levels of the game or has disabilities there are programs within LUSA for all ages and abilities. Beyond the over 4,000 children from U4 to U18 in the programs (Core is U6 to U18) there is a growing and successful adult program too as well as some for Mom’s and Dad’s.
As a holder of the Canadian Soccer National Youth License and a member of the BC Soccer Charter program Langley United meets and exceeds the highest levels of technical and organizational excellence with the aim to bring the best experience to everyone involved in the club and the community.
Where and when can I get Tax Receipts for Season Registrations?
On March 1st each year Tax Receipts become available for the previous year. Use the link below to go via our registration tools to access tax receipts.
https://www.gotsport.com/asp/users/login_menu.asp
Once on the site:
- Choose players and Families
- Login under individual player login
- Choose Registrations
- Choose Details
I’m an Adult Player and want to join a LUSA Team; how do I get involved?
Langley United has 14 Adult competitive teams made up of Men’s and Women’s teams from U21 to open as well as Masters (35 and up) and up and playing at a variety of levels from Division 4 up to the Premier Division.
If you are interested in joining us contact Azad Palani via azad@lusa.ca
If you’re just seeking a non competitive ‘pick up’ style experience LUSA also offers the Langley Adult Recreational Soccer (LARS) Profram that runs in parallel to the Fall and Spring Seasons on Sunday evenings that is run by LUSA Staff coaches, check our registrations section for more information and current programs.
My child has friends in the LUSA program, can they play on the same team?
When the children are at our Active Start level (U5 and U6) then we will always do our best to listen to all the requests to keep friends together.
As the children move up the age groups our Registrar and Age Group Coordinators will continue to do their best to keep friends together, but as the children get older it will depend firstly that they are in the same age group and ability streams to ensure all the children are playing the level where they can develop and have fun.
We’re new to LUSA but not new to Soccer, how will my child end up on the right team for their ability?
When you register for a Fall or Spring Season Program, as part of that registration process is a section asking about previous experience, both from within LUSA and from other teams too where you can provide details of the level of play which will assist our registrar and coordinators place your child or children with an appropriate team.
Is funding/financial aid available when registering for LUSA Soccer Spring and Fall Seasons?
LUSA do not directly provide funding or financial aid but work with many of the core societies that provide support to allow your child to participate in organized sport.
For more information on these options click here; this link will also provide information as to what to do when you register for a Fall or Spring Season and to advise our registrar you are / will be applying for funding support.
Are there any LUSA Soccer programs available for those with disabilities?
Yes, LUSA provides a Soccer for Life program, as programs are scheduled and released the club will advise via our social media channels and website, also if you’ve already participated in a program you will get a direct email too.
The Soccer for Life program page is here, and is also available under the programs menu along with the rest of our regular programs.
How young can players be to play with LUSA?
Full programming for Spring and Fall Seasons start at the U6 level to U18, with these links providing all the general information you will need, check our registrations section for current program registrations that are open.
Our Development Academies have programming for U4 and U5 players as part of the Active Start initiative as an introduction to the fun of Soccer with a shorter schedule and core programming from U6 to U16 for outfield players and U6 to U18 for Goalkeepers.
