Chilliwack FC News

May 9, 2022

With great anticipation, the Chilliwack FC Executive is pleased to announce Troye Flannery has accepted the position of technical director for the club. A 2018 Canada West and U SPORTS Coach of the Year, Flannery comes to Chilliwack from the University of Calgary where he has been Head Coach of the nationally recognized Dinos women’s soccer program since 2013.

Flannery, a Canada Soccer National ‘A’ License certified coach, has over 15 years of leadership experience and a proven track record of success building player pathways at the grassroots and performance levels. In 2021, Flannery was awarded the Alberta Soccer Association Bert Goldberger Technical Award for his work with St. Albert Soccer Association, an award that recognizes individuals who provide technical leadership that enhances the reputation of soccer in the province and inspires others to improve the game of soccer from a regional, provincial, national, or international perspective.

Well-acquainted with the local soccer community, Flannery grew up in the Fraser Valley, attended university, played and coached soccer in the area, and has resided in Chilliwack previously. In 2018, Flannery was named to the Trinity Western University Men’s Soccer Wall of Fame as a Program Builder.

“I am super grateful for the opportunity to return home and particularly excited to get to work with the Chilliwack FC membership in the spirit of collaboration to facilitate a best-in-class soccer experience for everyone,” Flannery says.

Flannery says he is passionate about developing coaches and players while growing an environment that fosters diversity and inclusion where athletes of all levels can thrive, priorities that distinctly align with Chilliwack FC’s 2021-2025 Strategic Plan.

Considered instrumental in bringing two women’s pro-am franchises to Canada based at Calgary Foothills FC and St. Albert Impact FC, Flannery is a three-time United Women’s Soccer (UWS) Coach of the Year for the West Conference and recognized twice nationally. In 2018, Flannery was awarded the Calgary Women’s Soccer Association President’s Award for his contributions to the long-term development of women’s soccer in the city.

“As our club continues to follow our strategic plan and pursue our National Youth Club designation, we are confident in Troye’s ability to lead and inspire our coaches and young athletes, and help us realize our club’s greatest potential,” says Richard Tagle, chairperson of Chilliwack FC.

The new hire isn’t the only change in leadership for the Chilliwack FC organization. Following the approval of bylaw amendments at a special general meeting in March, director-at-large Richard Tagle assumed the role of chairperson of the Executive Committee. Tagle is a well-respected soccer coach and educator in the Chilliwack community. Long-serving chair Andrea Laycock remains closely involved in the club’s activities in her elected role as secretary.

Flannery will join Chilliwack FC amid a busy Spring soccer season, including a new adaptive program for children with diverse abilities and exceptionalities. Registration for summer soccer camps and the Fall recreational program is currently underway.

April 11, 2022

We are eager to begin the new Chilliwack Ford Spring Soccer League season! To kick it off, we’ll be hosting skills sessions for several divisions, beginning the week of April 11.

Visit the Chilliwack Ford Spring Soccer League page for more information, including a link to your team’s schedule.

April 4, 2022

Chilliwack FC announced today a significant change to the club’s leadership staff and confirmed a search for a new technical director is underway.

Following a review of the club’s policies, the Chilliwack FC Executive and Technical Director Roger Torres-Jaramillo decided it was in the best interest of all those involved to part ways. An investigation by BC Soccer is still ongoing. The results will have no bearing on this decision.

In the interim, certified Chilliwack FC staff coaches, with support from volunteers and Executive members, will ensure that all programming continues as planned with the new Spring season beginning in April.

“We are fortunate to have some incredibly talented individuals on our staff team who are willing to step-up and help us provide another fun, safe, and inclusive soccer experience this Spring,” says Andrea Laycock, Chilliwack FC chairperson. “Thank you to all our coaches for sharing their passion for the sport and commitment to our young athletes in the club.”

A candidate search for a new technical director for Chilliwack FC is now underway.

March 22, 2022

We’re pleased to announce that BC Soccer has added our Small Sided Referee Clinic to their schedule and is now accepting registration. Spots will fill quickly, so please sign-up as soon as possible.

This clinic consists of three components: two online webinar sessions via Zoom and one in-person session. Registration will close one day prior to the clinic start date and at that point you will be emailed instructions regarding Zoom access and other clinic information. Students can now access the link for the Zoom webinar sessions from within their Ref Centre accounts (on the left hand side on their homepage).

To receive full credit for this clinic you must attend all (3) sessions NO EXCEPTIONS.
Transferring clinics is not permitted unless you have a legitimate excuse so please confirm your availability for all sessions before registering.
***IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE FULL PAYMENT ($44.46) UPON REGISTERING, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REMOVED FROM THE CLASS LIST. NO EXCEPTIONS***

Please review the BC Soccer Small Sided Rules prior to the webinars. Please also purchase a Fox40 whistle prior to the on-field practical session and do some whistle practice, as well as familiarizing yourself with the 2021/22 IFAB Laws of the Game.

For more information about the Chilliwack FC Referee Program, click here or contact Angela Pellerin.

March 16, 2022

Carrying on with a tradition of over 15 years of supporting graduating students within BC Soccer’s membership who are seeking to continue their studies in post-secondary institutions, BC Soccer is pleased to announce that the 2022 BC Soccer Scholarships process is now open for applications.
BC Soccer along with generous donors encourages eligible candidates to apply for a 2022 BC Soccer Scholarship. Interested applicants and their guardians can follow the instructions here.