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Player pathway
Burnaby FC is dedicated to developing the “BFC Global Player” through a technically-focused curriculum designed to nurture talent and foster a lifelong passion for soccer. Our innovative program emphasizes technical skill development at every stage of a player’s journey, from their first touches on the ball to advanced competitive play. The BFC Pathway illustration (left) is designed to provide some guidance and clarity on what we all know to be complicated.
We have built this Players section to provide comprehensive details and links to all aspects of player wellness (Physical, Psychological, Social and Safety
PLAYERS HEALTH & SAFETY
PHYSICAL
Burnaby FC is proud to partner with Strive Health and Performance, prioritizing the integration of education, prevention, recognition, and rehabilitation related to the physical health of our athletes. Strive Health and Performance provides a variety of services to meet the needs of Burnaby FC’s membership.
For more information:
Strive Health and Performance
Members of Burnaby FC, receive access to specific benefits through Strive Health and Performance. Click the links below to review details related to treatment options and booking an appointment.
Education
Strive Concussion Presentation with Dr. Aaron Binstock
Complete Concussions – Concussion handbook- Concussion Guide for Athletes
- Concussion Guide for Coaches and Trainers
- Concussion Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Baseline Testing and Tracking
- Concussion Baseline Testing
- Concussion Tracker App – Players
- Concussion Tracker App – Coaches
- Concussion Tracker App – How to Create Teams
- CRT5
Rehabilitation
To Book an appointment or learn more about concussion management
Burnaby FC and Strive Health and Performance have been working closely together to create a program designed specifically for ACL education and proactive programming unique to the individual.
To learn more about the PinACLe Program through Strive Health and Wellness, please view the following presentation from physiotherapist, Katie Allen. PinACLe Program Presentation
The PinACLe program will be available in the Spring of 2025. Stay Tuned!
Go Here for Information on BC Soccer Insurance Claims and Coverage.
Also review the following form for Making An Insurance Claim.
PSYCHOLOGICAL
BFC offers mental performance training by partnering with Angie Fan – Mental Performance Consultant
Burnaby FC is proud to offer mental performance training through the talents of Mental Performance Consultant, Angie Fan.
Highly sought after, Angie returns to Burnaby FC, supporting our athletes with their performance, well-being, and personal growth.
For additional details and to apply, please review Angie’s program details and FAQ’s.
Previous sessions have sold out quickly and have extremely positive feedback: Stay tuned for upcoming session dates.
SEQUOIA’s exclusive partnership with BFC provides services so that our community of athletes, sporting professionals and families are supported in their mental health and wellness as much as their performance.
BFC members will have access to the following:
- Priority access to therapists, eliminating wait times
- Sessions provided in person, or by secured telehealth platform from wherever you are
- An exclusive rate for all BFC clients
- Choice of an array of highly specialized, expertized therapists
For more information on SEQUOIA THERAPEUTICS and their services, please visit Sequoiatherapeutics.com
Book an appointment with exclusive Burnaby FC benefits by accessing sequoiatherapeutics.com/burnaby-football-club-vip
SOCIAL
Burnaby FC values that social connection is crucial to the overall wellness of our members, and provides opportunities for play on and off the field.
- Foundations Jamborees (Kickoff and End of season)
- Female Fridays
- Fall/Winter Wrap Up
- Tournaments – Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Family Day
- Coach Appreciation Night
SAFETY
If you, or someone close to you has been the victim of unacceptable behaviour, please use the resources below.
If you think anyone has been harmed, regardless of age, please report to the Police or RCMP. If you think a child or youth under 19 years of age is being abused or neglected, you have the legal duty to report your concern to a child welfare worker.
Phone: 1-800-663-9122 (any time of the day or night)
Website: CLICK HERE Alternatively Contact the Police or RCMP
BC Provincial Government VictimLinkBC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone service available across B.C. and the Yukon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services.
Phone: 1-800-563-0808 or 604-875-0885 E-mail: VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca
Website: CLICK HERE
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
The Crisis Centre has been providing emotional support to youth, adults and seniors in distress since 1969. As a safe place to turn when there seems to be no hope, the Crisis Centre is operated by 425+ frontline volunteers and a small team of professional staff who support and empower individuals to see their own strengths and options, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Website: https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/ (the site includes various phone and chat services)
The National Safe Sport Hotline is designed to ensure that Canadian sport participants of all levels compete in a safe and welcoming environment. Please visit the link below for more details regarding the advice, guidance and resources they can provide on how to proceed/intervene appropriately in the circumstance you are faced with.
Abuse Free Sport website: www.http://abuse-free-sport.ca/
Abuse Fee Sport e-mail: info@abuse-free-sport.ca
Abuse Free Sport phone/text: 1-888-83SPORT (1-888-837-7678)
To help people assess behaviors they have experienced, we are pleased to share the Via Sport developed Player Safe BC Flag Tool for Sport, linked here.
Cybertip.ca is Canada’s tipline to report the online sexual exploitation of children.
Website: https://www.cybertip.ca/app/en/
Canada Soccer has an established independent whistleblower hotline, operated by a third party, which provides a secure location to lodge complaints or share information anonymously.
Whistleblower Hotline: 1-800-661-9675
Whistleblower e-mail: whistleblower@canadasoccer.com
Read more about the Canada Soccer WhistleBlower program.
BC Soccer – Players, team officials, game officials and clubs, districts and leagues (and their appointees, volunteers and staff) have a duty and responsibility to conduct themselves appropriately while respecting the FIFA Laws of the Game, BC Soccer rules, regulations and policies and the rules of the clubs, districts and leagues. BC Soccer Rule 9 – Judicial Matters provides BC Soccer broad responsibility to ensure the proper conduct of all individuals involved in sanctioned soccer. Judicial Code & Policies of BC Soccer (Item 1.10 commencing on page 14 outlines the complaints procedure which may be submitted to the e-mail address on the Complaint Form). Submitting a complaint: If you have a complaint that you feel meets the requirements with the Judicial Code & Polices of BC Soccer, please submit your completed Complaint Form with supporting information to the attention of the Judicial Chair, per 1.10 on page 14, to the email address on the Complaint Form.
BFC’s Child Protection Liaison Officer – Kim Bull