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Bulkley Valley Soccer Society: Soccer for the Whole Valley
A volunteer-run society bringing house league, competitive, and adult soccer to communities across the Bulkley Valley
Smithers, Telkwa, Houston, Witset & Hazelton, BC
Started in 1987 as the Bulkley Valley Youth Soccer Association, the Bulkley Valley Soccer Society has grown from around 135 young players in Smithers into a valley-wide organization serving over 800 kids a year across Smithers, Telkwa, Houston, Witset, and Hazelton.
BVSS runs entirely on volunteers, from board members and coaches to team managers, and offers programs for every age and level, from house league grassroots soccer to competitive development teams and adult leagues.
"A safe soccer community of fulfilled, healthy, active people."
Bulkley Valley Soccer Society • Est. 1987 • Smithers, BC
The Society
Nearly Four Decades of Youth Soccer
BVSS traces back to 1987, when the Bulkley Valley Youth Soccer Association was formed to take over organizing youth soccer from the Town of Smithers. Neil Floyd served as the first chairman, with around 135 players signed up between the ages of 5 and 11.
By 1993, Telkwa had become a full member, and by 1995 registrations had climbed to roughly 280 players with the association's first elected board. In 1999, the organization hired its first administrator and pushed for new fields, a step that shaped the club's growth for years to come.
Today, BVSS operates programs across Houston, Smithers, Telkwa, Witset, and Hazelton, with more than 800 kids taking part each year, alongside adult recreational leagues for the whole community.
BVSS is proud of its coaching and administration too: Georgia Mack was named BC Soccer's 2020 Administrator of the Year, and Daniel Imhof was named BC Soccer's 2020 Coach of the Year.
Programs for Every Age
From First Kick to Provincials
House league, development soccer, and adult programs across the valley
House League
Grassroots programs for U6 to U10 and Active for Life recreational play for U12 to U18, focused on fun, fitness, and physical literacy.
BV United Development
Competitive soccer for U11 and up, training and travelling to local and out-of-town tournaments, with a pathway to BC Soccer Provincials.
Adult & Off-Season Play
Adult recreational leagues, plus indoor fall and winter academies, summer camps, and Turf Tots for kids four and under.
Across the Valley
One Society, Five Communities
BVSS programs run out of fields and schools across the region, from Smithers and Telkwa to Houston, Witset, and Hazelton. Teams train and play at spots including Muheim Memorial Elementary, St. Joseph's Elementary, and Smithers Senior Secondary, along with dedicated fields in Telkwa.
Volunteer-Run
BVSS is entirely volunteer-driven, from the Board of Directors down to team coaches and managers. Volunteer roles help keep registration fees affordable and programs running for all five communities.
Where Teams Play
- Smithers: Muheim Memorial, St. Joseph's, and Smithers Senior Secondary fields
- Telkwa: BBQ Grounds and Telkwa Elementary School fields
- Houston, Witset, and Hazelton house programs, feeding into valley-wide development teams
Whatever community you're in, there's a field and a team nearby, and a season that runs from the first spring kickoff into the fall.
Get Involved
Play, Coach, or Volunteer
Ways to join the BVSS community this season
Player Registration
Register for House League or Development programs online, with options across all five communities.
Coaching
Coaches are selected based on training, experience, and a valid criminal record check, with support from BVSS staff.
Adult League
Recreational games at Chandler Park through the spring and summer, open to players of all levels.
Volunteering
Board, field, and team-level volunteer roles help keep registration costs down for every family in the valley.
Get in Touch
Connect with BVSS
About the Society
Mailing Address
PO Box 4210
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
Serving
Smithers, Telkwa, Houston, Witset & Hazelton
Reach the Society
General Inquiries
admin@bvsoccer.ca
Registration Questions
registrar@bvsoccer.ca
Website
bvsoccer.ca
Join the Season
Register a player, sign up to coach, or reach out to get involved with Bulkley Valley Soccer Society.
