It will be a youth soccer extravaganza on the weekend in and around the Tri-Cities.
First-round action in the BC Coastal Cup, which has determined the youth soccer champions for the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island since 1953, kicks of in six age groups for both girls and boys from Under-13 to U-18.
Competition for the 59th BC Coastal Cup ends May 5-6, when 22 champions are crowned.
The following is a list of Tri-City teams -- Coquitlam Metro-Ford (CMF), PoCo FC, Port Moody Soccer Club and North Coquitlam United -- competing this weekend at local venues. (Note that these are only the local-area games, as several Tri-City teams are playing away):
SATURDAY
Coquitlam Metro-Ford United U13 boys vs. Vancouver FC, 1 p.m., at Charles Best field.
CMF Millennium U13 boys vs. North Vancouver Selects, 3 p.m., Fridge field (Town Centre east).
CMF Milan U15 boys vs. Vancouver FC, 3 p.m. Charles Best field.
CMF Galaxy U15 girls vs. Upper Vancouver Island United, 1 p.m., Mobilio field (Town Centre west).
North Coquitlam United Saints U16 boys vs. CCB Pegasus (Surrey), 11 a.m., Mobilio Field (Town Centre West).
CMF Bayern U16 boys vs. Langley United, 11 a.m., Charles Best field.
SUNDAY
CMF Quake U13 girls vs. Golden Ears Jaguars, 11 a.m., Cunnings field (Town Centre Park).
CMF Rage U18 girls vs. Vancouver FC, 11 a.m., Mobilio field (Town Centre west).
For more information on all the action, visit bccoastalcup.com.
