Who the club serves

BVBIA CDA targets competitive youth players from early elementary ages through the U13 bracket, with teams grouped by U.S. Soccer birth-year windows. Current rosters include boys and girls sides in the U8 through U14 range, with multiple squads at some birth years when demand supports it. The club grew quickly after launch and now fields roughly eleven teams and more than 130 players, reflecting strong local interest for accessible club soccer north of the Treasure Valley.

Programs and training model

Training follows an academy-style weekly rhythm with two to three sessions year-round, including summer work and indoor winter training when weather limits outdoor play. Futsal blocks emphasize tight ball control, passing, and dribbling. Dedicated goalkeeper training is led by coaches with college-level experience in the position. Off-season blocks add fitness and performance work before fall league play, with indoor futsal emphasized in winter months.

Families can expect film review, gym sessions, and field training woven into the weekly plan so individual development stays central—not only match results.

League play and competition

Because Boise-area Idaho leagues require long-distance travel from the panhandle, BVBIA CDA competes locally in Washington Inland Select League (WISL) and Washington Inland Premier League (WIPL). WISL schedules eight fall games and six spring games; WIPL schedules ten fall games and eight spring games. Some older or higher-performing teams may also enter Washington Premier League, Elite Clubs National League pathways, or Development Player League competition when leadership confirms placement before the season.

League travel spans the Inland Northwest—communities such as Spokane, Sandpoint, Lewiston, the Tri-Cities, and Yakima are common destinations—with both home and away weekends. Tournament plans vary by team and season; leadership targets a mix of local Inland Northwest events and selective travel to Montana, western Washington, Oregon, or Boise when rosters and budgets align.

Season calendar and tryouts

The club offers year-round soccer touchpoints. Official fall league play typically runs from mid-August through early November; spring league play runs from March through early June, with tryouts generally held in late May and June following Idaho Youth Soccer Association timing. Off-season periods still include outdoor practices, futsal, and indoor training blocks.

Open tryouts for the 2026–27 season are scheduled May 18–20, 2026, 6:30–8:00 p.m. at Coeur d'Alene High School for U10 girls and U11–U13 boys and girls (birth years 2013–2017 per published age bands). A younger-birth-year session runs May 21, 2026, 4:30–6:00 p.m. at Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy for U8–U10 boys and girls (2016–2019 birth years). Players should bring cleats, shin guards, and water. Registration for tryouts runs through GotSport program 425S61668.

Fees and what is included

BVBIA CDA uses an all-inclusive annual fee model so families are not surprised by add-on invoices mid-season. Published 2026–27 club dues cover player cards, insurance, league registration and league fees, annual club dues, roughly three tournaments per year for 7v7/9v9/11v11 teams, two to three weekly training sessions year-round (including summer and indoor winter training), scheduled league games (about ten in fall and eight to ten in spring), extra friendly matches coaches arrange, and coaching plus coaching travel expenses. Uniform kits are purchased separately on a two-year cycle.

Published season totals are $800 (or six payments of $133.33) for U8 five-a-side players born August 1, 2018–July 31, 2019; $1,240 ($206.67 monthly) for U9–U10 seven-a-side birth years 2016–2018; $1,540 ($256.67 monthly) for U11–U12 nine-a-side birth years 2014–2016; and $1,900 ($316.67 monthly) for U13 eleven-a-side birth years 2013–2014.

Philosophy, affiliation, and community

The club emphasizes affordable access, sportsmanship, honesty, integrity, respect, stewardship, hard work, and community service—developing players on and off the field. As part of BVB International Academy North America, BVBIA CDA connects athletes to the BVB development pyramid, School of Excellence identification opportunities, College Athlete Placement support, parent education on player progress, and coach education through the BVB eAcademy with maintained coaching accreditation.

Board leadership and volunteerism keep the nonprofit rooted in Coeur d'Alene, including community fundraisers that support club operations.

How to join or ask questions

Prospective players register for tryouts through GotSport, submit interest via the club join form, or email info@northidahoavalanche.com. Current families work directly with team coaches and directors for tournament availability, travel expectations, and roster questions. Follow @north_idaho_avalanche_ on Instagram for seasonal updates.