This summer we hosted the first ever BIFC Summer Invitational over the Labour Day long weekend. We had 60 players across 6 teams, with two teams coming from Bowen Island and another four from the mainland.
It was a fabulous day, with lots of great soccer played in the right spirit, culminating with a great after party at Bowen Island Pub.
We'll be bringing the competition back for 2026 and are looking forward to making it even better, so stay tuned for updates and let us know if you'd like to join the organizing committee.
THANKS TO EVERYBODY THAT ATTENDED - STAY TUNED FOR 2026 PLANS
2025 Event
Our 2025 event, the first of it's kind here on Bowen Island, was made up of six teams. Bowen Island Red, Bowen Island Black, Siaron FC, Liverpool OLSC, EA SPORTS FC & Unicorns FC. We were blessed with some fabulous weather and a really good standard of soccer.
Bowen Island Black were the eventual champions following a 4-2 comeback victory in what earlier in the day looked like a very unlikely final, given that both finalists only picked up 1 point in the group stage. Knockout soccer is an unpredictable beast though, and so it proved!
We're all looking forward to next year's event, but you can relive this years scores and see some photographs from the tournament below. See you in 2026!
2025 Rankings
1. Bowen Island Black
2. Liverpool OLSC
3. Unicorns FC
4. Bowen Island Red
5=. EA SPORTS FC
5=. Siaron FC
2025 Top Scorers
1. James Raymond (5)
2. Matt Smith (4)
3. Rich Ralph (3), Abderrahim Taouil (3)
Sign Up Details
Cost Per Team: $300
Each squad should be made up of 10 coed players to allow for 6 v 6 matches (including GKs). 2 players can be aged under 35, but the remainder must be O35s.
Ethos
The aim of this tournament is to be fun, fair and inclusive. We want to stress that all matches should be approached in a friendly manner, with respect for players of all levels.
It is key to the future success of this tournment that these rules are adhered to, and our referees decisions are treated as final.
Where/When
When: Saturday August 30th
Time: 10am - 4pm
Ferry: We recommend getting the 8.05am ferry (arrive at least 15 mins before sailing)
Where: BIFC Turf Field, 1041 Mt Gardner Rd, Bowen Island
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After Party
No soccer tournament would be complete without a good after party!
We'll be hosting this at the Bowen Island Pub, which is a short walk from the field.
The after party will run from 5pm onwards.
How to Get Here
Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island. You can walk or drive on, and the ferry runs approximately every hour. From there it is a short walk up the hill to the field.
Expect it to be busy and arrive early.
Refreshments
We'll have a tent with BIFC merchandise and First Aid Support on site.
We'll also have hotdogs, chips and soft drinks available to buy.
