Richmond’s youth soccer community has something to be proud of this spring—not just in skill and competition, but in character.
According to the BC Coastal Soccer League’s end-of-season discipline report, clubs under the Richmond Soccer Association (RSA) posted the lowest rate of red and yellow cards among all districts in the league.
In a season where player red cards were up 28% provincewide, Richmond stood out as a beacon of restraint and fair play. RSA players recorded just 4.79% of all red cards issued across the league, and coaches just 1.89%—both the lowest among the seven districts tracked.
In contrast, other regions like South Fraser (SFDSA) saw red card rates as high as 30–40%.
The trend continued with yellow cards. Richmond players accounted for just 5.12% of total cautions, while RSA coaches were assessed only 2.83%—again, well below the league average. Yellow card infractions were down across the board from last year, but Richmond still stood out for its consistency and class.
In a competitive environment where tensions can run high, Richmond’s clean sheet isn’t just a stat—it’s a standard.