Playing for Cook Street
Being a Peacock is a little different to playing for other teams in the VISL. From culture and community to highly-attended training sessions and the best retention rates on the island, Cook Street offers something special. In 2025, players were surveyed to help club directors understand how to keep improving - and though there is plenty more to be done, the overwhelming majority are extremely happy at the club.
Competition and community
There are almost a hundred 11-a-side men’s teams on Vancouver Island, with most competing in the VISL. Some boast incredible training facilities and slick playing fields. Others have proudly earned century-long legacies or run huge youth academies. While Cook Street does play most of its matches and training sessions at the brand new Finlayson Turf, the appeal of the Peacocks is something else altogether.
Cook Street is one of the newest clubs in island football, founded in 2020 to try and create a community beyond what happens on the pitch.
Despite achieving promotions, winning trophies and reaching finals, what distinguishes the club from others is the culture it has fostered. We believe we offer something truly unique that you won’t find anywhere else. We asked 50+ of those registered in 2024 to rate the experience of playing for Cook Street out of 10. The average response was 9.4, with 91% stating it was the best club they had ever played for.
Read on to find out some of the reasons why becoming a Peacock is so special to those that already do.
Culture
Men's soccer at every level
A connected club
Watch yourself win
Many of Cook Street’s matches are filmed, edited into highlights reels and shared with the community. Cook Street players get access to professional-grade videos, media, pictures, line-up graphics and other assets.
Club conversation
The active but carefully managed WhatsApp community here’s ample opportunity to chat about everything from match day tactics and fantasy football drama to parenting challenges, the latest F1 race and arguing over the best beers in town.
Coaching and growth
We try hard to balance strategic development with genuine fun. They aim to keep it high intensity with minimal talking time but also delivering succinct, impactful directions that influence match results – and >85% ‘love’ the coaching
Beyond the football
There’s never any expectation or obligation to participate in the club culture, but truly there is something for everyone. That includes Christmas challenges, trivia nights, World Cup watchalongs, NY ocean dips, advent calendars with beer, fantasy league, preseason tournaments, birthday treats, free swag, plenty of social events and lots, lots more.
Peacocks everywhere
Ready to join the peacocks?
You can register your interest in joining the Cook Street community by completing the form on our contact page. Let us know about you, your background and anyone you might already be connected to in the club. Even if we are not actively recruiting new players, sign up to be among the first to find out about upcoming trials and other events
