From The Mariners. Players showing an ambition and desire for competition who are wishing to enhance their techniques, skills, fitness and overall appreciation of the beautiful game are encouraged to participate in the appropriate Spring Academy Program, which will all be overseen, managed and delivered by the Club TD, Ian Knight and other Staff coaches.
All Academies will run for 12 weeks (Apr-Jun) and each will offer 2 training session/wk. All Training will be based at the Abbotsford Secondary School – Turf Field or WJ Mouat Secondary School – Turf Field.
Each age-specific Academy will require the coaching oversight/management of a parent-volunteer coach. However, all teams will receive coaching assistance from the Club Staff Coaches for one session each week. Teams wishing for the full-time attention of a Staff Coach will be required to pay additional fees.
The Magnuson Ford Mariners FC Spring Academy Programming will offer three streams….
The “Selects” Academy:
This program is specific to the U8-U11 age group players (‘03-’06).
The “Selects” Academy players will participate in a training and games program involving other district/regional club partners. Games are to be confirmed, but likely to be arranged on a ‘festival’ style basis and based on appropriate LTPD standards. Additionally, the option of attending selected Tournaments will be discussed with the parent group.
The “Prospects” Academy:
This program is specific to the U12 age group players (’02).
The “Prospects” Academy will play full-field (11v11) games, in an effort to help transition the players into U13 soccer in the following fall season. Exhibition games will be sought against other lower mainland clubs. Tournaments will be the main games program for the “Prospects”.
The “Divisional” Academy:
This program is available to ‘teams’ in the U13-U16 age group (‘98-’01).
The “Divisional” Academy will participate in a weekly training program, with several identified tournaments providing the main games programming for the “Divisional” Academy Teams, along with some ad-hoc exhibition games.
The following Tournaments are provided as suggestions. It is encouraged that the “Prospects” & “Divisional” (and possibly the U10/11 age groups in the “Selects”) will participate in a minimum of two & maximum of three Tournaments.
Tournament entry fees are NOT part of the Academy registration and as such, will be required to be paid separately. Teams employing a full-time staff coach will also be required to cover the cost of accommodation for the coach, where applicable.
The preference is that we send a number of teams to the selected tournaments, as opposed to individual teams. Club presence, additional support and unity are the reasoning for this.
Tournaments
All Teams in the U10-U16 age groups are encouraged to participate in Tournaments #1 & #2 with a discussion to be had with respective teams/parents in regard to entering #3 OR #4.
We would suggest 2-3 Tournaments are entered, in order to offer the player’s sufficient competitive games time during the period.
1. April 5-6, 2014 – Whitecaps FC Adidas Cup
Location: Newton Athletic Park, Surrey BC
Open to: Girls & Boys, U-9 to U-12
Calibre: All skill level
Entry Fee: $395 + GST ($414.75)
Entry Deadline:
Format: U-9/U-10 play 25 minute halves (8 per side). U-11/U-12 play 30 minute halves (8 per side)
Teams will be arranged in tournament brackets based on age and skill-level. All teams are guaranteed a minimum of 4 matches
Website: www.whitecapsfc.com/youth/programs/tournaments/wfccup
2. May 17-19, 2014 – KYSA Slurpee Cup
Location: Kamloops, BC Open to: U11 – U18 Boys & Girls
Calibre: Metro, Gold, Silver
Entry Fee: $400 (U11-U15) or $450 (U16-U18)
Entry Deadline: April 1, 2013
Format: The 2014 KYSA Slurpee Cup will be a 3-day event. All teams will play 4 games over the three days. There will be one game only scheduled for each team on Monday, May 19!
Web Site: www.kysacup.kysa.net
3. June 21-22, 2014 – Snohomish United Invitational
Location: Snohomish/Stocker Fields
Open to: U10 – U18 Boys & Girls
Calibre: Competitive, other State Associations, Foreign Teams
Entry Fee: US$300 (U10) or US$550 (U11-U18)
Entry Deadline: May 10, 2013
Website: www.snohomishyouthsoccer.org
4. June 27-29, 2014 – Baker Blast
Location: Northwest Soccer Park, Bellingham
Open to: U11 – U18 Boys & Girls
Calibre: Competitive, other State Associations, Foreign Teams
Entry Fee: US$500
Entry Deadline:
Format: Each squad is guaranteed 3 match minimum with ALL teams playing one match on Friday and two on Saturday. PLEASE NOTE: ALL Teams need to be prepared to play as early as a 2:40 PM match on Friday. Unfortunately we are not able to accommodate all teams to play late evening matches. Semi-finals and finals are played on Sunday.
Web Site: http://www.whatcomsoccer.com/Baker%20Blast/BB%20home.htm
Training Schedule
“Selects” Academy
GENDER AGE GROUP DAY TIME VENUE GIRLS U8 MON + WED 6:00-7:15 ABBY SNR TURF U9 U10 U11 GENDER AGE GROUP DAY TIME VENUE BOYS U8 TUE + THUR 6:00-7:15 ABBY SNR TURF U9 U10 U11
“Prospects” Academy
GENDER AGE GROUP DAY TIME VENUE GIRLS + BOYS U12 TUE + THUR 6:00-7:30 MOUAT TURF
“Divisional” Academy
GENDER AGE GROUP DAY TIME VENUE GIRLS U13/U14 MON + WED 7:15-8:30 ABBY SNR TURF U15/U16 GENDER AGE GROUP DAY TIME VENUE BOYS U13/U14 TUE + THUR 7:15-8:30 ABBY SNR TURF U15/U16
Registration Costs
| ACADEMY | REGULAR REGISTRATION FEE | ADDITIONAL FEE (PP) | ||
| “Selects” | $175 | $65 | ||
| “Prospects” | $180 | |||
| “Divisional” | $180 | |||
| Regular Registration allows for 1 Staff Coach session/week. Two Staff Coaching sessions/week require Additional Fee. | ||||
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