SOCCER PROGRAMS. for Vernon and Area Players

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1 SOCCER PROGRAMS for Vernon and Area Players

2 PUBLIC OFFICE HOURS Septemaber - June Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9am- 5pm OFFICE LOCATION VantageOne Centre 6601 Okanagan Landing Rd. Vernon BC MAILING ADDRESS NOYSA or VSA Box 1390 Vernon BC V1t 6N7 PHONE The Greater Vernon and surrounding areas are fortunate to have a variety of soccer programming available for all levels of athletes. This handbook will assist you with finding the best program for you. This handbook contains outlines of soccer programs provided by: 1. North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association 2. Vernon Soccer Association 3. Vancouver Whitecaps Okanagan Academy Centre 4. BC Soccer Premier League - Thompson Okanagan FC S North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association Programs noysa@telus.net Vernon Toyota Indoor Centre Programs v1gm@telus.net Okanagan Whitecaps Programs dbroadhurst@whitecapsfc.com Thompson Okanagan FC gm@tofc.ca WEBSITES North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association Vernon Toyota Indoor Centre Table of Contents Page North Okanagan Youth Soccer Programs 3 House Recreational League Vernon United FC Rep League Vernon Soccer Association 4 Indoor Programs Whitecaps Okanagan Academy 4 School Academy, Prospects Summer Camps Thompson Okanagan FC 5 Regional Program Thompson Okanagan Fc Okanagan Whitecaps Programs

3 NORTH OKANAGAN YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION Mini The SoccerPatch program is for U3, U4, U5 & U6 year olds and is offered at the Marshall Field location from April to June. All the players have a weekly one hour session. The program is based on age appropriate, fun based drills and practice stations. Sessions consist of fun, colorful props set up as an obstacle course. Some of the props are custom-made and adapted to incorporate the fundamentals of agility, balance and movement into soccer training. The sessions are overseen by a head coach and junior coaches. The outdoor players receive a jersey to keep, a teammate photo set and sponsor giveways at the SoccerFest jamboree windup at the end of June. Registration is online at beginning February 1 st of the calendar year. Divisional Recreational House League The Mini & Divisional Recreational House Programs offer leagues for players U7 to U18 years of age. Games are at Marshall Fields (Creekside for U9 & U10) from April to June. All the players have one league game and one practice weekly from April to June. All the players received a jersey that they keep and a teammate photo set with their registration fee. Mini teams take part in a Soccerfest Jamboree and the Divisional teams U12 to U18 play off in the Vernon Cup Tournament the 4th week in June. Registration for the house programs is online at beginning February 1 st of the calendar year. VERNON UNITED FC REP & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM This is a competitive level program for the more skilled and dedicated U11 to U18 athlete, which offers a higher level of play then the recreational house league. The teams play in the TOYSL (Thompson Okanagan Youth Soccer league) which is made up of teams from Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon. Teams compete over the Spring season to earn a spot to represent the TOYSL at the BC Soccer Provincial B Cup Championships. Players who wish to be considered for a Vernon United FC rep team must attend the player evaluations held in September/October. If a player is unable to attend Fall evaluations they will be evaluated in January in the indoor winter session. The league runs April to June with Provincials in July. Registration includes a 20 week Fall & Winter indoor training program. North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association - Refunds, Cancellations and other FAQ s Refunds are processed for a player that has moved, medical reasons, or player withdraws before the start of a program. Prorated Refund: Total fee paid minus $25 administration fee and uniform cost (if applicable). Please the office for a refund and include the reason you are requesting a refund. Uniforms For Soccerpatch, Mini & Divisional Programs: NOYSA provides the team jersey which the player keeps. Players provide black shorts, black socks, shinguards and soccer boots. For the Vernon United Program: Players purchase their own uniforms and they can be worn for 2-3 seasons. Playing Up / Playing Down If you are requesting to move your child down an age group a doctor s note must be submitted to the NOYSA office at the time of registration. If you are requesting to move your child up an age group please refer to the BC Soccer Playing Up Policy that is found on the website. Below are the Policy highlights. Technical Ability A player must demonstrate a high degree of individual skill which must be transferable to competitive match situations. In addition, a player s individual skill must meet or excel the technical abilities of other participating players within the age group the player wishes to participate in. Physical Ability A player must surpass other players within their age group in physical strength, technical skill and speed, and have the ability to blend in with players of the intended age group. Mental Ability A player must surpass other players within their age group in game awareness and general knowledge of the game. Social Ability A player must be able to interact with players within the intended age group on and off the field. Team Formation For the SoccerPatch and the U7to U11 players are sorted by school WHERE POSSIBLE. For the U12 to U18 the coaches select players with the main focus on creating equal competitive teams. For the Vernon United FC there are Fall evaluations held in September and October to select players to teams for the upcoming Spring season.

4 INDOOR PROGRAMS Contact: Kai Tolpinrud All programs are held on the turf indoor field at the Indoor programming runs from October to March. YOUTH INDOOR FALL McDonald s Indoor Fun Soccer A program for children turning 4 to 16 in the calendar year. An hour of soccer related fun and games! located at Marshall Fields. Indoor Youth Programs Sponsored By McDonald s Adult Leagues The VSA offers leagues and drop in programs for men, women and coed teams and players. The leagues start in early October and end in late March. Whitecaps FC Academy Centres Contact Dave Broadhurst - dbroadhurst@whitecapsfc.com Whitecaps FC Academy Centres are a network of regional Whitecaps FC training hubs linked through key staff, curriculum, and standards that provide professional supplemental club training for serious, motivated players. There are nine Academy centres across Western Canada and these Academy Centres act as official Whitecaps FC development centres. The Okanagan Academy Centre, located in Vernon at the VantageOne Centre, is in the 8 th year of operation and is the longest established Whitecaps FC youth centre in Canada. The Okanagan Academy offers a Secondary School Academy, Prospects Academy and Goalkeeping Academy. The program is administered and coached by Whitecaps FC Okanagan Regional head coach David Broadhurst with regular visits from Whitecaps FC Vancouver based coaching staff. David is a UEFA A licensed coach. Okanagan School Academy The Vancouver Whitecaps in collaboration with the North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association and School District #22 offer a formal high performance training academy for grade 8 to 12 male and female athletes. The program is included in all the SD#22 secondary school timetables and student/athletes receive credit for Physical Education and a board authority soccer course. Commitment it so Athletic and Academic Excellence. Okanagan Prospects Academy Players are invited to attend evaluations in the Fall. Players train the Whitecaps Way with official Whitecaps FC training curriculum. The programming is all connected to the Whitecaps FC Academy Centre network including Boys Residency and Girls Elite. Included are opportunities for travel including Vancouver for training and a Whitecaps FC MLS weekend. The Academy operates in partnership with the TOFC. Okanagan Goalkeeper Academy Sessions are led by Whitecaps Okanagan Academy Goalkeeper Coach Kai Tolpinrud. Kai played professional soccer in England and Norway. Participants follow an official Whitecaps FC training curriculum which includes footwork, diving, handling, shot stopping, crosses, distribution and organization.

5 THOMPSON OKANAGAN FC Contact Kai Tolpinrud - gm@tofc.ca TOFC (Thompson Okanagan Football Club) is the interior regional representative of the BCSPL (BC Soccer Premier League). The BCSPL is the highest level of youth soccer within the province. It is supported by both BC Soccer and the Whitecaps as a pathway for higher level players. TOFC is the only BC Interior representative within the eight team league. The TOFC mission is to fulfill our player s needs by becoming an organization committed to excellence and advancement in the discipline of soccer. Our goal is to create an active and healthy community by focusing on children and youth in harmony with Canada s Long Term Athlete Development Model Why the BCSPL - TOFC? It is the goal of BC Soccer to continue to be committed to a comprehensive approach to improve player development in British Columbia, ultimately, to make Canada a stronger soccer nation. Part of the broad-based plan was the creation and development of a High Performance League in BC. This league is known as the EA SPORTS BC SOCCER PREMIER LEAGUE The EA Sports BC Soccer Premier League will deliver on the following key development initiatives: Supports CSA s Player First mentality and it s Long Term Player Development strategy Harmonizes all high performance levels of programming Eliminates congestion and provides greater clarity for all stakeholders Works within existing and supporting structures Drives improvements to all aspects of high performance soccer How is TOFC different than Vernon United? TOFC has a year round focus and plays in a higher level league than the TOYSL league that the Vernon United teams play in. The BCSPL is two steps up from the TOYSL League (Select Level B) in terms of competition level. The annual schedule follows a periodization plan laid out by BC Soccer. TOFC competes for the Premier Cup as opposed to the A or the B Provincial Cup. Where do TOFC players come from? All of the TOYSL clubs which include Kamloops, Revelstoke, Shuswap, Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton as well as other interior districts have representation in the TOFC program. When do the teams play? Teams play 21 games or more of league play split into two seasons. A Spring/Summer season (Phase 1) and Fall season (Phase 2). League play begins in late February and goes until November. Breaks occur in the programming during summer and the winter. Where does TOFC fit in the big picture? TOFC sits just below the BC Provincial Program and just above the Rep programs. The BCSPL is the recognized pathway as both the PDP (Provincial Development Program) and the Whitecaps look to the BCSPL as a primary source of talent for their programming. University and College scouts have also commented on the abundance of talent in one representation. If your player is looking to get scouted, the BCSPL is one of the best avenues for them.