U8-U9 Prospects Identification Information
Parents/Players/Coaches,
I would like to take this opportunity to communicate what you should expect in the coming weeks and months as it relates to your daughter’s participation in next season’s U8 and U9 age groups.
The U8 programs will consist of the following:
- U8 Prospects Program – This is a club academy program where a small group of players will be formed by way of talent identification sessions. The players identified will then participate in a high performance academy training program throughout the season consisting of 2 training sessions per week, one intra-squad game per week, and possible participation in local tournaments and club series games. The program will follow Stage 3: “Learning to Train” of the CSA Long –Term Player Development model. This program is for players who are firmly in favour of soccer over other sports and activities. Players not identified for this academy program will play in the club’s house program where their progress will be monitored for possible participation in the program some time in the future.
- U8 House Program – This is a program where, like this past season, players simply register and are assigned a team and coach upon registration some time in August. All teams formed will then play in the Semiahmoo Soccer Club house league. The program consists of one training session per week and one game per week. Players looking for additional training or development may attend the club academy program. This program will also follow Stage 3: “Learning to Train” of the CSA Long –Term Player Development model and is for players who enjoy a balance of other sports and activities in addition to soccer.
The U9 programs will consist of the following:
- U9 Prospects Program – This is a club academy program where a small group of players will be formed by way of talent identification sessions. The players identified will then participate in a high performance academy training program throughout the season consisting of 2 training sessions per week, one intra-squad game per week, and possible participation in local tournaments and club series games. The program will follow Stage 3: “Learning to Train” of the CSA Long –Term Player Development model. This program is for players who are firmly in favour of soccer over other sports and activities. Players not identified for this academy program will play in the club’s house program where their progress will be monitored for possible participation in the program some time in the future.
- U9 House Program – This is a program where, like this past season, players simply register and are assigned a team and coach upon registration some time in August. All teams formed will then play in the Semiahmoo Soccer Club house league. The program consists of one training session per week and one game per week. Players looking for additional training or development may attend the club academy program. This program will also follow Stage 3: “Learning to Train” of the CSA Long –Term Player Development model and is for players who enjoy a balance of other sports and activities in addition to soccer.
Thanks,
Mark McQueen
Head Coach Semiahmoo Soccer Club
Technical Director South Fraser Football Club
REGISTRATION
(2012 - 2013 Season )
NEW - All players who wish to attend the U8-U9 Prospects Talent Identification Sessions MUST complete the online registration form in order to participate. This is mandatory. In addition, online registration and payment must be completed by Midnight the day prior to the 1st Open Identification Session. There will be no late or walk up registrations taken at the registration desk on the session date.
Age Levels for the 2012-2013 Fall/Winter Season are as follows:
U8 - players born 2005
U9 - players born 2004
U8-U9 Prospects Talent Identification Sessions Fee - NEW - A one time $15 non-refundable Registrations Fee is required for every player to pay at time of online registration, via paypal only. Cash payments will not be accepted at the registration desk. Upon completion of your registration and payment , you will receive an email confirmation from the Semiahmoo Soccer Club. Please print out this receipt and bring to the first session as proof of online registration and payment.
Check In - On each session date, please arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the session time to check-in at the Registration desk and receive your pinnie. The registration desk will be located at the session field.
Talent ID Session Schedule - Each group is given a minimum of 2 session dates, with an optional 3rd date if deemed necessary by the technical staff. Returning players are required to attend at least one (1) session, while new players are required to attend at least two (2) sessions to be considered for the team. It is in the player’s best interest, especially those new to the Club, to attend all dates, as it will offer greater exposure of a player’s abilities. If you are unable to attend any of the session dates, you need to let the Club know the reason(s), as soon as possible, by sending an email here .
SSAP #4 U8-U9 Prospects Talent Identification Sessions Field Location - SSAP #4 is located at the South Surrey Athletic Park, 2200 148th St. Surrey. This field is located on the south side of 20th Avenue, south of the traffic roundabout, west of the softball pitches, on the lower field, encircled by the running oval. This is a GRASS Field.
Postponement of Sessionss due to Field Closures- please check the Semiahmoo Soccer Club Website, under "Youth" and "U8-U9 Prospects Talent Identification Sessions" as all field closures will be posted by 3:00 pm on the session date. In addition, all registered players will receive emails advising them of the revised session dates.
For additional information regarding the U8-U9 Prospects Talent Identification Sessions, please contact the Sessions Coordinator, Amber Poulton, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For more information on the U8/U9 Prospects Program please contact the club Technical Director, Mark McQueen.