Island Skills Academy - Alberni

• 10 weeks of supplemental club training for serious and motivated boys and girls U-9 to U-12 in a professional club environment
• All sessions are developed by Whitecaps FC professional coaching staff and delivered by Whitecaps Island regional head coach Claude Bolton and supported by Whitecaps FC Vancouver staff.
• Monthly visits from Whitecaps FC Vancouver based coaching staff
• Connected through BCSPL Vancouver Island Wave to the ‘Caps Academy Centre network to provide greater exposure and opportunities

• 2013/2014 schedule coming soon

• For ages U-9 (2004), U-10 (2003) U-11 (2002), U-12 (2001)
• Players are grouped on ability and progress, and may be moved to different groups at staff discretion
• For motivated players that want supplemental professional training to take their game to the next level
• All players will be pre-screened through the registration process to ensure program suitability
• Staff reserves the right to refund registration fees if, at any time, the program is deemed not suitable

Echo Park Field Complex
4200 Wood Avenue

Apparel: All players require a 2013 Whitecaps FC training kit. One-time fee, valid for at least 2 years

• Official Whitecaps FC Academy training kit (shorts, shirt, socks) - $75 + HST
• Official Whitecaps FC Academy track suit - $65 + HST

Payment Policies:

• A non-refundable $25 administration fee is included in the registration.
• NSF cheques are subject to a $20 administration fee.
• Refunds are only issued for medical reasons with a doctor's note.
• Approved refunds include prorating the registration less a non-refundable $25 administration fee.

• All sessions are developed by Whitecaps FC professional coaching staff and delivered by Whitecaps FC Island regional head coach Claude Bolton and supported by Whitecaps FC Vancouver based staff
• There will be monthly visits from Whitecaps FC Vancouver based coaches

CLAUDE BOLTON - Whitecaps FC Island Regional Head Coach

• Chartered Professional Coach (ChPC)
• USSF “A” License
• USSF National Youth License
• USSF Goalkeeping License
• USSF Fitness License
• National & Provincial Coaching appointments in Guyana, Trinidad, Alberta, Ontario
• Former New York Red Bulls Youth Development Coach
• BC Soccer Learning Facilitator & Grassroots Tutor

CRAIG ANGUS

• Associate Degree in Applied Sport Studies – University of Northumbria, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
• USSF National Youth License
• UEFA “C” License
• NSCAA National Diploma
• NSCAA National Youth Diploma
• NSCAA State Goal Keeping Diploma
• 5 years New York Red Bulls Youth Development Coach