Vancouver Skills Academy

Professional club training for the serious player.

Designed to train players in a professional club environment.

All sessions are developed and delivered by Whitecaps FC professional coaching staff and are designed for motivated players that want supplemental professional training to take their game to the next level.

SCHEDULE

 GIRLS: Saturdays BOYS: Sundays
 U-9 to U-16 - 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
 		  U-9 to U-10 - 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
 U-11 to U-13 - 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

The academy will operate as a 10 month program, from Sept 15/16 to June 22/23, 32 weeks in total.

Key dates:

  • April 6/7 - First sessions after Easter/Spring Break
  • May 18/19 – No sessions Victoria Day
  • June 22/23 - Last sessions for 2013
 

LOCATION

All training sessions will take place at the Whitecaps Training Centre located at Simon Fraser University (Field #4) in Burnaby, 888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC

Please click on either of the links below for maps:
Directions to SFU, Campus Map and Parking

Please note that you will have to park in the West Mall Visitors Parkade. This is a paid parking situation, note when you leave please tell the cashier that you were at a Whitecaps event and the parking will be reduced to a flat rate of $3.50. There is also a 15 minute grace period in this parkade for drop off and pick up. Cars are not permitted to stop or park along the roadway (fire lane) or service vehicle stalls next to field #4. SFU Campus Security does patrol the area frequently and will ticket/tow any parked cars. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this matter.

 

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

Registration is closed for the 2012/2013 season.  

Apparel: $140.00. One-time fee. All NEW players require a WFC training kit (shorts, shirt, socks, suit). To view sizing information, click here.

Payment Policies

  • 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.

 

STAFF

All sessions are developed and delivered by Whitecaps FC professional staff. Head staff include:

  • Girls Academy Head Coach - Jesse Symons, Whitecaps Women's and Girls Elite Coach
  • Boys Academy Head Coach - Bart Choufour, Whitecaps Residency U-13/14 Coach
 

If you have any questions or need help registering, please contact:
Marlise Buchi: mbuchi@whitecapsfc.com or 778.330.1354