OKANAGAN UNITED FC SELECT PROGRAM
SELECT TEAMS
The Okanagan United Select Program is for players ages U14 to U18 of similar skill and passion who want to learn more and continue to grow their soccer and game skills. Evaluations are held in mid-July and September for the teams so training can begin after school commences. The program is 10 months with twice-weekly training sessions. Exhibition games are held throughout winter when possible and teams attend tournaments in early spring before League Play begins.
THE OUFC SELECT PROGRAM INCLUDES:
• Indoor training (1.5 hourstwice weekly) at one of the Okanagan United domes in either Rutland or Mission throughout the fall/winter
• Outdoor training (1.5 hour sessionstwice per week) in early fall and spring.
• Strength and Conditioning sessionsincluded twice per month in the training session
• Goalie sessions: 1 hour per week (2 players per team)
• Participation in two BCSA sanctioned tournamentsthrough the season.
• Training gear:short,shirt,socks, backpack,track pants, and track jacket
• Game apparel:short,socks, and jerseys(returned at end ofseason)
TRAINING
Okanagan United FC prioritizes coach and player development
• All coaches are selected by our Technical Director through an application process. Many coaches are parents who are then provided the additional training and practice regimen prescribed by BC Soccer and OUFC’s technical staff. Coaches must complete all levels of training required by BC Soccer and attend Coach Training Sessions every three weeks with OUFC Technical Staff.
• All selected players will attend outdoor training in the spring and fall and indoor training during the winter at either our Mission or Rutland Indoor Facilities.• Practices are twice a week - typically Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs.
• Break in training for Christmas and Spring Break; no training on holiday Mondays unless
requested by the coach
TOURNAMENTS
All teams play in the BC Soccer sanctioned Thompson Okanagan Youth Soccer League with League Play April through June. Playdowns occur in late June to determine who will represent our Region at A or B Provincials in early July.
• Provincial Cup level will be determined by the Technical Director and declared at the end of May.
• League Games are home and away against each team in our league (TOYSL - includes Clubs within the Thompson Okanagan region). Day travel will be required for games as determined by the league schedule.
GAMES
• Teams enter two tournaments during the season. These are decided upon or attended prior to January 10th; the registration fee for 2 tournaments is included in the player fees
• Sanctioned Tournaments can be found on BC Soccer’s website
• Travel and accommodations for tournaments are arranged by the team for an additional fee.
