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2024 Skill Centre Program

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Join Skill Centre For the 2024 Season

2023-24 Skill Centre Orientation Days

For Cambridge United Recreational Players ONLY

Division

Date

Time

Location

U9 Boys + Girls

(Born 2015)

Monday, September 18th &

Tuesday, September 19th

6:00-7:15PM

ComDev Indoor Soccer Park

U10 Boys + Girls

(Born 2014)

Monday, September 18th &

Tuesday, September 19th

6:00-7:15PM

ComDev Indoor Soccer Park

U11 Boys + Girls

(Born 2013)

Monday, September 18th &

Tuesday, September 19th

7:30-8:45PM

ComDev Indoor Soccer Park

U12 Boys + Girls

(Born 2012)

Monday, September 18th &

Tuesday, September 19th

7:30-8:45PM

ComDev Indoor Soccer Park

All Age Groups

Thursday, September 21st

7:00PM

Zoom Meeting

For Players NOT currently registered in a Cambridge United Program ONLY

Division

Date

Time

Location

U9 Boys + Girls (Born 2015)

Wednesday, September 20th

6:00-7:15PM

ComDev Indoor Soccer Park

U10 Boys + Girls (Born 2014)

Wednesday, September 20th

6:00-7:15PM

ComDev Indoor Soccer Park

U11 Boys + Girls (Born 2013)

Wednesday, September 20th

7:30-8:45PM

ComDev Indoor Soccer Park

U12 Boys + Girls (Born 2012)

Wednesday, September 20th

7:30-8:45PM

ComDev Indoor Soccer Park

All Age Groups

Thursday, September 21st

7:00PM

Zoom Meeting

What are Orientation Days?

Orientation days allow for individual participants and families to experience the next level of interest programming available within CYS as they consider the transition out of grassroots recreational (House League) programming. Skill Centre Orientation Training sessions are facilitated by CYS Skill Centre staff and provide:

 

High Contact Time with The Ball

Canada Soccer Curriculum Framework

Training resembles the game environment

60 Minute On-Field Instruction

Training is FUN for everyone

 

 

During the orientation training CYS will have Skill Centre technical staff observe the attendees referencing the 4-corner development model

Technical/Tactical

Social/Emotional

Physical

Psychological

All 4 of these components are necessary to assist the player’s development

What is the Presentation Evening?

All Families that register their interest to attend Orientation days will also receive an invitation to join a ZOOM (Live online) SKILL CENTRE PRESENTATION which will contain:

 

  1. Program Introduction

5. Program Content

  1. Goals of the Program

6. Schedule Overview

  1. Principles of the Program

7. Staff List

  1. Program Standards

8. Program Pricing

Upon completion of the orientation days CYS will reach out to all families of the participants and make recommendations and guidance regarding appropriate programming for the 2023/24 season and invite families to register.

After three years of being one of the first clubs in the province to pilot the original Canada Soccer guidelines for Skill Centre, we have learned a lot! There are many aspects we love about Skill Centre, as we truly believe it is a critical stage of a players long-term development pathway - however we have decided to make some changes for our 2023-24 Season. Please see below for an overview of each age group, and for what to expect over the 3 Block, 41 week period!


U9 - U11 Skill Centre

Every person involved in soccer in Canada deserves an enjoyable experience with the game, regardless of the role they play, their age, their level of experience or their ability.

Canada Soccer has created the Skill Centre Program to guide clubs towards best principles in player development by taking a nationally coordinated approach to developing young soccer players. Skill Centres provide a challenging, enjoyable environment for players to develop and nurture the skills required to succeed in the game of soccer.

U12 Pathway Discovery Program (PDP)

Cambridge United is offering a Pre-OPDL / Pre-Competitive program in our Skill Centre player's U12 year. Players will train in a more challenging environment that includes increased physical, technical, tactical, and psychological demand in order to to expose our players to a high-performance environment.

Training sessions will improve and challenge the player’s individual abilities while their participation in the 'Mississauga Indoor Soccer League' & 'First On Turf' festival will be used to develop creativity, speed of movement, speed of play and emphasize game/team centre development.

Participation in this program does not guarantee you a spot on an OPDL or Competitive team in your U13 Year.

Financial Assistance

We know the price of sport programs can sometimes be overwhelming. The good news is we work with many third-party organizations that provide amazing financial support. Click here to see what options are available to you!

Skill Centre Program Cost

2024 Pricing is TBD

CYS believe Finances should not be a barrier to accessing programming. Families that require financial assistance should contact CYS General Manager Derek Bridgman. All correspondence will remain confidential.