KUFC Select Program
Select Team & Rosters
The Kelowna 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 KU Select Program includes:
- Indoor training (1.5 hours twice weekly) at one of the Kelowna United domes in either Rutland or Mission throughout the fall/winter
- Outdoor training (1.5 hour sessions twice per week) in early fall and spring.
- Strength and Conditioning sessions included twice per month in the training session
- Goalie sessions: 1 hour per week
- Participation in two BCSA sanctioned tournaments through the season.
- Training gear: short, shirt, socks, backpack, track pants, and track jacket
- Game apparel: short, socks, and jerseys (returned at end of season)
Training
Kelowna United 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 KUFC’s technical staff. Coaches must complete all levels of training required by BC Soccer and attend Coach Training Sessions every three weeks with KU 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
Games
- All teams play in a BC 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, which includes Clubs within the Okanagan Valley). Day travel be will be required for games as dictated by the schedule issued by the league.
Tournaments
- Teams are encouraged to enter two tournaments during the season and decided 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 - https://www.bcsoccer.net/competitions/sanctioned-competitions/
- Travel and accommodations for tournaments are arranged by the team for an additional fee.
ROSTERS:
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