PEI FC Program

What is it?

The PEI FC Program is a soccer training and competition program that identifies and fosters players in the train to train stage of Long-Term Player Development. Players are selected from Member Clubs for U15 and U17 boys and girls teams. The teams compete at the performance stage and represent PEI Member Clubs in the Nova Scotia Soccer League and the Canada Soccer Club National Championships.

Why?

This program aligns to the Train to Train stage of Long-Term Player Development. It is a player centered program, meaning the player’s best interests for development are at the fore front.

It offers; year-round training, position specific training, and a four-corner approach (technical/tactical, physical, mental and social/emotional). The program aims to prepare players for varsity sport and open opportunities to professional and national team programs.

Who?

The program offers under 14, 15, 16 and under 17 players the opportunity to play for U15 and U17 PEI FC teams. This program is geared towards committed players seeking to improve their abilities in a performance environment. Players are expected to approach each session and game as a, competitive, learning and growth opportunity and to conduct themselves in a respectful manner. Players selected for PEI FC commit to this team (May-October) solely.

When?

Each year the program operates from November to October. The program is in three phases;

1. Player Assessment Phase - Indoor Soccer Complex (Stratford & Summerside)

   • Open to all
   • Nov-Dec
   • Two sessions a week
   • Estimated Fee $200

2. Player Training Phase - Indoor Soccer Complex (Stratford & Summerside)

   • For selected players from assessment phase
   • January to April
   • Two-Four sessions/game a week (Saturday & Sundays training w/ mid-week game & practice)
   • Estimated Fee $650

3. League Phase - UPEI & Cornwall Turf fields and on occasion other venues

   • For selected players only from player training phase
   • May to end of August
   • Training and Games
     • 2-3 training sessions per week
     • One or two games per week - 4(+/-) trips to Nova Scotia
     • Players stay together in hotel when travelling to NS
       • - parents are responsible to get players to field and hotel and must find their own accommodations
       • - players are responsible for their own lunch and supper
   • Estimated Fee $1500 INCLUDES: League Fees, Referee Fees, Turf Rental, Staff Honorariums and travel expenses, Hotel Accommodations and breakfast for away league games, prorated uniform costs, 2 drifit training shirts
   • The following additional fees may be applicable if the player does not already have them - team backpack, team tracksuit

4. Canada Youth Cup Showcase - August

   • Tournament - Halifax
   • Estimated Fee $800 INCLUDES: Tournament Fees, travel expenses, Hotel Accommodations and all meals

       5. Club Nationals Phase

• For players from previous phase
• September to October
• One or Two sessions a week
• Travel to National Championships (week-long event Tuesday - Monday Thanksgiving weekend)
• Estimated Fees INCLUDES: Tournament Fees, travel expenses, Hotel Accommodations and all meals
  • U15 $1500 - Quinte West, Ontario
  • U17 $1000 - Sydney, Nova Scotia

How?

It is a PEI Soccer Association led program on behalf of its Member Clubs. PEI Soccer Staff are involved in many aspects. Majority of coaches are volunteers under the direction of the PEI Soccer Association staff. It is a fully user paid program.

****Cost of programs are estimates and subject to change

Team (May - October) fundraising events available.