VICTORIA RESIDENTIAL MAY LONG WEEKEND
SWEDEN SHOWCASE ID CAMP

WIA is excited to offer an incredible training and showcase opportunity for players born between 2006 and 2010.

This event will be held at the University of Victoria in front of European scouts from Sweden, providing a unique chance for players to showcase their skills and be selected to play in Sweden.

The residential showcase ID camp will be led by WIA staff, and players will have the chance to be scouted by representatives from Halmstads BK.

Thirty-two selected players will be invited to join WIA’s summer training camp in Halmstad, where they will receive coaching from Swedish coaches and participate in four showcase matches against leading Swedish clubs.

In 2024, Chase Lighthead was selected and signed to a development contract by Halmstads BK’s U19 team, a testament to the incredible opportunity this camp provides.

OVERVIEW

Players Born: boys 2010 + boys 2009/2008 + boys 2007/2006 + girls 2009/2008
Date: May 17 – 19, 2025
Venue: University of Victoria
Program: 2 hours training sessions/day plus 6v6 or 8v8 or 11v11 evening evaluation games
Agents & Scouts: Sweden and UK
Eligibility: Open to players with a strong competitive background and ambition to pursue a professional soccer career.
Camp Fee: $375.00 plus GST
UVIC Dormitory: approx. $80/night (Single room for out-of-town players)

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Saturday, May 17th

(9:30) Welcome – Introduction to Westcastle International Academy – Who We Are – Club Pathway
(9:50 – 10:15) Introduction to Guests: Robert Nordström – Halmstads BK Head of Academy (15-19 years), Peter Åberg – Halmstads BK Head of Development (13-19 years), Stefan Mildaeus – Halmstads BK Head of Youth Department (5-14 years), Josef Andersson – Halmstads BK Youth Development Coach and “Laxacupen Tournament” Coordinator, Roger Collyrd – PAL Inc. and WIA Sweden Rep.
(10:15 – 11:00) Halmstads BK – Who We are – Academy Structure and Game Model
(11:00 – 12:00) Break
(12:00 – 15:00) ON Field Training
(15:00 – 17:00) Break
(17:00 – 19:30) On Field Games

Sunday, May 18th

(09:30 – 10:30): Swedish Football Federation
(10:30 – 10:45) Halmstads BK -Laxacupen Tournament
(10:45 – 11:30) PAL – Individual Training
(11:30 – 12:00) Break
(12:30 – 15:00) ON Field Training & PAL – Skill Centre Demonstration
(15:00 -17:00) Break
(17:00 – 19:30) On Field Games

Monday, May 19th

(09:30 – 12:30): ON Field Games
(12:30 – 13:30) Break
(13:30 – 14:00) Presentation: WIA – WHATS NEXT
(14:00 – 14:30) Presentation: HALMSTADS (Sweden)
(14:30 – 15:00) Presentation: PAL Training (Sweden)
(15:00) Dismissal