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.
- Players Born: boys 2010 + boys 2009/2008 + boys 2007/2006 + girls 2011/2012/2013
- 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: Halmstads BK
- Eligibility: Open to players with a strong competitive background and ambition to pursue a professional soccer career.
- UVIC Dormitory: approx. $80/night (Single room for out-of-town players)
- For Refunds please see our Policies page
Saturday, May 17th
(9:00) UVIC David Turpin Building 104: Welcome – Introduction to Westcastle International Academy
(9:10 – 9:30) UVIC David Turpin Building 104: Introduction to Guests:
- Roger Collyrd – PAL Inc. and WIA Sweden Rep
- Daniel Ljungberg – Swedish Football Association
- 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
(9:30 – 10:00) UVIC David Turpin Building 104: Swedish Football Association – Football in Sweden – Daniel Ljungderg
(10:00 – 10:30) UVIC David Turpin Building 104: Halmstads BK – Who We are – Club History – Club Structure – Peter Åberg, Stefan Mildaeus and Josef Andersson
(10:30 – 11:15) UVIC David Turpin Building 104: Halmstads BK – Game Model -Training Methods (13 – 19 years) – Peter Åberg and (5-14 years) – Stefan Mildaeus
(11:00 – 12:00) Lunch Break
(12:00 – 15:00) ON Field Training
- Fields: UVIC 2A & UVIC 2B
- 2x Session 1hr 15 mins
(15:00 – 17:00) Break
(17:00 – 19:30) On Field Games UVIC 2A & UVIC 2B
Sunday, May 18th
(9:30 – 10:00) UVIC David Turpin Building 104: WIA – Our experience in Sweden – Eddie Mukahanana
(10:00 – 10:30) UVIC David Turpin Building 104: Halmstads BK – Laxacupen Tournament – Josef Andersson
(10:30 – 11:00) UVIC David Turpin Building 104: PAL Training Methods – Daniel Ljungberg
(11:00 – 12:00) Lunch Break
(12:00 – 15:00) ON Field Training
- Fields UVIC 2A & UVIC 2B
- 2x Session 1hr 15 mins
- PAL Individual Training Demonstration
(15:00 – 17:00) Break
(17:00 – 19:30) On Field Games UVIC 2A & UVIC 2B
Monday, May 19th
(10:00 – 12:30) ON FIELD GAMES
(12:30 – 13:00) Lunch Break
(13:00 – 13:30) UVIC David Turpin Building 104: WIA NEXT (U18+)
(13:30 – 14:00) UVIC David Turpin Building 104: JULY SWEDEN TRAINING CAMP INFORMATION (Born 2010-2005)
Meet the Halmstads BK Scouts
Robert Nordström
Head of Academy
(15-19 years)
Stefan Mildaeus
Head of Youth Development
(5-14 years)
Peter Åberg
Head of Youth Development
(13-19 years)
