COMPETITIVE PATHWAY – A CUP
WIA is pleased to announce an advanced in-club Competitive Pathway Program delivered in partnership with the Whitecaps, Vancouver Island Academy Centre to support and develop players aspiring to play Collegiate Soccer and higher.
U14 players will participate in the Whitecaps Prospects Program and the U16 and U18 teams will be supported by the Caps to College Program.
WIA’s competitive Pathway program runs from September to June and mirrors the same standards as the Player Development Program (BCSPL).
Our program aims to balance individual player growth with team enhancement, preparing our teams to compete for the Provincial A Cup and achieve national recognition at the Canada Soccer National Championships for U15 and U17 categories.
Visit our camps page for Player Identification Camp dates to apply for the Skill Centre.
Delivered in partnership with the Whitecaps Prospects (U10-U14) and the Whitecaps Caps to College (U15-U19) Programs, WIA’s Competitive Pathway provides
- A focus on individual technical training
- A focus on positional tactical training
- Access to Sports Sciences
- Competitive environments
- Showcase events
- Pathway support to play Collegiate Soccer
Training sessions include
- Team field sessions with an emphasis on topics such as proactive decision-making and tactical game management
- Team strategies
- Speed of play
Season Plan
EXHIBITION – LISA SEASONCYCLE PHASE I | COMPETITIVE – WESTCOAST LEAGUECYCLE PHASE II | HALMSTADS BK – TRAINING CAMPCYCLE PHASE III |
MEASURE &EVALUATE | PLAY &COMPETE | TRAIN &EVALUATE |
SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER | FEBRUARY – JUNE | JULY – AUG |
| Physical testing, Tactical, Technical & Functional introduction Individual Development Plans (IDP) | Physical, Tactical, Technical & Functional Competition and tactical phase. Individual Development Plans (IDP) | Training Camp and Trials in Sweden Individual Development Plans (IDP) |
TOURNAMENT | DATE | VENUE | AGE |
| Whitecaps – Caps to College Academy Showcase | April, 2025 | Vancouver, BC | U16 & U18 |
| Victoria Day Cup | May, 2025 | Victoria, BC | U16 & U18 |
LOWER ISLAND SOCCER ASSOCIATION YOUTH LEAGUE
Teams will compete in the West Coast League (U14) or the LISA Hybrid League (U16 and U18 Divisions). League structure to be confirmed.
Teams will compete in the competitive pathway to represent the District in the BC Soccer Provincial A Cup Championship.
PROFESSIONAL TRIALS AND COLLEGE SHOWCASE TOURNAMENTS
The WIA players have the opportunity to explore professional opportunities in Sweden through our partner club Halmstads BK. There are also opportunities to be scouted at international tournaments and college showcases in the US and Canada. https://westcastleinternationalacademy.com/international-tournaments/
