The Saskatchewan Soccer Association is very pleased to announce that the 2010 National Training Centre (NTC) / Regional Training Centre (RTC) Identification Weekend will take place August 13-15, 2010 in Saskatoon as follows:
Friday, August 13, 2010
6:00-8:00pm - Males (University of Saskatchewan)
Saturday, August 14, 2010
9:00-11:00am - Females (Sasktel Soccer Centre - outdoor turf)
1:00-3:00pm - Males (University of Saskatchewan)
5:00-7:00pm - Females (Sasktel Soccer Centre - outdoor turf)
Sunday, August 15, 2010
9:00-11:00am - Males (University of Saskatchewan)
11:00am-1:00pm - Females (Sasktel Soccer Centre - outdoor turf)
Each year, players identified as having the potential to be selected to NTC and RTC attend an invitation-only training weekend, where NTC and RTC coaching staff evaluate and select a RTC training group. Players excelling in the RTC training group are then identified to attend one of the four NTC Scouting Weekends taking place in October, January, February and April. Players are invited to the NTC/RTC Identification Weekend based on performance in the Provincial Teams Program, as well as recommendations from Club and District Technical Directors. This year, the male identification activities will take place in partnership with trials for the Huskie United Soccer Academy.
“As we will be looking at many of the same players, it only made sense to hold a single identification weekend,” explains Dave Nutt, Director of Soccer Operations. “We are very thankful to Bryce Chapman, Director of the Huskie United Soccer Academy for his generous assistance with the hosting of the event and look forward to growing this working relationship in the future.”
On behalf of the Canadian Soccer Association, Sask Soccer operates RTCs in Saskatoon and Regina throughout the winter with a goal of providing a structured training environment to prepare young athletes with demonstrated potential for future international competition. RTC athletes train twice a week from October-March with a focus on individual skill development, as well as, fitness testing and ongoing player evaluation. The Canadian Soccer Association funds and operates five NTCs across the country. The purpose of the NTC program is to provide a standardized training and identification system and pathway to the National Youth Teams Program. Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta participate in the National Training Centre – Prairies (NTC-P), based out of Edmonton.
The NTC and RTC programs are funded by the Canadian Soccer Association and Canadian Sport Centre – Saskatchewan. Through this support, the NTC and RTC programs, including the Identification Weekend are able to be offered to players at no cost.
For further information on the NTC/RTC Identification Weekend or programs, please contact Terrol Russell at the coordinates below, or visit Sask Soccer online at www.sasksoccer.com.
For more information about this release:
Terrol Russell, Coordinator of High Performance Programs
Saskatchewan Soccer Association – Technical Office
150 Nelson Road
Saskatoon, SK
S7S 1P5
Phone: 306-975-0860
Email: t.russell@sasksoccer.com