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On this page you will find details about our Spring Program. Building consistent programming is our objective for the players and families. The descriptions below will give you an overview of the direction that the Club is going in an attempt to build a Club environment that is inclusive and developmentally appropriate. 

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DISCOVERY IMPACT - U3 TIMBITS

Partner Program (Player and Parent/Grandparent/Sibling)

See description below.

IMPACT U5

Active Start Partner Program (U4-U5)

DISCOVERY IMPACT AND IMPACT U5 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This is a Partner Program (Player and Parent/Grandparent/Sibling) 

These practices will be led by one of the Club’s Development Team and includes both low organization games (75%) and small 1v1 or 2v2 in the last 25% of a practice. They focus on fundamental movement skills, enjoyment, cooperation and the development of a connection with the game through the relationship with the child’s Partner.

This program is designed to include a child with a parent/guardian or sibling. Both are on the field together. The first teammate that the player has will be this individual within the Active Start Partner Program. There is great value in these shared soccer experiences and with Partners on the field with the player we find that there is more time on-task as instructions are shared by the more senior Partner. This structure allows all activities including 1v1 at the end of practice to be with a person the child trusts. This trust is critical at the beginning of the program and assists with the child’s desire to return. There is nothing better for a child than to share this experience with someone who cares for them. 

From 0-5 years, boys and girls need to be engaged in daily active play. Through play and movement, they develop the fundamental movement skills and learn how to link them together. At this stage, developmentally appropriate activities will help participants feel competent and comfortable participating in a variety of fun and challenging activities and games. — CANADA SPORT FOR LIFE

IMPACT U6/U7 & U8/U9

FUNdamentals (U6-U7 & U8-U9)

Players will be separated into teams for practice and games. These practices will be split between low organization games and skill development (50%) and 3v3 or 4v4 games at U6-U7 and up to 5v5 or 6v6 at U8-U9 in the second half of a practice.

Teams will practice on a field, then at the half-way point, they will divide into two small teams and play games with the team from their neighboring field. These practice sessions of players at U6-U7 will focus on the low organization games which are FUN and build the relationship between player, ball and the sport of soccer. As players grow through their involvement in the game at U8-U9 the time with the ball becomes a larger portion of the practice although FUN and activity remains the key focus.

In the FUNdamentals stage, participants develop fundamental movement skills in structured and unstructured environments for play.  The focus is on providing fun, inclusive, multisport, and developmentally appropriate sport and physical activity. These experiences will result in the participant developing a wide range of movement skill along with the confidence and desire to participate.  — CANADA SPORT FOR LIFE

IMPACT U10-U11 SOCCER (TRANSITION PROGRAM)

Learn to Train (U10-U11)

Designed for all players U10-U11 within the club. This format allows the Club to create teams of similar compositions (even teams) and quality competition (games) locally. These teams are much like what the children would pick if they were starting up a game of soccer, basketball or hockey by themselves. The Club will create teams that provide a fun environment with the appropriate challenges. Practices will be run by team coaches and the Club’s ‘Development Team’. The practices consist of 50% learning activities (which include small-sided games) combined with 50% game opportunities. This is a key balance for player and coach development.

IMPACT U11-U18 SOCCER

Learn to Train (U11-U13 & U14-U15) & Train To Train (U16-U18)

Players begin to look for more training and development normally starting at ages of 10 and older. The practices change toward more spatial understanding and small group tactical references. All players within these age groups will train together so the teaching of certified coaches can be shared to all players of that age. This also allows for moments of ignition, where players see the learning opportunities that strong coaching and accomplished players can provide.

TRAVEL TEAMS PROGRAM (U10-U11, U12-U13, U14-U15 & U16-U18)

This program is for players with the motivation to improve their technical and tactical abilities while they practice within a development environment with like-minded players. The Travel Team players will train as a group in additional sessions and will have the opportunity to travel for jamborees, exhibition games, tournaments and at u14 above they will compete in the Provincial Cup play-downs.

Once a wide range of fundamental movement skills have been acquired, participants progress into the Learn to Train stage leading to understanding basic rules, tactics, and strategy in games and refinement of sport specific skills. There are opportunities to participate in multiple sports with competitions focused on skill development and retention.  Games and activities are inclusive, fun, and skill based. At the end of the Learn to Train stage, participants grow (or progress) towards sport excellence in the Train to Train stage or being Active for Life, either by being Competitive for Life or Fit for Life. — CANADA SPORT FOR LIFE

May 18th -20th, Victoria Day Long Weekend

June 30th - July 7th, Canada Day Long Weekend and Coaches/Teams gone for Provincials

August 3rd-5th, BC Day,  also field rest (dates TBD)

August 31st-Sept. 2nd,  Labour Day Long Weekend

Next round of Assessments will be in April. (Date TBD)

These two established organizations have come together to work for the growth of the sport in Prince George while synchronizing schedules and programming.  PG Impact and Timberwolves FC will work diligently to find synergies in programming and share resources. 

While PG Impact will run their grassroots and competition programming, Timberwolves FC will continue to operate their supplemental training academy throughout the year. PG Impact is the primary training and competition environment for players. Timberwolves FC is supplemental training for those players who wish to train more than the programming at PG Impact and those players who desire to bridge the gap from house soccer to Travel Soccer at PG Impact.

PG Impact remains the Full Club* within the Prince George community. It is important to state for clarity or the relationship to be successful, any Prince George player who attends Timberwolves FC programs will be registered with PG Impact.

*These are clubs registered with BC Soccer as Full Member.

For information about the Timberwolves Academy, please reach out to the Timberwolves through the following link.

Note* The Timberwolves Academy does not belong to PGYSA.  This is a separate business who agreed to work alongside PGYSA  for growth of the sport in Prince George.