What is Surrey United BCPL High-Performance Academy?
A: The Surrey United BCPL High Performance Academy is a training academy for elite players (boys & girls) from Surrey United, Langley United and Guildford Athletic Club in the U-10 to U-12 age groups. The HPA is designed to accommodate the development of highly skilled and motivated players in order to move those players on to higher levels of play (ie. BCPL, Whitecaps Residency, Provincial Teams etc.)
Why is it called BCPL HPA?
A: The EA Sports BC Premier League is the new soccer league for elite level soccer for players in the U13-U18 divisions. This program is endorsed and driven by BC Soccer, with support from Whitecaps FC. Read more on Surrey United BCPL
Surrey United SC has been named one of the 6 lower mainland clubs to host BCPL teams. Our BCPL High Performance Academy is tailored to fully challenge, test and develop the players from our clubs and within our region as they are likely the future participants of the Surrey United BCPL program.
Is the Surrey United HPA exclusive to SUSC players and their regional partners?
A: No, any player from our geographic area is welcome try out for the HPA. Players that have ambition to play in the BCPL with Surrey United in the future are encouraged to participate.
How are players identified to participate in the Surrey United HPA?
A: Players are identified through the individual clubs’ internal assessment, performance in club academies and the Surrey United HPA Evaluations on: Friday September 9th & Monday September 12th Times: TBA
To register for the HPA Evaluations go to:
http://www.surreyunitedbcpl.com or click HERE
How many players will be invited to participate?
A: Approximately 50 boys and 50 girls over the 3 age-groups will be invited into the HPA.
What if my son/daughter is not selected to HPA?
A: Each club has their own club academy where players not identified for HPA can participate in similar academy style training. These players are encouraged to attend their own club academy as that will give them the best opportunity to continually evaluated for future opportunities in the HPA. There are two phases to the HPA; players can be moved into the HPA in the second phase if they show improvement from earlier assessments.
When does the HPA train and where?
A: The HPA takes place on Friday evenings throughout the course of the winter season at Cloverdale Athletic Park.
Is the HPA just an Academy or do they play as a team?
A: The HPA is primarily an academy. During the course of the program the staff is continually looking for opportunities to play exhibition games against other club academies and also attend Whitecaps showcase tournaments. The program will also provide opportunities for U-12 players to play 11-aside exhibition games in preparation for their following season.
Why should my child attend HPA over my club academy?
A: The HPA will offer highest level of competition and players will train under the direction of Surrey United’s, Guildford Athletic Club and Langley United’s top Technical Staff. Players who have ambition to play at the highest level will be introduced to an elite training environment and will be challenged by other players of similar ability and attitude. The HPA is also the avenue for identification to Whitecaps Residency from the club system.
How do I register for the Evaluation Camp?
A: You can register for the Evaluation Camp by going to the Surrey United BCPL website:
http://www.surreyunitedbcpl.com or by clicking HERE
Do I get a tax credit from my entry fee?
A: Yes. Surrey United SC will provide receipts that can be used for the exercise tax credit within your annual tax return.
