Winter Development Program

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January – March 2026

South Okanagan FA Winter Development Program provides additional, academy-style training designed to work alongside club soccer and league play.

This program does not replace club soccer. Players are encouraged and fully able to continue training and competing with their clubs while participating in this winter program.

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Program Dates

• Start: Tuesday, January 5th, 2026

• End: Wednesday March 11th, 2026

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Training Schedule

Training is offered twice per week for January and then one per week in February & March. 14 sessions in total, with each session lasting one hour:

• Tuesdays: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. January 6th - January 27th.

• Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. January 7th - March 11th.

Players are encouraged to attend all sessions to maximise development.

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Location

Sportsplex at Kings Park
Penticton, BC

All sessions will take place indoors, allowing for consistent training throughout the winter months.

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Program Focus

Winter sessions will focus on preparing players for the upcoming season through:

• Ball mastery and technical skill development

• Fundamental movements and core skills

• Improving confidence and comfort on the ball

• Game-related fundamentals to support match play

Training is structured, purposeful, and designed to complement what players are learning in their club environment.

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Game Opportunities & Friendlies

During the program, coaches will aim to arrange friendly matches where possible to give players additional game exposure.

Please note:

• Friendlies are not guaranteed

• They are considered bonus opportunities

• They are not included as part of the core program

Any additional game opportunities will be communicated separately.

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Program Cost

• Cost: $160 for the full Winter Development Program

This fee covers all 14 scheduled training sessions from January 5th to March 11th 2026 & a training jersey.

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Club Compatibility

This program is designed to be additional training and works alongside existing club commitments.​

• Participation in this program does not conflict with club training or league play

• The goal is to support and enhance player development, not replace team environments

Players are fully able—and encouraged—to do both club soccer and academy training.

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Who This Program Is For

Boys born 2016-2013

The Winter Development Program is ideal for motivated players who want extra development during the off-season within a structured academy environment.

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Our Commitment

South Okanagan FA is committed to providing a positive, supportive, and development-focused training environment that helps players build confidence and prepare for the season ahead.

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Registration

NOW FULL - email info@southokanaganfa.ca to join our waitlist.