YDP Winter Development Camp - A few spots left!

• A few spots left, 2014-2018 players of all abilities welcome!

• Whether you're returning from our Summer/Fall program, or you're new to PCU and are looking to transition from rec to developmental soccer, this program is a great way to build up technical skills and in-game decision making ahead of our Spring team tryouts.

• Program includes two training sessions a week, structured as a 5 week camp (no games, but can be done in conjunction with PCU's Winter 5v5 League), see dates and details below.

  
  

Our YDP Winter Development Camp is open to players born 2014-2018 and will run Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6pm at Buckman Field from December 2 - January 15. There will be no camp during Winter Break (12/18 - 1/6), see full schedule below.

Players will work on developing skills including dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting and in-game decision making in 1v1, 2v2 and 3v3.

Details & Registration

• Registration Deadline: 11/15

• Location: Buckman Field, Football (300 NE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97232)

• Time: Mondays & Wednesdays from 5-6pm (see dates below).

• Cost: $200 per player ($25 late registration fee after 11/15, if space is available)

• Available Payment Plans: 2 Payments ($100 due during registration, $100 due 12/15)

• Financial Aid available for qualifying families, please email victoria@pcusc.org to apply.

• Refunds: 50% before 11/15, no refunds after registration deadline.

  
  

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Camp Schedule

• Week 1 (Mon. 12/2 & Wed. 12/4) - 1v1 attacking

• Week 2 ( Mon. 12/9 & Wed. 12/11) - 1v1 attacking

• Week 3 (Mon. 12/16 & Wed. 12/18) - Attacking in pairs

• No Training Winter Break (12/18 - 1/6)

• Week 4 (Mon. 1/6 & Wed. 1/8) - Defending in pairs

• Week 5 (Mon. 1/13 & Wed. 1/15) - Attacking/Defending with three

What should my player wear & bring?

• Weather appropriate soccer attire (PCU uniform not required)

• Cleats*

• Socks & Shinguards*

• Ball* (player’s name/phone number written legibly in sharpie)

• Water Bottle* (player’s name/phone number written legibly in sharpie)

*As a PCU member, receive a 15% discount on all non-uniform items including cleats, balls and shinguards when shopping online or in-store at Tursi Soccer by using code Club15 at checkout. View their FAQ for ordering and delivery options.

Questions?

Please reach out at victoria@pcusc.org.

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Additional Winter Program Offerings:

PCU Small Sided Winter League (5v5)

• Keep your kids playing outdoors through the offseason with PCU’s Winter 5v5 league!

• We’re excited to announce that we’ve expanded our Winter League to include divisions for our YDP (2017-2015) players. Games will be held on our new turf futsal courts at Portland Christian HS. The season includes eight games, played on weekends. Potential game dates include: December: 7, 8, 14, 15 and January: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19.

• To sign up to play, please mark “Available” on TeamSnap by Monday, November 4th. Similar to summer tournaments, coaches will create rosters and collect fees directly ($60 per player). 

• Parents are welcome to help volunteer to coach teams. If you are interested, please reach out to your player’s coach to coordinate.

• Priority roster spots given to Summer/Fall program participants. If you are new and are interested in playing, please reach out to victoria@pucsc.org to inquire about availability. 

YDP Spring '25 Season

• Tryouts for the Spring Season for our 2018-2015 players will be Wednesday, January 22nd (6-7pm) & Monday, January 27th (6-7pm) at Buckman Field (426 NE 12th St. Portland, OR 97232).

• Our coaches will get to know your player's focus, listening skills and ability to participate as part of a team through fun activities and games.

• In general, players regardless of technical skills will be offered a spot on a team. This is a great opportunity to get your child active and engaged with other player's their age! 

• Following tryouts, players who have registered for the season will start training Wednesday, January 29th. Training sessions are M/W, 6-7pm at Buckman Field through May 1 with games on Sundays, March-April at Delta Park or Portland Christian HS.

• There is a $25 pre-registration fee to join us for tryouts. Registration open now!

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