Soccer Academy

Abbotsford Senior Secondary School is the home of our district soccer academy.  Our unique model brings university level coaches together with players at a variety of skill levels.  

In order to join our soccer academy please fill out the Soccer Academy registration forms as well as a payment form and Student Expectations.  Please read the Soccer Letter for detailed information. 

Current registration timeline (AP 203)

  • 5.5 Application deadline for all academies will be March 1st and if space permits, a second application deadline will follow on June 1st; 

  • 5.6 Spaces in Specialty Academies will be assigned as per the Registration Priorities in Policy 18, School Catchment Areas, and will be confirmed annually by the first week of April and if required by June 15th; 

  • 5.7 Enrolment in a Specialty Academy is managed by the host school and acceptance into an academy is determined by the criteria established at the host school; 

  • 5.8 District students who wish to enroll in an academy in non-catchment schools within the district must complete a Non-Catchment Request form prior to March 1st for the first application period and June 1st for the second application period; 

  • 5.9 Out of District students must apply to the district first prior to March 1st for the first application period and June 1st for the second application Abbotsford School District first using the appropriate form with the request to attend an Academy; 

  • 5.10 Students who enter an academy from a non-catchment school or from an out-of-district school will return to their home school or home district at yearend if they withdraw from the academy. 

Academy criteria: 

  • There are a maximum of 56 spots in the Academy each semester. 

  • Priority will be given to grade 10-12 students. 

  • Priority will be given to students with HPL / Metro / Div. 1 / Div. 2 Rep Soccer experience, or the equivalent in their home country.  

  • If space allows, students in grade 9 with HPL / Metro / Div. 1 / Div. 2 Rep Soccer experience will be permitted, followed by students who do not have any rep soccer experience. 

The fees for the Soccer Academy are $750 for the year. These fees cover the costs for the soccer kit, soccer instructors and equipment. Once accepted into the academy, a non-refundable deposit of $150 will be charged and is required by June 1st. The payment authorization confirmation form is also required by June 1st indicating payment will be in full or two installments to hold a spot in the academy. Please refer to the payment form for further information.

Applicants with a deferred status are reviewed pending space in the academy the first week of September.  After this date admission to the academy is closed.

Soccer Academy Forms 2024-25