The SFC Academy is a year-round program for Suburban FC players ready for the most demanding training and competition environment the club offers.
Designed for the top level of U12-U17 players, the Academy follows a professional-style structure. Players train several times per week on & off the field, compete regularly, and take part in showcases and tournaments. The focus is long-term development in a setting that challenges players on and off the field.
The Academy supports players with aspirations to progress to post-secondary, professional, or other high-performance pathways. As players move through the program, they gain exposure to college and professional coaches through showcases, tournaments, friendlies, and combines in Canada, the United States, and abroad.
Training is built around all four pillars of the game: technical, tactical, physical, and psychological development.
The Academy intake window for U13-U17 is annually in September/October. U13-U17 players who may meet Academy standard will be evaluated on an on-going basis throughout other programming, or at intake for other levels. Our U12 Academy programs have intake in both Spring (Mar/Apr) & Fall (Sep/Oct).
Established in 2020, the SFC Academy has enjoyed tremendous success at both the team and individual level. From becoming the first youth club in Atlantic Canada to be crowned Canadian National Champions, to national team call-ups, professional signings, and countless university scholarships, the Suburban Academy is a proven environment for developing both the player and the person, and for opening doors to every level of the game.
Check out our Club Success Tracker to find out more – HERE
Player Interest Form: CLICK HERE
U12: 2015
U13: 2014
U15: 2012 & 2013
U17: 2010 & 2011
U12
Duration: October – March
U12 Academy Training Frequency: 3-5x Weekly
U13/15/17
Duration: Year-round (October – September)
U13, U15 & U17 Academy Training Frequency: 4-6x Weekly
Opens: Aug 24th – Closes Sep 12th at 11:59pm
IMPORTANT – To be eligible to register for Academy Intake the player must have played in the below levels in Summer 2026 or be a current Suburban FC Academy player:
If the player does not fall into one of the above categories, or is new to the area, please email registration@suburbanfc.ca to request approval to register. Players who register but are not eligible, or have not received approval, will be automatically moved to the ‘Competitive’ level.
To register for Academy please select the “Base Registration Fee – Academy” for the applicable age group. If selected for Academy the remaining fees will be outlined in your invitation letter.
Player must be registered for Base Registration Fee to attend intake
Confirmed schedule will be emailed to registrants after the registration closing date.
All further program information including uniform and schedule info will be provided to those selected.
Opportunities for financial support are primarily available through KidSport .
Suburban FC is a non-profit soccer club and we strive to balance low program fees (as low as possible) with superior coaching and training opportunities.
We do not want finances to be a barrier of participation for any player. If our prices present a barrier for your player’s participation, please submit this form HERE for consideration.
If you missed registration for First Touches, Simbas or Recreational and would still like to sign up please email registration@suburbanfc.ca and we will help you out.
