Barça Academy Columbus - 2019-20 SEASON INFORMATION
| Barça Program | Barça Juniors | Barça Academy | Barça Academy | Barça Academy | Barça Fall experience | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age groups | U6 to U9 | U8 and U9 | U10 to U14 | U15 to U19 | U15 to U19 | |
| Birth Years | 2014 to 2011 | 2012 and 2011 | 2010 to 2006 | 2005 to 2001 | 2005 and 2001 | |
| Season | Offered Fall and Spring | August to May | August to May | November to May |
August to October (join team in November) |
|
| Club Fees | $375 each season | $1,200.00 | $1,995.00 | $1,795.00 | $200.00 | |
| Team Tournament Fees (Estimates based on expected Tournaments participation) |
All rostered players will pay a tournament fee in 2 installments in August and January when tournaments are selected | Estimated total for full year of $300 | Estimated range for full year of $300-$500 | Estimated total for full year of $500 | Estimated total of $75 | |
| Commitment Fee | Due at time of acceptance | Pay in full at sign up | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | Paid with full team fees |
| How to register |
All registration is done at: REGISTER |
Sign up for each season. No tryout reguired | See Tryout Schedule | See Tryout Schedule | See Tryout Schedule | See Tryout Schedule |
| Goalkeeper Training | Head GK Coach: Kirby Valle | GK only session included in fees | GK only session included in fees | GK only session included in fees | GK only session included in fees | |
| Practices Per Week | Aug to Oct | 1 per week | 2 per week | 2 per week | 2 per week | |
| Nov-Dec | Supplemental classes will be offered | 1 per week | 2 per week | 2 per week | ||
| Jan-Feb | Supplemental classes will be offered | 1 per week | 2 per week | 2 per week | ||
| March to May | 1 per week | 2 per week | 2 per week | 2 per week | ||
| External League | OCL, COPL, MOSSL, BPYSL, NPL, GLC, & other regional leagues based on team level | Included with fees | Included with fees | Included with fees | Included with fees | |
| Tournaments | 3 Fall/ 2 Spring | 3 Fall/ 2 Spring | 5 | 1 | ||
| Internal Competition | Held at home locations. SuperKick will be used for all Winter internal competition events this year | Included in fees | Included in fees | Included in fees | Included in fees | Included in fees |
| Practice Uniform | Purchased at Soccer.com | Red Kit Required | Red Kit Required | Red Kit Required | Red Kit Required | Red Kit Required |
| Game Uniform | Purchased at Soccer.com | No additional kit required | Navy and Yellow Kit Required (New players). Yellow socks required (ALL) 2019/20 | Navy and Yellow Kit Required (New players). Yellow socks required (ALL) 2019/20 | Navy and Yellow Kit Required (New players). Yellow socks required (ALL) 2019/20 | Navy and Yellow Kit Required (New players). Yellow socks required (ALL) 2019/20 |
| Outdoor Practice Locations | Barça Academy Training Facility @ Liberty Park South | Barça Academy Training Facility @ Liberty Park South | Barça Academy Training Facility @ Liberty Park South | Barça Academy Training Facility @ Liberty Park South | Barça Academy Training Facility @ Liberty Park South | |
| Home Game Locations | Liberty Park, Havener & Local High Schools | Liberty Park, Havener & Local High Schools | Liberty Park, Havener & Local High Schools | Liberty Park, Havener & Local High Schools | Liberty Park, Havener & Local High Schools | |
| Away Game Locations | Columbus Area (Based on specific leagues) | Varies by league. Out of town travel may be required | Varies by league. Out of town travel may be required | Varies by league. Out of town travel may be required | ||
| Indoor Training and Games | Priority access to SuperKick for all indoor training and league games. | Included in fees for Nov to March and used for weather situations with outdoor practices areas | Included in fees for Nov to March and used for weather situations with outdoor practices areas | Included in fees for Nov to March and used for weather situations with outdoor practices areas | Included in fees for Nov to March and used for weather situations with outdoor practices areas | |
| Barça Academy Director | Miquel Gasparin | Miquel Gasparin | Miquel Gasparin | Miquel Gasparin | Miquel Gasparin | |
| Club Director of Operations | Heidi DeNoi | Heidi DeNoi | Heidi DeNoi | Heidi DeNoi | Heidi DeNoi | |
| Coaches | Professional Staff approved by the Barca Academy Director | Professional Staff approved by the Barca Academy Director | Professional Staff approved by the Barca Academy Director | Professional Staff approved by the Barca Academy Director | Professional Staff approved by the Barca Academy Director | |
| FCB Methodology | Exclusive access to FCB Methodology approved training led by Barca Academy Director | Exclusive access to FCB Methodology approved training led by Barca Academy Director | Exclusive access to FCB Methodology approved training led by Barca Academy Director | Exclusive access to FCB Methodology approved training led by Barca Academy Director | Exclusive access to FCB Methodology approved training led by Barca Academy Director | |
| International travel | Opportunities for event specific age groups eligible for international travel | Opportunities for event specific age groups eligible for international travel | Opportunities for event specific age groups eligible for international travel | See U15-19 | ||
| Technical Development Program | Held weekly August to May | Additional registration and fees required. U8 and U9 | Additional registration and fees required | Additional registration and fees required | Additional registration and fees required | Additional registration and fees required |
| Video Performance Analysis Program | Included in fees | Included in fees | Included in fees | Included in fees |
TECHNICAL PROGRAM
| AGE GROUP | TRAININGS | COMPETITION | LOCATIONS | SEASON | NEXT TRYOUT | REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls U8 - U19 | 1 x week | No Competition |
Olentangy |
FULL YEAR | N/A | REGISTER |
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FCBEscola Columbus
+1 (513) 399-1445
columbus@fcbarcelona.us
Office hours: 9am – 6pm (M-F)
