What is NL Championship & NL Premier League?

NL Championship & NL Premier League

*Information provided by Newfoundland NL Championship and NL Premier League.

The Championship and Premier Soccer League are dedicated to providing players with a player-first mentality that grows skill, training, and competition at a higher soccer level. These teams are more selective and foster the best players in each age group to compete with other competitive teams across the island.

Our involvement covers age groups (Under 12 - Under 17) which are selected through a tryout process in the fall of each year. Each age group or training pool practices throughout the fall and winter months. With final teams being established in the spring to start gearing up for summer practices, tournaments, and games in the Championship and Premier League.

Division Focus:

Under 12:

This is a new age group and division. At this age, players are learning to play and enjoy the game at a higher, more competitive level, while still focusing on skill development and team building. The program consists of a modified full-field game, played on a smaller field with a smaller roster, but with more aspects of the full-field game than in younger divisions. Players are encouraged to begin to develop their skills within their preferred positions. Games at this level are competitive and standings are kept throughout the season until the final playoffs in which medals are awarded.

Under 13:

At this age, players are learning to play and enjoy the game at a higher, more competitive level, while still focusing on skill development and team building. U13 programs consist of a modified full-field game, played on a smaller field with a smaller roster, but with more aspects of the full-field game than in younger divisions. Players should be given fair playing time and are encouraged to begin to develop their skills within their preferred positions. Games at this level are competitive and standings are kept throughout the season until the final playoffs in which medals are awarded.

Under 15 and 17:

At this age, the goal is to promote high-quality, competitive soccer. Players are now competing for playing time, while coaches are mindful of and will be abiding by the CSA Fair Play Codes. Sportsmanship and teamwork are integral components of the program and the highest quality instruction and competition are essential. Games at this level are competitive and standings are kept throughout the season until the final playoffs in which medals are awarded.