Dates: Jan 7 – Mar 4
(No session on February 18)
Player’s Birth Year: 2017 – 2019
Program Cost: $130.00
First Kicks – Winter 2023
Jan 7 – Mar 4 8 outdoor sessions
Jan 7, 14, 21, 28/ Feb 4, 11, 25 / Mar 4
(No Session Feb 18)
U4 – 2019 Born Players Saturday 10:30am – 11:15am MRC #4
U5 – 2018 Born Players Saturday 10:30am – 11:15am MRC #4
U6 – 2017 Born Players Saturday 11:30am – 12:15pm MRC #4
Program Description
This program relies on Parent involvement, who receive the guidance of one of our Staff Coaches. A Club Coach will be on site to provide leadership for all sessions. Program curriculum and sessions plans will be provided along with other support from our Youth Leadership players. Parent involvement is critical to the program as the ratio of player to coach must be kept to about 6:1 according to Canadian Soccer Association guidelines.
All parent facilitators helping for the complete program (as noted by our Lead Staff Coach) will receive a rebate, equivalent to one registration fee, as credit towards future 2023 Spring programming.
Key aspects of this program include lots of touches on the ball, dribbling, shooting, passing along with mini-games (2v2/3v3/4v4)… and of course, just having fun!
Each session will be divided up into a number of station-based activities, designed to make the game fun while learning new skills that include individual physical literacy development (with & without the ball) along with some paired activities and game play.
Uniform & Equipment
No Club Uniform is provided as part of registration for the Winter program. Players must have their own soccer cleats, shin pads. A comfortable jacket/outer wear is recommended for cold/wet weather. Each player should also have a water bottle available for all sessions.
