Vancouver United FC is excited to offer its 2018-19 Fall/Winter Active Start programs to all players born between 2015 and 2011. These programs are designed to develop fundamental movement and soccer skills, particularly ball manipulation and gameplay. VanU FC’s philosophy for this program is to grow passion for the game focusing on a fun physical literacy.
If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Cecilia Olmos at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
PLAYER & COACH REGISTRATION
U4 - U5 Fall Season (born between 2015 - 2014)
- Players are part of a group led by VanU FC staff coaches who run fun soccer drills for kids and parents to do together.
- Waitlists will be available online when all groups are full.
- All parents/guardians MUST remain on site for the duration of the sessions.
Sessions: 1 practice a week, one-hour long
Coaching: VanU FC Staff Coaches run the sessions. PARENT PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED
Indoor
Capacity: U4 - 1 group of 20 players
U5 - 1 group of 25 players
Uniform: This program includes a t-shirt. Players must wear running shoes or non-marking shoes.
| Age Group | Day | Time | Location | Duration | Dates | Fees |
| U4 (born in 2015) | Saturdays | 11am - 12am | 10 weeks | Sept – 8,15,22,29 Oct – 13,20,27 Nov – 3,17,24 | $150 | |
| U5 (born in 2014) | Saturdays | 12pm - 1pm | Osborne Gym | 10 weeks | Sept – 8,15,22,29 Oct – 13,20,27 Nov – 3,17,24 | $150 |
Outdoor
Capacity: U4 - 2 groups of 25 players per group
U5 - 2 groups of 30 players per group
Uniform: This program includes a t-shirt. Players must wear soccer cleats.
| Age Group | Day | Time | Location | Duration | Dates | Fees |
| U4 (born in 2015) | Saturdays | 10am - 11am | 8 weeks | Sept – 8,15,22,29 Oct – 13,20,27 Nov – 3 | $105 | |
| U5 (born in 2014) | Saturdays | 10am - 11am | U Hill Secondary | 8 weeks | Sept – 8,15,22,29 Oct – 13,20,27 Nov – 3 | $105 |
U6 - U8 Fall/Winter Season (born between 2013 - 2011)
- Players register for a specific team, day and time, where they perform different activities focused on developing needs of children aged 5-7.
- First-come, first-served: VanU FC gives an equal opportunity to all players to register for any team so, friend requests will NOT be accommodated.
- Manual waitlists will only be available if no spots are available on any team of the same age group.
- Team offer is subject to change depending on players and coaches registered.
- All parents/guardians MUST remain on site for the duration of the sessions.
Sessions: 2 practices a week, one-hour long
Coaching: parent volunteers run the practices assisted by our VanU FC staff coaches
2-4 parent coaches needed per team
Capacity: 12 players per team
Uniform: This program includes socks, shorts and jersey. Players must wear soccer cleats and shin guards.
CLICK HERE to see the U6-U8 Teams Offer with day and time
| Age Group | Location | Duration | Fees |
| U6-U8 | Saturdays @ U Hill Secondary Weekdays @ Jericho Turf | September 8, 2018 - March 2, 2019 | $250 |
*** A late registration fee of $25 will be applied to all U6-U8 Active Start registrations starting August 1st, 2018. ***
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