First Kicks
First Kicks (U4-U8) 2023-2024 Season
This program is designed with one goal in mind...FUN! Participants will take part in a variety of activities that will help with their physical literacy, introduce them to the technical aspect of the game and will see them take part in game play.
This program’s curriculum has been influenced by the Canadian Soccer Assosiation’s new Children's license. A nonlinear pedagogical approach will be adhered to and the main developmental goals for these age groups are physical literacy, having fun with friends and the ball, enjoying unstructured play, and most importantly we want them leaving the field each day with a strong sense of belonging.
“We need to encourage the development of play, where the child can explore, be creative, learn about risk and go through the process themselves.” - Nick Levett Head of UK Coaching
U4/U5 FIRST KICKS-Winter 2023
We are pleased to let everyone know that our U4/U5 First Kicks Fall registration will open on Feb 1st for all players born 2019-2020
UBC/McInnes Location
Sessions will run once a week on Saturdays, from 10-10:55am at McInnes Field (UBC). This program is a parent participation program which is led on field by VanU Technical Staff.
Dates: January 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25 (no session Family Day long weekend)
Time: 10am-10:55am
Cost: $72 (Kit is not included, but can be ordered separately. Please email info@vancouverunitedfc.com)
Hillcrest Mini Turf Location
Sessions will run once a week on Sundays from 12:00pm-12:55pm at Hillcrest Mini Turf. This program is a parent participation program which is led on field by VanU Technical Staff.
Dates: January 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26 (no session Family Day long weekend)
Time: 12pm-12:55pm
Cost:$72 (Kit is not included, but can be ordered separately. Please email info@vancouverunitedfc.com)
U6, U7 & U8 FIRST KICKS HILLCREST -Winter 2023
We are pleased to let everyone know that our U6-U8 First Kicks registration is open for all players born 2016, 2017 and 2018:
Sessions will run once a week on Sundays for players born 2016, 2017 and 2018. Players will be grouped based on skill level. This program is run by VanU Technical Staff and does not require any parent participation.
Location: Hillcrest Mini Turf Field.
Dates:
U6 2018 born: 1pm-1:55pm
U7 (2017) & U8 (2016) born: 2pm-2:55pm
Cost: $72
U6, U7 & U8 FIRST KICKS CHALDECOTT (FALL & WINTER 2023-24)
We are pleased to let everyone know that our U6-U8 First Kicks registration is open for all players born 2016, 2017 and 2018:
A total of 36 sessions which will run twice a week. Players will have a week day evening session either at 5pm or 6pm located at UBC or Jericho and a Saturday session which will take place at Chaldecott Park. The times of the games are selected when you register. This program is led by VanU Staff with volunteer coaches running the sessions.
Dates: September to February (No sessions on Thanksgiving weekend, Family Day weekend and the program closes for a winter break in December)
Cost: $365 (Includes Jersey, Shorts & Socks)
SECOND KICKS (FALL & WINTER 2023-24): Players born 2014 and 2015
Note that U9 (2015 born) and U10 (2014 born) soccer is now called Second Kicks. You can get info on that program here.