Vancouver United Football Club

New Programs

Updated September 19th 2022

VanU is pleased to be offering its new Just Play program for the 2022/2023 season along with a new U4/U5 First Kicks program at new locations.


JUST PLAY


Just Play is a 6-week program with managed 4v4 & 5v5 games depending on the age groups. VanU staff will set up the fields, make teams, start play, ensure a safe environment and then just let the kids play.  All skill levels welcome!

Fall programming will commence the weekend of the 24th/25th September and run through to the 5th/6th November. Families will have the choice of Saturday or Sunday programming in the following locations


Shannon Park Location - $90

Sunday 25th September to November 6th (No programming Thanksgiving weekend)

2015, 2016 and 2017 born players 9.30am - 10.30am

2013 and 2014 born players 10.30am - 11.30am

David Lam Park Location - $90

Saturday 24th September to November 5th (No programming Thanksgiving weekend)

2015, 2016 and 2017 born players 10am - 11am

Sunday 25th September to November 6th (No programming Thanksgiving weekend)

2015, 2016 and 2017 born players 9am - 10am

China Creek Park Location - $90

Sunday 25th September to November 6th (No programming Thanksgiving weekend)

2015, 2016 and 2017 born players 11.45am - 12.45pm

2013 and 2014 born players 12.45pm - 1.45pm

Sunset Park Location - $90

Saturday 24th September to November 5th (No programming Thanksgiving weekend)

2015, 2016 and 2017 born players 10.30am - 11.30am

2013 and 2014 born players 11.30am - 12.30pm

SU4/U5 FIRST KICKS - DAVID LAM AND SUNSET PARK


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

We are committed to delivering on this despite challenges related to the pandemic. While there are current restrictions on the types of activities we can offer we are optimistic that this will change and we will move towards being able to operate without physical distancing in the near future.


David Lam Location


Sessions will run once a week on Saturdays or Sundays at David Lam Park, families can choose either a 9am - 10am or 11am - noon slot on Saturday or 10am - 11am on Sunday and will run for 55 minutes. This program is a parent participation program which is led on field by VanU Technical Staff.

Fall Details - Saturday Sessions

Dates: September 24th to November 5th (No sessions on Thanksgiving weekend)

Times:Choose between a 9am - 10am or 11am - noon

Cost: $90 

Players should wear shin guards and cleats.


Fall Details - Sunday Sessions

Dates: September 25th to November 6th (No sessions on Thanksgiving weekend)

Times: 10am - 11am

Cost: $90 

Players should wear shin guards and cleats.



Sunset Park Location


Sessions will run once a week on Sundays at Sunset Park, families can choose either a 9.30am - 10.30am or 10.30am - 11.30am slot on Sunday and will run for 55 minutes. This program is a parent participation program which is led on field by VanU Technical Staff.


Fall Details - Sunday Sessions

Dates: September 25th to November 6th (No sessions on Thanksgiving weekend)

Times:Choose between 9.30 - 10.30 or 10.30 - 11.30am

Cost: $90 

Players should wear shin guards and cleats.