First Kicks U6-U8

First Kicks (U6-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


U6, U7 & U8 FIRST KICKS HILLCREST (FALL)

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 at 1pm for players born 2018 and at 2pm for players born 2016 and 2017. This program is run by VanU Technical Staff and does not require any parent participation. 

Location: Hillcrest Mini Turf Field.

Dates: September 10th to November 5th 

Cost: $155 (Includes Jersey, Shorts & Socks)

U6, U7 & U8 FIRST KICKS CHALDECOTT (FALL & WINTER)

We are pleased to let everyone know that our U6-U8 First Kicks registration is open for all players born 2016, 2017 & 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. For the U6 and U7 players the games will be 9am, 10am or 11am and for the U8 players the games will be 12.15pm or 1.15pm. This program is led by VanU Staff with volunteer coaches running the sessions.

Dates: September 9th to February 24th (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): 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