Second Kicks
SECOND KICKS (U8 -U10) 2024-2025 Season -Registration Now Open!
Second Kicks (U8, U9 & U10) is the subsequent program to our U4-U7 First Kicks program. In First Kicks, players were limited in their exposure to game-based soccer, and played along side several different 12 player teams. In Second Kicks, Boys join an independent team of 14-16 players, while girls join a team of 12 - 14 who practice together once per week, and then finish off with a game on the weekend. On game days, teams are subdivided into two new groups to play 6 a side games versus the other team's two groups. Boys play their games on Saturdays, while Girls play their games on Sundays.
Second Kicks for Players Born 2017 (U8), 2016 (U9), 2015 (U10) - UBC/Trimble Locations
LENGTH OF SEASON
First week of September 2024 until late February or early March 2025 (six months). There will be a winter break from mid-December through early January.
PRACTICES
One training session per week, ran by parent volunteer coaches at Warren Field. Teams do have access to staff coaching support. VanU holds our members' feedback in high regard, and consequently we have adjusted the practice schedule process to accommodate your needs. During the registration process, members will be able to request a specific team which has a specific training day assigned. We know you have a busy schedule, and VanU wants to make it easier for you to plan your schedule. Practice days will either be a Tuesday or Wednesday for the 2024 - 2025 season.
GAME DAYS
Each weekend, teams are divided into two new groups to play their games simultaneously, side-by-side. Boys play on Saturdays and Girls play on Sundays. Games are only on the weekends. Schedules are available end of August for game days.
KITS/JERSEYS
Players will receive two jerseys (home and away), shorts, and socks. Make sure you select the appropriate sizes in your registration form. Players are responsible for bringing their own shin guards, water bottles, and cleats.
Kit is supplied by Macron. To view Macron's size charts, click here.
COST/PAYMENT PLAN
$450.
If you would like to set up a payment plan for the program, please contact our Operations Manager (loretta@vancouverunitedfc.com) who will be able to assist you.
Second Kicks for Players Born 2016 (U9) and 2015 (U10) - Memorial South Turf Field/Churchill Secondary School Field
LENGTH OF SEASON
First week of September 2024 until late February or early March 2025 (six months). There will be a winter break from mid-December through early January.
PRACTICES
First practice will begin the week of September 2nd (no practice on Labour Day). One training session per week, ran by parent volunteer coaches at Memorial South Field on Wednesday evenings at 5pm. Teams do have access to staff coaching support. VanU holds our members' feedback in high regard, and consequently we have adjusted the practice schedule process to accommodate your needs.
GAME DAYS
Each weekend, teams are divided into two new groups to play their games simultaneously, side-by-side. Boys play on Saturdays and Girls play on Sundays. Games are only on the weekends. Schedules are available end of August for game days but will be in the Mornings. You may have an occasional game at Trimble or UBC but most games will be at Churchill field.
KIT/JERSEYS
Players will receive two jerseys (home and away), shorts, and socks. Make sure you select the appropriate sizes in your registration form. Players are responsible for bringing their own shin guards, water bottles, and cleats. Kits will be distributed by your coach at their first practice.
Kit is supplied by Macron. To view Macron's size charts, click here.
COST/PAYMENT PLAN
$450.
If you would like to set up a payment plan for the program, please contact our Operations Manager (loretta@vancouverunitedfc.com) who will be able to assist you.
Second Kicks for Players Born 2017 (U8), 2016 (U9), and 2015 (U10) - Japanese Hall *NEW
This is VanU's new indoor programming taking place at the Japanese Hall (487 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C6). This is a once-a-week program run for players aged 7 years old through to 9 years old:
LENGTH OF SEASON
First week of September until late November.
U8 - U10 - This is a boys only program, for boys born 2015, 2016 and 2017
- Sunday: 3pm - 4pm
- Sundays will run September 8-November 24 (No session on Thanksgiving or Remembrance Day weekends)
U8 - U10 - This is a girls only program, for girls born 2015, 2016 and 2017
- Monday: 5pm - 6:15pm
- Mondays will run September 9-November 25 (No session on Thanksgiving or Remembrance Day weekends)
COST/PAYMENT PLAN
$205
If you would like to set up a payment plan for the program, please contact our Operations Manager (loretta@vancouverunitedfc.com) who will be able to assist you.
Fee: $205 (Players will receive a Jersey as part of this program.)