Second Kicks
SECOND KICKS (U8 - U10) 2025-2026 Season
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. These teams 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 - 2018 (U8), 2017 (U9), 2016 (U10) at UBC/Trimble Locations
LENGTH OF SEASON
First week of September 2025 until late February or early March 2026 (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 UBC 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 training day. We know you have a busy schedule, and VanU wants to make it easier for you to plan your schedule.
2016 Boys - Tuesday 6pm or Wednesday 6pm
2016 Girls - Tuesday 6pm or Wednesday 6pm
2017 Boys - Tuesday 5pm or 6pm, or Wednesday 5pm or 6pm
2017 Girls - Tuesday 5pm or Wednesday 5pm
2018 Boys - Tuesday 5pm or Wednesday 5pm
2018 Girls - Tuesday 5pm or Wednesday 5pm
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. The Game Days Schedule is available end of August, but game times will be in the mornings.
Girls teams are combined at U8/U9 and separate at U10 to provide a better program experience for all players based on the registration numbers.
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 - 2018 (U8), 2017 (U9) and 2016 (U10) at Memorial South Turf Field/Churchill Secondary School Field
LENGTH OF SEASON
First week of September 2025 until late February or early March 2026 (six months). There will be a winter break from mid-December through early January.
PRACTICES
First practice will begin the first week of September. 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. The Game Days Schedule is available end of August, but game times 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.
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.