Second Kicks
SECOND KICKS (U8 - U9) 2026-2027 Season
Second Kicks is the subsequent program to our First Kicks program. In First Kicks, players were limited in their exposure to game-based soccer, and played alongside several different 12 player teams. In Second Kicks, Boys join a team of 14-16 players, while Girls join a team of 12 – 14.
*Our Second Kicks program is changing for the 2026/27 season!*
Starting in September 2026 all of our teams will join the Vancouver Youth Soccer League. Internal games will take place from September up until Thanksgiving. After Thanksgiving, teams will have games at Home (Trimble Park, UBC or Churchill) and then have away games where they will play other Clubs in the local area.
All weekday training sessions will be run by our VanU Technical Staff with the support of Volunteer Parent Coaches as part of our new mentorship program.
On the weekends, your child’s home game will be run by the Volunteer Coaches with support and leadership from our VanU Staff assigned to each team as we mentor our volunteers through the program.
For away games, which will commence after Thanksgiving, the Volunteer Coach will lead the team.
All games for boys and girls will take place on Saturdays.
Players register for the day/time they would like to practice (either Tuesday or Wednesday). Our Second Kicks Technical Lead will then create teams based on balancing and friend requests to ensure your child has a great experience on the field.
Coaches who would like to volunteer to be a Coach/Assistant as part of the mentorship program, please select this option in the drop down menu on your registration form.
UBC/Trimble Park Location
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.
PRACTICE TIMES
2018 Boys – Tuesday 6pm or Wednesday 6pm
2018 Girls – Tuesday 5pm or Wednesday 5pm
2019 Boys – Tuesday 5pm or Wednesday 5pm
2019 Girls – Tuesday 5pm or Wednesday 5pm
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, cleats, and water bottles. Check the schedule to see if you are the home team or the away team and wear the corresponding jersey.
The kit is supplied by Macron. To view Macron’s size charts, click here.
COST/PAYMENT PLAN
The registration fee for all programs can be found on our Fees page.
If you would like to set up a payment plan for the program, please contact our Director of Operations (loretta@vancouverunitedfc.com) who will be able to assist you.
Memorial South Turf Field/Churchill Secondary School Field Location
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.
PRACTICE TIMES
All teams will have their practice at Memorial South Turf on Wednesday at 5:15pm.
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, cleats, and water bottles. Check the schedule to see if you are the home team or the away team and wear the corresponding jersey.
The kit is supplied by Macron. To view Macron’s size charts, click here.
COST/PAYMENT PLAN
The registration fee for all programs can be found on our Fees page.
If you would like to set up a payment plan for the program, please contact our Director of Operations (loretta@vancouverunitedfc.com) who will be able to assist you.
