U4-U8 Hillcrest (Winter)
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 Association’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
Hillcrest Mini Turf
Sessions will run once a week on Sundays at Hillcrest Mini Turf and will run for 55 minutes.
The session for U4 & U5 players is a parent participation program, which is led on field by VanU Technical Staff. Parent Participation includes parents being on the field with their child to help them go through the guided drills led by our coaches. This program is for players born 2021 (U5) & 2022 (U4).
The session for U6, U7 & U8 players is not Parent Participation and is entirely led by our VanU Technical Staff.
Winter Details
Dates
Sundays – Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, March 1
*No session on Family Day long weekend
Times
U4 (2022 Born) & U5 (2021 Born) – 12-12:55pm
U6 (2020 Born) – 1pm
U7 (2019 Born) & U8 (2018 Born) – 1pm or 2pm
Cost
Found on our Fees page
Additional Important Information
Players should wear shin guards and cleats.
Click here for address and location information.
Players will be not be provided with a kit as part of their registration fee. Most players will have received a kit when registering for the Fall season. If you do not have a kit from a previous season, details will be provided on how to purchase one.
For further information on kit sizing please CLICK HERE. Note that 3XS is the smallest size that we can purchase and this fits most U4/U5 players.
