U6/U7 Twice a Week (Spring)
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
UBC
The Spring First Kicks Twice a Week program is for players born 2020 (U7) and 2021 (U6).
The weekday evening session will be either at 5pm or 6pm and will be located at UBC. Families can choose to practice either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursdays. The weekend session will be on Saturdays and will take place at UBC.
Our program is changing for the 2026 season!
All weekday training sessions will be run by our VanU Technical Staff with the support of Volunteer Parent Coaches. On the weekends, your child’s game component will be run by the Volunteer Coaches with support and leadership from our VanU Staff as we mentor our volunteers through the program.
Players register for the time/day they would like to practice. Our First Kicks Coordinator will then do their best to create balanced teams. We will make our best effort to ensure that your child is on the same team as at least one of their requested friends to ensure your child has a great experience on the field.
Spring Details
Dates
Tuesday – April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26
Wednesday – April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27
Thursday – April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28
Saturday – April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 23, 30, June 6
*No Saturday session on Victoria Day Long Weekend*
Available Practice Times
2020 Girls – Tuesday 6pm or Wednesday 6pm
2021 Girls – Tuesday 5pm or Wednesday 5pm
2020 Boys – Tuesday 6pm, Wednesday 6pm or Thursday 5pm
2021 Boys – Tuesday 5pm, Wednesday 5pm or Thursday 5pm
Game Times (Saturday)
2020 Born Boys – 9am
2021 Born Boys – 10am
2020 and 2021 Born Girls – 11am
Cost
Found on our Fees page
Additional Important Information
Players should wear shin guards and cleats.
For address and location information click HERE.
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/Winter 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.
