Players born in 2016

Click Here for the registration form for mail-in/walk-in registration.

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Program Description: First Kicks is OSU’s Active Start program.

Players will be introduced to the fun and exciting sport of soccer through physical literacy, technical development, fun games and structured play.

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Program Details:

Program:

2021 Options:

1. An 8 week Spring program for U3-U18, which is scheduled to begin in late April
2. A traditional 10 week Summer season, which is scheduled to begin in late June

This model is the best way for us to adapt our offerings and allow flexibility for families to determine the best fit for them. Players who register for both seasons (Spring + Summer) will receive a discounted fee.

Year-End Festival:

• TBD
• Rain Date: 
• Locations: TBD
• Times: TBD

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1. Spring Recreational Program information:

Days & Locations:  

• Days: Mon/Wed/Fri
• Locations: Quinn's Pointe

All other details will try to mirror the below listed Summer program information as close as possible

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2. Summer Recreational Program information

Days & Locations:  

• Days: Three options available: Saturday, Tuesday or Wednesday
• Locations: Two options available: West Locations: Barrhaven or East Locations: Manotick, Riverside South, *Greely &*Findlay Creek (*Saturday Only)

Below you will find the planned fields during a normal summer season, which are subject to mergers or changes depending on enrollment. OSU will do our best to have you placed at the field closest to your home, whenever possible

• Tuesday

-  Brackens Field Park
-  Half Moon Bay Park
-  Kilbirnie Park

• Wednesday

-  Half Moon Bay Park
-  Kilbirnie Park
-  Mountain Meadows
-  Spratt Park

• Saturday

-  Andy Shields
-  Berry Glen Park
-  Centennial Park
-  Earl Mulligan Park
-  Kilbirnie Park
-  Leitrim Park - 01
-  Spratt Park

Times (Approximate assumption from 2020 Summer Rec):

Saturday Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Tuesday/Wednesday Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Target Team Size: 8-10 players

Format: Boys & girls together

Parents on Field: Yes

Twice a Week Option: Players have the option of registering for both Saturday and Wednesday Sessions.

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Cost:

	Early Bird Ends April 10	Regular Fee Begins April 11
Once a Week	$138	$178
Twice a Week	$238	$278

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Fees Include:                

• Uniform (jersey, shorts, socks)
• Size 3 soccer ball, which is most appropriate for their age
• 8 sessions for Spring, 10 sessions for Summer (the final Summer session will be a festival, if permitted, based on group size)
• Certified youth coaches

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Parents to Provide:             

• Shoes (runners or cleats)
• Water bottle
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• *Shin pads not mandatory for U3

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Program Coordinator: Craig Stead

Email: osufirstkicks@osu.ca                     

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Coaching: OSU youth staff coaches & volunteers - with parents help on the field

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Coaching Qualifications:

• Active Start
• Respect in Sport (RIS)
• Making Ethical Decisions (MED)
• Game Leader
• Making Headway
• First Aid/CPR C/AED (Field Captains)

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Friend & Field Requests: Yes

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Important Dates:            

1st email to parents (program info): 3-4 weeks prior to start date

2nd email to parents (field & team info): 1 week prior to start date

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Program Curriculum:

Sessions are 60 minutes in length with 45 minutes of active participation and include components of physical literacy, technical development, fun games and structured play in conjunction with the OSA’s Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) model.

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Refund Policy

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