Summer 2020 Programs
2020 Summer Programs
This page outlines the programs that Ottawa TFC will be offering for the remainder of the 2020 summer season. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we have had to adjust many of the programs for various health and capacity factors. Although we are all eager to get back on the pitch, the health and safety of our members remains our top priority. Abiding by all provincial regulations, and applying the guidelines established by Ontario Soccer, the programs below will all be executed in compliance with the Ottawa TFC return to play protocol.
Youth Programs:
Adult Programs:
Camps and Extra Programs:
U4-U5 Grassroots Program
Program Description
At this stage, individual player development is paramount. Coaches and teachers stimulate a learning environment where the atmosphere is "Freedom and Fun." Most players in this program are exploring the game for the first time, and we hope the enjoy it, pick up a few basic skills, and start to form a relationship with the beautiful game.
The sessions themselves are run by our most talented senior youth players, who are beginning their coaching journey at the club. They are trained, guided and supervised by our academy staff coaches.
The sessions have the kids moving between skills exercises and small-sided games on a rotational basis. The format maximizes the concentration of the kids, gives them lots of important touches on the ball, and is also a lot of fun! Sessions last about 45 minutes, but the whole event can take up to an hour between arrival, and tidying up.
Program Details
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Soccer Age |
All U4-U5 players. Players are grouped by age and gender into teams/training groups. (Born in: 2015 – 2016) |
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Locations |
Millennium Sports Park Field #1 (Boys) Millennium Sports Park Field #2 (Girls) |
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Season Length |
8 weeks, beginning as soon as game play (contact) is permitted by the municipal authorities. Please check our return to play bulletin regularly for updates, and watch your email for further instructions. In the meantime, please register, even if you select pay by "cheque/debit" and delay payment until the program start date is confirmed. |
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Format |
2v2 or 3v3 gameplay and skills training. Players alternate through 4 stations each week, moving between skills exercises and small-sided games every 10-12 minutes. |
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Weekly Commitment |
1 x per week on Friday nights @ 5:15 PM Sessions are approximately 45 minutes in length. |
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Important Dates |
Start Date: Friday July 24th. |
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Cost |
Registration fee: $90.00 per player Non-Volunteer fee: $50 per family (mandatory fee, refundable after volunteering) |
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Player Requirements |
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Questions |
Please contact our Staff Coach Kaden at kaden@ottawatfc.com |
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REGISTER!! |
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U6-U8 Grassroots Program
Program Description
At this stage, individual player development is paramount. Coaches and teachers stimulate a learning environment where the atmosphere is "Freedom and Fun." As coaches, our aim at these young ages is to produce what we've come to call "Soccer Ninjas": kids who can run, jump, sprint, roll, spin and move with grace and precision, while also being comfortable with a ball at their feet… Little ninjas, with a ball at their feet.
The sessions themselves are run by our most talented senior youth players, who are beginning their coaching journey at the club. They are trained, guided and supervised by our academy staff coaches.
The sessions have the kids moving between skills exercises and small-sided games on a rotational basis. The format maximizes the concentration of the kids, gives them lots of important touches on the ball, and is also a lot of fun!
Program Details
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Soccer Age |
All U6-U8 players. Players are grouped by age and gender into teams/training groups. (Born in: 2012 – 2014) |
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Locations |
Millennium Sports Park Fields #1 and #2 (U6-U7 Boys) Millennium Sports Park Field #7 (U6 Girls) Millennium Sports Park Field #7 (U8 Boys) Millennium Sports Park Ultimate Field (U7-U8 Girls) Pineview (U4-U8 Central Campus) |
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Season Length |
8 weeks, beginning as soon as game play (contact) is permitted by the municipal authorities. Please check our return to play bulletin regularly for updates, and watch your email for further instructions. In the meantime, please register, even if you select pay by "cheque/debit" and delay payment until the program start date is confirmed. |
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Format |
2v2, 3v3 or 4v4 gameplay and skills training. Players alternate through 4 stations each week, moving between skills exercises and small-sided games every 12-15 minutes. |
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Weekly Commitment |
1 x per week on Friday nights Start Times: U8 Boys: 5:15pm - 6:15pm U7-U8 Girls: 5:15pm - 6:15pm U6-U7 Boys: 6:30pm - 7:30pm U6 Girls: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Pineview: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sessions are approximately 60 minutes in length. |
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Important Dates |
Start Date: Friday July 24th. |
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Cost |
Registration fee: $100.00 per player Non-Volunteer fee: $50 per family (mandatory fee, refundable after volunteering) |
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Player Requirements |
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Questions |
Please contact Staff Coach Kaden at kaden@ottawatfc.com |
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REGISTER!! |
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U5-U8 Ninjas Program
Program Description
U5-U8 players have the option of benefitting from the Soccer Ninjas program, which includes technical development and games run by club coaches and our top technical assistants.
At Ottawa TFC we place an enormous emphasis on teaching and inspiring our youngest players. We are not a club that hopes to "recruit" talented players for our top teams at older ages, but rather strive to develop homegrown players into top athletes from within our very own ranks here at the club. In recent years this philosophy has seen us build one of the most competitive programs in the Province and Country.
The soccer ninjas program is the starting point of this development, and is open to all young players in Ottawa. Our aim is to produce exactly what the title says - Soccer Ninjas: Kids who can run, jump, sprint, roll, spin with grace and precision, while also being comfortable with a ball at their feet.
Game play is included in the program of course, and basic playing concepts are introduced, but the emphasis is on physical literacy (overall athleticism) individual soccer skills, and of course FUN! We want these players to learn to love the game first!
Program Details
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Program Information: |
Additional skills and small sided game session each week. |
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Season Length: |
8 weeks, beginning as soon as game play (contact) is permitted by the municipal authorities. Please check our return to play bulletin regularly for updates, and watch your email for further instructions. In the meantime, please register, even if you select pay by "cheque/debit" and delay payment until the program start date is confirmed. |
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Schedule: |
2 different Soccer Ninjas programs are available to allow players to play/train as locally as possible. Register for the time and location that best fits your schedule and location.
Soccer Ninjas - EAST: Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (please arrive for 5:45pm). Specific Dates and locations as follows: July 29 - 6:00 pm @ Millennium Park Field 7 August 12 - 6:00 pm @ Millennium Park Field 7 August 19 - 6:00 pm @ Millennium Park Field 7 August 26 - 6:00 pm @ Millennium Park Field 7 September 02 - 6:00 pm @ Millennium Park Field 7 September 09 - 6:00 pm @ Millennium Park Field 7 September 16 - 6:00 pm @ Millennium Park Field 7
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Costs: |
$80 per player (players must already be registered in the base soccer programs at OTFC, either U4-U5 or U6-U8)) |
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Player Requirements: |
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Register: |
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Questions? |
Please email Staff Coach Kaden at kaden@ottawatfc.com. |
U9-U18 Recreational Program
Program Description
This is the introductory level of soccer at Ottawa TFC. Whether you are new to the sport and want to try, or have experience playing but don’t wish to play at a competitive level, this is the spot for you! This program allows for players to test the sport and play for the enjoyment of playing. In this fun atmosphere, players will learn how to be comfortable with the ball at their feet and allow players to grow as players and expand their love of the game.
Program Details
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Soccer Age |
All U9-U18 players. Players are grouped by age and gender into teams. (Born in: 2002 – 2011). Anticipated leagues, although subject to change based on actual registrants:
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Season Length |
8 weeks, beginning as soon as game play (contact) is permitted by the municipal authorities. We are targetting July 21 at the moment, but please check our return to play bulletin regularly for updates, and watch your email for further instructions. In the meantime, please register, even if you select pay by "cheque/debit" and delay payment until the program start date is confirmed. |
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Format |
U9-U10: 5-a-side 20 mins warm-up and 2 x 20 mins game @ Millennium, 6:00pm Tuesdays U11-U12: 5-a-side 20 mins warm-up and 2 x 20 mins game @ Millennium, 6:00pm Wednesdays U13-U14: 5 to 7-a-side 20 mins warm-up and 2 x 20 mins game @ Millennium, 6:00pm Thursdays U15-U16: 5 to 7-a-side 2 x 30 mins @ Frank Dupont, 6:00pm Wednesdays U17-U18: 5 to 7-a-side 2 x 30 mins @ Frank Dupont, 6:00 pm Thursdays |
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Weekly Commitment |
1 game per week (add 20 minute warm-up to kick-off) |
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Important Dates |
Start Date: Targetting July 21-24 |
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Cost |
Reduced Season: $135 (includes t-shirt/jersey) Non-Volunteer fee: $50 per family (mandatory fee, refundable after volunteering) Note: The Recreational fees have been reduced to reflect the shorter season: |
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Player Requirements |
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Questions |
Please contact Peter at recreation@ottawatfc.com |
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REGISTER!! |
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U9-U10 Academy and Competitive Program
Program Description
The U9-U10 Academy and Competitive programs will be combining for the remainder of the 2020 season. As a full return to league play this summer is not likely, the players in this program will train regularly in small groups, while competing in a well organized competition day every Saturday morning at Millennium Park to still give some form of competition to the kids. As the government restrictions are eased, exhibition games and festivals may be organized at a later date.
This program follows the Ottawa TFC talented player pathway, and feeds players into our highly acclaimed U13+ Elite Academy as well as our U13+ competitive teams.
The program is the exclusive Eastern Ontario affiliate of Toronto FC of the MLS and forms one of the most respected development programs in the province.
Program Details
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Soccer Age |
All U9-U10 players. Players are grouped by age and gender into teams/training groups. (Born in: 2010 – 2011) |
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Season Length |
12 weeks (week of Aug 3rd is off) July 6 - September 26 |
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Format |
On Field Training: station format Virtual Training (VTA): skills training at home via zoom. Competition day: 5v5 – 7v7 games |
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Schedule: |
2 x weekly on-field training:
1 x weekly V.T.A. (25 mins): Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM 1 x weekly competition day (once permitted by Municipal government):
6-10 games (if/when permitted by municipal government)
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Important Dates |
Start date: July 6, 2020 Week off: August 2 until August 9 is the mid-summer break End date: September 26th, 2020 |
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Cost |
$450.00 |
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Player Requirements |
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Questions |
Boys: contact staff Coach Roberto at Roberto@ottawatfc.com Girls: contact staff coach Jordan at jlundin@ottawatfc.com |
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REGISTER!! |
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U11-U12 Academy and Competitive Program
Program Description
The U11-U12 Academy and Competitive programs will be combining for the remainder of the 2020 season. As a full return to league play this summer is not likely, the players in this program will train regularly in small groups, while competing in a well organized competition day every Friday evening at Millennium Park to still give some form of competition to the kids. As the government restrictions are eased, exhibition games and festivals may be organized at a later date.
This program follows the Ottawa TFC talented player pathway, and feeds players into our highly acclaimed U13+ Elite Academy as well as our U13+ competitive teams.
The program is the exclusive Eastern Ontario affiliate of Toronto FC of the MLS and forms one of the most respected development programs in the province.
Program Details
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Soccer Age |
All U11-U12 players. Players are grouped by age and gender into teams/training groups. (Born in: 2008 – 2009) |
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Season Length |
12 weeks (week of Aug 3rd is off) July 6 - September 26 |
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Format |
On Field Training: station format Virtual Training (VTA): skills training at home via zoom. Competition day: 5v5 – 7v7 games |
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Weekly Schedule |
2 x weekly on-field training:
1 x weekly V.T.A. (25 mins): Tuesdays @ 4:00 PM 1 x weekly competition day (once permitted by Municipal government):
6-10 games (if/when permitted by municipal government)
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Important Dates |
Start date: July 6, 2020 Week off: August 2 until August 9 is the mid-summer break End date: September 26th, 2020 |
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Cost |
$540.00 |
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Player Requirements |
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Questions |
Boys: contact staff coach Drew at Drew@ottawatfc.com Girls: contact staff coach Pat at Pat@ottawatfc.com
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REGISTER!! |
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U13-U18 Elite Academy
Program Description
As we do not know when, and even if the OPDL (or any other league) will commence for this summer, we are planning for two stages with the Elite Academy.
Stage 1: (no league) 5 x weekly - 4 practices on-field and 1 “games day”
Stage 2: (league play resumes) 5 x weekly plus competitive game play.
Starting on July 6th, players who commit to the program will begin training and playing under stage 1. If a league is in fact announced, teams will progress to stage 2 at that time, along with the associated schedules and fees outlined below.
Program Details
Stage 1 of Return to Play (No League Play)
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Locations |
Millennium Sports Park |
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Season Length |
July 6 - September 25 (week of August 3rd is off for mid-summer break) |
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Format |
On Field training - Monday to Thursday @ 4:00-5:30pm Competition Day - Fridays @ 3:30-5:00pm |
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Cost |
Phase 1 Fee (No league play): $280 per month ($70 per week) |
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Player Requirements |
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Questions |
contact our technical director at vlad@ottawatfc.com |
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REGISTER!! |
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Stage 2 (When League resumes)
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Locations |
Training @ Millennium Sports Park Games TBD (anywhere in Ontario) |
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Season Length |
T.B.D. |
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Format |
On Field training - Monday to Friday @ 4:00-5:30pm |
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Cost |
$375.00 per month ($93.75 per week |
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Player Requirements |
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Questions |
Contact our technical director at vlad@ottawatfc.com |
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REGISTER!! |
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U13-U18 Competitive Program
Program Description
As a full return to league play this summer is not certain, the players in this season’s competitive program will train regularly in small groups, while competing in a well organized competition day every Saturday morning at Millennium Park to still give some form of competition to the players. These will be 5v5 to 7v7 games held at Millennium park, against other competitive and academy level players. As the government restrictions are eased, exhibition games and festivals may be organized at a later date. If/when league player returns, teams will enter and pay league fees on a team by team basis at that time.
Ottawa TFC's U13-U18 Competitive teams are amongst the most competitive teams in the Eastern Ontario Region, competing at the district and regional competitive levels. The competitive program is for the committed and talented young athletes at our club who wish to play soccer on a more serious level than the recreational players.
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Soccer Age |
U13-U18 (born 2007-2002) competitive level players. Players will be grouped by age and gender into teams/training groups for the 2020 season. Competition day teams will be formed to create competitive and fun games each week. |
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Season Length |
12 weeks (week of Aug 3rd is off) July 6 - September 26 |
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Format |
On Field Training: station format 2 x weekly Competition day: 5v5 – 7v7 |
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Weekly Commitment |
2 x weekly on-field training (75-90 mins)
1 x weekly competition day (once allowed by municipal government):
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Important Dates |
Start date: July 6, 2020 Week off: August 2 until August 9 is the mid-summer break End date: September 26th, 2020 |
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Cost |
Stage 1 (no league play): $300.00 until end of September. Stage 2 (league play): any additional league fees will be levied on a team by team basis if/when that happens. |
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Player Requirements |
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Questions |
Boys: Please contact Vlad at vlad@ottawatfc.com Girls: Please contact Raz at raz@ottawatfc.com |
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REGISTER!! |
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Adult CO-ED Recreational League
Program Description and Details
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League Description |
The Recreational Coed league is a recreational mini soccer league (7v7). The league is perfect for players who don't want to play competitive soccer, but still love playing. The skill level and age level of this league is diverse ranging from players who are turning 18 this year, to players in their 50s. It includes both first time and more experienced players. |
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Locations |
Frank Dupont |
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Season Length |
10 weeks: Mid July to end of August (Subject to government restrictions being eased) Time: Tuesday evenings (6:30 pm kick-off times) |
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Format |
Players play 7 aside (7v7) soccer with a minimum of 2 men and 2 women on the field at all times. Groups: Groups who register together can play together. |
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Weekly Commitment |
Once weekly game. |
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Important Dates |
Start Date: July 21stEnd Date: September 22nd |
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Cost |
$130.00 |
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Player Requirements |
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Questions |
Please email Karen Gallant-Mayer at adults@ottawatfc.com. |
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REGISTER!! |
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Adult Competitive CO-ED League
Program Description and Details
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League Description |
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Locations |
Millennium Sports Park (artificial turf) |
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Schedule |
Start Date: July 29, 2020 End Date: September 30, 2020 Time: Wednesday nights @ 9:00 PM Location: Millennium Turf |
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Format |
Players play 7 aside (7v7) soccer with a minimum of 2 men and 2 women on the field at all times. League is 10 weeks long |
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Weekly Commitment |
Once weekly game. |
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Cost |
$150.00 per player |
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Player Requirements |
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Questions |
Please email Jordan at jlundin@ottawatfc.com |
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REGISTER!! |
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Men’s Competitive 7v7 “Pandemic League”
Program Description and Details
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League Description |
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Locations |
Millennium Sports Park |
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Schedule |
Start Date: July 29th, 2020 End Date: September 30th, 2020 Time: Wednesday nights - 8:00 pm kick-offs Location: Millennium Turf |
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Format |
Players play 7 aside (7v7) soccer. 2 x 25 minute halves. League is 10 weeks long |
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Weekly Commitment |
Once weekly game play in a league format. |
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Cost |
$150.00 per player |
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Player Requirements |
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Questions |
Please email Chris at vp@ottawatfc.com |
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REGISTER!! |
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Women's Over 23 Soccer League
Program Details
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Description: |
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Weekly Commitment: |
Full Field Games
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Important Dates: |
Start Date: July 19th, 2020 End Date: September 20th, 2020 |
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Costs: |
Player 2020 Reduced Season Registration Fee: $130.00 |
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Other Information: |
Team sizes: 12-14 players per team League size: 8-12 teams |
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Player Requirements: |
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Register: |
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Questions? |
Contact Karen Gallant-Mayer at adults@ottawatfc.com |
U9-U13 Day Camps
Program Description and Details
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Ottawa TFC Day Camps |
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What: |
Daily soccer camp running from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Monday to Friday |
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When: |
July Camp: July 27-July 31 August Camp: August 10- August 14 |
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Where: |
Millennium Park |
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Who: |
Open to all players U9-U13 |
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Cost: |
$150.00 per player / week |
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Schedule |
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8:15 AM |
Early Drop Off |
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9:00 AM |
On field training (technical work, small sided games, physical literacy) |
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10:30 AM |
Snack time (players must bring their own snacks) |
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11:15 AM |
World Cup and games |
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12:30 PM |
Camp ends |
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1:00 PM |
Late pick up available until this time |
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Registration: |
Questions? Contact Jordan at Jlundin@ottawatfc.com |
Keeper Training U9-U18
Program Description
The Professional Keeper program is position specific training for competitive goalkeepers who wish to train for the duration of the season. The sessions are designed to compliment the competitive/academy training schedule for as many GK's in the club as possible.
Whether you are a seasoned Goalkeeper at Ottawa TFC, or a young player working hard to learn the position, this clinic will help you to both learn and sharpen your basics, and to work further into some of the nuances and details of this specialized position.
Keepers in this program will be grouped by ability rather than purely by age. Groupings will be determined through an ongoing evaluation process by the coaching staff, and players may be shifted throughout the program based on development needs.
Program Details
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Soccer Age: |
U9-U18 (born 2011-2002) |
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Player Assessments: |
The first few sessions of the program will serve as an evaluation period to sort out balanced training groups. New keepers joining the program after regular evaluations will be evaluated during their first training sessions. |
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Schedule: |
For 2020 (pandemic year) the program will run for 12 weeks, starting in July. Specific session dates, times and location are listed below.
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Costs: |
$145 for the season |
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Questions? |
Morning Training Elite Academy
Program Description
Extra training for our Elite Academy players with our staff coaches. Twice weekly training with our staff coaches at Millennium Park from 9:00-10:00 AM.
Program Details
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Soccer Age: |
U13-U18 Academy (born 2007-2002) |
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$110.00 |
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Virtual Training U8-U12
Program Description
This program puts players 4 weeks of twice weekly training at home through the Virtual training platform. The program works on technical skills with the ball as well as physical literacy skills (strength, flexibility, coordination). Players work live, with their training group under the guidance of one of our Academy coaches, through a full workout 30-40 minute workout.
Coaches lead and motivate the group, correct form as needed, and makes the session as fun as possible. Each sessions is 30-40 minutes long, by which time the players are red in the face, having worked very hard, and really been challenged technically and physically.
See details and registration below.
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Monthly Virtual training modules of twice weekly training at home under the tutelage of one of our Academy coaches. |
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Training Dates and Schedule |
Sessions run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays, typically in the evenings or afternoons. Players will be contacted once they register and can pick one of the available time slots on those days for their training. Typically, the options are: Morning Sessions - 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM Afternoon Sessions - 1:00 PM - 1:40 PM Evening Sessions - 5:30 PM - 6:10 PM |
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$65.00 |
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Questions? |
Please email jlundin@ottawatfc.com |
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CHECK OUT THE VIRTUAL TRAINING PROMO VIDEO |
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