First steps... Who is Ottawa TFC?

Ottawa TFC is honored to introduce the beautiful game of soccer to your child. Recognized as a National level club by Canada Soccer, the aim of our U5-U8 Skills Centre Grassroots program is to ensure that your child participates in a safe, fun and social environment, while being introduced to the basics of the game.

 

What can I expect as new soccer parent?

The U5-U8 Skills Centres are the starting point and foundation of player development at our club. The Skills Centres are open to all young players in Ottawa and are offered at a range of locations and days. The sessions are a fun, productive and popular combination of training and games.

The weekly Skills Centre sessions combine game play with technical and physical development appropriate for children at these ages. We want these players to learn to love the game first! The sessions themselves are run by our most talented senior youth players, who are beginning their coaching journey at the club. The coaches are trained and licensed through Canada Soccer, and guided/supervised by our academy staff coaches.  Players are grouped by age and gender.

 

 

Details about the program

• FRIDAY, 5pm-6pm
• October 21, 2022 to February 24, 2023
  • 0-1 outdoor sessions: Friday, 5pm-6pm - Millennium Park
  • 15-16 indoor sessions: Friday, 5pm-6pm - Gloucester Dome (1662 Bearbrook Rd, Ottawa)
  • No sessions from December 24, 2022 to January 8, 2023
• $265/player + $50 volunteer fee (A non-volunteer fee is charged per family for each season. This fee is refunded upon volunteering. Fill out your Volunteer Application during registration if you are interested in volunteering to help us!) The $50 will be refunded if a spot does not open up.
• The registration fee includes 16 sessions. Extra weeks are taken into consideration in case of cancelation due to the weather or other.
• REGISTER NOW (FULL - WAITLIST)

 

• SATURDAY, 8am-9am
• October 15, 2022 to February 18, 2023
  • 4 outdoor sessions: Saturday, 8am to 9am - Millennium Turf
  • 12 indoor sessions: Gloucester Dome (1662 Bearbrook Rd, Ottawa)
  • No sessions from December 24, 2022 to January 8, 2023
• $265/player + $50 volunteer fee (A non-volunteer fee is charged per family for each season. This fee is refunded upon volunteering. Fill out your Volunteer Application during registration if you are interested in volunteering to help us!)
• REGISTER NOW

 

• MONDAY, 6:30pm-7:30pm
• October 15, 2022 to February 6, 2023
  • 4 outdoor sessions: Saturday, 8am to 9am - Millennium Turf
  • 12 indoor sessions: Beatrice Desloges High School (1999 Provence Ave)
  • No sessions from December 24, 2022 to January 8, 2023 as well as February 20, 2023
• $235/player + $50 volunteer fee (A non-volunteer fee is charged per family for each season. This fee is refunded upon volunteering. Fill out your Volunteer Application during registration if you are interested in volunteering to help us!)
• The registration fee includes 16 sessions. Extra weeks are taken into consideration in case of cancelation due to the weather or other.
• REGISTER NOW

 

What equipment does my child need?

The registration fee includes a complimentary uniform (training shirt, black shorts and socks). Players are required to wear the given uniform, protective shin guards and shoes at all sessions. Soccer cleats are allowed and recommended at all age groups but not necessary at these ages (running shoes are accepted).

 

Who can I contact if I have questions about the program, address my concerns, inform the coach of a particular issue with my child, etc.?

Kaden Engbers, Grassroots Staff Coach, kaden@ottawatfc.com

 

 

Player and parent requirements

Players and parents must abide by the Ottawa TFC Return to Play Protocol and the Code of Conduct.