First Kicks
U4 First Kicks
Players born in 2017
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.
Program Details:
Program:
2021 Options:
- A 6 week Fall program for U3-U18, which is scheduled to begin in mid September
- An 8 week Spring program for U3-U18, which is scheduled to begin in late April
- 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.
Year-End Festival:
- TBD
- Rain Date:
- Locations: TBD
- Times: TBD
1. Fall Recreational Program information:
Dates: September 13 - October 31
Options:
- U3-U12 - 2/week program - 12 sessions - Saturday Morning & Wednesday Evenings - $125
- U13-U18 - 1/week games program - 6 weeks - Saturday Mornings @George Nelms Park - $80
Locations: Barrhaven & Manotick
Exact field & time allocations will be communicated to you in advance of our start date.
OSU’s Recreational Fall Program is focused on providing an introduction to skill development and a chance to play games outdoors during the months of September & October.
2. 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
3. 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
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Tuesday
- Brackens Field Park
- Half Moon Bay Park
- Kilbirnie Park
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Wednesday
- Half Moon Bay Park
- Kilbirnie Park
- Mountain Meadows
- Spratt Park
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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.
Cost:
|
Early Bird Ends April 10 |
Regular Fee Begins April 11 |
|
| Once a Week | $138 | $178 |
| Twice a Week | $238 | $278 |
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
Parents to Provide:
- Shoes (runners or cleats)
- Water bottle
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- *Shin pads not mandatory for U3
Program Coordinator: Craig Stead
Email: osufirstkicks@osu.ca
Coaching: OSU youth staff coaches & volunteers - with parents help on the field
Coaching Qualifications:
- Active Start
- Respect in Sport (RIS)
- Making Ethical Decisions (MED)
- Game Leader
- Making Headway
- First Aid/CPR C/AED (Field Captains)
Friend & Field Requests: Yes
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
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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