First Kicks
U4 First Kicks
Players Born in 2018
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:
2022 Options:
- An 7 week Spring program for U3-U5, which is scheduled to begin in late April or early May
- A traditional 10 week Summer season, which is scheduled to begin in mid to late late June
- Fall program for U3-U5, which is scheduled to begin in mid September
Spring Recreational Program information:
Days & Locations:
- Days: to be confirmed based on program start date - we aim to offer a mid-week evening & weekend morning session
- Locations: Barrhaven/Manotick area before May 15
For the Spring season, we will attempt to mirror the Summer program as close as possible pending program enrollment and facilities utilized. A detailed program schedule will be provided to you in advance of our start date.
Summer Recreational Program information
Days & Locations:
- Days available: Saturday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday
- Locations: Two options available: West Locations: Barrhaven
- East Locations: Manotick, Riverside South, Findlay Creek, *Greely (*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
Monday nights:
- Centennial Park (Manotick)
- Kilbernie Park (Barrhaven)
Tuesday nights:
- Brackens Field Park (Manotick)
- Half Moon Bay Park (Barrhaven)
- Kilbirnie Park (Barrhaven)
Wednesday nights:
- Findlay Creek - Leitrim or Diamond Jubilee Park
- Half Moon Bay Park (Barrhaven)
- Kilbirnie Park (Barrhaven)
- Mountain Meadows (Riverside South)
- Spratt Park (Riverside South)
Saturday mornings:
- Andy Shields (Greely)
- Berry Glen Park (Barrhaven)
- Centennial Park (Manotick)
- Earl Mulligan Park (Barrhaven)
- Kilbirnie Park (Barrhaven/Half Moon Bay)
- Leitrim Park (Findlay Creek)
- Spratt Park (Riverside South)
Times:
Saturday Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM (U3) or 10:00-11:00AM (U4-U5) ** note - times may be adjusted depending on enrollment
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday Time: 5:15 or 5:30PM start - we may offer both a 5:15 & 6:15/6:30 class at a particular field, depending on enrollment
Year-End Festival: scheduled as the last activity for the summer season. Details will be sent to you directly
Fall Recreational Program information:
Dates: September 15 - October 31
Options:
- U3-U12 - 2/week program - 12 sessions - Saturday Morning & Wednesday Evenings
Locations: Barrhaven/Manotick/Riverside South area
Exact field & time allocations will be communicated to you in advance of our start date.
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 Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday Sessions.
Cost:
|
Early Bird Ends April 15 |
Regular Fee Begins April 16 |
|
| Once a Week | $140 | $180 |
| Twice a Week | $240 | $280 |
Fees Include:
- Uniform (jersey, shorts, socks)
- Size 3 soccer ball, which is most appropriate for their age
- Certified youth coaches
Parents to Provide:
- Shoes (runners or cleats)
- Water bottle
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- *Shin pads or cleats are not mandatory for U3
Program Coordinator: Craig Stead
Email: osufirstkicks@osu.ca
Coaching: OSU youth staff coaches & volunteers - with parents help on the field
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.
