U8 FUNDAMENTALS
Players born in 2013

 

 

 

---

Program Description:     

Our U8 FUNdamentals program involves a blend of skills training & game play at their soccer event. Players will be able to enjoy playing within a team while developing their own individual skills.

---

Program Details:

Program:

2021 Options:

1. A 6 week Fall program for U3-U18, which is scheduled to begin in mid September
2. An 8 week Spring program for U3-U18, which is scheduled to begin in late April
3. 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: Game Night: Monday (Boys) & Wednesday (Girls)

• 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

Day: Summer Program Game Night: Wednesday (Girls) & Thursday (Boys)

Times (Approximate assumption from 2020 Summer Rec): 6:30-8:00 pm

Locations: Barrhaven, Manotick & Riverside South

Team Size: 12-14 players

Format: Boys Teams/League & Girls Teams/League (separate)

---

Cost:                     

Early Bird Ends April 10	Regular Fee Begins April 11
$208	$248

---

Fee Includes:                

• Uniform (jersey, shorts, socks)
• Soccer ball (Size 3)

---

Skills Night:    

This is an optional once-a-week training session focusing on technical development and run by OSU staff coaches.  Players must be registered in FUNdamentals to participate.

Cost: $100

Sessions: 8

Day: TBD

Location: Barrhaven

Time: 6:30-7:30 pm

---

Parents to Provide:             

• Soccer shoes (cleats)
• Shin pads

---

Program Coordinator: Craig Stead

Email: youthrec@osu.ca             

---

Coaching: Parent volunteers

---

Coaching Qualifications:        

• OSU Coaching Education
• Respect in Sport (RIS)
• Making Ethical Decisions (MED)
• Game Leader
• Making Headway
• First Aid/CPR C/AED (Field Captains)    
• Select volunteers

---

Friend & Field Requests: Yes

---

Important Dates:            

Email to parents (program info): 3-4 weeks before start date, followed by 1-2 weeks before from your team coach or coordinator

---

Program Curriculum:             

Sessions are divided into a 30 minute practice and 50 minute game.

Practices will include components of physical literacy and technical development.  Games will consist of 2-25 minute halves with a 5 min halftime break.  Games will be played in a 6v6 format.

---

 Refund Policy

---