Birth years: 2019, 2018 

Building confidence, soccer skills and a community of friendship through soccer 

Who this program is for 

This program is for players who are ready to build core soccer skills in a playful, energetic environment that supports confidence and learning. This program is a great next step after U4-U6 or for players new to the sport. It is specifically designed to empower young girls at this stage of development by creating an environment that emphasizes skill development, enjoyment, and connection, helping players feel comfortable, engaged, and motivated to keep playing. 

The Player Experience: 

The program helps players develop their movement ABCs — agility, balance, coordination, and speed — while learning the basics of soccer through fun, game-based activities. Players build skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, and introductory team play, with a strong emphasis on cooperation.  

The program includes two weekly sessions: Station Sessions, focused on skill development through rotating activities and small-sided games, and Game Day Sessions, where players play games with minimal coaching to encourage creativity and independence. 

In addition, the program includes a weekly optional team-building activity, offered before or after the soccer session. Research shows that girls at this stage are more likely to remain in sport when programs intentionally support team connection alongside skill development. These activities support social bonding, physical literacy, movement skills, and team connection, and are designed to complement on-field soccer development. 

The Program: 

• Two 50- minute sessions per week held inside in the Dome (Winter) or outside at Julian de Guzman Park (Spring) and the Hornets Nest (Spring/(Summer). 
• One on Wednesday evenings and the other on either Saturday OR Sunday. Click here to see the current schedule. 
• 2 x 8 week phases in the Winter 
• 6-week Spring season 
• 11-week Summer season 
• Teams are organized according to Canada Soccer’s Long Term Player Development – placing players in like-developed groups. 
• The program is led and overseen by Assistant Technical Director Gina Da Costa. Coaches work with players in both French and English 

The Details: 

• Spring Session 2026 runs for 6 weeks starting the week of April 20th until the week of May 25.  
• Summer Session 2026 runs for 11 weeks starting the week of June 1st until the week of August 24th, with a two week break the weeks of July 20th and 27th. 
• Program fees for Spring Session 2026 are $195. Program fees for Summer Session 2026 are $390. Financial assistance is available to those in need – click here to find out more. 
• We provide each child with a Hornets jersey. Please provide your child with cleats, shin pads, socks, shorts, and a water bottle. A size three or four soccer ball is optional.  
• No assessments are required for this age group 

Questions? Contact us here