Pre-Academy U7-U8

 

 

What can I expect as soccer parent?
The U7-U8 Pre-Academy is the first step towards our nationally acclaimed academy programs. Players invited into the Pre-Academy are grouped by ability at each training session and/or game.  Players/families should expect to participate in U7-U8 Base Grassroots Program, an additional Skills Center session each week, Saturday morning "champion's league" play (3v3, 4v4, 5v5 games) and occasional festival (tournament) play throughout the season. This program prepares players for Ottawa TFC's Academy programs that begin at the U9 age groups. 

All U7-U8 players must be registered in the grassroots program so that we can evaluate them for potential inclusion in the Pre-Academy.

 

Details about the program

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PRE-ACADEMY PROGRAM, PLAYERS MUST BE REGISTERED FOR U7-U8 GRASSROOTS PROGRAM.

  • ORLEANS - MILLENNIUM PARK (2010 Trim Rd, Orleans)
  • 3 times/week:
    • Fridays (Orleans) or Mondays (Gloucester): U7-U8 Grassroots program
    • Wednesdays: Pre-Academy Training session @ Millennium Park.
    • Saturday mornings:  Champion's League small sided play (3v3, 4v4, 5v5)
  • Season length:
    • June to mid-September
      • No sessions during summer break: Saturday, July 22 to Sunday, August 6
  • If you are interested in this program, please fill in the following FORM.
    • Usually the program is first filled with invited players, and if space permits, interested players are then invited.

 

What equipment does my child need?

The registration fee includes a Red Ottawa TFC training shirt. Players are asked to wear the black shorts and socks they receive in the base program. Players are required to wear the given uniform, protective shin guards and shoes at all sessions. Soccer cleats are allowed and recommended for all age groups but not necessary.

 

Who can I contact if I have questions about:

 

Player and parent requirements

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