U9-U18 Summer League

 

 

First steps... Who is Ottawa TFC?

Ottawa TFC wants to be your home for soccer.  Recognized as a National level club by Canada Soccer, Ottawa TFC's ultimate goal for the U9-U18 Open program is to ensure that your child participates in a safe, fun and social environment and falls in love with the beautiful game. Whether your player simply wants to play with friends or aspires to be the next big star, Ottawa TFC's coaches bring a fun approach to each session, focusing on learning by doing, building a larger repertoire of soccer movements and teaching the basic principles of play in a challenging environment.

 

What can I expect as a soccer parent?

Players at this age may be just starting their "careers" in soccer, "skilling up" to try out competitive soccer or transitioning to "soccer for life" at a recreational level. They all need to develop their skills appropriately.

The U9-U12 sessions are run by a combination of our most talented senior youth players, who are beginning their own coaching journey at our club, and parent coaches selected and trained from within the community. All coaches are trained and licensed, and are overseen by Ottawa TFC's staff coaches. A modest coaching honorarium is provided to Parent Coaches and youth coaches who volunteer their time to help us create a great environment for the kids. We encourage you to consider signing up for this, yourself, by clicking on the 'Coaches Wanted' icon.

The U13-U18 divisions rely upon Parent Coaches to lead the teams in weekly games with short practices, beforehand. Coaches are provided with Canada Soccer's coach training modules, and receive a modest coaching honorarium for volunteering their time. An Ottawa TFC staff coach oversees each session. If you are interested in helping as a coach, click on the 'Coaches Wanted' picture.

For all players U9-U18, teams are formed by gender taking into account registered players' ages and experience to make fun leagues with balanced teams. Our anticipated Open leagues are listed below, although they are subject to minor adjustment based upon actual registration numbers in each group. Currently we plan to run U9-U10, U11-U12, Junior (U13-U15) and Senior (U16-U18) divisions. Our U13-U18 often have the opportunity to play with teams from other clubs in Ottawa East, as well.

 

 


 

NOTE: This Open League (OTFC's main Open program) offers one game night per week. The following additional development session is also offered to U9-U12 players: U9-U12 Rec Tech.

 

OPEN LEAGUE PROGRAMS
 

U9-U10 LEAGUE - 

  • ORLEANS - MILLENNIUM PARK (2010 Trim Rd, Orleans)
    • 1 weekly game with no referee, 5v5
    • Thursday:
      • Girls: 6pm
      • Boys: 6pm and 7:10pm - **PROGRAM FULL** 
    • End of May to end of August (12 week program) 
      • No sessions during summer break: Saturday, July 22 to Sunday, August 6
    • $245/player
      • A $50 non-volunteer fee charged per family for each season. This fee is credited to your account upon volunteering at the end of the season.
    • REGISTER NOW - Friend requests and language considerations as well as balancing of teams are taken into account.
       
  • NOTE: If you are looking for an option in Gloucester, check out the Rec Tech session at Vanessa Gilles Park.  For more details, see the Rec Tech Information Page.

 

U11-U12 LEAGUE

  • ORLEANS - MILLENNIUM PARK (2010 Trim Rd, Orleans)
    • 1 weekly game with referee, 7v7
    • Tuesday
      • Girls: 6pm
      • Boys: 7:10pm - **PROGRAM FULL** 
    • End of May to end of August (12 week program) 
      • No sessions during summer break: Saturday, July 22 to Sunday, August 6
    • $245/player
      • A $50 non-volunteer fee charged per family for each season. This fee is credited to your account upon volunteering at the end of the season.
    • REGISTER NOW - Friend requests and language considerations as well as balancing of teams are taken into account.
       
  • NOTE: If you are looking for an option in Gloucester, check out the Rec Tech session at Vanessa Gilles Park.  For more details, see the Rec Tech Information Page.

U13-U18 PROGRAMS

  • OPEN LEAGUE - WEEKLY GAME PLAY
    • 1 weekly game with referee, with a 30 minute practice before each game.
      • Some teams may run an extra training session during the week in the early weeks of the season. 
    • Games are always on the same night. All the fields are in the Gloucester / Orleans area.
      • Junior (U13 / U14 / U15) Boys: Tuesdays
      • Junior (U13 / U14 / U15) Girls: Wednesdays
      • Senior (U16 / U17 / U18) Boys: Wednesdays
      • Senior (U16 / U17 / U18) Girls: Thursdays
    • End of May to end of August (12 week program)
      • No sessions during summer break: Saturday, July 22 to Sunday, August 6
    • We may coordinate games with other Ottawa clubs in the east end on the same or additional nights. More details will follow!
    • $265/player 
      • A $50 non-volunteer fee is charged per family for each season. This fee is credited to your account upon volunteering at the end of the season.
    • REGISTER NOW - Friend requests and language considerations as well as balancing of teams are taken into account


 

What equipment does my child need?

The registration fee includes an Ottawa TFC training shirt, black shorts and soccer socks. Players are required to wear the provided uniform, protective shin guards and appropriate 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

Ottawa TFC follows FIFA and Ontario Soccer (OS) Policy states which require that all jewelry, including but not limited to earrings and watches, must be removed.  Taping earrings is also not allowed.  Casts – Hard casts are not permitted.

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