Players at this age are starting their "careers" in soccer and need to develop their basic skills appropriately (including technical, physical and social skills). The weekly 1-hour session consist of various skills exercises as well as small games on a rotational basis. Players are grouped by age and gender.

Sessions are run by our most talented senior youth players, who are beginning their coaching journey at the club. The coaches are trained through Canada Soccer, and guided/supervised by our academy staff coaches. If you are interested in helping as a coach, click here to visit our Careers and Coaching page.

Players and parents must be abide to the Ottawa TFC. Code of conducts can be found on the website under the Resources - Documents & Policies.

The registration fee includes a training shirt, black shorts and socks, and a soccer ball. The uniform will be handed out during the month of May - more details to be shared when confirmed. Players are required to wear the given uniform, protective shin guards and shoes at all sessions (can be bought at any sports store). Soccer cleats are allowed and recommended for all age groups but not necessary.

IMPORTANT: Players are required to bring their soccer ball to each session. We please ask the parent/guardian to clearly identify the ball with the player's name once it is received.

Program Administrator: Kaden Engbers

Kaden serves as Ottawa TFC's Associate Technical Director. Having grown up playing his entire youth career with OTFC's predecessor Cumberland Cobras, he is now involved in multiple areas of the club and has led our Grassroots Program since 2018. Kaden holds a National Children's Diploma, the highest available Canada Soccer license for programs of this age group, and serves as a captain for our Men's First Team.

Kaden will be providing his oversight for the program. The sessions themselves will be led and delivered by another member of our staff, along with a team of Ottawa TFC youth coaches.

Registration, PowerUp or payment questions: admin@ottawatfc.com

If you would like to request a friend for your child to play with, please enter their name during the registration process. Friend request considerations as well as balancing of group sizes will be taken into account. Please note that a friend request will only be granted if both players request to play with each other.

Ottawa TFC will be taking a summer break during which programs will not run, unless otherwise stated. This season's break will take place between Monday July 21 and Sunday August 3, 2025. Activities will be resuming as scheduled on Monday August 4, 2025.

Therefore, there will be no sessions on July 25 & August 1, 2025 for the Orleans program, and on July 21 & 28 for the Gloucester program.

Applicable registration fees

• Program fee: $245
  • Includes uniform and ball for the season (see equipment needs section above for more info)
• Non-volunteer fee (1 per family per season): $55
  • Fee is credited into accounts at the end of the season for those who volunteer with the club. Visit our Volunteering page to find volunteer opportunities!

Financial assistance: Ottawa TFC works with valued organizations and community partners to help families needing support for their child (or children) to be able to play soccer and be healthy. Visit our Financial Assistance page for more information.

Withdrawals: visit our Refunds & Withdrawals page to request a credit or refund. All refunds are subject to the Refund Policy. Only approved requests will be processed.