OTTAWA TFCSOCCER CLUB

U6-U8 | SPRING 2025

GRASSROOTS

SPRING TUNE-UP PROGRAM

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Just can’t wait for the summer season? Then the Spring Tune-Up program is just for you! Designed to bridge the gap between the winter and summer season, this program focuses on a balance of individual skills development and
small-sided games. Players will be grouped by age and ability, and work youth coaches who are beginning their coaching journey at the club. Sessions will take place indoors, inside the recently opened Orleans Dome!

Eligibility: boys born 2017-18, girls born 2017-19

  • Evaluation/tryout not required

Commitment: 1 session/week

Season dates: Mar. 29 - May 10 (6 weeks)

  • No session on Apr. 19 (Easter weekend)

Location: Orleans Dome

Registration fee: $80

REGISTER

Space is limited!

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Schedule information

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Below is the schedule for the spring 2025 program. All sessions are 1 hour in length. Make sure to note the varying start times on certain weeks.

  • March 29: 8:00 AM
  • April 5: 8:00 AM
  • April 12: 10:00 AM
  • April 19: no session
  • April 26: 10:00 AM
  • May 3: 8:00 AM
  • May 10: 8:00 AM

Please note that this schedule remains subject to change, and registered players will be notified directly with any updates.

Session format and methodology

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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 and will get exposure to multiple coaches and facets of the game.

 

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.

Equipment needs

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No uniform is provided for this program. Players are required to wear appropriate clothing (old Ottawa TFC uniform if or red/grey t-shirt, shorts, socks), 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 officially necessary.

Staff & contact info

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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

Fee structure, refunds & financial assistance

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Applicable registration fees

  • Program fee: $80

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.

CONTACT US

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Questions about this program? Contact our Staff Coach Kaden Engbers!