Fall Season (Sep. 20 - Nov. 1st, 2025):

• U10-U18 league: 10:30 - 11:30 AM @ Millennium Sports Park

Winter Season (Nov. 15 - Feb. 28 2026):

• U10-U11 league: 11 AM - 12 PM @ Orleans Dome
• U12-U14 league: 12 - 1 PM @ Orleans Dome
• U15-U18 league: 1 - 2 PM @ Orleans Dome

Our Open League sessions are all about getting the kids to simply play, get touches on the ball, and have fun! Players will be split into teams of 4 and will rotate through multiple short games (usually around 5 minutes in length), facing different opponents each time. The focus is on maximizing touches and encouraging lots of free play – the main goal is to ensure all players can enjoy themselves while improving their skills against a wide variety of opponents.

Please note that the base game format will be 4v4, but may change week-to-week to accommodate the number of players registered or in attendance. Teams will be formed at the field as players arrive, and players will be grouped appropriately by age, gender, and experience. Matches will last 5-10 minutes before players rotate to face new opponents.

Sessions are overseen by Ottawa TFC senior youth players, who act as "Game Leaders" and ensure that maximum time is spent playing. These "Game Leaders" are trained through Canada Soccer, and guided/supervised by our academy staff coaches. If you are interested in helping as a "Game Leader", click here to visit our Careers & Coaching page.

Staff Coach: Cian Lynch

Born and raised in Ireland, Cian has played professionally for a few League of Ireland clubs and in the USL, as well as at the university level in both the NCAA and Canada. Having earned his coaching licenses through the Irish FA, he also has a wide range of youth coaching experience across Canada, the US and Ireland. Today, he works closely with our U11-U14 Academy Boys groups and oversees the club’s Open Programs.

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

Learn more about our club staff by visiting our Staff page.

Players are required to wear 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.

Fall Season: As this is only a 7-week program spent outdoors in the fall, no uniform will be handed out or mandatory for the sessions. Players should dress for the weather.

Winter Season: The registration fee includes a white Ottawa TFC training shirt, black shorts and black socks. The uniform will be handed out during the first month of sessions - more details to be shared when confirmed. Players are required to wear this uniform at all indoor sessions.

Enthusiastic players who wish to have an additional training session each week can register for the optional Rec Tech program. These popular sessions take place directly before the Open League sessions at Orleans Dome in the winter, with our strongest youth coaches. For more details, visit the Rec Tech Training page here.

Ottawa TFC programs will be taking a holiday break during which programs will not run, unless otherwise stated. This season's break will take place between Sunday, December 21, 2025 and Sunday, January 4, 2026. Activities will be resuming as scheduled on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Therefore, there will be no sessions on December 27, 2025 &  January 3rd, 2026.

Applicable registration fees

• 2 different program fees - player register for one or both:
  • Fall season - 7 weeks outdoors: $85
  • Winter season - 14 weeks indoors: $280 + $55 (volunteer fee)
    • Non-volunteer fee (1 per family per season): $55
      • Only applicable for the winter season (not charged for shorter fall season).
      • 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.