Fall Season (Sep. 14 - Oct. 26, 2024):

• 8:45am to 9:45am
• No session on October 12

Winter Season (Nov. 16 - Mar. 8):

• U9-U11 league: 10 - 11 AM @ Orleans Dome
• U12-U18 league: 12 - 1 PM @ Orleans Dome

Note that the anticipated schedule listed above is subject to change. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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 exact game format will be 4v4 as a base 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, based upon gender, age/size and experience.

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 & Coaching page.

The 6-week Fall Season of the Open League will also incorporate U7 and U8 players who are interested in bridging the gap between the summer and winter programs that are available to them. Players will be grouped accordingly (by gender, size and skill level) during sessions to ensure they are all adequately challenged and experience the right levels of success to enjoy the program!

Note that the Winter Season of the Open league will remain U9 and up, as advertised above. U7-U8 players can sign up for the Grassroots Skills Centre program for the winter months, which is the core Grassroots program for the winter season.

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 6-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 Wednesday, December 18, 2024 and Sunday, January 5, 2025. Activities will be resuming as scheduled on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Therefore, there will be no sessions on December 21 & December 28, 2024, as well as January 4, 2025.

Please note that there is also no session on October 12, 2024 (Thanksgiving weekend).

Applicable registration fees

• 2 different program fees - player register for one or both:
  • Fall season - 6 weeks outdoors: $75
  • Winter season - 14 weeks indoors: $275 + $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: refunds must be requested via the club's Refund/Withdrawal Form and are subject to the Refund Policy. Only approved requests will be processed. Note that evaluation fees are non-refundable.