Summer Season (May 26 - Aug. 28*, 2025)

• U9-U10 (born 2016 & 2015)
  • Boys: Wednesdays, 6:40 PM @ Millennium fields 9/10/11
  • Girls: Tuesdays, 6:40 PM @ Millennium fields 9/10/11
• U11-U12 (born 2014 & 2013)
  • Boys: Wednesdays, 5:30 PM @ Millennium fields 9/10/11
  • Girls: Thursdays, 6:40 PM @ Millennium fields 9/10/11
• U13-U18 (born 2012 to 2007)
  • Boys, U13-U14: Tuesdays, 5:30 PM @ Millennium field 10
  • Boys, U15-U18: Thursdays, 5:30 PM @ Millennium field 10
  • Girls, U13-U16: Mondays, 6:00 PM @ Millennium fields 9/10
  • Girls, U17-U18: moved to Adult leagues
• All sessions run for 1 hour.

*Canada Day: Ottawa TFC programs will be off on Tuesday, July 1st for Canada Day. Games which would have normally been played on this Tuesday will most likely be pushed to September 2nd - this will be confirmed to registered players by our staff.

Summer break: Ottawa TFC programs 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 20 and Sunday August 3, 2025. Activities will resume as scheduled on Monday, August 4, 2025.

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

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 (see our Player Pathway), "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. Click here to know more about what all participants can expect in these programs.

The Open League games, which take place in a 7v7 format, are run by our most talented senior youth players, who are beginning their coaching journey at the club, along with volunteering parent game leaders. The aforementioned young 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 yourself, please fill out the application form linked above! A modest coaching honorarium is provided to parent coaches and youth coaches who otherwise volunteer their time to help us create a great environment for the kids.

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:

• U9 and U10 Boys
• U9 and U10 Girls
• U11 and U12 Boys
• U11, U12 and U13 Girls
• U14, U15 and U16 Girls
• U15, U16, U17 and U18 Boys
• U17 and U18 Girls: moved to adult leagues

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.

 The registration fee includes an Ottawa TFC training shirt, black shorts, black socks, and a soccer ball. 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 games. The soccer ball is provided for each player to have the opportunity to train at home, and does not need to be brought to games!

Enthusiastic players who wish to have an additional training session each week can register for the optional Rec Tech program. This popular program consists of a station-format approach where players will work on fundamental skills. For more details, visit the Rec Tech Training page here.

Applicable registration fees

• Program fee:
  • U9-U12 players (born 2013-2016): $280
  • U13-U18 players (born 2007-2012): $295
  • This fee will include an Ottawa TFC shirt that should be worn at all games, along with shorts, socks and a ball.
• 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.