U5 & U6 ACTIVE START
SUMMER OUTDOOR PROGRAM
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*Eligible for Youth House League, SDP, Breaking Barriers and Li'l Oscars Program Registrations!
Join OSC's Active Start Program and fall in love with soccer this summer!
U5 (2018) and U6 (2017) players will enjoy 14 weeks of fun together with their teammates and volunteer coach, developing skills, enjoying the fresh air and making memories that will last a lifetime!
Each week during the outdoor program, players will learn to love soccer along with their team as they participate in age and stage appropriate games led by a paid OSC Staff Member (Facilitator). Facilitators will guide dedicated volunteer coaches through each set of activities, and ensure every session is a rewarding experience for your players. Parents are encouraged to engage alongside their children as players get used to structured activity in a sport setting.
Weekly sessions will include warm-up games, activity-based play, and a modified game component with the goal of keeping players engaged in a positive learning environment. Following the core principles set in place by Canada Soccer, all players will get lots of time on the ball and enjoy a variety of activities that will allow them to develop social, emotional and physical tools.
The key goal of the program is for players to enjoy their time being active - come join OSC to start your player’s lifelong love of soccer!
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U5/U6 ACTIVE START – 14 week season – Pine Glen Outdoor Fields |
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Start Dates U5 WEEKDAY - Monday, May 29 U6 WEEKDAY - Tuesday, May 23 |
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AGE GROUP |
BORN IN |
REG. FEE |
SATURDAY |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
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U5 Weekend |
2018 |
$240 |
BOYS, GIRLS |
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U6 Weekend |
2017 |
$240 |
BOYS, GIRLS |
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U5 Weekday |
2018 | $240 | BOYS, GIRLS | |||
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U6 Weekday |
2017 | $240 | BOYS, GIRLS | |||
Click here to view the full 2023 Days of Play.
Program Objective
Introductory level: The key objective of the program is for children to develop fundamental skills through play and general movement with the assistance of parent engagement and encouragement!
Roles of the Coach, Facilitator and Parent:
Facilitator: In the U5 & U6 age group, the OSC facilitator works with the players to develop their physical literacy skills during the warm-up and weekly activities. These skills include running, jumping, kicking, dribbling, and changing direction. The facilitator also, along with help from the team’s volunteer coach, leads the weekly small-sided 3v3 game where they implement simplified rules and ensure player safety.
Coach: In the U5 & U6 age group, the team coach plays an important part in ensuring the youth soccer players are supported. The coach is the liaison between the Club and the parents, with their main duties off the field include picking up and distributing items (i.e., uniforms, sponsorship material, etc.) for the team as well as sending emails to ensure all players are aware of important dates. As there is an OSC Facilitator leading the program, the responsibility of the volunteer coach is to simply support and encourage the players through the activities. The coach will also manage the substitutions for the 3v3 game.
Parent: A parent/guardian must be present at each session. *Parents are encouraged to participate with this age group.
How to Register?
Click here to log into your existing Power Up account or to create one!
How do I make an account to register? click here.
Need Help? Please contact info@oakvillesoccer.ca
Additional Program Details
Location:
Oakville Soccer Club – Pine Glen Outdoor Fields. 1520 Pine Glen Rd., Oakville
Session Plan:
U5: 5-minute warm up, followed by a 25-minute Active Start session led by Volunteer Coach and Active Start Facilitator, ending with a 15-minute 3v3 mini soccer game.
U6: 5-minute warm up, followed by a 20-minute Active Start session led by Volunteer Coach and Active Start Facilitator, ending with a 20-minute 3v3 mini soccer game.
Please note: there are gender-specific divisions and no officiating/score keeping at this age. Parents are encouraged to participate with young players.
What does Your Player Need?
Mandatory Equipment: Shin pads.
Provided by OSC: Jersey, Socks, Shorts, Ball – 1 of each per player.
We strongly recommend soccer cleats or running shoes. Check out our friends at Soccer World for great selection and deals on soccer footwear.
Soccer World is located at 521 North Service Rd E, Oakville ON L6H 1A5
Additional Program Offering - Summer Soccer Camps!
OSC's Summer Soccer Camps will be running for 8 weeks in 2023! Campers will enjoy soccer skill development, participate in multi-sport activities, make new friends and most importantly, have FUN!
Learn more about OSC's Camp Program by clicking here.
Become a Volunteer House League Coach!
Coaching a House League team is a fun a rewarding experience! Regardless of your knowledge of the sport, OSC offers a supportive Coach Development program which will provide you with free Coach Development Workshops, templates, curriculums and more!
Click here to learn more about becoming a volunteer coach!
Refund Deadline
The refund request deadline for all House League, Li’l Oscars, and Skill Development Programs is May 9th, 2023.
All refund requests are subject to a $35 administrative fee.
To request a refund, please email info@oakvillesoccer.ca for the correct form.
Refund requests, including requests for credits, will not be accepted under any circumstance not outlined in OSC’s Refund Policy after May 9, 2023.
Registrations are not eligible for a refund or credit due to schedule conflicts or friend requests that are unable to be fulfilled by the Club.
Friend Requests:
In order to make a request for friends to play on the same team, please send an email to playerrequests@oakvillesoccer.ca with the following information:
- Your player's full name
- Your requested friend's full name
- Age group and/or year of birth
Example: "James Smith would like to be placed on the same team as John Doe in for the Boys U8 Summer soccer season please."
Please note that OSC only accepts requests for one friend per player and that request must be reciprocal; both parties must email and request that their players be placed on the same team.
While the Oakville Soccer Club makes every effort to accommodate friend requests, they are not guaranteed; refunds will not be provided should a request not be granted.
Please note that requests for specific coaches are not accepted.
The friend request deadline for the 2023 Summer Outdoor Season is April 26th, 2023.
For more information on Friend Requests at the Oakville Soccer Club, please click here
Out of Town Fee:
Please be advised that all registrants that reside outside of the town of Oakville will be required to pay an out-of-town residency fee of $10.00.
Questions?
If you have questions after careful review of the program articles and days of play, please email info@oakvillesoccer.ca - your email will be returned within two business days.
Due to high call volume, OSC is not able to return voicemails at this time. Email will ensure a prompt response.