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Child U3 to U6

Calling all Rising Soccer stars

  • full uniform; soccer ball
  • shinpads are mandatory; cleats are optional but recommended (no jewellery)
  • U4 , U5 & U6 programs offer gender specific or co-ed options
  • U4 , U5 & U6 programs are 14 weeks
  • Games are played on Statutory holidays such as Victoria Day, Canada and the Civic holiday
  • In the case of rain, please check the Home page for field closures which are posted as soon as possible.  If the field status is OPEN, please proceed to your game.

Friend Requests

Whitby FC will attempt to accommodate direct friend requests ONLY.  In order to get team lists completed early, no friend requests will be accepted after April 15.  One friend request only.  Requests for specific coaches are not accepted.   

Fees 2023 - early fees until April 15

AGE Birth Yr Early fee Effective April 16
U3 2020 $190 $215
U4 2019 $205 $230
U5 2018 $215 $240
U6 2017 $225 $250

Please scroll down to see program options and playing days


*Processing fees will apply for all online registrations.  Requests for refunds will only be considered prior to the first day of the season and subject to $35 administrative fee.   After the start of the season, refunds are processed due to medical reasons (doctor's note must be submitted).


Program details

Program provides a curriculum framework for children focusing on soccer skills tailored to include - Physical Literacy:  

  • Basic motor skills
  • Emotional, personal and social development
  • Individual ball mastery
  • Cognitive development 

Training Overview:

  • Ball Mastery – exercises changing direction moves where players work alone using the ball with high repetition of touches
  • Physical Literacy – fun games incorporating game specific movements
  • Small-sided games for U4, U5 and U6 programs – 3v3, 4v4 games ... fun, fun, fun

U4-U5 Active Start & U6 FUNdamentals Schedules

Schedules and rosters will be uploaded to team pages in early May

Play-up requests

Play-up requests for U3 - U6 divisions will not be considered

'UR rising stars R our future stars'


Volunteer Coaches

We need volunteer coaches for our child / youth recreational league.  If you are able to volunteer your time, please complete the online Coach volunteer form.  Thank you ... we appreciate your time.

Whitby FC will provide a $100 coach rebate towards the Indoor 2023-24 season or the Outdoor 2024 season.  The rebate is available to head coaches only.

SportsEngine

The Club uses SportsEngine to communicate to players.  Please remember to periodically check your SportsEngine email box for any updates.  Once team lists have been completed, registered players have access to the roster and team schedule via their team page accessible using your SportsEngine account (login and click MY TEAMS) or use the mobile app.

We strongly recommend that a parent or sibling attends with our U3 to U6 players to help assist with social distancing and complete technical based activities. 


U3, The Ball & Me

Birth Year Gender Day Location Start
2020 CO-ED Thu - TBC Whitby Soccer Centre May 25

U3, The Ball & Me

U3 program is a parent / child activity and requires one member of the family to participate with the player on a weekly basis.  

U3 program is designed and coordinated by Club technical staff (12 weeks in length).   Time - 6pm


U4, Fun & More

Birth Yr Gen Day Location Start
2019 Boys Wed TBA May 17
2019 Girls Wed TBA May 17
2019 CO-ED Wed Brooklin May 17
2019 CO-ED Sun TBA May 14

U4, Fun & More

The emphasis will be on lots of touches with both feet - running with the ball, stopping and changing direction with the ball, dribbling, kicking and shooting.

Sessions include a 20 minute warm-up, 5 minute "break" and will conclude with a 3v3 small-sided game against the team you are scheduled to share the field (approx 60 minutes).  Time 6:30pm.  Program length - 14 weeks.


U5, All Alive

Birth Yr Gen Day Location Start
2018 Boys Tue TBA May 16
2018 Girls Tue TBA May 16
2018 CO-ED Tue Brooklin May 16
2018 CO-ED Sun TBA May 14

U5, All Alive

The emphasis will be on lots of touches with both feet, running with the ball, stopping and changing direction with the ball, dribbling, kicking and shooting.

Sessions include a 20 minute warm-up, 5 minute "break" and conclude with a 4v4 small-sided game against the team you are scheduled to share the field (approx 60 minutes).  Time 6:30pm.  Program length - 14 weeks.


U6

Birth Yr Gen Day Location Start
2017 Boys Mon TBA May 15
2017 Girls Mon TBA May 15
2017 CO-ED Mon Brooklin May 15
2017 CO-ED Sun TBA May 14

U6 Girls - Willow Park


U6 - FUNdamentals

The emphasis will be on lots of touches, dribbling, passing, shooting. Small-sided games are in a 4v4 format. Players should play a fair amount of time in each position by rotating through each "position" on the field.  No goalkeepers / no scores or standings / coaches act as game supervisors and are allowed on the field (1 coach per team please)

Sessions include a 15 minute warm-up, 5 minute "break" and conclude with a 4v4 small-sided game (2x15 min. halves) against the team you are scheduled to share the field (approx 60 minutes).  Time 6:30pm.  Program length - 14 weeks.

Just a friendly reminder ...

Parents / spectators sit on the opposite side of the field from the coaches and players. Parents should cheer for all of the players on the field, not just their own.  Parents / spectators are not permitted to sit near the corners, the goal line or the goal.

U3

U3 drill


U3 drill