This one day a week RUFC skill development program is for girls and boys born in 2019 and 2018. As a Canada Soccer Quality Soccer Provider, all RUFC programming aligns with the CSA Long Term Player Development (LTPD) model and players will be grouped with an emphasis on extending and supporting the player's stage of development.  There will be an emphasis on individual and small group development, using deliberate practice to develop soccer and physical literacy skills.

If you would like to be placed on a team with a practice and game each week please refer to our U6 & U7 Open Development Program.

The Mini-Kickers program provides a curriculum framework focusing on developing:

• Physical literacy skills
• Emotional, personal and social development
• Individual ball mastery
• Cognitive Development

Participation in this program will assist children in developing positive self-esteem and promote a healthy attitude towards physical activity as well as developing basic physical literacy and ball skills.

Weekly Training Overview

Ball mastery – Exercises where players work alone using the ball with high repetition of touches, including moves to change direction, running with the ball, and shooting.

Physical literacy – Fun games incorporating game specific movements. Small sided games – 1v1, 2v2 and 3v3 games. Fun! Fun! Fun!

Days: Sundays
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Location: Hugh Boyd Soccer Complex, Boyd White Field
Dates: September 8, 2024 to March 9, 2025 (22 sessions)
*please note there are no sessions on October 13, December 22, 29, January 5 and February 16
Fee: $340 (includes uniform)

Refunds subject to a $50 administration fee are provided up to September 8. No refunds are provided after September 8.

Questions? Please contact Stephanie at stephaniet@rufc.ca