The RUFC Just 4 Girls ACADEMY is a one day a week (Friday) skill development program for any U8-U18 girls (2018-2008) of all skill levels. This is a girls only program. Players will train in developmentally stage and age-appropriate groups.

Players born 2019-2020 please refer to the Mini-Kickers Program. Players born 2021-2022 please refer to the Kids4U or Parent-Tot programs.

As a Canada Soccer Quality Soccer Provider, all 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.

The Just 4 Girls Academy will be delivered by licenced RUFC Staff Coaches with programming developed by RUFC Technical Director, David Thorburn.

Program Overview:

Ball Mastery – Exercises where each player will work alone with a ball, High repetitions using parts of the body.

Speed – Exercises and games that improve acceleration, running with and without the ball and changes of pace.

Receiving and Passing – Exercises to improve a player’s first touch, so important at all levels and to encourage and teach accurate creative passing.

Finishing – Exercises and games that teach technique and encourage instinctive play.

Moves (1v1) – Exercises and games that teach game winning individual moves that can create space amongst the most packed of defenses.

Group Attack – Exercises and games that improve small-group combination play with emphasis on fast break attacks.

Tactical Awareness – through game literacy activities.

SCHEDULE:

Fridays: September 12, 2025 to February 27, 2026 (21 sessions)

No sessions on October 31, December 19 & 26, January 2 .

5:30pm-6:30pm

Boyd Soccer Complex - Francis Road & #1 Road, Richmond, BC.

Fee: $340

All players receive a RUFC Academy Kit.

Refunds subject to a $50 administration fee are provided up to September 11, 2025. No refunds are provided after the program starts.

To ensure players are grouped appropriately, you will be asked for your skill/divisional level on the registration form. Please answer accurately.

• BCSPL
• Metro
• Division 1
• Division 2
• Division 3
• Recreational/House
• New to Soccer