U5 - U6 - U7 - U9 Program Information

U5 - U6 - U7 - U9 Program Information

Program Information and Structure:

The Mini Program (U5-U9) follows the Canada Soccer Pathway to promote a love for the game at an early age.  In doing so, practices will consist of station-based or game activity game (GAG) methodology organized into the 4 categories for development:  Soccer technique, General Movement, Coordination, and Small-Sided Games. 

• Soccer technique involves activities which teach dribbling, control, passing, and shooting. This is where the kids develop basic skills they will use for the rest of their soccer careers.
• General Movement involves activities designed to promote physical activity. The kids will learn speed, agility, and balance while participating in highly active tasks.
• Coordination involves activities that combine different movements and serve to promote better control of their bodies with and without a ball.
• Small-Sided Games are where the kids can apply some of the skills they learn in “real” game scenarios. This can include scrimmages, or other variations of games with a ball.

Throughout the season, there will also be a couple of tournament days where the kids play games for the whole practice to promote fun and healthy competition (without keeping score).

Age Divisions

U5 - born in 202

U6 - born in 2020

U7 - born in 2019

U9 - born in 2017 and 2018

U5/U6 Age Group 

Registration Fee $185

All U5/U6 sessions will be held at the Stratford Soccer Complex on Field C. 

Boys sessions will be held on Monday evening in two different groups. The first session will be held from 5:00-5:45 pm and the second session from 6:00-6:45 pm.

Girls sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings two different groups. The first session will be held from 5:00-5:45 pm and the second session from 6:00-6:45 pm.

U7 Age Group

Registration Fee $200

All U7 sessions will be held at the Stratford Soccer Complex on Field D. 

Boys sessions will be on Tuesday evening in two different groups. The first session will be held from 5:00-5:45 pm and the second session from 5:45-6:30. Thursday evening will be game and the session will be held for both groups from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Girls sessions will be on Thursday evening in two different groups. The first session will be held from 5:00-5:45 pm and the second session from 5:45-6:30. Tuesday evening will be game and the session will be held for both groups from 6:30-7:30 pm.

 U9 Age Group

Registration Fee $230 In the U9 age group, for the 2026 summer season, there will be two groupings for this age group. Players will be assigned to their grouping by our Club Technical Staff. 

Each grouping will have set start times and all sessions will be held at the Stratford Soccer Complex on Field D.

Boys sessions will be Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:00-6:00 pm or 6:15-7:15 pm.

Girls sessions will be Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:00-6:00 pm or 6:15-7:15 pm.

** Information about identification sessions for this age group will be sent out once the schedule has been set. **

** Players will receive an email prior to the start of the season notifying them of which grouping they have been assigned. **

** Please note Wednesday evening sessions may change part way through the summer to games with some travel options to other local clubs. Game times may vary from the set start times for the grouping. **