U9-U12 Winter Academy

Last updated: September 2020

2020-2021 Winter Academy U9-U12

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Program Description

The U9-U12 Academy program offers the most professionally run development soccer program available to soccer players in Ottawa.  The program boasts an extremely qualified and well educated coaching staff, including several nationally and internationally licensed ccoaches, and a curriculum that includes a heavy emphasis on personal and leadership development, beyond just soccer skills. It is also the only program directly affiliated with Toronto FC, Canada's most successful professional team, with regular visits to our Club from Toronto FC. 

Program Details

 

Program Information

Training: 

Three times per week:

  • Twice in a dome (starting in November)
  • Once VTA training (on Zoom at home) (starting in November)
  • Pre-season training is outdoors

 

Competitive Games: 

U9-U10 teams will play in competitive indoor leagues (7v7 format) on weekends.

U11-U12 teams will play in competitive indoor leagues (9v9 format) on weekends. 

Program Length:

October through March (24 weeks with a 2 week break for Christmas).

Evaluations:

Open tryouts in September.

See tryout schedule and details here  

 

Note: All interested players must register for (and pay) the "Competitive/Academy Base Registration" fee prior to the start of evaluations. Following evaluations, all players are placed in a squad/team with players of similar abilities.

Schedule:

(Schedules are subject to change before September 30)

U9-U10 Girls:

Pre-season (October 5 to November 15):

  • Mondays - 5:30 pm @ Millennium Turf
  • Wednesdays - 5:30 pm @ Millennium Turf
  • Saturdays - 10:00 am @ Millennium Park

Main Season (November - March 1)

  • Mondays - 6:30 pm @ Ottawa U Dome
  • Thursdays - 5:30 pm @ Louis Riel Dome
  • Sundays - 2:00 pm @ home on VTA
  • Games on Saturday mornings (EODSA League - various Ottawa Domes)

U9-U10 Boys:

Pre-season (October 5 to November 15)

  • Mondays - 5:30 pm @ Millennium Turf
  • Wednesdays - 5:30 pm @ Millennium Turf
  • Saturdays -  10:00 am @ Millennium Park

Main Season (November - March 1)

  • Tuesdays -  7:00 pm @ Louis Riel Dome
  • Thursdays - 6:30 pm @ Russell Dome
  • Sundays - 2:00 pm @ home on VTA
  • Games - Saturday Mornings (EODSA Leauge - various domes)

U11-U12 Girls:

Pre-season (October 5 to November 15):

  • Mondays - 5:30 pm @ Millennium Turf
  • Wednesdays - 5:30 pm @ Millennium Turf
  • Saturdays - 10:00 am @ Millennium Park

Main Season (November - March 1)

  • Mondays - 6:30 pm @ Ottawa U Dome
  • Thursdays - 5:30 pm @ Louis Riel Dome
  • Sundays - 2:00 pm @ home on VTA
  • Games on Saturday mornings (EODSA League - various Ottawa Domes)

U11-U12 Boys:

Pre-season (October 5 to November 15)

  • Mondays - 5:30 pm @ Millennium Turf
  • Wednesdays - 5:30 pm @ Millennium Turf
  • Saturdays -  10:00 am @ Millennium Park

Main Season (November - March 1)

  • Tuesdays -  7:00 pm @ Louis Riel Dome
  • Thursdays - 6:30 pm @ Russell Dome
  • Sundays - 2:00 pm @ home on VTA
  • Games - Saturday Mornings (EODSA Leauge - various domes)

 

Uniforms: 

Competitive uniforms are available through our partner retailer Evangelista Sports.  Click here  to access the online store. 

Costs:

Before the start of tryouts in September, all players must register for (and pay) the "Competitive/Academy Base Registration" fee of $495. 

Volunteers: Due to the extra requirements of managing COVID-19 protocols, the club will be charging the $50 non-volunteer fee for the winter season.  The good news is that there are lots of opportunities to volunteer!  Every field needs a Field Marshal to verify the attendance and health status of each player. Fill out your Volunteer Application during registration!

Note: Additional fees will need to be paid for players who join a Competitive or Academy team.

Register:

Questions?

U8-U10 Girls Staff Coach: Jordan Lundin - jlundin@ottawatfc.com

U8-U10 Boys Staff Coach: Roberto Di Nuzzo - roberto@ottawatfc.com

U11-U12 Girls Staff Coach: Pat Boyle - pat@ottawatfc.com

U11-U12 Boys Staff Coach: Drew Price - drew@ottawatfc.com

 

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