FIRST TOUCHES PROGRAM
Designed for young children between 18mo-3yo. Introducing the child to the ball through play & movement!
What is the First Touches Program?
The Suburban FC First-Touches program is designed for young children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years of age. The program is an introduction to the sport of soccer through physical literacy, movement exploration, social interactions, structured & unstructured play and most importantly, fun!
This program will provide these young children (& future soccer stars!) with an opportunity to explore physical movements and physical literacy development all while having fun, staying active, and getting their first touches on a soccer ball!
The program is designed with a parent-tot structure, where the participants’ parents stay and play with them under the directions and guidance of our trained & qualified staff coaches!
IMPORTANT: When Registering…
To choose First Touches Programs - Click “U4 Co-Ed” Division
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Register for the First Touches Program
Program Details
The First Touches sessions run for 50 minutes. The sessions are composed of physical literacy & movement, technical introduction, motor skills & coordination, fun play & games, play, and various activities to keep the young players socially, physically and emotionally active/engaged!
There will be two blocks for the summer 2024 season. Two blocks of 6 weeks (for a total of 12 weeks of programming offered). The program will run primarily on grass fields.
DAY: Sundays - First Session will be June 2nd, 2024
LOCATION: Rocky Lake Jr High School*
Times Offered: 9:00 am (full),10:00 am (full), 11:00 am
Registration Deadline: May 19th, 2024 (Full season & Block 1)
July 7th, 2024 (Block 2)
Start Date: Block 1: June 2nd, 2024
Block 2: July 21st, 2024
Tentative End Date: Block 1: July 14th, 2024
Block 2: August 31st, 2024
*Please note the sessions have been moved from Rocky Lake Elementary to Rocky Lake Jr High due to reported & forecasted poor field quality/standards
Are Uniforms Provided?
Yes! We will provide First Touches t-shirts for all our participants!
Jerseys will be available for pick-up at the office the week before the sessions start (will also be available for pick-up at the field the first session of the season)
Please note players who sign up for both blocks only get 1x t-shirt! (i.e. they won’t get a new one each block)
How Much Does This Cost?
$80 (One Block = 6 weeks)
$140 (Both Blocks = 12 weeks) - save $20!
What Do The Fees Include?
Facility costs
Coaches - Lead and assistants
Registration with governing bodies (Soccer Nova Scotia & Canada Soccer)
Training Equipment & Uniform
Administrative (operations, registration system, processing fees, etc.)
How Is This Program Developed?
The program curriculum is developed & designed in accordance with and aligned with:
The Canadian Association of Physical Literacy
Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) Active Start Programming
Nationally Developed LTAD (Long-Term-Athlete-Development) Model
Canadian Physical Literacy & Sport For Life
CS4L Programs
PHE Canada - Passport for Life
Canadian Sport for Life - (physcialliteracy.ca)
Once registration closes, please refer to your individual TeamSnap account where you will find all up-to-date schedule details - times, play days, and locations. A TeamSnap walkthrough could be found below which outlines the check-in process as well as other features.
TeamSnap Tutorial - CLICK HERE
Need To Know
Schedules are subject to change based on facility availability. If location or time changes, communication will be sent out via TeamSnap.
Parent and Player Requirements
Players and parents must abide by the Policies and Procedures of the club.
What happens if there is bad weather and field closures?
** Unfortunately due to time constraints, there will be no make-up sessions or pro-rated refunds due to poor weather/field closure. Field closures and extreme weather conditions are beyond our control. We will always strive to ensure that programming is offered when we have access to fields and it does not jeopardize the safety of our players. Any cancellations will be clearly communicated via TeamSnap. **
Need Financial Assistance?
Opportunities for financial support available through KidSport > and Jumpstart >
Suburban FC is a non-profit soccer club and we strive to balance low program fees (as low as possible) with superior coaching and training opportunities. If our prices present a barrier for your player, we encourage you to contact Suburban FC at admin@suburbanfc.ca to discuss payment options.
Questions?
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