SUBURBAN SIMBAS!
Teaching the Foundations of Soccer to Children while Growing a LOVE & PASSION for the game!
About the Simbas program:
The goal of our Suburban Simbas program is to provide our young players with a fun and social experience that begins to grow their love for soccer!
Most players in this program are exploring the game for the first time. We want all of our Simbas to fall in love with the game all while learning new skills, making new friends, and most importantly, having FUN!
The Simbas program is designed around a curriculum that builds on ball mastery, physical literacy and game-representative activities.
The format maximizes the concentration of the kids, gives them lots of important touches on the ball, and is also a lot of FUN!
The Simbas program is offered in Bedford, Sackville and Fall River Each Simbas location will offer U4, U5, U6 and U7/8 programs across various nights of the week.
Please note that our Simbas program registration is done on a first-come, first-served basis as we have limited availability/space!
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Become a Suburban Simba!
SUMMER SIMBAS 2024
How Much Does This Cost?
U4 Suburban Simbas (Born in 2020): $195
U5 Suburban Simbas (Born in 2019): $195
U6 Suburban Simbas (Born in 2018): $195
U7/U8 Suburban Simbas (Born in 2017/ 2016): $235
Please note: With prices ever increasing around us, we are hoping to keep the cost of the Simbas program as low as possible. That said, we are seeking the help of more volunteers to serve as coaches and helpers in various ways to offset these costs. There is a $20 non-volunteer fee to help alleviate the cost of the program while providing the best-in-class programming. If you are interested in volunteering, please indicate so when you register. The non-volunteer fee will be credited to your account upon volunteering at the end of the season.
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Program Details
U4 Suburban Simbas (Born in 2020):
Once weekly x 50 minute sessions for 12 weeks.
U5 Suburban Simbas (Born in 2019):
Once weekly x 50 minute sessions for 12 weeks.
U6 Suburban Simbas (Born in 2018):
Once weekly x 50 minute sessions for 12 weeks.
U7/U8 Suburban Simbas (Born in 2017 / 2016):
Once weekly x 1 hour sessions for 12 weeks.
** Looking for more than once a week? Please refer to the Skill Centre. CLICK HERE for more details.**
Coaching
This program is led by technical trainers, youth coaches and volunteer coaches. The sessions are delivered by some of our most talented youth player-coaches who are beginning their coaching journey at the club. These coaches are trained, guided and supervised by our club staff. All coaches are a part of Suburban FC's Coach Development Program.
Our program also relies on the help of parent volunteers so if you are interested in volunteering please include this on your registration.
Program Curriculum
Striking the ball
Running with the ball
Passing and Receiving
Ball mastery
Ball retention
Athletic training
Reaction training
Coordination training
1v1 / 2v2 / 3v3 games
Intro to small-sided games
Schedule
Start Date: June 1st, 2024
Registration Closes: May 26th, 2024
Please note that the schedule below is subject to change based on field allocations from HRM as well as registration volume. Any changes that need to be made will be communicated accordingly.
Basinview (Bedford)
Mondays: U4 5:30-6:30pm / U5 6:30-7:30pm
Thursdays: U6 5:30-6:30pm / U7/8 6:30-7:30pm
Rocky Lake Jr High (Bedford)
Mondays: U6 5:30-6:30pm / U7/8 6:30-7:30pm
Thursdays*: U4 5:30-6:30pm / U5 6:30-7:30pm
*Mondays and/or Thursdays may see a merge in Rocky Lake Jr High & Sunnyside School Group (location TBD based on volume)
Sunnyside (Bedford)
Mondays: U6 5:30-6:30pm / U7/8 6:30-7:30pm
Thursdays*: U4 5:30-6:30pm / U5 6:30-7:30pm
*Mondays and/or Thursdays may see a merge in Rocky Lake Jr High & Sunnyside School Group (location TBD based on volume)
Ashlee Jefferson (Fall River)
Tuesdays: U4 5:30-6:30pm / U6 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesdays: U5 5:30-6:30pm / U7/8 6:30-7:30pm
Millwood High (Sackville)
Tuesdays*: U5 5:30-6:30pm / U7/8 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesdays*: U4 5:30-6:30pm / U6 6:30-7:30pm
Harry R. Hamilton (Sackville)
Tuesdays: U4 5:30-6:30pm / U6 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesdays*: U5 5:30-6:30pm / U7/8 6:30-7:30pm
Cavalier Drive (Sackville)
Wednesdays*: U4/5 5:30-6:30pm / U6/7/8 6:30-7:30pm
*Wednesdays may see a merge in Sackville Locations (location TBD based on volume)
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
Are Uniforms Provided?
All players registered will receive a Suburban FC Timbits uniform. The uniform distribution plan will be communicated once registration closes!
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 & 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 communicated via TeamSnap. **
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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.
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