Outdoor U7-U8 Mini Soccer

Winnipeg Phoenix FC follows and maintains the Canada Soccer club licensing requirements under the Canada Soccer Standards of Quality Soccer (SQS) and includes area community clubs wishing to offer youth soccer programs in the North-East area of the City of Winnipeg to participate under the Phoenix SQS license. Our goal is to create a consistent program across the entire district, including fees, and improve the overall quality of the soccer programs. 

Long Term Player Development Stage TWO Fundamentals “FUN WITH THE BALL”

At this stage, players should participate in simulating practices and games that develop basic technical skill in a FUN atmosphere. The emphasis should be on movement exercises and games that promote a feel for the ball while teaching basic principles within a fun but structured setting. Mini-games formats are 5v5 and a basic league schedule will be created but no standing will be kept. All players should play equal time, try all positions, and equal time should be allotted to practices and games.

Goal: Technique development through fun.

Emphasize skills and ABC’s not tactics.

Fun games, no standings.

If you live in the East End Community Centre catchment area, you must register directly with the community club. Please visit their website for more information: 
Soccer | Transcona East End C.C. (eastendarena.ca)

Registration 

Please review all information, the link to register is at the bottom of the page. 

Players in the U7 (born in 2018) - U8 (born in 2017) age groups looking to register for outdoor soccer will do so via the Central Registration Portal. 

After registration, the teams will be created.

Teams are usually a combination of players from several clubs playing out of a host club.

Your child MAY be placed on a team hosted by any of the clubs in the district.
 
A team representative will contact you approximately two weeks before the start of the season. If you have not been contacted by a team representative by April 21st, please contact Winnipeg Phoenix FC by e-mailing kristin@phoenixsoccer.ca

Fees for the 2025 Season will be as follows: 

U7-U8        TBD plus a MSA fee of TBD

Season Overview

Season: May and June
Frequency: 2 sessions per week
Duration: 1 hour sessions
Recommended Training Time: 30 minutes skills and 30 minute game
Team Composition: Same-gender teams begin at this age

Game Days:

• Born in 2018 (U7) - play on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00pm for May and June 
• Born in 2017 (U8) - play on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30pm for May and June

Games will be played at various community club fields in the area. 
 
Equipment Required by player:

Shin guards, running shoes or outdoor soccer cleats are required. Jerseys will be provided (note: most clubs require a jersey deposit in the form or cash or postdated cheque)

Coaches Needed

The Recreational Soccer Program relies on volunteer coaches to provide the opportunity for your child to participate in the program. Without these coaches, there is no program. Not only will you be contributing to your child's development, but you will also be supporting the community too. Be part of this rewarding experience! If you are willing to volunteer to coach, please complete the appropriate section on your child's registration with the necessary info or contact Phoenix FC by e-mailing kristin@phoenixsoccer.ca 

To ensure the safety of all participants and provide a meaningful and enjoyable experience as well as comply with Canada Soccer's SQS program, coaches must be willing to complete the following, for which all fees will be reimbursed to the coach upon successful completion:

• A Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector. Provided by WPS or RCMP only. (Completed within the past 36 months)
• A Child Abuse Registry Check (Completed within the past 36 months)
• Complete the Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders course. (Expires every 5 years)
• The appropriate coaching certification for the age/stage they are coaching.
• Completion of the Respect Group Keeping Girls in Sport Program for any coaches working with youth teams that include girls and gender diverse people (*new*) 

Note: Criminal Record Checks and Child Abuse Registry Checks must be submitted before the start of the season. All coaching certification requirements except the on-field portion must be completed before the season. 

Financial assistance is available through Sport Manitoba KidSport 

Registration opens on Friday, February 14th. Please check back!