U8-U10 Grassroots Soccer


 

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U8-U10 Grassroots Programming

  • Number of Matches: Each Block will have 4 WYSA Match Days
  • Block 1 Length: May 4th, 2026 - June 26th, 2026
  • Block 2 Length: August 4th, 2026 - September 25th, 2026
  • Jamboree Dates: September 27, 2026
  • Block 3 Length: October 31/November 1 -December 19/20, 2026
  • Block 4 Length: January 9/10- March 14, 2027
  • Jamboree date: Sunday, March 14, 2027

Block 3 and 4 Days of Play

Match Days:

U8 and U9 Days of Play: U8 Boys and Girls will play on Saturdays; U9 Boys and Girls will also play on Saturdays.

U10 Days of Play: U10 Girls will play on Saturdays. U10 Boys will play on Sundays.

Training Days will be Monday and Wednesday

 

U8 Born 2018

U9 Born 2017

U10 Born 2016

  • Fun, active learning environment 
  • Ball mastery & dribbling confidence 
  • 1v1 attacking 
  • Coordination & movement skills 
  • Small-sided games (3v3 / 4v4) 
  • Equal playing time 

At U8, we focus on:

Maximum ball touches
Encouraging creativity
Learning through play
Building confidence 

  • Continued technical development 
  • Introduction to passing & receiving 
  • 1v1 attacking & defending 
  • Decision-making in small-sided games 
  • Understanding space 

At U9, we focus on: 

When to dribble 
When to pass 
How to support teammates 
Basic defensive awareness

 

  • Technical refinement under pressure 
  • Combination play (passing & movement) 
  • Basic team shape concepts 
  • Attacking & defending principles 
  • Transition moments

At U10, we focus on

Game awareness 
Supporting angles 
Defensive responsibility 
Simple tactical understanding 
Confidence in competitive play 

 

 

 

What Players Need 

  • Soccer cleats
  • Shin guards (mandatory) 
  • Water bottle 
  • Weather-appropriate clothing 

Note players MUST not wear any jewelry (Earrings, bracelets, watches etc) this is a safety issue. 

 

Included are two tops, shorts, and socks for all players!

 

Financial assistance can be provided through Sport Manitoba KidSport 

Contact the office at clubhouse@phoenixsoccer.ca for details

 

Block 3 and 4 Registration opening soon!!!

 

Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards - More Info  

 

Questions?

Please contact Technical Staff at technical@phoenixsoccer.ca
For general inquiries, please contact the office at clubhouse@phoenixsoccer.ca

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