General Information for 2026 WeeWarriors SUMMER Soccer Programs
Please note that details are subject to change.
Program Eligibility
Born in 2022 (U4) – Active Start Jr.
Born in 2021 (U5) – Active Start
Born in 2020 (U6) – FUNdamentals Jr.
Born in 2019 (U7) – FUNdamentals
Player/Friend Requests
All summer programs take friend requests (excluding Active Start PLUS and Junior Development programs). In order for a friend request to be honoured, two (2) players must request each other to play on the same team. Only one (1) player request per person is permitted. Players are unable to request a particular coach. Friend requests can be submitted online during the registration process. The deadline for a friend request is Thursday, April 30th, at midnight.
Geographic Locations
Sessions will be at the same field each week. The WeeWarriors Festival on August 8th will be held at a different location. Exact fields within a specific geographic area will not be known until the end of March, when the City of Ottawa approves field permits.
Program Length
WeeWarriors SUMMER programs are once a week, starting THE WEEK OF MAY 18th for 11 sessions (except for Junior Development programs, which are twice a week). U4 sessions are 45 minutes in length, and the U5-U7 sessions are 60 minutes in length, though the training duration will not exceed 45 minutes.
WeeWarriors Festival
The WeeWarriors Festival is TENTATIVELY set to occur on Saturday, August 8th. Exact location and times TBD.
Program Delivery
For the SUMMER programs, a volunteer coach will lead all sessions (excluding the Active Start PLUS and Junior Development programs). Note that a parent/guardian MUST be present at every session and will be expected to participate in some parts of every session.
Equipment
For the SUMMER programs, players will receive a jersey, shorts, socks, and a soccer ball (size 3), which they must bring to every session. Shin guards are recommended for U4/U5 and are mandatory for U6/U7 programs. Cleats are optional. Players must bring a labeled water bottle to every session.
Coaches and Volunteering
This program is successful due to our great coaches. We appreciate the enthusiasm and knowledge you bring to the field. We need your help again this season. As always, we welcome new coaches as well. If you are interested or are looking for more information, please contact Cathy Briggs at weewarriors@wosc.com.
Missed Sessions
There will be no make-up for missed or canceled sessions. The circumstances that require cancellations are usually beyond the Club’s control (weather, denial of facility usage by the City, etc.). When such events occur, the Club will notify participants as soon as possible by email.
Sessions on Holidays
There will be no sessions on the following days:
- Sunday, April 6th (Easter)
- Wednesday, July 1st (Canada Day)
- August 1st-3rd (Civic Holiday)
Active Start Rules (U4-U5)
The Active Start Rules can be found at the following link (Active Start Rules (U4-U5) or under the “About” tab on the homepage of the website and then Policies and Documents. Please take the time to read through it and contact Cathy Briggs at weewarriors@wosc.com with any questions.
FUNdamentals Rules (U6-U7)
The FUNdamentals Rules can be found at the following link (Fundamentals Rules (U6-U8)) or under the “About” tab on the homepage of the website and then Policies and Documents. Please take the time to read through it and contact Cathy Briggs at weewarriors@wosc.com with any questions.
Program Philosophy
A fun-filled, high-energy program designed to improve a player’s agility, balance, and coordination, as well as introduce them to soccer. This program is based on the WOSC Player Development 4 Life (PD4L) vision, Long Term Player Development (LTPD) guidelines, and True Sport principles. The PD4L vision focuses on developing the player holistically by creating short- and long-term goals. LTPD is a framework that provides a baseline to ensure programs are player-centered and coach-driven, with content focused on the training stage of the player. True Sport is a series of programs and initiatives designed to give people, communities, and organizations the means by which to leverage the many benefits of sport from a platform of shared values and principles.