MINI HOUSE
Bowen Island FC introduces young children to soccer with its Mini House program which is all about having fun and learning the basics of the sport.
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Our youngest program is our U5s which is designed for 4 and 5 year olds. We often get requests from parents for children as young as 3 but the Club feels 4 is the right age to start.
Sessions at U5 are limited to 45 minutes, any longer may be a challenge as the children tend to lose focus. At U6 we extend the sessions to 1 hour and U7 and U8 we add a second weekly hour-long session.
Under - 5s (Players born in 2022)
Weekends: SAT Afternoons (Time TBD)
Fall Dates: Sept 12 - Nov 7
Fees: $110
Our youngest BIFC team is all about fun and starting to get used to having a soccer ball at their feet. Kids play games with enthusiastic coaches and sessions are 45 minutes.
At least one parent is required to stay at training to assist with breaks, snack emergencies and possible emotional breakdowns. ​​
Under - 6s (Players born in 2021)
Weekends: SAT Afternoon (Time TBD)
Fall Dates Sept 12 - Nov 7
Fees: $110
Kids play games and work on their basic skills as they continue their introduction to the sport.
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We still require at least one parent per player to stay at training to assist with breaks, snack emergencies and possible emotional breakdowns. ​​
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Under - 7s (Players born in 2020)
Weekends: SAT Afternoons (Time TBD)
Weekday: THU Afternoons (Time TBD)
Fall Dates: Sept 12 - Nov 7
Fees: $160
The emphasis at this age level is still very much around fun and getting the players comfortable with the soccer ball at their feet (no hands!).
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Coaches emphasize basic techniques such as how to trap a ball and how to kick it properly.​​​
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Under - 8s (Players Born in 2019)
Weekends: SAT Afternoons (Time TBD)
Weekday: THU Afternoons (Time TBD)
Fall Dates: Sept 12 - Nov 7
Fees: $160
Players continue to develop and learn foundational skills and team work in practice drills and with small sided games.
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Part of our U8 focus is on preparing players and coaches for what to expect when they step up into League football later in the year.
What To Expect
An 8-week program for young players to learn basic soccer skills and start to build a love of the game.
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Our primary focus in on providing a fun and safe environment for our players, many of whom have never kicked a ball before.
Where/When
​U5s/U6s practice once a week on Saturdays, while U7 and U8s have two sessions, one on Saturdays and another during the week. All sessions are held at the Turf Field at BICS.​
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Spring: April 11 - June 6
Fall: Sept 12 - Nov 7
Cost
U5/U6: $110
U7/U8: $160
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See our Terms and Conditions in our Important Information section for more details.
