The age groupings for Little Lions in the 2025/26 season are as follows:

Under 5 - players born in 2022

Under 6 - players born in 2021

Under 7 - players born in 2020

Sessions will be held on Saturdays at either Fred Jopson field at Ambleside or in our new "bubble" at West Van High School (if construction if finished) .

Grace is the Head Coach of the Little Lions program and can be contacted at grace@westvanfc.com

The regular soccer season for 4, 5 & 6 year old players runs from September to February.

This is an introductory program that teaches children the needed skills and basic rules of how to play the game while developing in a fun, engaging and simple coaching styled environment. 

The Little Lions Program takes place on Saturday mornings at Ambleside Park (Fred Jopson Grass Field, link - https://goo.gl/maps/xcndn35NwyCTUJjd9) or may be moved to the "Bubble" at West Van High School if construction is complete.

Your children will need soccer boots/cleats and shin guards. Also have their rain clothing/boots ready for the winter months when it gets cold and wet. 

If our new "Bubble" at West Van High School is completed by September 2026 , all sessions will be indoors and times and required soccer "gear" may change.

Age Groups for the September 2026 to February 2027 season are as follows:

U5/Under 5 (2022 birthdates)  play on Saturdays. Time and location TBA. No weekday practice.

U6/Under 6 (2021 birthdates) play on Saturdays. Time and location TBA. No weekday practice.

U7/Under 7 (2020 Birthdates) play on Saturdays. Time and location TBA. This age group has one indoor practice per week. Practice times vary according to the volunteer parent coach's choice. Parent Coaches and Managers will be needed at this age group, please sign up! The Head Coach, Grace, will supply all the needed practice plans for the indoor sessions. 

 Little Lions Fall/Winter Schedule 2026 to 2027

• Sept. 12
• Sept. 19
• Sept. 26
• Oct. 3
• Oct 10  no session Thanksgiving Weekend
• Oct. 17
• Oct. 24
• Oct 31 
• Nov. 7
• Nov. 14
• Nov. 21
• Nov 28
• Dec. 5
• Dec. 12
• Jan 9
• Jan. 16 
• Jan. 23
• Jan 30 
• Feb 6  
• Feb 13 no session Family Day weekend
• Feb 20
• Feb 27 

No Little Lions on Thanksgiving weekend or Family Day weekend.

 

Little Lions will be in session every Saturday, from Sept 12 2026 to Feb 27, 2027 except for the Thanksgiving and Family Day weekends. In the event that a session must be cancelled at the last minute, registrants will be notified as early as possible via email. If you're ever unsure, please check your emails before heading to the field.

Our Little Lions Soccer Program, formerly named Street Soccer, is for our youngest players.  This grassroots program, run by staff coach Grace Stanley, introduces the fundamentals of soccer but also focuses on players having a fun time.  Creating a soccer foundation based on players having fun enables us to keep players engaged and interested. Skills improve with each kick of the ball.