The age groupings for Little Lions in the 2024/25 season are as follows:

Under 5 - players born in 2020

Under 6 - players born in 2019

Under 7 - players born in 2018

Sessions will be held on Saturdays at Fred Jopson field at Ambleside.

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

The Soccer season for 4, 5 & 6 year olds runs from September to February.

The Little Lions (formerly Street Soccer) Program takes place on Saturday mornings at Ambleside Park (Fred Jopson Grass Field, link - https://goo.gl/maps/xcndn35NwyCTUJjd9). 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. 

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. 

We will supply a jersey, shorts and socks. This is included within your registration fee. 

Age Groups for the September 2024 to February 2025 season are as follows:

U5/Under 5 (2020 birthdates)  play on Saturdays 9 a.m to 10 a.m.. NO indoor practices during the week

U6/Under 6 (2019 birthdates) play on Saturdays from 9 a.m to 10 a.m.  NO indoor practices during the week.  

U7/Under 7 (2018 Birthdates) play on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m to 11:30 a.m. 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 2024/2025

• Sept. 14
• Sept. 21
• Sept. 28
• Oct. 5
• Oct. 19 Cancelled due to atmospheric river event
• Oct. 26
• Nov. 2
• Nov. 9
• Nov. 16
• Nov. 23
• Nov 30
• Dec. 7
• Dec. 14
• Dec 21 Potential additional date
• Jan 11
• Jan. 18
• Jan. 25
• Feb. 1
• Feb 8

No Little Lions on Thanksgiving weekend or Family Day weekend.

 

Little Lions will be in session every Saturday, from Sept 14 to Feb 8. Sessions are not cancelled due to rain, unless the weather becomes a safety hazard (thunder/lightning or flooding etc.). 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.