Winter - Youth Development Program

Winter Development Program (U4-U9)

Our Winter Development Program helps players build a strong foundation through fun, high‑energy sessions that combine movement, coordination, and ball control. Each week introduces new challenges that encourage confidence and creativity.

The focus is on skill development through play, with activities designed to maximize touches, build coordination, and promote teamwork in a positive environment. Coaches guide players through age‑appropriate activities that emphasize fair play and gradual progression, helping every player grow while developing their soccer abilities in a supportive, engaging setting.

Winter Development Program (U10-U16)

Our Winter Development Program helps players strengthen fundamentals through fun, high‑energy sessions that combine movement, coordination, and ball control. Each week introduces new challenges that build technique and game awareness while keeping players active and engaged.

The focus is on skill development through play, with activities designed to maximize touches, build coordination, and promote teamwork. Coaches guide players through age‑appropriate activities that emphasize fair play and gradual progression, helping every player grow while developing their soccer abilities in a supportive, engaging setting.

Weekly sessions conclude with intra‑squad mini scrimmages, where players rotate through short games, facing new opponents each round. Teams will be formed on the field each session, to ensure balanced and enjoyable matchups. These mini scrimmages emphasize continuous free play, and an encouraging environment where every player can develop confidence through exposure to a variety of opponents.

Hiver ChALLengers Program (Coed)

Our ChALLengers program is designed for youth and adults with special needs, offering an inclusive and welcoming space to enjoy soccer at their own pace.

Our dedicated program coordinator and volunteer coaches work to ensure every participant has a positive experience-building confidence, having fun, and staying active.

Weekly sessions include a warm‑up followed by engaging drills and intra‑squad scrimmages. Each session focuses on enjoyment while helping players develop confidence and soccer abilities in a supportive environment.

Winter Program Information (2027)

Location: ALL sessions will be held at the Twp of Russell Sports Dome

Season: Tuesday January 5th - Thursday March 11th

(Saturday sessions - 8 week program & Weekday sessions - 9 week program)

*NO sessions on Tues Feb 16, Wed Feb 17, Thurs Feb 18 or Sat Feb 20

Late Registration Fee of $50 for all youth programs: after November 20th, 2026 

*Late Registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE 

Registration CLOSES: December 20th, 2026 (or earlier if individual programs reach max capacity).

Important Indoor Program Reminders:

~There is a zero-tolerance policy in effect for jewelry of any kind. This includes watches, fitness trackers, rings, necklaces, and earrings.

NO exceptions for newly pierced ears.

~All players will receive an RSC winter program t-shirt; theirs to keep.

~Players must wear CLEAN indoor cleats/running shoes and shin pads to all sessions (Shin pads are optional for U4-U6 players only).