Junior Ravens Soccer
Junior Ravens Soccer is part of Carleton University’s Junior Ravens program. These programs concentrate on developing fundamental skills and techniques to lay the foundations for more advanced learning in the future.
Registration for our Junior Ravens Fall Soccer Program will open on Wednesday, August 5 at 9:00am
The Junior Ravens Soccer program features two streams tailored to player experience and development. The Beginner to Intermediate stream focuses on building foundational skills and confidence, while the Advanced stream (F.A.S.T. Program) provides a higher level of training for players seeking a more challenging environment.
Junior Ravens Soccer (Beginner to Intermediate)
- Developing young soccer players to reach their potential, regardless of current skill level.
- Players rotate through keeping them engaged in four different skill building activities.
- Training circuits will consist of everything from small sided games, physical literacy, obstacle courses, fun soccer related games and specific skill development.
- Fun safe environment where kids can learn the fundamentals of the game, and grow a passion for soccer and sport in general.
- Encourage personal growth through exciting challenges, teamwork and building friendships.
- The Junior Ravens soccer program runs in the Spring, Fall and Winter.
Who Can Play & What to Bring
What is Included
Open to all children between 5 – 12 years old
Soccer Cleats (optional for ages 5 to 8)
Shin Pads (optional for ages 5 to 8)
Under Armour Junior Ravens soccer t-shirt
Parking during program dates and times
Junior Ravens F.A.S.T. (Fundamentals – Advanced – Specific – Training) Soccer
The F.A.S.T. program is meant for more advanced players
The priority is to develop individual skills and ability in the areas of:
- Controlling the Ball
- Running with the ball
- Passing the ball
- Shooting
- Special Techniques (Volley’s, Feints, Goalkeeping, Defending)
With the goal of providing explanations, and trigger points for various soccer actions delivered within the session. We hope to create an environment for players to use their imagination, creativity so that they may develop through trial and error. Our flexible and fluid approach will allow us to work with various age groups at one time, keeping true to our F.A.S.T approach.
Dates & Times for Fall 2026
Please Note
Players will be placed in groups of no more than 15 at the start of the program and will remain in their group for the duration of the program.
The program will run outdoors on Ravens Field (rain or shine) from Sept 5 to Oct 24. The program will move indoors to our Fieldhouse from Oct 31 to Nov 14
| Day | Dates | Ages | Times | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Sept 5 to Nov 14 | 5 – 6 years old | 9:00am -10:00am | $199 |
| Saturday | Sept 5 to Nov 14 | 8 – 10 years old (F.A.S.T) | 9:00am -10:00am | $209 |
| Saturday | Sept 5 to Nov 14 | 7 – 8 years old | 10:00am – 11:00am | $199 |
| Saturday | Sept 5 to Nov 14 | 9 – 10 years old | 11:00am – 12:00pm | $199 |
| Saturday | Sept 5 to Nov 14 | 10 – 12 years old (FAST) | 11:00am – 12:00pm | $209 |
No Sessions
On Oct 10
Location
The fall program takes place outdoors & Indoors on Ravens Field and in our Fieldhouse
Important Notes
- Parking in Lot P5 is included in your program fees but must be validated each time you park with the HotSpot link provided in our welcome e-mail.
- Using the HOTSPOT app or QR code on the pay station will not work.
- We kindly request that parents and unregistered children remain on the outer boundary of the field during lessons.
- We ask that registered children starting their lessons at later times to wait until the ongoing lesson concludes before going onto the field.
For questions regarding programming details or any other aspect of the Junior Ravens Soccer Program
Please contact michael.cicchillitti@carleton.ca; or 613.520.2600 ext. 1022