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 Fall Junior Ravens Programs opened on Thursday, August 17 at 9:00am

2023 Junior Ravens Fall Soccer

The FALL PROGRAM will have 10 lessons running on Saturday mornings from September 9 to November 18 (no session on October 7).

The program will take place outdoors on Ravens Field until the end of October. The program will move indoors to our Fieldhouse for the month of November.

Ages 5 & 6 years old = 9:00am to 10:00am

Ages 7 to 8 years old = 10:00am to 11:00am

Ages 8 – 12 Years old & FAST Program = 11:00am to 12:00pm

Parking is included during the days & times the program is running.

Further details about the fall program can be found below. 

REGISTER: Junior Ravens Fall Soccer ($165)

Program Structure

The Junior Ravens Soccer program has 3 sessions which take place in the spring, fall and winter.

The program structure has been created by Carleton Ravens Men’s Varsity Soccer head coach, Kwesi Loney, and is built around 3 core values:

• Developing young soccer players to reach their potential, regardless of current skill level.
• Promoting a love of the sport and wider knowledge of the game.
• Creating a culture of fair play and respect for teammates, opponents, coaches and the game itself.

Each week the 1 hour program is broken into 4 x 10-12 minute circuits, which the 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.

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 main objectives of our program has always been to create a fun safe environment where kids can learn the fundamentals of the game, and grow a passion for soccer and sport in general. We encourage personal growth through exciting challenges, teamwork and building friendships. We are taking an exploratory approach to the relationship of space and movement and how it applies to soccer. The game of soccer is our vehicle but we are strong believers in multisport athletes, where development of spatial and movement skills are transferable through all sports.

Continuing for Fall 2023:

F.A.S.T. Program (Fundamentals – Advanced – Specific – Training) Ages 8 to 12 years old

Our Junior Ravens soccer program is geared towards beginner players. Commencing again this fall our new Junior Ravens F.A.S.T. soccer program will add an additional component for intermediate to advanced players (ages 8 to 12 years old) to further their fundamental enjoyment of the game. We are excited as this will expose players to soccer specific concepts in a fun and safe environment. The priority is to develop individual skills and ability in the areas of:
1) Controlling the Ball
2) Running with the ball
3) Passing the ball
4) Shooting
5) Special Techniques (Volley’s, Feints, Goalkeeping, Defending)

Players will receive quality instruction from a combination of Carleton soccer, coaching staff, alumnus, and current men and women varsity players.  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.

Schedule, Location & Price

The FALL program will take place outdoors on Ravens Field until the end of October. The program will move indoors to our Fieldhouse for the month of November.

The program is open to all children who are 5 to 12 years old. The FALL PROGRAM has 10 lessons running Saturday mornings from September 9 to November 18 (there is no lesson on October 7). The cost of the fall program is $165. 

Ages and Times are divided into the following

• 5 & 6 year olds: 9:00am to 10:00am
• 7 & 8 year olds: 10:00am to 11:00am
• 9 & 10 year olds: 11:00am to 12:00pm
• 8 to 12 year olds (F.A.S.T. Program): 11:00am to 12:00pm

*Soccer cleats and shin pads are optional for ages 5 to 8 and are recommended for ages 9 to 10.

Soccer cleats and shin pads are required for the F.A.S.T. program

For questions regarding programming details or any other aspect of the Junior Ravens Soccer Program please contact michael.cicchillitti@carleton.ca

Register

• Fall / Winter Registration
• By Phone: 613-520-4480
• Register in Person *