Active Parents/Active Kids

Active Parents/Active Kids

Parents, join the fun! For boys and girls 3-5 years of age, this introductory program allows mom, dad or an older sibling (over 14 years) to learn the game together.

This program, the first of its kind in Ottawa, was developed to introduce young players to physical activity and encourage parents to join in the fun. All sessions are 45-50 minutes and involve a mix of basic skill-building exercises (25-30 minutes) and small-sided games (20 minutes).

2024 SEASON

For the 2024 season, U/3 are children born in 2021; U/4 are children born in 2020; and U/5 are children born in 2019.

SPRING 2024

This program is for boys and girls Under (U) 3 and 4, except in Orleans, which will also include U/5. The spring program is five (5) sessions, and each session is between 45-50 minutes. Please contact academy director Zijo Nistovic (zijo.nistovic@gmail.com) for more information.

BARRHAVEN – HALF MOON BAY/STONEBRIDGE
Day: Sundays, starting May 12
Location: Field to be confirmed
Time: 11:00

BARRHAVEN – HALF MOON BAY/STONEBRIDGE
Day: Thursdays, starting May 16
Location: Field to be confirmed
Time: 5:45

FINDLAY CREEK/GREELEY
Day: Fridays, starting May 17
Location: Diamond Jubilee ultimate field
Time: 5:45

KANATA SOUTH/STITTSVILLE
Day: Mondays, starting May 13
Location: Field to be confirmed
Time: 5:45

RIVERSIDE SOUTH
Day: Wednesdays, starting May 15
Location: Claudette Cain south field
Time: 5:45

ORLEANS U/3, U/4 and U/5 boys and girls
Day: Saturdays, starting May 11
Location: Field to be confirmed in the Avalon area
Time: 9:30

SUMMER 2024

This program is for boys and girls Under (U) 3 and 4, except in Alta Vista and Orleans, which will also include U/5. The Summer program is eight (8) weeks/sessions, and each session is between 50-60 minutes. The program will wrap up with an extra “tournament” on Saturday, August 10. Location to be confirmed. Please contact academy director Zijo Nistovic (zijo.nistovic@gmail.com) for more information.

ALTA VISTA/CANTERBURYU/3, U/4 & U/5
Day: Sundays, starting June 16
Location: Canterbury Park
Time: 4:00 pm

BARRHAVEN – HALF MOON BAY/STONEBRIDGE
Day: Sundays, starting June 16
Location: Field to be confirmed
Time: 11:00

BARRHAVEN – HALF MOON BAY/STONEBRIDGE
Day: Thursdays, starting June 20
Location: Field to be confirmed
Time: 5:45

FINDLAY CREEK/GREELEY
Day: Fridays, starting June 21
Location: Diamond Jubilee ultimate field
Time: 5:45

KANATA SOUTH/STITTSVILLE
Day: Mondays, starting June 17
Location: Field to be confirmed in the Blackstone area
Time: 5:45

RIVERSIDE SOUTH
Day: Wednesdays, starting June 19
Location: Claudette Cain south field
Time: 5:45

ORLEANS U/3, U/4 and U/5 boys and girls
Day: Saturdays, starting June 16
Location: Field to be confirmed in the Avalon area
Time: 9:30


What to wear
Running shoes, socks and shin pads. Players will receive an academy T-shirt and soccer ball.

Weather policy

Soccer is an all-weather game – rain or shine. However, sessions may be stopped or cancelled due to heavy rain, thunder or lightning. That decision will be made by the academy director or coaching staff just prior to or during the session. Only in rare circumstances will a notice be sent to parents well before the session. Playing conditions will be assessed at the field. Please do not call about possible weather cancellations. To make up for a lost session, time may be added to the remaining sessions but unfortunately we will not be able to add a make-up session.