We teach children age 4 to 13. As an example: to participate in Active Start, a child must be 4 years old on January 1 of the registration year. USC SS reserves the right to change a DOB cut-off date for certain programs.

We generally admit anyone, who is the proper age and is physically and mentally able to follow our curriculum.

We abide by the Long Term Player Development Plan (LTPD). This Plan provides age and ability adjusted methodologies for the main target groups: Active Start, Fundamentals and Learn to Train.Further, our coaches are aware that each child is different, and therefore develops at a different pace. We like to stay away from ‘cookie cutter coaching’. Our approach is 'player centric'.

You can forward a request to your coach and he will bring this to the next coaches meeting for discussion. We will assess and make the appropriate decision. In general, and usually after the second session, our coaches are instructed to look for exceptional talent and will suggest a move up or down when they see it is of a player’s benefit.

We operate as a soccer school and as such we do not promote friend requests. If friends find themselves on the same team, it definitely was not by design, rather by coincidence.However, we will honour friend-placement requests as long as we receive them before the seasonal deadline.Player requests on a first come, first paid basis. Deadline is March 1 of the current year.Must be ‘one-to-one’ player reciprocated requests i.e. each player must have requested that they be on the same team as the other.Must be made separately via email, when registering the player.Requests are accepted at the discretion of USC SS. Submitting a request is not a guarantee that it will be granted.

There are no teams as you would expect in a traditional 'house league'. Each category (AS, FM, LTT) represents a certain age group of players. Each category will be split into specific age groups. For example: Fundamentals (FM) consists of players age 6-7-8 and can also include some 'weaker' Learn to Train (LTT) players, age 9. All players will be grouped into their specific birth year with a 9 year old joining the 8 year olds. As mentioned in an earlier paragraph, our coaches will later decide if it is necessary to move a player up or down if he/she will benefit from it.

Players should wear sporting attire, including mandatory Soccer Cleats and Shin protection.

The seasons are Spring/Summer/Fall (May-June, July-August, September-October) You can register for just one (or two or three sessions and save). As well you can choose Thursday evenings, Sunday mornings (or both and save). Sessions are 1h in duration. Exception Active Start: 50 Minutes.We also run indoor sessions at local gyms starting in November and ending in April.

That is possible, as long as the program desired does have spaces available. It must be requested in writing. There is an administration charge of $25.

Yes. Our HYBRID Program gives players an opportunity to train alongside our competitive teams. Players will train at the same intensity as the competitive players. This program helps a player to decide if the competitive development path is the right one to take. These sessions are of high intensity and prepare players for competitive play. USC SS reserves the right to remove players that don’t have the proper mindset. There is no refund for the HYBRID sessions.In essence, the HYBRID program provides the experience of a competitive scenario without the usual commitments.

We only create a competitive team if we feel player numbers in a specific age group allow for it. As well, attitude, mindset, competitiveness, ability and skillset have to be similar in that group to warrant a venture into competitive soccer. Further, a certain level of commitment must be met. The training to game ratio is 3-1. Playing competitively brings with it certain responsibilities towards the team. For example, a Summer Camp in conjunction with a lengthy vacation is not favourable. In addition, playing competitively brings with it more and higher expenditures which will reflect on the fee. In short, we will only field a team if it is warranted.

Refunds are given on a review basis. An administration fee of $35 applies. There are no refunds for games or practices that are cancelled due to weather, field conditions, facility closures or special events. Every effort will be made to reschedule the cancelled sessions as long as facilities and fields are available to us. Special Events include FIFA and Canada Soccer main competitions. Certain programs such as our Team Development and Hybrid Programs do NOT allow for refunds. Exceptions: Family re-location, illness or injuries.

We have Zero-Tolerance at USC. If a player is bullied by a player, he/she must bring this forward to the coach. He will make note and speak to the offender and inform the parent of the consequences. If there is a repeat incident, the player is removed from the organization without refund. If a player is bullied by a coach, the parent of that player must contact our office and we will pursue an investigation into that allegation. If found guilty, that coach will be removed from USC. If necessary he/she will be subject to a police investigation.