The Byron Optimist Soccer Club Recreational Program serves as a great introduction to soccer for new players or for players to continue their journey within the sport.

This program is for players born in U7 (2017), U8 (2016) and U9 (2015).

Our Recreational Program provides an exciting and fun experience in a low-pressure environment for kids so they can learn the game and develop a passion for soccer and athletics for many years to come.  We strongly believe that youth sports play an important role in a child’s life. Children who participate in youth sports develop both physical and social skills, including self-confidence, discipline, focus, friendship, and motivation. Regular physical activity during practices and games also carries a range of health benefits for young players.

We align our Recreational program with Ontario Soccer’s Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) program. LTPD is about putting the player first and offering age-appropriate opportunities for kids to enjoy the game of soccer.

The program will be composed of one practice and one game a week. 

The U7s will play in-house against other Byron house league teams. The U8 and U9 games will be part of Elgin Middlesex Soccer Association's Tier 3 league.  

All practice sessions will be based on and follow a Professional coach-developed curriculum..

All practice sessions will be based on Preferred Training Model (PTM) and will have the supervision of Byron Soccer Staff Coaches.

COVID-19:

A full refund will be given if the season is not able to start to because of Provincial health regulation restrictions due to COVID-19.  A pro-rated refund will be given if the season is not able to be completed because of Provincial health regulation restrictions due to COVID-19.  No refund will be given due to any COVID-19 restrictions if the season is 80% or more completed.  Any fixed costs that the club is not able to recover (uniform expense or Ontario Soccer membership fees as examples) will be subtracted from the amount of any refund.  The club will make all reasonable efforts to recover any fixed costs.

For the full refund policy please see refer to our website under 'About' drop down menu and select 'Club Policies'.

2024 PROGRAM DETAILS