Skill Centre (U8–U12)
Please refer to the orientation schedule below for important dates, locations, and age group information.
All players must register through PowerUp
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Skill Centre (U8–U12)
The Waterloo United Skill Centre provides a high-quality development environment for boys and girls aged U8–U12 who are looking to build their technical skills, confidence, and love for the game while preparing for the next stage of their soccer journey.
Our program emphasizes individual player development through age-appropriate training, small-sided competition, and experienced coaching. The Skill Centre follows Ontario Soccer’s Development Matrix and Canada Soccer’s Long-Term Player Development Plan (LTPD) to ensure every player develops in the right environment at the right time.
Program Highlights
- Boys & Girls U8–U12
- 2–3 training sessions per week
- Year-round programming (November–September)
- Exhibition matches, indoor league, and outdoor league play
- Player-focused curriculum led by Waterloo United’s Technical Staff
- Clear pathway to District, iModel, and OPDL programs
Please Note: Players registered in Waterloo United’s Developmental or Competitive programs are not eligible to register for the Recreational Program.
Alison Lemon
Technical Lead & Coach Development Mentor (U8–U11)
📧 alison@waterloounited.com
For general questions about the Skill Centre program, please contact skillcentre@waterloounited.com.
