Programs
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Thunder Starters- U4/U5 Division for Children Born in 2020 & 2019
Starters Program Details:
Co-ed
Parents are encouraged to participate with their child
Sessions are conducted by technical staff once a week with the option for 2 days (Tuesday or Thursday)
Sessions will consist of basic technical skills, learning basic knowledge of soccer through fun activities culminating with 3 versus 3 games
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Bayview Reservoir (next to Thornlea High School)
May 28th (Tuesday group) or May 30th (Thursday group)
Registration Includes:
- Soccer ball
- Full uniform (jersey, soccer shorts & soccer socks)
- Award presentations – Aug. 24th
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Thunder Fundamentals U6/U7/U8 division for Children Born 2016/2017/2018
Fundamentals Program Details:
Separate divisions for boys and girls (Depending on the number of children registered)
Technical staff will supervise divisions with parent volunteers to assist with coaching teams
Sessions conducted 2 days/week (1 practice and 1 game – Games format 5 versus 5)
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Bayview Reservoir (next to Thornlea High School)
Tuesday and Thursday; first session May 28th (uniform distribution)
Registration Includes:
- Soccer Ball
- Full uniform (jersey, shorts & socks)
- Award presentations – Aug. 24th
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Thunder Development U9/U10/U11/U12 Division for Children Born 2015, 2014, 2013 & 2012
Development Program Details:
Girls sessions on Tuesday and Thursday – First session May 28th (uniform distribution)
Boys sessions on Monday and Wednesday – First session May 29th (uniform distribution)
Technical staff will supervise divisions with parent volunteers to assist with coaching teams
The program will consist of 1 technical session and 1 game a week with officials
U9/U10 age group 7 versus 7 games (Thursday for Girls; Wednesday for Boys)
U11/U12 age group 9 versus 9 games Thursday for Girls; Wednesday for Boys)
6:30pm – 7:30 pm at the Bayview Reservoir (next to Thornlea High School)
Registration numbers will determine if some games will be played at 7:30 pm-8:30 pm
Registration Includes:
- Soccer ball
- Full uniform (jersey, shorts & socks)
- Award presentations – Aug. 24th
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Thunder for Life U13/U14/U15/U16/U17/18/19 is designed for players born in 2005 (Girls), 2006 (Girls), 2007 (Girls), 2008 (Boys and Girls), 2009 (Boys and Girls), 2010 (Boys and Girls), and 2011 (Boys and Girls).
Program Details:
- Age groups will be combined into U13/U14 and U15/U16.
- Volunteer parents are essential to assist with coaching.
- Teams will compete against and travel to other York Region House League Programs (Inter-town).
- Matches will be 11 versus 11, with 12-14 games scheduled.
- The program includes one practice and one game per week.
- The program begins in the first week of June and runs until the end of August.
Game Nights:
- U14 Boys (2010 & 2011): Thursday*
- U14 Girls (2010 & 2011): Wednesday*
- U16 Boys (2008 & 2009): Tuesday*
- U19 Girls (2005, 2006, 2007, & 2008): Monday*
(*Game nights to be confirmed)
Registration Includes:
- Soccer Ball
- Full uniform (jersey, shorts & socks)
The final weekend tournament date is yet to be confirmed. Stay tuned for updates in the News section.