RC United

Grassroots Timbits - Summer Information

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Summer Season

U4-U9 • June 1 - August 14


First Day Expectations

Arrival:

  • Please arrive 5-10 minutes early and expect some delays.
  • Prompt arrival and departure help keep traffic flowing smoothly, for both vehicles and players.

Check-in & Equipment Pickup:

  • Players will go to their assigned field and line up.
  • They will receive:
    • Jersey
    • Soccer socks
    • Shorts
      All generously donated by Tim Hortons.
  • This process may take 10-15 minutes.
  • Once players have their equipment, they can head to the field and kick around the ball while waiting for everyone to be ready.

Warm-Up Practice:

  • After all players are prepared, there will be a 30-40 minute warm-up practice.

Going Home:

  • When leaving on the first night, each player will receive their home training ball.
    • This ball is for home use only and does not need to be brought to practices. - All generously donated by Tim Hortons.

 Please expect the first day to be busy, a bit hectic, and very exciting.


Second Day Expectations

  • All players should arrive fully equipped and on the field for assigned time.
  • A whistle will blow to signal the start of practice.
  • All players will gather with the coaches to begin their session.
  • Again, prompt arrival and departure help keep everything running smoothly.

What Your Player Needs

To participate safely, all players must arrive with:

  • Cleats
  • Shin pads
  • Soccer socks, shorts, and jersey
    • Donated by Tim Hortons and handed out on the first night.
  • Home training ball
    • Donated by Tim Hortons and handed out on the first night.
    • This ball is for home practice and does not need to return each night.

These items are required for every session and game (except the ball, which stays at home).


CALENDAR VIEW

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