KLM Soccer Tykes: U4-U7 Spring Programs

(2013-2016 born)

KLM Soccer Club’s popular “Spring Tykes” program returns for Spring 2020. KLM believes in starting youth soccer players under the guidance of qualified staff coaches who structure activities and games to ensure fun, skill development, and a love of the game. Coach Jane Graham leads our Saturday Mount Pleasant program and Coach Amarpreet Randhawa leads our new Sunday South Vancouver program.

Early-bird registration encouraged. Please read Program Details and Answers to Common Questions below. Welcome to KLM Spring Soccer!

Program Details

Event: KLM Soccer Tykes: U4-U7 Spring Programs (Spring 2020)
Participants: U4 (2016), U5 (2015), U6 (2014), U7 (2013) girls & boys
Dates: Saturdays: April 4th – June 6th, 2020 Sundays: April 5th – June 7th, 2020
Schedule: Mount Pleasant Elementary
U4-U5 girls & boys: 9-10am
U6-U7 girls & boys: 10-11am 		South Vancouver-Location TBA
U6-U7 girls & boys: 9-10am
U4-U5 girls & boys: 10-11am
Location: Mount Pleasant Elementary
East 8th Ave at 2300 Guelph St. (near Main St.)

** Parents will be emailed late March regarding preferred field **

South Vancouver
Location TBA
Format: Groups are balanced on small “Tykes” fields based on age/skill level to ensure the best experience for all players. Players must have their own shin-guards and cleats.
Equipment: Players must have their own shin-guards and cleats.
Free soccer t-shirt is provided to each registrant!
Cost: $120 for 10 weeks of fun, exciting soccer led by qualified, staff coaches. KLM strives to be accessible to all. See Common Questions below regarding financial assistance. The refund deadline for spring season is March 15th.

** $35 automatic early-bird discount until January 15th **
Registration: You can find the registration button at the bottom of this page.
Weather: KLM plays rain or shine so think weather-appropriate clothes. KLM notifies parents by 1pm of the program day of field closures or cancellations. See Common Questions below for ‘Field Status’.
Questions: First, look below to see answers to our most common questions.
Email questions, concerns, or suggestions to: info@klmsoccer.com

Common Questions: Safety Related

Safety?
Safety is first. Please make coaches aware of any potential injuries or illnesses.

Appropriate Clothing?
For practices, kids can wear either shorts or pants.

Field Status & Alternative Field(s)?
City of Vancouver updates their field statusevery Friday afternoon: https://covapp.vancouver.ca/parkfinder/FieldStatus.aspx

Common Questions: Participation-Related

Player Development
Need more spring soccer?! Always feel free to reach out to the head coach or club to ask about opportunities that match your needs.

KLM’s “Spring Fantasy” and  “Spring Tourney” series are designed and scheduled to be complementary (starting as early as U7-U10). Significant player development occurs during the spring season in players who attend both, and commit to achieving their next level. The Fantasy series creates significant play opportunities while the Tourney series creates team experiences against varied opposition.

Parent Volunteers
KLM is a non-profit youth sports organization supported by the dedication of staff and volunteers alike. Please contact info@klmsoccer.com if interested in volunteering for KLM club or for your child’s age-group. Remember that the coach rely on parents each week for communicating player availability, punctuality of players, goal net set-up, etc. Be part of making KLM better!

Common Questions: Money-Related

Financial Assistance?
KLM proudly supports soccer for all children, irrespective of financial capacity. Contact registrar@klmsoccer.com to arrange to speak about financial assistance through KidSport. Learn more about KidSport in your city; visit KidSport-Vancouver at: www.kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/vancouver

Refunds?
Refunds are possible prior to deadline, less a $35 administration fee. The refund deadline for spring season is March 15th. See www.klmsoccer.com/registration for further details. Requests and questions are to be emailed to the Registrar at: registrar@klmsoccer.com.

Common Questions: People-Related

Parental Attitudes?
Parents have a big impact in youth sports. Modelling positive attitudes, sportsmanship, patience, respectful behaviour and spectator roles is integral to success in youth soccer. Help our coaches make KLM soccer positive for all involved.

Bringing Issues Forward?
There are always surprises in youth soccer. Remember that fields, times, etc may be adjusted for many reasons, and sometimes at last minute. Please work with staff to model healthy and proactive communication. Please let your coach know if you have concerns, or if needed, forward your comments confidentially to feedback@klmsoccer.com and an appropriate KLM director will get back to you.

Giving back to KLM?
KLM is a community and volunteer-run organization. We genuinely and deeply thank the participation, support, and humour of all parents involved. Go KLM!

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Field Locations

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