General Information

The Co-ed U7 Soccer Clinic introduces children ages 4–6 to the fundamentals of soccer through fun, age-appropriate practices and games, fostering skill development, teamwork, and healthy competition in a positive environment.

Fall Clinic (September–October 2026)

  • League dates: Fall 2026:  September 12 – November 6  End of Season Celebration on Friday, November 6.  Please view details under Parent Resources.

  • Clinics: Saturdays at 11:30 am or 12:30 pm.  Please look for an email the week prior to Sept 12 for team assignments and clinic times.

  • Devotional: A 10-minute devotional time, teaching the basics of Christian faith, will conclude each clinic gathering.

  • Fee: $40 per child (includes jersey). 

  • Register: Opens June 12—Click [HERE] to register online (when available) on the website. 

  • Questions? Visit the league page or email sports@firstfriends.org.

For full details on refunds, age guidelines, coach volunteering, and more, see [Parent Resources].

Printable Rosters/Schedule

Click on links below to view U7 Roster and Schedule for Fall 2026 (when available)

U7 Roster

U7 Game Schedule

Team Roster

Coaches Resources

Coaches Needed!
Help make this year’s clinic a success—no experience required! We provide weekly plans and support. Coaches Training on Sept 8 at 7:15pm at the soccer fields. Mark your interest on your child’s registration form.

**Please submit all necessary signed paperwork to sports@firstfriends.org 

Coaches Application (Click Link)

Coaches Forms (Click Link)

Background Check (Click Link)

Ohio Youth Concussion Test (Click Link)

Lindsay’s Law Required Coaches’ Training Video (Click Link)

Lindsay Law Information Sheet (Click Link)

Parent Resources

When & Where: September 12– November 6. Clinics Saturdays (11:30–12:30 pm or 12:30 pm–1:30 pm).  Location: First Friends Church, 5455 Market Ave N, Canton, OH.  Please check your email the week prior to Sept. 12 for information about what team your child is on and what time the team is scheduled.  The time remains the same every Saturday.

End of Year Celebration: Friday, Nov 6 at 6pm – 7:30pm  Doors open at 5:30pm.   Pizza, pop, water, and paper/plastic  products provided; families bring a side or dessert. Held at the church inside the gym. 

Please bring a side dish or dessert to share according to the categories below.   The suggested items are not inclusive.  Please put your name on any containers and utensils you bring and remember to take them home.
U7 –   Sides (potatoes, pasta, rice, mac and cheese, beans, fresh or cooked vegetables, fresh fruit, corn bread, etc.)
U10 – Salads (potato, pasta, grain, fruit, protein, lettuce/veg salads and dressing, etc)
U13 & U17 – Desserts

Refunds: $5 retained for refunds. No refund is available after the second week, unless approved for medical reasons; none is provided if the student is removed for disciplinary reasons.

Registration: Opens online June 12.  Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9 am–3 pm. Deadline: Sept 4 or when full. Late registrations accepted if space allows, though jerseys may arrive late.

Age Requirement: Register based on age as of September 1st of the current year. Exceptions only with director approval.

Special Requests: One request allowed (e.g., buddy pairing), must be mutual, not guaranteed. View our Policy on Team Rosters.

Parents’ Meeting:  Date:  Sept 12 at the pavilion during first clinic. Parent Meeting Notes:  Click [HERE] to download when available

Picture Day Date: TBD        

Please view below when available

[Picture Schedule]              [Picture Forms]            [Coach Complimentary Photo Information]

If you are a coach and do not have a child on the team and would like a free team photo, please tell photographer and fill out the required form at time of picture taking.

Equipment: Required gear: Shin guards, Size 3 soccer ball. Recommended gear: Soccer Cleats (no metal spikes), water bottle.

Weather Cancellations: Directors will monitor the weather and make cancellation decisions one hour before the start of the activity.

Lindsay Law Parent Info: Video (Click to Watch), Informational Handout (Click to View), Signature Form (Click to download)

Fairness of Competition Disclaimer: Fairness and positive competition are central to our program. To ensure balanced teams, league leadership reserves the right to adjust rosters or reassign players as necessary.

Soccer Pick Up Games
Pick up games every Thursday, weather permitting at 7:15pm (during season) 7:00pm (off season) until dark. All families are welcome to come, adults and children. Wear your shin guards and have fun!

 
 
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