SOCCER SCHOOL (EDS)
Recreational Program
EDS provides a fun, inclusive, and skill-building soccer experience for children aged 4 to 16. From beginners to experienced players, every child will gain from our hands-on coaching. This recreational soccer program is open to girls (F) and boys (M) of all levels.
Before the start of the season, it is important to review the information below to fully understand the program’s rules and conditions. This step helps ensure a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment for all participants.
Participants aged 4 to 16 are grouped according to their age to ensure tailored learning and optimal development. Guided by qualified technical staff and certified coaches, players benefit from a positive training environment that emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and respect for the game.
Each session skillfully combines fun activities, games, and stimulating challenges to keep participants motivated and engaged. Small-sided games are a key part of our approach, providing players with numerous opportunities to apply what they’ve learned in real game situations — an ideal setting to foster creativity and decision-making on the field.
Introductory Phase (4 to 6 year olds)
Development of basic motor skills.
Introduction to fundamental soccer techniques through fun and varied activities.
Focus on enjoyment and building self-confidence.
Fundamental Phase (7 to 10 year olds)
Continued development of basic skills with increased emphasis on technique.
Introduction to basic tactical concepts such as positioning, collaboration, and team play.
Use of small-sided games to encourage decision-making and improve game understanding.
Development Phase (11 to 16 year olds)
Refinement of technical skills and enhancement of tactical awareness.
Introduction to more advanced game strategies.
Greater emphasis on physical preparation, discipline, and performance in match situations.
Participants are automatically placed in the appropriate age group. The Wednesday and Sunday sessions are intended for children in the U4 to U10 categories (born between 2021 and 2015). The Saturday sessions are for children in the U8 to U16 categories (born between 2017 and 2009). Age groups are determined by subtracting the participant’s birth year from the current year.
EDS Schedule
Wednesday – Evening (U4–U10)
U4 – U7 : 6 PM to 6:55 PM
U8 – U10 : 19 h 00 à 19 h 55
Sunday – Morning (U4–U10)
U4 – U7 : 9 h 00 à 9 h 55
U8 – U10 : 10 h 00 à 10 h 55
Saturday – Afternoon (U8–U16)
U8 – U11 : 14 h 00 à 14 h 55
U12 – U16 : 15 h 00 à 15 h 55
The annual season begins in the fall and ends in late summer. 55-minute sessions are offered on Wednesdays, Sundays, and Saturdays.
See the updated calendar by clicking on the blue button below.
Included
- Each participant receives a complete uniform included in the registration fee, consisting of a jersey, shorts, and a pair of socks. Uniforms will be distributed 30 minutes before the first and second sessions at the pickup location in the basement, next to office S-015.
- Participants re-enrolling for the new season are required to wear the same uniform provided during the 2024–2025 season.
- Taxes are included in the listed prices.
Not Included
- Soccer cleats (for synthetic or natural turf) and shin guards are not provided but are mandatory for all sessions (see photos below).
- Participants must purchase these items from a sporting goods store and have them on before the start of each session.
Natural surface cleats:
Synthetic surface cleats:
Shin pads:
Complexe Sportif Saint-Laurent (indoor synthetic field), 2385 Boulevard Thimens, Montréal, QC H4R 1T4
If you have any questions related to EDS' program, please do not hesitate to contact us at clubstlaurent@soccerstl.ca, specifying "EDS" in the subject line of your email.