Early Fall Season (Sep. 5 - Oct 10, 2026):

• U10-U18 league: Saturday mornings, time TBC @ Millennium Sports Park

Fall (Oct. 17 - Dec. 19 2026) and Winter Season (Jan. 9 - March. 13 2027)

• U10-U12 boys: 10 AM - 11 AM @ Orleans Dome
• U13-U14 boys: 12- 1 PM @ Orleans Dome
• U15-U18 boys: 1 - 2 PM @ Orleans Dome
• U10-U18 girls : 11- 12 PM @ Orleans Dome
  
  *Please note that start times are subject to change by an hour

Our Open League sessions are all about getting the kids to simply play, get touches on the ball, and have fun! Players will be split into teams and will rotate through multiple short games (usually around 5 minutes in length), facing different opponents each time. The focus is on maximizing touches and encouraging lots of free play – the main goal is to ensure all players can enjoy themselves while improving their skills against a wide variety of opponents.

Teams will be formed at the field as players arrive, and players will be grouped appropriately by age, gender, and experience. Matches will last 5-10 minutes before players rotate to face new opponents.

Sessions are overseen by Atlético Ottawa Juniors senior youth players, who act as "Game Leaders" and ensure that maximum time is spent playing. Their main tasks are to ensure rules are followed, game are flowing and players receive positive encouragement. These "Game Leaders" are trained through Canada Soccer, and guided/supervised by our academy staff coaches. If you are interested in helping as a "Game Leader", click here to visit our Careers & Coaching page. These positions will receive an honorarium.

Staff Coach: Kylen Grant

Having spent her entire youth career at AOJ predecessors Cumberland United and Ottawa TFC, Kylen has returned to the club as a key member in both the innovative Sports-Études program as well as the club’s Open programs.  In 2019, Kylen was a starter on the OTFC U17 Girls team that won the club’s first ever National Championship. After graduating from our High Performance Academy, she spent 4 years playing in the NCAA with Syracuse University, serving as a captain in her final year. Always returning home in the summers, Kylen has been a mainstay in both the club’s Women’s team and as a seasonal coach in the Grassroots and Open programs.With almost a decade of coaching experience at the club, Kylen is truly one of our own, and has a deep commitment to the club and its community. We are thrilled to have her as a part of taking the club to the next level.

Registration, PowerUp or payment questions: admin@aojuniors.com

Learn more about our club staff by visiting our Staff page.

Players are required to wear protective shin guards and shoes at all sessions. Soccer cleats are allowed and recommended for all age groups, but not officially necessary.

Outdoor fall Season: As this is only a 6-week program spent outdoors in the fall, no uniform will be handed out or mandatory for the sessions. Players should dress for the weather.

Fall and winter Season: The registration fee includes one white Atlético Ottawa Juniors training shirt, black shorts and black socks. The uniform will be handed out during the first month of sessions - more details to be shared when confirmed. Players are required to wear this uniform at all sessions. Only one uniform will be provided upon the first registration.

Enthusiastic players who wish to have an additional training session each week can register for the optional Rec Tech program. These popular sessions take place directly before the Open League sessions at Orleans Dome. For more details, visit the Rec Tech Training page here.

Applicable registration fees:

2 different program fees - player register for one or all of them:

• Outdoor Fall season - 6 weeks outdoors: $85
• Indoor Fall and Winter season - 10 weeks indoors: $215 + $60 (volunteer fee)
  • Non-volunteer fee (1 per family per season): $60
    • Only applicable for the winter season (not charged for shorter fall season).
    • Fee is credited into accounts at the end of the season for those who volunteer with the club. Visit our Volunteering page to find volunteer opportunities!
    • Discount of $45 will be applied is a player registers for both season (Fall and Winter)

Financial assistance: Atlético Ottawa Juniors works with valued organizations and community partners to help families needing support for their child (or children) to be able to play soccer and be healthy. Visit our Financial Assistance page for more information.

Withdrawals: visit our Refunds & Withdrawals page to request a credit or refund. All refunds are subject to the Refund Policy. Only approved requests will be processed.