U7-U9: Roots

Roots – Where It All Begins

This is where the love for the game starts. Blizzard's Roots phase is a co-ed program built for our youngest players – a high-energy, joyful introduction to soccer that's all about fun, movement, and falling in love with the game.

Every session is designed around what kids this age actually need: games, exploration, and fun. Through Calgary Blizzard's station-style training environment, players build key motor skills and develop a natural connection to the game – without even realizing they're “training.”

Why Join Roots?

  • Led by Foundation Phase Lead, Tayla Cowan and a team of Blizzard certified staff and junior coaches who bring energy and warmth to every session

  • Programming follows Canada Soccer's Player Pathway, rooted in Active Start and FUNdamentals best practices – meaning every activity is developmentally appropriate and built for this exact age group

  • Canada Soccer's Preferred Training Method (PTM) guides every session, ensuring your child gets a best-in-class grassroots experience from day one

Program Details

Program Dates:

  • 10 weeks of programming, April 21st - June 27th.

Uniforms:

  • Training top and full game kit (shorts, socks, shirt) included for all new players

Coaching

  • All coaches are certified to meet CMSA and Canada Soccer Coaching Standards..

CMSA Game Details:

  • Saturdays beginning May 2nd

  • 8 Game Days organized by CMSA

  • CMSA Grassroots Rally June 27

  • Time and location TBD by CMSA

  • Games are played in Dalhousie/Edgemont/Harvest Hills communities

  • Full schedule details released on April 27

Practice Locations:

Roots Program Breakdown

  • Training Details:

    • Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm

    • 1 × 60 min skill centre with Blizzard Roots Coaches

    Fall Add-On:

    • Aug. 17- Sept. 12: Extend your season with additional weekly training and in-house game days.

  • Training Details:

    • Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm

    • 1 × 60 min skill centre with Blizzard Roots Coaches

    Fall Add-On:

    • Aug. 17- Sept. 12: Extend your season with additional weekly training and in-house game days.

  • Training Details:

    • Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:00-7:15pm

    • 1 × 75 min practice with team coach

    • 1 × 75 min skill centre with Blizzard Roots Coaches

    • Players are rostered into teams for the season to create consistency in training and games

    Fall Add-On:

    • Aug. 17- Sept. 12: Extend your season with additional weekly training and in-house game days.

  • Training Details:

    • Tuesdays & Fridays, 5:00-6:15pm

    • 1 × 75 min practice with team coach

    • 1 × 75 min skill centre with Blizzard Roots Coaches

    • Players are rostered into teams for the season to create consistency in training and games

    Fall Add-On:

    • Aug. 17- Sept. 12: Extend your season with additional weekly training and in-house game days.

  • Training Details:

    • Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:00-7:15pm

    • 1 × 75 min practice with team coach

    • 1 × 75 min skill centre with Blizzard Roots Coaches

    • Players are rostered into teams for the season to create consistency in training and games

    Fall Add-On:

    • Aug. 17- Sept. 12: Extend your season with additional weekly training and in-house game days.

    6 Optional Technical Training Sessions:

    • Designed for players who want additional ball touches and focused training with Blizzard Technical Coaches. Scheduled April-June.

  • Training Details:

    • Tuesdays & Fridays, 6:00-7:15pm

    • 1 × 75 min practice with team coach

    • 1 × 75 min skill centre with Blizzard Roots Coaches

    • Players are rostered into teams for the season to create consistency in training and games

    Fall Add-On:

    • Aug. 17- Sept. 12: Extend your season with additional weekly training and in-house game days.

    6 Optional Technical Training Sessions:

    • Designed for players who want additional ball touches and focused training with Blizzard Technical Coaches. Scheduled April-June.

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