U3 P.L.A.Y.
P.L.A.Y. with Me
Sessions are for children who turn three this calendar year and their parents. The on-field, 1-on-1 participation of a parent is required during the weekly activities, which are intended to develop Physical Literacy and introduce families to the basics of Play with a ball while working on ABCs (Agility, Balance, and Coordination).
NOTE: Parents of children who turn three this year and are able to play with minimal or without parent participation may prefer to participate in U4.
Physical Literacy
Physical Literacy is when children have developed the skills and confidence to participate in many different physical activities and sports. Fundamental movement skills such as throwing, catching, running, and jumping are the beginning of physical literacy.
Physical Literacy is important because it gives kids the confidence to stay active for life. It is not about being a “superstar athlete” – everyone can learn fundamental movement skills, and everyone can become physically literate! Preschool is the perfect time to start! P.L.A.Y. takes place on our field behind Stoney Creek Baptist Church on Saturday mornings. A NorWest P.L.A.Y. representative will offer an 8-week unit designed to develop physical literacy using the ball whenever possible. At the end of each session, kids will have enjoyed a series of fun activities, and they will have taken one more step in developing the physical literacy needed to play soccer and become successful in many other pursuits!
Useful information:
Tim Hortons, our P.L.A.Y with Me sponsor, provides all participants with a jersey and soccer socks. These items will be received on the second week of P.L.A.Y. Cleats, and shin pads are not required for this age group.
1-on-1, participation of a parent is required during the weekly activities.
This is an activity-based program. Developmentally, matchplay begins in Under 6.
Sessions run, rain or shine, as long as there is no thunder and lightning or heat advisory in effect. Cancellation information will be sent to your PowerUp MemberZone contact email address & our social media.
P.L.A.Y. is our youngest division. Children must turn 3 this calendar year or wait until next year to participate. Please check back soon for dates and times.
2023 Session Outline:
Spring & Summer:
P.L.A.Y. with Me in the East - Held behind Stoney Creek Church, 2225 Highbury Ave. N.
P.L.A.Y. with Me in the West - Held behind West Park Church, 955 Gainsborough Rd.
Eight Saturdays at 9:15 AM or 10:15 AM.
Sessions run during our U4 & U5 time slots, respectively.
This popular program fills quickly. You are welcome to register for our waitlist.
Season dates:
June 3,
June 10,
June 17,
June 24,
July 8,
July 15,
July 22,
July 29,
(Mother nature permitting):
Fee:
$100
Fall & Winter:
P.L.A.Y. with Me in the Fall - BMO Centre, 295 Rectory St.
P.L.A.Y. with Me in the Winter - BMO Centre, 295 Rectory St.
Eight Wednesdays at 10:30 AM.
Season dates:
To be announced in September
Expected to start mid-October & Mid January