Grassroots (U4 to U8)
For the youngest members of the Foothills family our goal is simple. We want to provide a positive environment that fosters a love for soccer. We emphasize the concept of team, friendship, and camaraderie and prioritize fundamental movements and skills development while ensuring every player is having fun and enjoying the game.
These are the “skill-hungry years.” Throughout our indoor and outdoor seasons, we work on building key motor skills such as agility, balance, and coordination to provide a solid foundation for future development.
We also develop our coaches and help them to grow and become innovative, successful members of the Club. We share teaching methods that will engage players and inspire them with passion and flexibility. We inspire our Grassroots volunteer coaches with boundless enthusiasm and dedication to growing the future of soccer in Calgary.
- Outdoor Season runs May 2026 to June 2026.
- All sessions take place at South Calgary Community Fields.
- For specific dates and times, please view our Program Guide.
- Click here to review our Program Guide and pick the session(s) that are right for your child based on their age and developmental stage.
- Click here to register.
- Foothills is a Club for Everyone. Please read our Program Guide to learn about all the programs we offer for all ages, development stages and soccer ambitions.
- If you haven’t done so previously, you will need to set up your membership in PowerUp.
- IMPORTANT: When registering, be sure to setup your Parent Profile first, then register each child. This is the part that can create challenges so please be aware.
- Watch our “How to Register” video here.
Grassroots and Youth Club Phases:
Partners in our Communities
Foothills is an active part of the following communities and offers a variety of activities within them:
- Auburn Bay
- Canyon Meadows
- Chaparral
- Copperfield
- Cranston
- Deer Ridge
- Deer Run
- Evergreen
- Langdon
- Legacy
- Mahogany
- McKenzie Towne
- New Brighton
- Queensland
- Walden
Focus On Fun
Most teams arrange fun events throughout the season for their players. The Club provides opportunities as well. Arguably, our most popular are our end of season Minifests. Check out these videos from past events!
What Makes a Great Soccer Parent?
At Foothills, we believe that the support and involvement of parents and guardians play a crucial role in a child’s soccer journey. No one has a greater ability to influence your child’s development, enjoyment, and overall experience.
Here are some guidelines to help you be a great soccer parent.
Resources For Our Coaches
Our Coach Development and Mentorship Program
Foothills provides FREE coach education for all U4-U18 assistant and head coaches. We offer education in line with the current Canada Soccer Association Community Stream:
- Active Start (U4-U6 Coaches) – Provides a basic understanding of physical literacy.
- Fundamentals (U6-U8 Coaches) – Develops the basic understanding of physical literacy following the Canada Soccer Long-term Player Development model.
Click the link below to access “Club Coaches Only” information.
