U5 – U8 Players
Skill Development + Game Play
ERIE FC begins with the Gunners program designed for players U5, U6, U7, U8. Our professional staff will provide age-appropriate technical instruction in a training environment featuring exciting games and skill activities. The summer program features weekly training sessions that combine skill development and game play.
ERIE FC Gunners is open to all players regardless of current skill level or previous playing experience. Players will be placed into proper training groups based on age, skill level, and soccer experience. Training focuses on the development of individual soccer skills, which is necessary for success once players move into the competitive team environment at U9 and beyond.
The program runs for 8-weeks in the summer (June – August), and players may choose one or two practices per week.
Program Overview
aGE gROUPS
U5 = 2021 birth year
U6 = 2020 birth year
U7 = 2019 birth year
U8 = 2018 birth year
Players will be grouped based on registration numbers, player’s level and experience.
Season
Start: week of June 15, 2026
End: week of August 3, 2026
Length: 8-weeks
ERIE FC Gunners has open enrollment. Players can join or cancel at any time throughout the season.
Practice Options
Players will choose one or two practices per week. Skill development & game play are combined into each practice.
During registration, you will select your practice option(s).
| Option 1 | Tuesday | U5 & U6 | 5:20 PM – 6:20 PM |
| U7 & U8 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | ||
| Option 2 | Thursday | U5 & U6 | 5:20 PM – 6:20 PM |
| U7 & U8 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
Facilities
Fields at McKean (FAM)
5220 West Rd
McKean, PA 16426
(grass fields)
Outdoor soccer shoes are recommended (plastic or rubber molded – no metal). Sneakers or indoor / turf soccer shoes may also be worn.
Player Dues
1 practice per week = $90.00
2 practices per week = $140.00
Price is for the entire 8-week program.
Player Registration
Open Enrollment: Players may join or cancel at any time throughout the season. Dues will be adjusted accordingly.
REGISTER A PLAYER