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 = 2020 birth year
U6 = 2019 birth year
U7 = 2018 birth year
U8 = 2017 birth year
Players will be grouped based on registration numbers, player’s level and experience.
Season
Start: week of June 9, 2025
End: week of August 4, 2025
Length: 8-weeks
* Off the week of June 30 for the holiday.
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 based on their registration. Skill development & game play are combined into each practice.
During registration, you will select your practice option(s).
| Option 1 | Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Fields at McKean (FAM) |
| Option 2 | Sunday | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | McDowell Gus Anderson Field (Stadium) |
Facilities
Fields at McKean (FAM)
5220 West Rd
McKean, PA 16426
(grass field)
McDowell High School
Gus Anderson Field – Stadium
3580 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506
(artificial turf field)
Sneakers, indoor soccer shoes, or plastic molded outdoor soccer shoes may be worn. No metal cleats.
Player Dues
1 practice per week = $85.00
2 practices per week = $135.00
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