Always free
Families can participate without registration fees, equipment costs, or pressure to buy gear.
Free youth soccer and futsal
Free youth soccer in Kitchener-Waterloo and the GTA.
Footy Friends Foundation creates welcoming soccer and futsal programs where newcomer youth and families facing cost barriers can play, learn, and build real friendships.
What we do
Simple, free, and built around belonging.
At Footy Friends Foundation, we organize free youth soccer and futsal in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region and GTA for kids who are newcomers or cannot afford expensive training programs.
Families do not need to buy equipment to get started. We bring nets, pylons, jerseys, water, snacks, and a positive group of coaches and volunteers.
Weekly sessions
Programs run on Sunday afternoons at RIM Park in Waterloo or nearby gym spaces as availability allows.
Welcoming coaches
Participants learn teamwork, confidence, and basic soccer skills in a supportive setting.
Program details
Everything kids need to play is ready when they arrive.
- Free soccer and futsal training for youth ages 4-8.
- Indoor running shoes are required for gym sessions.
- Parents or guardians must complete the Footy Friends waiver before participating.
Parent questions
Quick answers about Footy Friends
Is Footy Friends free?
Yes. Footy Friends offers free youth soccer and futsal programming with no registration fee.
Who can join?
Our current sessions are designed for youth ages 4-8, especially newcomer families and children facing cost barriers.
Where are sessions held?
Programs usually run at RIM Park in Waterloo or nearby indoor gym spaces in the Kitchener-Waterloo area.
What should kids bring?
Kids should bring indoor running shoes. Footy Friends provides general soccer equipment for the session.
Do parents need to sign a waiver?
Yes. A parent or guardian must complete the Footy Friends waiver before a child participates.
What areas do you serve?
Footy Friends serves families in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region and the GTA.