Mark your calendars… We’re back at Lamport for pre-season 2027! Last year, we welcomed 20 new players to the Blues, three of whom went on to represent the club in the Team Canada development squad. We'd love to see even more new faces join us this year.
Whether you're trying footy for the first time or getting back into the swing of things, pre-season is a chance to build your skills, improve your fitness and get to know the game. A few rusty kicks are expected along the way.
No previous footy experience is needed, and you can join us at any point throughout pre-season.
When?
Saturdays, January 9 to April 17, 2027
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
13 sessions, with no training on long weekends
Where?
Allan A. Lamport Stadium Dome
1155 King Street West, Toronto
A heads-up for first-timers: finding the entrance can be tricky! It's off Fraser Avenue (see Google Maps pin), so allow a little extra time to find your way in. Consider it your first pre-season challenge!
Pre-season Fees
$100 Early Bird: Until January 9 at 11:59 pm. Best value if you plan to attend more than 5 sessions.
$150 Standard Registration: From January 10 (after the first session). Best value if you plan to attend 8 or more sessions.
$100 Rookie Rate: For new players, including a free first session. Available throughout pre-season.
$20 Drop-in: For individual sessions. Attending all 13 sessions individually would cost $260.
$100 Early Bird: Until January 9 at 11:59 pm. Best value if you plan to attend more than 5 sessions.
$150 Standard Registration: From January 10 (after the first session). Best value if you plan to attend 8 or more sessions.
$100 Rookie Rate: For new players, including a free first session. Available throughout pre-season.
$20 Drop-in: For individual sessions. Attending all 13 sessions individually would cost $260.
Register by December 1 to receive a free Blues training T-shirt!
Please note: Pre-season dues are separate from season registration for May to September.
What to Expect
No need to arrive knowing every rule or trick in the book. Our coaches will cover the fundamentals of footy, including kicking, handballing, marking, game awareness and fitness, through skills, drills and mini-scrimmages.
We'll also have three dedicated Learn to Play days on January 9, February 6 and March 13 as part of our rolling introductory program. They're a great starting point for newcomers, but you can join any Saturday throughout pre-season.
Sessions have a short warm-up, so arrive a little early if you'd like extra time to stretch or get moving.
Access to the dome involves stairs and a rotating door. Gendered bathrooms are available on site.
What to Bring
Water bottle
Mouthguard
Running shoes or football boots (either works on the indoor turf)
Comfortable training clothes (the dome is heated, so most are comfortable in a T-shirt and shorts)
Water bottle
Mouthguard
Running shoes or football boots (either works on the indoor turf)
Comfortable training clothes (the dome is heated, so most are comfortable in a T-shirt and shorts)
Ready to Join?
Register through our online Square store or pay via e-transfer to dues@bluesafc.ca.
Questions? Shoot us an email at bluesafc@gmail.com.
See you at Lamport!