Our Development program provides U10-U13 players (boys and girls born in 2013-2016) with better coaching and a higher level of competition than a house league. 

Like other clubs in Ontario, we follow the principles of Long Term Player Development (LTPD) as outlined in the Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards (see below). This means that children will play in an age-appropriate format up to the U13 division. Age-specific modifications such as smaller balls, smaller fields, fewer players, and modified rules allow players to better develop their skills and understanding of the game while also having fun!

FAQ:

Are there tryouts for this age group? YES 

When will the tryouts be? See the Tryout Page on our website for details.

When does registration begin? Teams will be registered when the roster is set after the tryouts

What are the registration fees?  $500 for U10/U11 and $550 for U12/U13. *If the cost may be a barrier, the club can help you to access several financial support options to partially cover your fees.

How do I register?  Using our PowerUp online registration platform 

What nights of the week?  TBD *We know parents would like to know this information for planning purposes, but our field schedule is complex, and it depends on game night schedules for our rep teams that will not be confirmed until April

When does the season begin/end?  Teams will begin training together indoors once per week in the new year, then we will be outdoors from May to the start of September

What else do I need to know?  Keep reading below...

Some of the features of this program include:

• Continued development of basic soccer skills as well as introduction of more advanced skills
• Instruction by Ontario Soccer certified coaches
• Emphasis on learning positions and team tactics
• Separate Boys and Girls teams (if numbers permit)
• Participation in a DRSA or ECOSA district league (travel to away games to locations such as Cavan, Peterborough, Cobourg, and the Durham region)
• Preseason indoor training
• 1-2 practices and one game each week during the season
• Small-sided games (7 v. 7 or 9 v. 9) to ensure that all players will be involved in the game
• Extra skills sessions run by the club  
• Participation in up to 2 weekend festivals
• End of season awards

If you have any questions, please contact the Development Convenor.