Ontario Player Development League
What is the Ontario Player Development League?
The OPDL is the pinnacle of development for youth in Ontario. Twenty-one license holders deliver the program, providing players within the Talented Pathway with the best possible training environment.
2022 OPDL coaching staff
Open Trials
- An open trial is open to players who desire an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to participate within an OPDL License Holder and is of the appropriate age for registration and gender for the team’s designation.
- OPDL Players are eligible to participate on Open Trials during “Phase II” and “Phase III”.
- No more than 35 players should be allowed at each open trial to provide for a more responsible evaluation process.
- A player must have the opportunity to attend a minimum of three of these events before a final decision is made on that player.
- License Holders are permitted to charge a reasonable fee for a player to participate in an open trial. Fee should be designated to cover operational costs to run trials.
- Players may attend more than one open trial simultaneously with different OPDL License Holders
Respect in Sport
The Durham Region Soccer Association is proud to be taking a leadership role in protecting the best interests of kids, and all those involved in our game, by introducing the Respect in Sport Parent Program to our organization. As the first District Association within Ontario Soccer to be taking this important step, following the lead of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association and other sports organizations in Ontario Durham Region Soccer Association is making the Respect in Sport Parent Program mandatory for one parent or guardian of each player for 2017 to complete the program. The program is transferable from hockey or any other sport it was completed for, and covers the entire family. Please help us to help you make soccer safe and fun for all participants.
NEW for 2017 - it is mandatory for one parent or guardian to complete the Respect in Sport Parent Program. For more details and FAQ's.
For team officials of travelling and competitive teams, team officials (including managers) must take the Activity Leaders module to validate the team official book.
Requests for Refunds
The OPDL program does not accept requests for refunds.
Any player electing to leave the program after the official OPDL training start date in January each year is responsible for their full OPDL program financial commitment as set out in the payment plan (January to September inclusive). Total OPDL fees as outlined by the Club are to be paid in full before player de-registration can be considered.
In the event of an injury which prevents a player from participating for the remainder of the OPDL contract, notification (including a signed Doctor's note) must be provided in writing within five days from a professional medical doctor to the Club Registrar. Pending the approval of the Technical Director, the payment schedule may be stopped in such instance. No credits or refund of monies will be issued.
