OPDL OPEN SESSIONS & TRIALS - PHASES

Underage Players Eligible to Trial for U13 OPDL (born 2014)

Talented players younger than U13 (2014) may be considered for OPDL trials if their development would be enhanced by competing at a higher level. This decision must be supported by a formal technical assessment conducted by the team’s Head Coach and the club’s Technical Director, and requires approval from Ontario Soccer.

✅ Only players who demonstrate readiness technically, physically, mentally, and socially will be approved to play “up.”
✅ Teams may include a maximum of three underage (or overage) full-time players on their seasonal roster.
⚠️ Players cannot participate in OPDL matches unless they have been officially approved through Ontario Soccer's Player Movement Evaluation process.

Think your player may be ready to play up? Ask us about the evaluation process and eligibility for trials.

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Registration must be completed. 

Walk-on's will not be permitted.

Please read the Important Information below before registering for Trials.

Dates for 2025/26 trials are now listed below - please scroll down the page.  

To ensure you get all the updates, register for trials before it all starts!

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 age division trial days ARE NOW posted below (SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE).  please check this page periodically to ensure you have the most up to date information.  These dates may be subject to change!

ALL Players must register prior to attending trials via the link above.

Divisions for OPDL OPEN TRIALS for the 2026 Season

2013 - U13 Girls and Boys

2012 - U14 Girls and Boys

2011 - U15 Girls and Boys

2010 - U16 Girls and Boys

2009 - U17 Girls and Boys

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ

• All Players must be registered for Trials.  No walk-ups will be permitted.  NO EXCEPTIONS.
• If you are attending Trials and you have just moved into the Country and previously played with a Soccer Organization in your prior Country, you must obtain an ITC or International Transfer Certificate prior to training here in Canada.  To read more about this process, click on this link.  Once you have read this and would like to proceed, please contact our office immediately to get the process started.  NOTE:  This process could take up to 30 days.  
• If you are attending trials and played with another OPDL Club, you must get a OPDL Trial Permission Form from your Club's Technical Director.  Once you have this and it has been properly authorized, make sure you bring this with you to trials.  You will not be permitted to trial without this form completed.  If you have any questions about this form, please feel free to contact our office.
• Players are asked to wear a White Jersey, or t-shirt, and must come prepared, wearing appropriate footwear, clothing, as well as shin guards to all sessions.
• Players must bring their own properly inflated ball.
• No Jewelry will be allowed to be worn on the field at any time.
• All players will be required to check-in prior to entering the field at the entrance.  
• There will be a separate Entrance and Exit to the field.  ONLY Players and Coaches will be permitted within the gated field.  The Entrance will be located on the bleacher side of the Turf Field and the players will be Exiting on the St. Paul side of the field.
• Washrooms are located at the Clubhouse and the Splash pad.
• Underage players may be permitted to attend Trials but at the discretion of the Senior Technical Lead.  To get more information, please contact nfsctechnicallead@nfsc.ca.

OPDL offers two types of player positions for committed athletes:

Full-Time Player (FT)
Full-time players are registered for the full OPDL season and are expected to attend all training sessions, matches, and team events. They are fully committed to high-performance development and represent the club at the highest level of competition.

Developmental Player (DP)
Developmental players train regularly with the OPDL team while playing games with a regional or competitive team. This role supports athletes showing strong potential who are not yet ready for full-time commitment. DPs may participate in up to 6 OPDL games per season and are chosen based on team needs and technical staff evaluation.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Please ensure that you have read all the Important Trial Information within this page.  ALL DATES/TIMES for all AGE DIVISIONS are posted BELOW (please scroll down).  Please check this page periodically for any adjustments or updates.  Trial dates may be subject to change.

Newly Added or Updated!!

• SEE BELOW on our Calender for upcoming TRIALS dates and times.  Dates/Times may be subject to change.
• All Trials will be held at E.E. Mitchelson Park TURF Field (3800 Springdale Ave, Niagara Falls - Behind St. Paul High School)
• No walk-ons permitted.  Trials for U14 and up, will be integrated into the current OPDL team practices at E.E. Mitchelson unless listed otherwise. 
• After initial trial dates, once you have registered, your contact information will be sent out to the Coaches who will then invite your daughter/son out to trial and will give you the dates/times. 
• Players will be guaranteed a minimum of 3 trials.

For all dates and times, you can also reference our Events calendar below.