Elite high-performance OPDL program designed for players pursuing the professional pathway, with year-round training, competition, and development aligned with Ontario Soccer and NMSC standards.
This Program Outline provides relevant program details and registration information for families joining the North Mississauga Soccer Club (NMSC) Ontario Player Development League (OPDL) U13 Program.
The program is available for U13 Boys and Girls and provides a structured high-performance environment designed to support players progressing through the Ontario and Canada Soccer development pathways.
The OPDL Program prepares players for the High-Performance pathway and requires players to demonstrate dedication and commitment to all team events.
The program runs continuously for 12 months, with the exception of scheduled breaks and certain holidays.
The 2026/2027 season marks the second year of NMSC’s implementation of the updated Ontario Soccer and Canada Soccer guidelines for the U13 age group, including the transition to a 9v9 game format.
In response to OPDL regulations requiring clubs to maintain a player pool of at least 24 players, with every player participating in a minimum of six OPDL matches, NMSC operates both an OPDL Target Team and an OPDL Development Team at the U13 level.
Both teams follow the same technical program throughout the year and compete together in the winter league, ensuring a unified development environment regardless of team designation.
During the summer OPDL season, players from the Development Team will be rotated into OPDL game day rosters, providing each player with meaningful competitive exposure at the highest provincial level.
This model reflects NMSC’s commitment to developing a larger pool of high-performance players while ensuring every player within the U13 program has the opportunity to grow, compete and experience the OPDL environment.
Rotation assignments are managed collaboratively by the coaching staff and monitored by club leadership to ensure all players receive their required opportunities throughout the season.
Prior to being invited to register for the OPDL Program, all players are required to participate in the appropriate identification and assessment process.
Players entering their first year of the OPDL Program at U13 are required to attend the OPDL U13 Discovery Days on August 25, August 26 and September 1.
| Date | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| August 25 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| August 26 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| September 1 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
Players who successfully progress through the identification process may be invited to participate in additional assessment opportunities and, where appropriate, offered an opportunity to register with the NMSC OPDL Program.
All players are required to sign an OPDL Player Commitment Letter to confirm their place on the team.
NMSC will process the Player Commitment Letter during registration through PlayMetrics.
Coaches are permitted to carry up to sixteen (16) full-time players on the roster of each Target and Development Team.
| Division | League | Game Days | # of Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| U13 Target & Development | PHIGL – 9v9 | Saturday or Sunday* | 18 |
Indoor League Dates: October 24, 2026 to May 2, 2026
*Based on information shared by PHSA at the time of publication.
| Division | League | Game Days |
|---|---|---|
| U13 Target | Ontario Player Development League (OPDL) | Weekends (Sunday) and some weekdays |
| U13 Development | Highest level available at the District League | Weekends (Sunday) and some weekdays |
| Phase | Dates | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Season Training | October 1–23, 2026 Excluding October 12–18 |
Three outdoor training sessions per week on grass or turf |
| Indoor Training | October 26, 2026 – April 25, 2027 | Two indoor turf sessions per week One gym futsal session per week One Strength & Conditioning session per week at The Lab for 10 weeks |
| Phase | Dates | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Season Training | April 26 – May 17, 2027 | Three turf training sessions per week |
| Summer Outdoor Training | May 17 – October 24, 2027 | Three turf training sessions per week One fitness session per week |
*All training facility locations are subject to permit availability. Gymnasiums are subject to school availability, exception dates and school closures.
Unless the team participates in holiday festivals or tournaments, there is no regular training scheduled on the dates below.
North Mississauga Soccer Club is proud to partner with Adidas and Soccer World as the official kit supplier.
Uniforms are included in the registration fee. Each player will receive:
Additional information regarding convenient on-site fittings and receiving uniform orders directly from the Club will be shared with families prior to the start of the new season.
To secure a place on the team, players must register and complete their first payment within 72 hours of receiving their contract.
Registration is completed through PlayMetrics, where players will also sign their offer.
Players have 72 hours from the time the contract is issued to accept the invitation and finalize their agreement.
In certain circumstances, NMSC may extend the 72-hour acceptance window. Families requiring assistance should speak directly with their coach.
| Program | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| OPDL U13 | $5,550 |
Program fees are divided into five equal payments of 20% each.
| Payment | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Fee | Upon Registration |
| 2nd Payment | September 30, 2026 |
| 3rd Payment | November 30, 2027 |
| 4th Payment | January 30, 2027 |
| 5th Payment | March 30, 2027 |
For questions regarding program fees or the payment schedule, please contact the Club’s Executive Director, Jason deVos, at jdevos@nmsc.net.
The Club uses a cashless system through PlayMetrics. Families can pay using Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Visa Debit without additional fees.
E-transfers are not accepted for registration fees.
PlayMetrics will automatically charge the payment method on file on the specified date. Families will be notified by the Club if there is an issue with the payment.
If card declines are not resolved within 48 hours, a $20 late fee will apply. Most payment issues can be resolved directly within the PlayMetrics app.
The Club fees listed above do not include expenses such as tournaments, league fines, team events, exhibition games, additional team equipment and other team-specific expenses.
Once the Coach and Manager finalize the season budget, families will be informed of all additional team fees.
All refunds and cancellations are subject to the Club’s Refund Policy.
Cancellations due to inclement weather or incidents outside of NMSC’s control, including power outages, natural disasters or force majeure events, are not refundable.
Fee assistance programs are available through KidSport and Canadian Tire Jumpstart. Families may apply to both programs, and certain programs accept multiple applications annually. Please verify eligibility directly with the respective funder.
Since 2014, the Athlete Scholarship Program has provided more than $700,000 in grants to deserving athletes and families to help offset the cost of participating in the OPDL Program.
Athlete Scholarship grants range from $500–$1,500.
Applications are submitted by OPDL Licence Holders on behalf of interested families within their OPDL program. Funds are sent directly to the OPDL Licence Holder, who then passes the respective amount to the recipient family or families.
The information contained in this Program Outline is subject to change at the discretion of North Mississauga Soccer Club (NMSC) and its partners in order to meet established standards.