Development Programs
ABOUT MCSC GRASSROOTS PROGRAM (U7-U12)
Our Grassroots Soccer program, Markham City SC Development is guided by the belief that players of all ages and abilities should have the opportunity to enjoy the game and grow both as athletes and individuals. Through the principles of Long Term Player Development (LTPD), players are able to learn, develop, and compete at appropriate levels throughout their soccer journey.
Our Grassroots program caters to players from U7 to U12 and is aligned with the National Youth Club License standards. This ensures a year-round curriculum designed by our technical staff, focusing on balanced growth across the Four Corners of Development—technical, physical, social, and psychological.
Each player is introduced to the fundamentals of soccer, with training tailored to their age and stage of development, fostering a love for the game while encouraging skill progression.
We welcome all players to our Grassroots program, regardless of previous experience with Markham Soccer Club.
Players wishing to join Markham City SC Development are assessed by the team or group head coaches and our technical leaders during regular training sessions or at open assessment dates for specific age groups. For more information about our competitive programs and how your child can participate in the assessment process, please contact our Competitive Administrator, Anna Tripodo, at anna@markhamsoccer.org
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Office Hours
- Monday: 10AM-5PM
- Tuesday: 10AM-5PM
- Wednesday: 10AM-5PM
- Thursday: 10AM-5PM
- Friday: 10AM-4PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
PROGRAM INFORMATION
U7 BOYS & GIRLS (BORN IN 2018)
Players in the U7 category (born in 2018) selected for the program will train once per week during the winter academy program dates (late Oct. 24 to end April 2025). They will also be registered to participate in our U7 Boys or U8 Girls indoor recreational league from October to April for the winter segment of the program.
For the outdoor segment of the program, players will train twice per week from May to early September and will participate in outdoor festival competitions on designated Saturdays at various facilities in York Region. Typically, teams will play two matches against other club teams on those festival dates.
U9 - U12 BOYS & GIRLS (BORN IN 2016 TO 2013)
Players from U9 to U12 are part of the Markham City SC Development Program and participate in the York Region Soccer League for both winter and summer.
They will train 2-3 times per week throughout the program dates from late October 2024 through to early October 2025 and will participate in the York Region Soccer League indoor league (16-18 games) and the York Region Soccer League outdoor on designated game days (approx. 14 - 18 games).
annual cost
The fees include both the indoor and outdoor component of our programming and include most of the fees normally associated with the operation of the squad throughout the season, including:
League/Referee Fees
Registration Costs
Facility Rentals
Coach/Technical Staff Cost
Training Kits
Uniforms
Equipment
