Our Active Start program is designed for our youngest soccer players to develop physical literacy skills while having fun and learning about the game of soccer! They also receive what will be for many their first participation in a team sport. The sessions are facilitated by our professional technical staff specializing in early youth development with the help of our fantastic volunteer parent coaches. A typical session comprises approximately 60% physical literacy activities and 40% soccer-related games. Parental involvement is required for successful sessions, and we will ask that they participate with their children in activities. Parents may be asked to sit or stand on the sideline closest to their child’s field of play to help create field boundaries for their child’s game. In addition, grown-ups are invited onto the pitch to participate in games alongside their child to act as a guide for some activities. This is introduction program to the Junior RDP

Active Start session is approximately 45 minutes in length and consists of 25-35 minutes of activities. All our sessions place a heavy emphasis on activities that give each child as much time to work through foundational movements, both with and without a ball.

Aside from individualized time and fun, our activities focus on three large foundational skills that are crucial to becoming a better athlete and soccer player:

1. Physical Literacy
2. Ball Mastery
3. One vs. one (1v1)

Our program is heavily based on recommendations from Ontario Soccer and follows the LTPD model that is designed to create age and stage appropriate games and activities where the emphasis is on FUN and enjoyment of the game. The Active Start program is designed for players to get experience in playing soccer but is fundamentally a House League program where players come to enjoy the game and learn a bit at the same time and still playing games in the House League.

All players are between 2019/2020 – U3/U4. Parent/Grown up volunteers are encouraged to help coordinate with logistics and assist our staff coaches during sessions. We truly cannot run a program like this without volunteers, so any interested applicants are GREATLY appreciated.

The Mini Stars Program is offered to our players looking to continue playing soccer in a more structured environment. The Mini Stars Program looks to help bridge the gap between Recreational House League and introduction into the Junior RDP.

2023-2024 Indoor Season at a Glance

Training Location/Dates/Times

As we move towards our Fall and Winter Season, we look forward to continuing with our sports activities indoors. We will be training at Monarch Park Stadium on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-6:45pm. The Schedule indicating dates, times and locations will be updated on TeamSnap. For further details please log into your TeamSnap account.

Indoor Program Dates

October 24^th  2023 – December 12^th 2023 (tentative 8 week program)

Tentative Age Groups and Practice Schedule

Co-ed (birth year)	Day	Location	Start Time	End Time
Male/females (2019,2020) U3/U4	Tuesday & Thursday	Monarch Park Stadium	6:00pm	6:45pm

Program Fees

The cost of the program is $650. This includes:

• 2 weekly training sessions
• Player development curriculum 
• Coach fee
• Uniform Kit
  • New Registrations: There is an additional $50 payment that is for a new uniform kit
    • New players will be issued uniform kits on size availability
    • Full Ministars kit includes: 2 jerseys (home/away), 1 pair of shorts, 1 pair of socks,
  • Returning 2023 Outdoor Players: There is no payment required if you have an existing kit 

Commitment Level

There are no consequences for missed sessions. We recognize that there will be absences due to vacations and other commitments however there will be no fee adjustment for any missed time.

Registration

Registration for the Ministars Rep Development Program (RDP) Indoor 2023/2024 is open online. The steps for completing registration and payments online can be accessed through the following link:

https://mooredale.powerupsports.com/index.php?page=PRODUCT

Log into your PowerUp Sports account

If you do not have a Powerup Sports account, you can sign up to register by using the link above and then proceed with the steps below.

On the main page, in the center of the screen will be the ‘Registration Center’ – click on:

2023/2024 RDP Ministars Indoor » ( look for your child’s birth year and gender).

Proceed to checkout and process payment.

If you have a pre-existing credit on your account, make sure to click “YES” on the payment page when it asks if you would like to apply the credit. All fees are processed via our registration system. Accepted forms of payment are VISA, MasterCard, debit, cash (in office only).

Should you run into any difficulties with the above process – please feel free to contact Martine Eleuteri  meleuteri@mooredale.on.ca (416 922-3714 Ext 138) or Joanna Ingram jingram@mooredale.on.ca for assistance.

Mooredale Membership

A Membership at Mooredale is mandatory for all players prior to participating in our sports programs, per our organization’s policy. The fee is $125 annually for a family membership. This membership gets all family members access to our other sports programs (we offer 6 other sports!) as well as the pool club, and a host of other programs. To renew or sign up as a new member – please contact Joanna Ingram at the office (416-922-3714 ext. 103  jingram@mooredale.on.ca)

Refund Policy & Mooredale SC Policy

Please note, there will be NO refunds once you have been registered into the program (Unless we are provided with a copy of a medical note which prevents your child from participating in all sport activities). Weather related cancellations are NOT reimbursed.

Diversity & Inclusion

Mooredale SC is committed to fostering a welcoming environment through a diverse, equitable and inclusive games. We celebrate every race, age, disability, sexual orientation and background in our province, to unite as one community. We believe meaningful action can positively affect important change in our sports and carry over into our everyday lives.

For further information please email Sam Medeiros: smedeiros@mooredale.on.ca, Martine Eleuteri: meleuteri@mooredale.on.ca OR Joanna Ingram: jingram@mooredale.on.ca