2025-2026 Grassroots Identification Sessions

U8-U13 (2018-2013)

Guelph Soccer is home to the Jr. Gryphons - a player-centered development model that is among the best in the province. Guelph Soccer hosts Identification Sessions within the fall months to provide players with the opportunity to have an inclusive playing experience within our organization.

Our development sessions allow for athletes to participate in training sessions where they can experience being coached by our age group coaches, interact with players within their cohort, and experience our overall developmental environment. Our goal is to advance our players to reach their potential.

These sessions allow families to determine if the competitive pathway at Guelph Soccer is the best environment for their child(ren)’s individual development. It also allows the club to recruit athletes and players beyond technical and tactical competencies, accounting for character traits such as engagement, joy, the will to learn, and more.

Please see the corresponding ID sessions by clicking the drop down menu below.

IDENTIFICATION SESSION SCHEDULE:

  • Dates/times are assigned based on age group. These are open identification sessions are for NEW PLAYERS ONLY! (recreational players and non-registered players).

    Boys U8 (2018):
    Sat, Sept 20th & Sun, Sept 21st
    9:00 am to 10:00 am
    Eastview Park Micro Fields (800 Watson Parkway North)

    Girls U8 (2018):
    Sat, Sept 20th & Sun, Sept 21st
    10:10 am to 11:10 am
    Eastview Park Micro Fields (800 Watson Parkway North)

    Boys U9 (2017):
    Sat, Sept 13th
    9:00 am to 10:00 am
    Bishop Macdonell CHS (200 Clair Road West)

    Girls U9 (2017):
    Sat, Sept 13th
    10:10 am to 11:10 am
    Bishop Macdonell CHS (200 Clair Road West)

    Boys U10 (2016):
    Sat, Sept 13th
    11:20 am to 12:20 pm
    Bishop Macdonell CHS (200 Clair Road West)

    Girls U10 (2016):
    Sat, Sept 13th
    10:10 am to 11:10 am
    Bishop Macdonell CHS (200 Clair Road West)

    Boys U11 (2015):
    Sun, Sept 14th
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
    Bishop Macdonell CHS (200 Clair Road West)

    Girls U11 (2015):
    Sat, Sept 13th
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
    Bishop Macdonell CHS (200 Clair Road West)

    Boys U12 (2014):
    Sun, Sept 14th
    9:00 am to 10:00 am
    Bishop Macdonell CHS (200 Clair Road West)

    Girls U12 (2014):
    Sat, Sept 13th
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
    Bishop Macdonell CHS (200 Clair Road West)

    Boys U13 (2013):
    Sun, Sept 14th
    11:20 am to 12:20 pm
    Bishop Macdonell CHS (200 Clair Road West)

    Girls U13 (2013):
    Sun, Sept 14th
    10:10 am to 11:10 am
    Bishop Macdonell CHS (200 Clair Road West)

    Upon conclusion of this session, players may be invited to the next ID session, playing with players currently involved in the competitive program. Please note that only those who receive an invitation email can attend.

  • Boys U9 (2017):
    Sat, Sept 20th & Sun, Sept 21st
    11:20 am to 12:20 pm
    Eastview Park (800 Watson Parkway North)

    Girls U9 (2017):
    Sat, Sept 20th & Sun, Sept 21st
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
    Eastview Park (800 Watson Parkway North)

    Boys U10 (2016):
    Sat, Sept 20th & Sun, Sept 21st
    1:40 pm to 2:40 pm
    Eastview Park (800 Watson Parkway North)

    Girls U10 (2016):
    Sat, Sept 20th & Sun, Sept 21st
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    Eastview Park (800 Watson Parkway North)

    Boys U11 (2015):
    Sat, Sept 20th & Sun, Sept 21st
    9:00 am to 10:00 am
    Bishop Macdonell CHS (200 Clair Road West)

    Girls U11 (2015):
    Sat, Sept 20th & Sun, Sept 21st
    10:10 am to 11:10 am
    Bishop Macdonell CHS (200 Clair Road West)

    Boys U12 (2014):
    Sat, Sept 20th & Sun, Sept 21st
    11:20 am to 12:20 pm
    Bishop Macdonell CHS (200 Clair Road West)

    Girls U12 (2014):
    Sat, Sept 20th & Sun, Sept 21st
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
    Bishop Macdonell CHS (200 Clair Road West)

    Boys U13 (2013):
    Sat, Sept 20th & Sun, Sept 21st
    1:40 pm to 2:40 pm
    Bishop Macdonell CHS (200 Clair Road West)

    Girls U13 (2013):
    Sat, Sept 20th & Sun, Sept 21st
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    Bishop Macdonell CHS (200 Clair Road West)

    All players will be contacted following the conclusion of the ID sessions with next steps.

Registration Information:
Registration cost: $20.00
Please note that you cannot select your assessment times. Players are encouraged to attend all applicable assessment dates to receive a greater chance of being identified.

Sessions will be one hour in length with players participating in small sided games.

If I register for the ID Sessions, should I still sign up for Indoor House League?

Yes! We encourage all new participants to register for Fall House League, as spaces are limited for the Indoor Season. By signing up early, your spot is secured for the upcoming soccer seasons. All new players that are identified for the program will have their Fall House League payment transferred over to their competitive fees.

About the 2025-2026 Competitive rep program

The competitive program runs from October 2025 to September 2026. During the indoor season (October to April), teams will have one turf practice per week and an 11-week futsal program led by technical staff.

From May to the end of August, U8-U13 age groups will have two practices per week and one festival (1-2 games) every Saturday excluding long weekends. All grassroots teams participate in the Southwest District Soccer League (SWDSL).