SOCCER PROGRAMS - Player Pathway
CDC Development
For over a decade, Soccer Canada has championed the implementation of programs that prioritize player development at the club level. Since May 2020, Soccer Quebec has made such programs mandatory for clubs seeking accreditation. This framework, known as the Club Development Center (CDC), focuses on players aged 4 to 12 and has a dual mission: to offer high-quality training to all players—regardless of skill level—while fostering a safe and enjoyable environment for growth. Central to the CDC’s philosophy is the belief that players thrive when they’re having fun, which is why equal attention and opportunities are given to every athlete to help them reach their full potential.
CDC 2 - Recreational
- Grassroots (U4-U8)
- House Ligue (U9-U16)
CDC-2 is a recreational soccer program for girls (F) and boys (M) that is categorized by year of birth and gender. No experience, tryouts, photos, or soccer passports are required. Shin pads and outdoor soccer shoes are mandatory and must be supplied by the participants. The related activity fees include one soccer uniform kit per player, – consisting of a jersey, shorts, socks, a soccer ball and a knapsack – and include taxes.
CDC 1 – Advanced (U9-U12)
A competition-oriented soccer program for more advanced girls (F) and boys (M). The program is reserved for players already on one of the Club’s CDC-1 teams or for new players who have been approved by the technical staff. For more information, please email us at teams@soccerstl.ca et indiquez CDC-1 dans la ligne d’objet.