Grassroots supplemental programming is offered year-round. These programs are designed to maximize each player’s individual touches on the ball, focusing on the technical components of the game, including 1v1 attacking and defending, passing and receiving, and small-group activities.
2026 Fall Pre-Season Clinic
U7-U13, Boys & Girls
FDSC are offering an optional last chance for players to practice outside this fall, in an environment focussed on skills development and small sided games.
FDSC Technical and Academy Staff will lead players through a four-day program as a taster for the upcoming season.
Birth Years: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Dates: September 21, 22, 23, 24
Location: Joe Sams Leisure Park, fields 1 & 2
752 Centre Rd, Waterdown
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Cost: $99
2026 Fall Grassroots Excel GIRLS
GIRLS
Program Focus:
Develop technical skills with an emphasis on maximizing individual touches. Curriculum highlights:
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1v1 Attacking
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1v1 Defending
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Passing and Receiving
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Small group activities
U7, U8, U9, U10
Birth Years: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18
Location: Guy B. Brown Elementary School
55 Braeheid Ave, Waterdown, ON L8B 0C5
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: $290
U11, U12, U13,
Birth Years: 2016, 2015, 2014
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18
Location: Guy B. Brown Elementary School
55 Braeheid Ave, Waterdown, ON L8B 0C5
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost: $290
2026 Fall Grassroots Excel BOYS
BOYS
Program Focus:
Develop technical skills with an emphasis on maximizing individual touches. Curriculum highlights:
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1v1 Attacking
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1v1 Defending
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Passing and Receiving
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Small group activities
Birth Years: 2020-2014
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17
Location: Allan A. Greenleaf Elementary School
211 Parkside Dr, Waterdown, ON L8B 1B9
Times:
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U7–U9: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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U10–U11: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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U12-U13: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost: $290
2026 Summer Grassroots Excel Week
The training week will take place Monday, July 13th – Friday, July 17th, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. The focus will be on the technical components of the game with the goal for players to get as many individual touches as possible.
BOYS (U7-U13)
Dates: July 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Location: Joe Sams Leisure Park (752 Centre Rd, Waterdown)
Times: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $310
GIRLS (U7-U13)
Dates: July 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Location: Joe Sams Leisure Park (752 Centre Rd, Waterdown)
Times: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $310