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Are YOU the Next Bayhawk?
Do you think you have what it takes to play the beautiful game at the next level? Are you ready to take on the challenge of the Ontario Player Development League (OPDL)?
The OPDL is one of the province’s first standards-based, youth high-performance leagues that combines top level competition with high-performance training standards. Burlington Soccer is a proud member of this league and has been since its inception in 2014.
What is Required to Attend?
All those interested in attending our OPDL Trials must:
- You register online through PowerUp Sports
- Cost is $30 to attend the sessions
- Attend all the sessions
- Ensure you wear cleats, shin pads, athletic attire, and have ample water
All Interested in Attending MUST Register and Prepay for Assessments. No Walk-ins Permitted.
Trial Schedule
Boys –
| Dates | Time | Location(s) |
| BU14 (2013) | ||
| Thursday, October 22 | 6 – 7:30pm | City View Park, F2 |
| Saturday, October 24 | 9 – 10:30am | City View Park, F2 |
| Wednesday, October 28 | 6 – 7:30pm | City View Park, F2 |
| BU15 (2012) | ||
| Thursday, October 22 | 7:30 – 9pm | City View Park, F2 |
| Saturday, October 24 | 10:30am – 12pm | City View Park, F2 |
| Wednesday, October 28 | 7:30 – 9pm | City View Park, F2 |
| BU16 (2011) | ||
| Thursday, October 22 | 8 – 9:30pm | City View Park, F1 |
| Saturday, October 24 | 12 – 1:30pm | City View Park, F2 |
| Wednesday, October 28 | 8 – 9:30pm | City View Park, F1 |
| BU17 (2010) | ||
| Thursday, October 22 | 9:30 – 11pm | City View Park, F1 |
| Saturday, October 24 | 1:30 – 3pm | City View Park, F2 |
| Wednesday, October 28 | 9:30 – 11pm | City View Park, F1 |
Girls –
| Dates | Times | Location(s) |
| GU14 (2013) | ||
| Wednesday, October 21 | 6 – 7:30pm | City View Park, F2 |
| Saturday, October 24 | 9 – 10:30am | City View Park, F1 |
| Monday, October 26 | 6 – 7:30pm | City View Park, F2 |
| GU15 (2012) | ||
| Wednesday, October 21 | 7:30 – 9pm | City View Park, F2 |
| Saturday, October 24 | 10:30am – 12pm | City View Park, F1 |
| Monday, October 26 | 7:30 – 9pm | City View Park, F2 |
| GU16 (2011) | ||
| Wednesday, October 21 | 8 – 9:30pm | City View Park, F1 |
| Saturday, October 24 | 4:30 – 6pm | City View Park, F2 |
| Monday, October 26 | 6 – 7:30pm | City View Park, F1 |
| GU17 (2010) | ||
| Wednesday, October 21 | 9:30 – 11pm | City View Park, F1 |
| Saturday, October 24 | 3 – 4:30pm | City View Park, F2 |
| Monday, October 26 | 7:30 – 9pm | City View Park, F1 |
Trials cost $30 for new players and are free for current Competitive Bayhawks. Contact Paige Culver for your unlock code.
Have questions about the program? Contact our Facilitator of High Performance & Analytics, Tristan Joyce.
Please note that our U14+ OPDL Trials will take place upon OPDL Season completion (following OPDL Guidelines & Rules). Please check back for more information regarding the schedule for trials shortly.
OPDL Coaches – 2026/27
Boys –
| Age Group | Head Coach Name | Head Coach Email |
| BU13 (2014) | Arlind Ferhati | aferhati@burlingtonsoccer.com |
| BU14 (2013) | Arlind Ferhati | aferhati@burlingtonsoccer.com |
| BU15 (2012) | Mekashe Lal | mlal@burlingtonsoccer.com |
| BU16 (2011) | Dan Zingone | dzingone@burlingtonsoccer.com |
| BU17 (2010) | Joao Oliveira | joliveira@burlingtonsoccer.com |
Girls –
| Age Group | Head Coach Name | Head Coach Email |
| GU13 (2014) | Francesca Cardwell & MP Schleichkorn | fcardwell@burlingtonsoccer.com mschleichkorn@burlingtonsoccer.com |
| GU14 (2013) | Braden Culver | bculver@burlingtonsoccer.com |
| GU15 (2012) | Mario Gagliardi | mgagliardi@burlingtonsoccer.com |
| GU16 (2011) | Nordo Gooden | ngooden@burlingtonsoccer.com |
| GU17 (2010) | Richard Edwards | redwards@burlingtonsoccer.com |
More Information
Looking for more insight into our OPDL Program? Use the links below for more information.
- 2026 U13 (2014) Program Outline – click here
- 2026 U14+ (2013+) Program Outline – click here
- 2026 Season Coach Information – click here
- 2026 Trial Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) – click here
- What is OPDL – learn more here
