We are grateful for the support of Canada Soccer's Active Start Soccer Fests program at our recent Summer Festival.  This program brings together Canada’s local and regional soccer programs in a fun, family-oriented atmosphere and helps the Club to offer additional activities at the Festival.

This exciting festival program is the largest national grassroots soccer program in the country, connecting hundreds of clubs and communities. Canada Soccer’s Active Start Soccer Fests program is an internationally recognized youth development program targeted at children under the age of 12. The goal of the festival program is to introduce the sport of soccer to youth through a fun-filled event for both children and their families. Aligned with Canada Soccer’s Long Term Player Development LTPD model, games are played on downsized fields using smaller versions of balls, nets, and simplified rules, with an emphasis on fun, participation, and good sportsmanship. The term Active Start comes from Canada Soccer’s LTPD model, which is the training philosophy that provides the foundation for the Canada Soccer Pathway. The Canada Soccer Pathway provides a roadmap for players of all ages and aspirations who want to play soccer at the recreational, competitive or high performance EXCEL levels, with the aim of encouraging lifelong participation.

North Durham United FC acknowledges the generous support of Canada Soccer and the Active Start Soccer Fests sponsors. We were delighted to have GoGoSquueZ sponsor the target shoot activity and sample their delicious juice packs. A great day was had by all and we look forward to next year's Active Start Soccer Fests at our summer 2023 recreational festivals.