Developmental Academy U9-U12
Our Developmental Academy is designed for players ages U9 to U12 who are ready to grow their passion for soccer in a fun, structured, and development-focused environment. This program serves as the foundation for long-term success, emphasizing the joy of the game while building the technical skills and early tactical understanding that players need as they advance.
We work hard to find experienced, passionate coaches, to help players improve their ball control, dribbling, passing, shooting, and small-sided decision-making—all while developing confidence and teamwork. Training sessions are age-appropriate, high-energy, and designed to keep kids engaged and constantly learning.
Whether your child is just starting or already showing strong potential, our Pre-Developmental Academy is the perfect next step in their soccer journey.
U9-U12 Information
August 24th- Ocotober 10th
Starting in the Fall 2026, US Club and USYS will begin the new birth year guidelines that all clubs will follow. Please see below:
U9- August 1st 2017- July 31st 2018
U10- August 1st 2016- July 31st 2017
U11-August 1st 2015- July 31st 2016
U12- August 1st 2014- July 31st 2015
U13- August 1st 2013- July 31st 2014
U14- August 1st 2012- July 31st 2013
U9 / U10 - Location Todd Park
U11/ U12- Location Todd Park
Practice Nights will be determined based off of coach availability; we will not know this until the coaches are assigned. Please do not register unless you are able to practice M-Th.
Practice times are determined by the coach, but generally practices start at 530pm. U9/U10 practices are 1-1.15hrs and U11-12 practices are 1.15-1.5hrs.
Uniform
Uniform
In the Fall 2025 we moved into the new Adidas North Star FC Kits- these kits are good for 2 years. Players that played with us in the Fall 2025 or Spring / Summer 2026 do not need to order a new kit unless they want to.
New players will need to order a new kit. Families can email Alvaro at alvaro@northstarfc.com to place an order.
Games
All games are on the weekends during the fall season. Most games are on Saturdays but some can appear on Sundays.
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Cost:
- U9/U10- $175
- U11/U12- $205
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Need Financial Assistance? We're Here to Help.
At North Star FC, we believe every child should have the opportunity to play, regardless of financial circumstances. If you need assistance, we offer a Financial Aid option during registration through PlayMetrics.
To apply:
- Log in to PlayMetrics and begin the registration process.
- Click on the "Financial Aid" tab before completing your registration.
- Submit your application with the required information.
Once submitted, your request will be reviewed by our team. You will receive an email notification once your application has been approved or denied. After receiving a decision, you may proceed with registering for the program.
If you have any questions or need help with the process, don’t hesitate to contact us.