We know parents have questions about travel, commitment, other sports, and how RDT fits into the Winnipeg soccer landscape. Here are the answers.
Many of our most dedicated families come from the South East. They choose RDT because we offer a “professional academy” feel – dedicated technical staff, premier turf, and a 27-year track record – that isn’t always available at the local community centre level. Our locations at the University of Manitoba (Winnipeg Soccer South), SJR School and Whyte Ridge Community Centre are easily accessible via the Perimeter or Abinojii Mikanah (Bishop Grandin), making the commute manageable for a higher standard of training.
Our downtown sessions at the University of Winnipeg (Axworthy RecPlex) are centrally located and accessible from all parts of the city, offering another high-quality indoor training option.
No. RDT is an independent academy. We welcome players from any community centre (e.g., Dakota, Southdale, Whyte Ridge) or any WYSA club. We act as a supplemental training hub where players from all over Winnipeg and surrounding communities come to sharpen their skills regardless of their team affiliation.
While WYSA organizes the city-wide competitive league play, RDT focuses on individual player development. Many parents use RDT as a way to get their child “extra touches” and professional coaching that volunteer-led community teams may not provide. We focus on the player, not just the team standings.
Absolutely. We are huge proponents of the multi-sport athlete. Our schedules are designed to be consistent so you can plan your week, and our seasonal blocks (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) allow you to register for the times of year that work best with your family’s schedule.
We provide a clear roadmap:
We know that soccer is more fun with friends! You can make specific friend request during registration. We do our best to accommodate these, provided players are in the same age division. For siblings, we try to align schedules at the same facility whenever possible to make life easier for parents.
We operate as an independent academy, but we follow the Long Term Player Development (LTPD) models set out by Canada Soccer and the MSA. Our high-level training is designed to prepare players who eventually wish to trial for provincial programs.
We want every child to have a positive experience. If it’s not the right fit, we offer a prorated refund (minus a $35 administration fee) as long as the request is made before 33% of the program sessions have been completed.
We use the TeamLinkt App as our primary communication hub. Once registered, you will receive an invite. Any weather-related cancellations for our outdoor programs are pushed directly to your phone. We make these calls by 8:00 AM for morning sessions to save you an unnecessary drive.