Manitoba Soccer's Grassroots Festivals have teamed up with Canada Soccer's Active Start Fest to provide players, and coaches of all levels in the Province the opportunity to come together in a FUN, safe, developmentally appropriate & inclusive environment. Festivals follow the CSA’s Long-Term-Player-Development (LTPD) Model meaning there are no scores, standings or medals. The purpose of the  Festival is to provide a safe learning platform for players to be creative and to express themselves in game formats.

​What's different about the Grassroots Festival's?

​Game Leaders - There are no referees at the festival, instead a team coach, manager, parent, or sibling manages the games.
​Kick-in's/Dribble in's - No time wasted on throw-ins, players simply place the ball on the touchline and play.
​Developmentally Appropriate - No scores, standings, championships, or medals for 12 years old and younger.
​Open Rosters - Players have the freedom to play for any team throughout the event.
​3 up/1 down Rule - If a team is 3 goals ahead the opponents can add a player to create a numerical advantage.

Summer 2018