OCSC Admin Guide
How to Update Your Website
The sections below match the dashboard areas in your WordPress sidebar. In most cases, open the correct section, fill out the fields, upload any images, and save — the website updates automatically wherever that content appears.
Reminder: Match the content you want to update to the section below. You do not need to edit any Elementor pages directly for most updates.
Sitewide Toggle
Change Seasons
Controls which programs appear on the Recreational, Grassroots, Competitive, and High Performance program pages when the club switches between Indoor and Outdoor seasons.
- Open Change Seasons in the sidebar
- Select the active season (Indoor or Outdoor)
- Click Save to push the change live
- All program listings across the site update automatically based on their Season tag
Tip: Programs must be tagged with the correct Season taxonomy to appear when that season is active.
Programs
Controls all program listings, descriptions, and detail pages (Recreational, Grassroots, Competitive, High Performance).
- Add the program title
- Assign the correct Level taxonomy (Recreational, Grassroots, Competitive, High Performance)
- Assign the correct Season (Indoor or Outdoor)
- Fill in Ages, Birth Years, Program Info, and Program Links (registration URLs)
- Upload the program image and optional video
- Save — programs appear in menus and grids automatically
Tip: Best image is a horizontal action photo. Level and Season tags control where programs appear on the site.
Camps & Clinics
Controls all camp and clinic listings shown on the Camps & Clinics page.
- Add the camp or clinic title
- Add dates using the Dates repeater
- Add age groups and locations (via the Locations repeater)
- Fill in the Information field with camp details
- Add registration links via the Program Links repeater
- Upload the promotional image
- Complete all fields before saving
Tip: Best image is a horizontal photo. Use the sidebar Card Preview to see how it will look.
Tournaments
Controls all tournament listings and individual tournament pages (Kickin’ In The Capital, Surf Challenge, etc.).
- Add the tournament title
- Fill in Ages, Birth Years, and Overall Dates (repeater)
- Add tournament image (used as the page hero background)
- Add About and Important Information (WYSIWYG editors)
- Add Links (registration, hotels, rules) via the Links repeater
- Add Locations with field names and addresses
- Save and use the sidebar Card Preview to verify appearance
Tip: Rows in the Links repeater without a URL will show “Coming Soon” — perfect for placeholders before registration opens.
News
Controls all news posts, club updates, and announcements shown on the News page.
- Click News > Add New in the sidebar
- Add a clear, descriptive title
- Write or paste article content into the News Info field
- Upload the featured image
- Set the publish date and save
- Review the post on the live News page
Tip: Best image is a horizontal featured image or related photo.
Staff
Controls the club staff directory shown on Our Team and related pages.
- Add the staff member’s first and last name
- Add their position or role
- Add their email address
- Upload a staff photo (optional — text-only card renders if no photo)
- Save — the staff section updates automatically
Tip: Best image is a square headshot on a neutral background.
Adult Programs
Controls the men’s, women’s, and Old Timer team rosters and achievements on the Adult Programs page.
- Open the Adult Programs page in Elementor
- Update team names, tiers, and achievements as needed
- Gold and silver achievement badges are added inline
- Save and preview to confirm layout
Tip: Roster changes typically happen at the start of each season.
Referees
Controls the Referees landing page — course dates, registration steps, referee resources, and payment info.
- Open the Referees page in Elementor
- Update Entry Level and Small Sided clinic dates when available
- Refresh the head referee bio and contact info as needed
- Add or remove Helpful Resources cards (Field Maps, Rules, etc.)
- Update payment schedule and game sheet procedures for the season
Tip: Contact Osman Saatci at headreferee@ottawacitysoccer.com for clinic date updates.
Sponsors
Controls sponsor logos and listings across the site (home page, sponsor page, footer if applicable).
- Add the sponsor name
- Add their website URL if applicable
- Upload the sponsor logo
- Ensure the logo is clean, cropped, and on a transparent background
- Save and confirm it displays correctly
Tip: Best image is a transparent PNG logo file.
Policies & Conducts
Controls the policy documents linked from the Policies page (Bylaws, Discipline, Privacy, Codes of Conduct, etc.).
- Upload the new policy PDF to the WordPress Media Library
- Copy the PDF URL from the Media Library
- Open the Policies page in Elementor
- Find the correct policy card and update the link URL
- Save the page and test the link on the live site
Tip: Old policy PDFs can be replaced in the Media Library — the existing link stays valid.
Pages (Elementor)
Direct editing of top-level pages (Home, Our Club, Contact, Resources, etc.) using the Elementor page builder.
- Go to Pages in the sidebar
- Click Edit with Elementor on the page you want to update
- Click any element to edit text, images, or styling
- Use the Navigator (bottom-left icon) to jump between sections
- Click Update to save and push live
Tip: Most content updates should happen through the sidebar sections above — only edit pages directly for layout or design changes.