Ottawa City Soccer Club

Youth Competitive

Age Group
(U10-U18)
Birth Years
2002-2008

Competitive Program Overview

For players seeking more challenges and a serious approach to soccer, Ottawa City Soccer Club’s Competitive programs offer a focused academy environment aimed at elevating individuals from average to exceptional.

Through a holistic approach, we develop technical, tactical, physical, and psychological skills, benefiting both players and teams.

OCSC provides different tiers of competitive play, ensuring a clear pathway to reach each player’s full potential. While fun remains key, development happens through competitions, tournaments, and games against regional clubs.

Players are placed in Premier or Selects teams based on coaching assessments, with teams represented by colors (Blue & White). Movement between teams is based on performance and call-up needs.

Travel, weekend training, and festivals/tournaments are required. All competitive players must maintain 85% attendance to remain in the program.

Divisions

  • Premier: 4 events per week (typically 3 practices and 1 game), competing primarily in regional divisions.
  • Selects: 3 events per week (typically 2 practices and 1 game), competing primarily in district C1/C2 divisions.

Contact

Boys Program: Graham Forsyth – graham.forsyth@ottawacitysoccer.com

Girls Program: Craig Kelly – craig.kelly@ottawacitysoccer.com

Youth Competitive & Development Calendar

April

2–3 training sessions a week
Possible exhibition matches

Pre-Season

May – August

2–3 training sessions a week
EOSL league matches and tournaments

Summer Season

September – October

2–3 training sessions a week
Possible exhibition matches

Fall Season

November – February

2–3 training sessions a week
Indoor league matches

Winter Season

2026/27 Competitive & Development Program Details

Event Month Day
Outdoor Season Open Houses/Assessments March/April March 23rd – April 2nd
March Break HP Camp March 16th – 20th
Spring Training Starts April 20th
Kemptville Pre-Season Event (U8–12) April 25/26th
Kemptville Pre-Season Event (U13–18) May 9/10th
Summer Training Starts May 15th
Summer League Starts May 18th
Summer HP Camp 1 July 6th – 10th
Train Like a Pro July 13th – 17th
2 Week Break July 20th & 27th
Summer HP Camp 2 August 10th – 14th
KITC Boys August 8th – 9th
KITC Girls September 12th – 13th
Summer IDP Evaluations September 14th
Fall Re-Evaluation Window September 14th – 18th
Fall Open Houses (U8–U9) September 14th – 18th
OCSC “Soccerween” 3v3 Event (U8–U11) October 17th
OCSC Performance Stream Assessments (U10+) October 18th
Surf Challenge (U12–U18) October 24th – 25th
Fall Break Oct/Nov October 27th – November 16th
Winter Training Starts November 16th
Coliseum/Futsal Leagues Start (OCSC Only) November 17th
Surf Regional ID Camp December TBD
Winter Break December December 21st – January 4th (2027)
Surf National ID Camp February TBD
Winter IDP Evaluations February 28th

Note: This does not include tournaments outside of the ones we host. These will differ for each team and will be communicated with offer letters specific to each team.