Please note that all program details are subject to change.
SUMMER 2021 Registration is currently open.
WOSC will be following all Provincial and Ontario Soccer Return To Play Guidelines. As the restrictions are modified, the program will be modified to adhere to all restrictions.
The details of all the restrictions will be confirmed prior to the start of the program.
The West Ottawa Soccer Club (WOSC) is proud to offer a fun and challenging Recreation League and programs for players from U8-U18. All recreation players will play in the West Ottawa Soccer Recreation League, which follows the WOSC Player Development 4 Life (PD4L) vision, Long Term Player Development (LTPD) guidelines and True Sport principles. The PD4L vision focuses on developing the player with a holistic and inclusive development model for all players. LTPD is a framework that provides a baseline to ensure programs are player-centered and coach driven with content focused to the training stage of the player (click HERE for details). True Sport is a series of programs and initiatives designed to give people, communities and organizations the means by which to leverage the many benefits of sport from a platform of shared values and principles (Click HERE for details). WOSC passionately aligns with:
GO FOR IT, PLAY FAIR, RESPECT OTHERS, KEEP IT FUN, STAY HEALTHY, INCLUDE EVERYONE and GIVE BACK
For ages U8-U12, scores and standings will not be posted. This follows the LTPD guidelines of focusing on personal player success. U8 will play 5v5 small sided games on half of a Mini field, U9-U11 will play 7v7 on a Mini field, and U12-U18 will play 11v11 on a Full field.
Volunteer Coaches
WE NEED YOU! For the recreation program to be a success we need your help! All teams are coached by volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, we would love to hear from you!
To volunteer or learn more about what is involved, contact Colin Arsenault at youthrec@wosc.com
To register for any of our programs please click HERE.
Season Length
Practices will start on or after June 7 dependent on the permissions of Ottawa Public Health, Ontario Soccer and the opening of City fields. Exact start times will be provided by the Age Group Convenors (AGC).
Games will start the following week => June 14.
There will be no practices or games on Canada Day (July 1).
The game and practice schedules will be available in your Family Calendar (found on the registration website) after your child has been assigned to a team.
Each team will play a minimum of 12 games. The season will end in mid to late August IF we do not have any pauses during the season.
For U8-11, games will start at 7:00 pm and most practices will also start at 7:00 pm.
For U12-17, games will start at 6:30 pm and most practices will also start at 6:30 pm.
There may be some exceptions due to coach and field availability.
For Summer 2021, due to the pandemic restrictions, there is no U8-12 Festival or U13-18 Tournament planned.
Picture Day – Information will be available at a later date.
Playing Regions
When registering for the WOSC recreation program, players will select one of four (4) playing Regions.
All practices and home games will be located within the selected playing Region. Away games will be played in the other three (3) Regions.
The four (4) available Regions are:
- Kanata North – Morgan’s Grant, Kanata Lakes, Beaverbrook and Briarbrook
- Kanata South – Bridlewood, Glen Cairn and Katimavik
- Richmond & Munster
- Stittsville
PLEASE NOTE:
Players may be placed in a different Age Group or playing Region:
– if there are insufficient players to form a team or a lack of volunteer coaches. Players will be moved based on their registration date.
– to facilitate team balancing.
IMPORTANT – For the U12-18 age groups, there may be some teams participating in our Rec League from outside of the club. This will mean that 1 or 2 times during the season teams will have a game outside the clubs normal playing boundaries.
Friend Requests
One (1) friend request per person is permitted and both players must request each other. In order to balance teams, friend requests are not guaranteed. The deadline for submitting a friend request is May 24.
NOTE: Players cannot request a particular coach.
Team Balancing
In an effort to create balanced teams, the Club reserves the right to move players between teams until the 4th game of the season.
If a player is requested to switch teams, this request must be accepted.
Kit and Equipment
All players will receive a jersey and soccer ball. U8-U12 players will receive a size 4 ball and U13 and above will receive a size 5 ball.
Players must wear shin pads, socks that cover the shin pads, appropriate shorts and soccer cleats.
Programs Game Days & Times
Please note that the following age group designations represent the player age for the 2021 summer season because the Fall / Winter programs cross over into the 2021 calendar year which defines the soccer age categories.
Age groups may be combined dependent on registration numbers. Typically, the age groups have been combined as follows: U10-12, U13-15 and U16-18.
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Age Group
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Game Night
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Game Duration
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Practice Night
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Practice Duration
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| BOYS |
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2013 U8 Boys Rec – 5v5
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Tuesday |
2 x 25 min halves |
Thursday |
60 minutes
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| 2012 U9 Boys Rec – 7v7 |
Wednesday |
2 x 25 min halves |
Monday |
60-75 min |
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2011 U10 Boys Rec – 7v7
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Thursday |
2 x 25 min halves |
Tuesday |
60-75 min
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| 2010 U11 Boys Rec – 7v7 |
Monday |
2 x 35 min halves |
Wednesday |
60-90 min |
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2009 U12 Boys Rec – 11v11
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Tuesday |
2 x 35 min halves |
Thursday |
60-90 min
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| 2008-2007 U13-14 Boys – 11v11 |
Wednesday |
2 x 45 min halves |
Monday |
90 minutes |
| 2006-2005 U15-16 Boys – 11v11 |
Thursday |
2 x 45 min halves |
Tuesday |
90 minutes |
| 2004-2003 U17-18 Boys – 11v11 |
Monday |
2 x 45 min halves |
Wednesday |
90 minutes |
| GIRLS |
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| 2013 U8 Girls Rec – 5v5 |
Wednesday |
2 x 25 min halves |
Monday |
60 minutes
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| 2012 U9 Girls Rec – 7v7 |
Tuesday |
2 x 25 min halves |
Thursday |
60-75 min |
| 2011 U10 Girls Rec – 7v7 |
Monday |
2 x 25 min halves |
Wednesday |
60-75 min
|
| 2010 U11 Girls Rec – 7v7 |
Thursday |
2 x 35 min halves |
Tuesday |
60-90 min |
| 2009 U12 Girls Rec – 11v11 |
Monday |
2 x 35 min halves |
Wednesday |
60-90 min
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| 2008-2007 U13-14 Girls – 11v11 |
Thursday |
2 x 45 min halves |
Tuesday |
90 minutes |
| 2006-2005 U15-16 Girls – 11v11 |
Wednesday |
2 x 45 min halves |
Monday |
90 minutes |
| 2004-2003 U17-18 Girls – 11v11 |
Tuesday |
2 x 45 minute halves |
Thursday |
90 minutes |
Additional Programs:
Referee Program
We offer a comprehensive training program for interested participants 12 years and older who wish to become a referee. For more information please contact our Head Referee at headreferee@wosc.com or click HERE.
Representative Program for players born 2013-2003
If your child might be interested in competing at a higher level of soccer please contact our Rep Coordinator, Chris Bascelli, at c.bascelli@wosc.com to learn more about what options are available in our Representative Programs. For more information about the Representative program, click HERE.
Goalkeeper Academy Training
The club will once again offer a Goalkeeper Academy Training program. Any players who enjoy the challenge of playing goalkeeper and would like to improve their skills will benefit greatly from this type of specialised training.
For all the details, click HERE.
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