Nepean Hotspurs’ competitive programs are for players seeking training and development within a competitive, committed environment with external competition through Leagues, Tournaments or Showcase Events. Programs are delivered by qualified Nepean Hotspurs Coaches, guided by principles of long-term player development (LTPD).

We emphasize game-like training that develops players’ physical, technical, tactical and social attributes in game-realistic settings for efficient skill transfer in competition.

Player Assessments & Selection

All players interested in participating in competitive soccer must attend Competitive Player Assessments. 

Uniforms

The uniform package for all competitive players must be purchased by each player before the season begins. Details on where and how to purchase will be provide to players along with their team placement offers.

Club Fees vs Team Fees

• Club fees cover registration expenses related to insurance, practice facilities, game facilities, league entry, coaching fees, team practice and game equipment, Canada Soccer and Ontario Soccer affiliation fees, overhead and administrative costs.
• Club fees are due based on the registration and fee schedule set-out in competitive player placement offers following the assessment period.
• Team Fees are separate from Club fees and payable to the team. Team fees are set out in a budget by your Team Officials which encompasses your team's plans for the season and includes tournament or festival fees, exhibition game costs, travel permits, banking fees, and other miscellaneous team expenses.

Training & Games

• Following the assessment window and player selection player on competitive teams will begin preseason training (indoors in the spring, and outdoors in the fall), before regular season training and games begin.
• In the U13-U18 age groups teams typically train at least 2x/week and play 1x/week
• specific days/times of team practices will be determined closer to the start of the season as we confirm our facility bookings and team needs.
• When players reach U13, they are introduced to full-size 11v11 games
• Teams play in the EOSL (Eastern Ontario Soccer League) against teams from other Clubs across Eastern Ontario in the Regional or District Competitive levels of competition

Volunteering

• Each of our competitive coaches must appoint a Team Manager and Team Treasurer for each of their teams
• If you are interested in assisting with these roles or any other volunteer roles within the Club please notify the Club GM, or your Team Head Coach