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The Ottawa Royals Soccer Club (ORSC) is a volunteer based organization that offers competitive soccer programs at both the youth and the adult levels.

Youth Development

For players aged 8 to 19 that are looking for a more competitive situation and have the commitment and talent, then the ORSC Youth Competitive Program is the right choice!

The purpose the the ORSC Youth Competitive Program is to deliver the coaching and organization to enable the youth soccer player to develop their soccer, teamwork, and sportsmanship skills to the most competitive level.

Emphasis is placed on player and team development, and players are selected who demonstrate the greatest commitment, ability, and enjoyment of the game. The player's commitment is of primary importance to his/her continuing development, and there are many important obligations placed on the coaches, players and parents.


Adult Soccer

The Ottawa Royals Soccer Club offers a comprehensive senior program, including both recreational and competitive levels, for men, women and old-timers.

In 2009 the Royals entered a total of 21 teams in the OCSL ranging from the Premier Division to MR6, to WR6 to OT5. Our flagship teams are the Men's and Women's Premier Teams. The Women's Premier team won the league and were eliminated from the Ontario Cup in the semi-finals. The Men's Premier team won the league and the Bob Rathwell Cup and look forward to the 2010 season.

The old-timers division is for players who were born in 1974 or earlier. The old-timers division has been a longstanding tradition with the Royals. The club welcomes all new players, especially those who have recently joined the rank of old-timers.

New for 2010

The Ottawa Carleton Soccer League will be forming an over 50 Men's division for the 2010 season. The Ottawa Royals Soccer Club intends on entering a team in this division. Anyone born in 1959 or earlier is eligible to play in this division.

Club Member Benefits:
 · Online registration and payment
 · Disalvos discounts
 · Year-end wrap up party
 · Royals Wear


Affiliation

The ORSC is a fully accredited member of the Ontario Soccer Association (OSA). Adult teams participate in the Ottawa Carleton Soccer League (OCSL) while youth teams participate in the East Region Soccer League (ERSL).

By being part of the OSA Pyramid of Play, Royals teams have the opportunity to play at the highest levels in Ontario.


Coaching

At all age groups Royals coaches and assistants are certified at the Senior, Community Coach level by the OSA. In addition, the ORSC maintains an ongoing program of coach development, directed by Fred Juett, the Royals Technical Director and former Ottawa Intrepid professional player.

Fred is an OSA "Pre-B" license coach, and is the coach of the Carleton University Women's team and long time coach of the Royals Men's and Women's Premier teams, In 2010 Fred will coach the Women's Premier team.


Additional Information

Additional information can be requested from the contacts for the specific teams or age groups. Tryout information for all age groups can be found in the TRYOUTS section of the website.

Program Fees - 2010

$350.00   Mini (U9-U11) all levels 
$360.00   Youth - Level 5 Premier (old Division 1)
$400.00   Youth - Level 4 (old Premier)
$425.00   Youth - Level 3 (old Regional)
$335.00   Senior Competitive
$250.00   Senior Recreational
$290.00   Old-Timers
 
Spring Training for U9-U17 - $100 additional

Fees include tryout fees where applicable.  Youth Level 3 and 4 fees, senior competitive and senior recreational fees are increased by $25 after February 28, all other fees increase by $25 after March 31st.

A word about Youth fees

The Ottawa Royals Soccer Club's fees are truly a bargain. Unlike clubs that charge hundreds of dollars in team fees after the fact, the Royals fees include many of the fees that some clubs tack on after players make the team.

Ottawa Royals registration fees include the following:
  • all fees relating to entry in the EODSA or ERSL league
  • OSA registration fees
  • tryout fees
  • field fees for games and practices
  • balls, nets, cones and corner flags
  • referee fees
  • complimentary entry in Kickin in the Capital tournament
  • entry into the Ontario Cup paid by the club
  • first aid kit and instant ice packs
  • year-end party
  • 1 pair of shorts and soccer socks to keep
  • loan of two sets of jerseys (home and away)
  • payments to coaches
  • online registration
  • instant issuance of tax receipts
  • access to club adminstrator
Some items not included in registration fees:
  • track suits, sports bags or other individual gear
  • entry into any tournament not listed above
  • extra indoor training time or gym time
  • referee or field fees for exhibition games
 

FAQ - Youth

Where do the teams play?

Typically for the Premier and Div 1 divisions, travel for league games is restricted to the Ottawa region (Ottawa, Nepean, Cumberland, etc). Regional teams can travel as far as Brockville or Kingston. Some teams may travel further for tournaments.

Are there player uniforms?

All registered players are issued team uniforms (jersey, shorts and socks). The jersey is the property of the club and is to be returned at the end of the season in reasonable condtion. The socks and shorts become the property of the player.

What equipment is needed?

Players are required to provide their own soccer cleats and shin guards, which must be worn at all games and practices. Approved headgear is optional.

Will photographs be made available?

By request, players may have their photographs taken with their team at the beginning of the season. Photos may be pre-paid and ordered on photo night.