Updated February 20th 2019

2019 Outdoor Nitros Select Program

Outdoor Program Overview

The Outdoor Select Program is offered to players ages U9-U14 (born from 2005 - 2010) looking to continue their development in soccer in a more structured environment. The Select Program looks to help bridge the gap between NT’s Recreational House League and Development programs while giving players a more structured environment with a pathway to further development.

The Select Program does not play in weekly league games as we try to accommodate for players that go away to camps and vacations during the Summer months (July and August). Instead of league games the Select teams play in Festivals during the months of May, June and September, which are preset for the season before registration.

Exhibition games will also be arranged to give more playing opportunities as well as intersquad matches during the months of July and August. . Festival and exhibition game information can be found further down the page.

We will now be running single year age groups, to help better challenge players and allow for optimal development. Practices will run using different formats depending on the group: GAG (Game-Activity-Game) and the Station Model.

Age Groups Available to Join

U9 Boys (born in 2010)
U9 Girls (born in 2010)
U10 Boys (born in 2009)
U10 Girls (born in 2009)
U11 Boys (born in 2008)
U11 Girls (born in 2008)
U12 Boys (born in 2007)
U12 Girls (born in 2007)
U13 Girls (born in 2006)
U14 Girls (born in 2005)

*There will be no U13 Boys (born 2006) or U14 Boys (born 2005) Select teams for the 2019 Outdoor season.

Open Development Sessions/Select Trials (formerly Tryouts)

Information on the Open Development Session will be available by February 22nd 2019.

Registration Deadline

TBD

Outdoor Start Date

Tentatively May 1st 2019
Locations TBD

Outdoor End Date

Tentatively September 15th 2019

Commitment Level

There are no consequences for missed sessions other than missing out on a chance to practice and develop. We recognize that there will be absences due to vacations and other commitments however there will be no fee adjustment for any missed time.

There are 2 weekly practices* (2 weekday practices)
No practice on long weekends or holidays.

There are no league games for the Outdoor Program, we ask that players commit to the majority (4 out of 5) of the festivals/tournaments as we base the number of teams entered on the number of players available.

*Please note, practice days are tentative and subject to change.

Tentative Practice Schedule

When available the Tentative Practice Schedule will be posted HERE.

Festivals/Tournaments and Exhibition Games

During the Outdoor Season we look to attend 4-5 events: 2 in May, 2 in June and 1 in September. The festivals/tournaments we are looking to enter are:

  • Frank Sobil May 4th - 5th [girls] and May 11th - 12th [boys] (Oshawa)
  • West Rouge Challenge May 25th - 26th (Scarborough)
  • UMSC Festival June 8th - 9th (U9 - U12) (Unionville)
  • King City Festival June 22nd - 23rd (King City)
  • Richmond Hill Challenge Cup September 14th - 15th (Richmond Hill)

We will look to schedule exhibition games against our Nitros Development teams and if possible other clubs. The exhibition games will most likely take place during the months of July, August and September on weekends.

Call Up Opportunities

There could be the opportunity to call up to a Nitros team for one of their games. If a Nitros team is short players, they can look to Select players to help fill out the roster and give a chance for them to play in a league game.

Any questions please contact the Recreation Manager Nicolas Hurtado.