LKP U4-10 Summer Recreational Soccer
The Nepean Hotspurs offers the opportunity for youth players aged 4 to 10, to participate in recreational soccer as part of its Let the Kids Play (LKP) Program. LKP focuses on developing each player's physical, technical/tactical, and social/emotional skills. Our program incorporates the Long-Term Player Development model adopted from Soccer Canada aimed to develop the complete athlete. Our Let the Kids Play program is proudly sponsored by Timbits Soccer.
The Nepean Hotspurs offers the opportunity for youth players aged 4 to 10, to participate in recreational soccer as part of its Let the Kids Play (LKP) Program. LKP focuses on developing each player's physical, technical/tactical, and social/emotional skills. Our program incorporates the Long-Term Player Development model adopted from Soccer Canada aimed to develop the complete athlete. Our Let the Kids Play program is proudly sponsored by Timbits Soccer.
Summer 2026
Program Start Date: May 30
Program End Date: August 15
Choose from once-a-week or twice-a-week program options.
All participants receive a uniform (jersey, shorts, and socks) and a soccer ball!
You won't want to miss our end-of-season festival on August 15th, where all your hard work will be celebrated in style.
Program Options
Age Group | Birth Year | Twice/Week Option | Once/Week Option | Weeknight Session Time | Saturday Session Time | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Co-ed U4 Timbits | 2022 | N/A | Choose from: Wednesday or Saturday | 6 - 6:45 PM | 9 - 9:45 AM | $325.00 |
Co-ed U5 Timbits | 2021 | N/A | Choose from: Wednesday | 6 - 6:45 PM | 9 - 9:45 AM | $325.00 |
Boys U6/7 Timbits | 2019 - 2020 | Tuesday and Thursday | Choose from: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday | 6 - 6:55 PM | 10:05 - 11 AM | Twice/week $365.00 Once/week $340.00 |
Girls U6/7 Timbits | 2019 - 2020 | Monday and Wednesday | Choose from: Monday or Saturday | 6 - 6:55 PM | 10:05 - 11 AM | Twice/week $365.00 Once/week $340.00 |
Boys U8/9 Timbits | 2017 - 2018 | Monday and Wednesday | Choose from: Wednesday or Saturday | 7:05 - 8 PM | 9 - 9:55 AM | Twice/week $365.00 Once/week $340.00 |
Girls U8/9 Timbits | 2017 - 2018 | Tuesday and Thursday | Choose from: Tuesday or Saturday | 7:05 - 8 PM | 9 - 9:55 AM | Twice/week $365.00 Once/week $340.00 |
Boys U10 | 2016 | Tuesday and Thursday | Choose from: Tuesday or Saturday | 6 - 6:55 PM | 9 - 9:55 AM | Twice/week $405.00 Once/week $375.00 |
Girls U10 | 2016 | Monday and Wednesday | Choose from: Wednesday or Saturday | 6 - 6:55 PM | 9 - 9:55 PM | Twice/week $405.00 Once/week $375.00 |
Players can, and will be moved as needed to a different development group throughout the season based on ongoing monitoring of their development.
- When children learn the right skills at the right time — supported by a caring soccer community of parents, coaches, officials, and volunteers — they become more confident in their abilities and have a lot more fun. -
Location
All sessions are held at the Charmaine Hooper Soccer Fields (field layout MAP).
*If an alternate location is required to accommodate all of our groups we will utilize the Colonnade Mini Fields.
Coaches
Parents who are interested in coaching will be trained and supported by the Club, and must complete the Club’s volunteer screening process, police records check, and minimum required coaching certifications as outlined by Ontario Soccer, and Canada Soccer.
Interested in coaching? Please email recsoccer@nepeanhotspurs.ca
Minimum certification requirements include: Coaching Soccer in Canada course, Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders, Making Headway, Understanding the Rule of Two, Emergency Action Planning. The Club will assist you in achieving your certifications if you do not already have them!
Program Curriculum
Each session for your child will include several skill development activities and will conclude with a small-sided soccer game. Games may be intra or inter-squad.
The mixed boys/girls U4 and U5 groups have one 45-minute session per week. All other age groups have 55-minute sessions with the option of either 1 or 2 sessions per week, depending on your program choice.
What You Need
Your child will be provided with a jersey, shorts, socks, and a ball as part of this program. Players must bring their ball with them to each session.
Your child must wear shin pads, and cleats or running shoes (cleats are recommended as the grass can be slick on wet days in particular). Please also ensure that your child has plenty of water or hydrating fluids at each session!
Picture Days
Pictures will be take by Ottawa Sports Photography early in the season, at the field on the night that your child plays. This includes Team and Individual photos (if you choose). Details on how to order and purchase photos, as well as the individual team photo schedules will be shared closer to the start of the season!
Weather Policies
All sessions will proceed, rain or shine; however, if the weather is unsafe (such as thunderstorms) the LKP program coordinator will make the decision at the field whether to cancel the session. Sessions are not cancelled in advance when there are forecasts for thunderstorms as storms can move quickly and/or miss our area of operation entirely. Safety is our priority but we also want to ensure we are not cancelling sessions unnecessarily!
We follow the Soccer Canada Lightning Safety/ Severe Weather Policy.
Sessions will only be canceled for heat/humidex if the forecasted temperature (from Environment Canada) for your scheduled session time start is predicted to be in excess of 37 degrees Celsius or humidex of 39 degrees Celsius. Decisions related to heat cancellations will be made shortly after noon on weekdays and by 8:00am on Saturdays. Decisions to cancel sessions will be communicated with coaches and all participants. On hot days, where sessions are not canceled, coaches will provide additional water breaks during your sessions.
If the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is projected to be 8 or higher at session time, then sessions will be cancelled. Decisions on AQHI cancellations will be made after noon on weekdays, and by 8:00am on Saturdays. Decisions to cancel sessions will be communicated with coaches and all participants.
Sessions that are canceled for events outside of our control including field closures, inclement weather or extreme heat will not be rescheduled and no refunds will be offered.
Holidays
- Soccer will be held as usual on Saturdays and Mondays of long weekends
- There is no soccer on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st
End of-Season Festival / HOTSPURS DAY
The end-of-season festival will be held on Saturday, August 15. The Festival is a day of celebration for all program participants. Teams will play some small-sided games and can take part in other fun activities onsite!
Each player will receive a medal as a token of recognition for their successful season of development in the Let the Kids Play Program.
Our Festival is always an unforgettable day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and soccer spirit!
