2021 - New Players Welcomed
Click Here To Register - Force Academy Tryout Form
Process for New Players to OSU Force Academy:
New players to the OSU Force Academy complete the form above
You will be contacted by an OSU Coordinator with a schedule of events to attend
Note: current Force Academy Players do not need to complete the form or process. You will be sent direct information.
For players interested in Provincial Level Play with OSU (OPDL-Ontario & PLSQ-Quebec)
Players born in 2008+ who wish to specifically be assessed for the OPDL & PLSQ Programs should contact Jim Lianos: osugm@osu.ca & indicate this on their form. More information on OSU's OPDL & PLSQ programs may be found here:
http://osu.ca/force-academy/learn-more-about-opdl
More Information
The first regular in-take period is in September-October each year, which allow us to select players into our winter programs
The second regular in-take period occurs in March each year, and is designed to select players for our summer teams and programs
Players may join OSU at anytime - please contact craig.stead@osu.ca if you wish to join outside of the regular trial periods
Contact Information:
Force Academy Programs |
Program Coordinator |
Contact Email |
U6-U8 Boys & Girls Pre Academy |
Craig Stead |
craig.stead@osu.ca |
U9 - U12 Boys |
Craig Stead |
craig.stead@osu.ca |
U9 - U12 Girls |
Rene Braendli |
rene.braendli@osu.ca |
U13-U18 OPDL/PLSQ Provincial Level |
Jim Lianos |
osugm@osu.ca |
U13 - U21 Boys |
Craig Stead |
craig.stead@osu.ca |
U13 - U21 Girls |
Rene Braendli |
rene.braendli@osu.ca |
Information on joining the OSU Force Academy:
Administrative:
Players must be registered in advance in order to attend
In 2020, players will also need to complete the COVID-19 Return To Play Waiver Form
Players will be sent an offer to be placed within a team for the upcoming season. Their offer will include all registration information, cost and program details
Program costs are dependent upon the team in which they are selected for, and will be communicated to you specifically at the time of offer
Program Placement:
OSU believes in inclusive programming - will always do their best to offer as many teams as we have players for and to attempt to not have to release players who wish to play (no cuts if it can be avoided)
In the OSU Force Academy, players may be moved, based upon performance, between levels or teams within the season to ensure they are participating at the appropriate level
Force Academy Teams are named by colours (Black, White, Blue, Silver, Iron, Steel, Navy, Gold) and are designated as per their level of play
The Force Academy Program is OSU’s competitive soccer program
Schedules & Programming:
Pre-season training for summer teams will begin after April 1, with their summer season beginning as of May 15th through August
Summer and winter teams will play in the appropriate tier in available leagues
Game play is generally within Eastern Ontario (other than provincial level play). At U10 and above, teams are permitted to travel outside of our area for festivals and tournaments. (Note, in 2020-21 this is dependent on the phase of COVID-19 Return to Play protocols as per Ontario Soccer)
Training for winter program teams generally begins in late October or early November, and runs through until March Break. In 2020-21, winter programming is scheduled to begin as of November 1
Uniforms:
The uniform package is purchased at Barrhaven Source for Sports and players should only proceed with purchase after receiving their jersey number from their Coordinator, which is non-conflicting to others in their age group
Please see information link here: http://osu.ca/force-academy/force-academy-uniforms-information/force-academy-uniforms-information
Volunteering:
If you are willing to volunteer with team administration, please let your coordinator know
Please contact aaron.falsetto@osu.ca at anytime to be evaluated for our Goalkeeper Academy and Teams