Select Outdoor
Spring and Summer 2025
The Nitros Select Program is offered to players ages 9 to 12 looking to continue developing their soccer skills and techniques in a more structured environment. This program looks to provide an opportunity to bridge the gap between NT’s Recreational House League and Nitros Development Programs by offering 2 weekday practice sessions, occasional exhibition games and weekend festivals.
Our curriculum will follow a Game-Activity-Game (GAG) or a Station Model format depending on the age and group.
Registration is by invite only, for inquiries please contact Select Coordinator Yunes Shababi
Commitment Level
This program is designed for players with varying commitment levels and there are no consequences for absences due to vacations and other commitments. There will be no fee adjustments for any missed time and there will be no practices or festivals scheduled on long weekends or holidays.
We ask that players are able to commit to 4 out of 5 festivals so we can enter the correct number of teams for each festival.
Practice Schedule (to be confirmed)
APRIL SCHEDULE (indoor)
From April 5 to May 2 (every Saturday and every other weeknight
U9 Boys (2016)
| Saturdays | April 5, 12, 19, 26 | 9:00 – 10:30am | Central Tech School |
| Tuesdays | April 8 & 22 | 6-7pm or 7-8pm* | Soccerplex Dome |
U10 Boys (2015)
| Saturdays | April 5, 12, 19, 26 | 9-10:30am | Central Tech School |
| Tuesdays | April 15 & 29 | 6-7pm or 7-8pm* | Soccerplex Dome |
U11 Boys (2014)
| Saturdays | April 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10:30-11am | Central Tech School |
| Fridays | April 11 & 25 | 6-7pm or 7-8pm* | Soccerplex Building |
U12 Boys (2013)
| Saturdays | April 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10:30-11am | Central Tech School |
| Fridays | April 18 & May 2 | 7-8pm or 8-9pm* | Soccerplex Building |
- team/age group will be split up, one group at each timeslot.
MAY TO SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE (outdoor)
From May 5 to Mid-September (twice weekly)
U9 Boys (2016)
| Mondays | 6:00 – 7:15pm | Eglinton Park | |
| Wednesdays | 6:00 – 7:15pm | Eglinton Park |
U10 Boys (2015)
| Mondays | 6:00 – 7:15pm | Eglinton Park | |
| Wednesdays | 6:00 – 7:15pm | Eglinton Park |
U11 Boys (2014)
| Mondays | 7:15 – 8:30pm | Eglinton Park | |
| Wednesdays | 7:15 – 8:30pm | Eglinton Park |
U12 Boys (2013)
| Mondays | 7:15 – 8:30pm | Eglinton Park | |
| Wednesdays | 7:15 – 8:30pm | Eglinton Park |
Blackout week: there will be no practice sessions during the week of August 5 to August 9, 2024.
The final and most updated schedule will be available on TeamSnap.
Festival Schedule (to be confirmed, below are festivals we are likely joining)
| Program | AGE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Glen Shields/Juventus | U9/U10 U11/U12 | May 10, 2025 | Thornhill |
| Heads Up | U9/U10 U11/U12 | May 25, 2025 | Hillsburg |
| Heritage Days Festival | U9/U10 U11/U12 | June 8, 2025 | Ancaster |
| Peterborough City Festival | U9 & U11 | June 21, 2025 | Peterborough |
| U10 & U12 | June 22, 2025 | Peterborough | |
| Richmond Hill Challenge Cup | U9/U10 U11/U12 | Sept 13, 2025 | Richmond Hill |
How to join
Currently, priority is given to current indoor Select players and then previous Select players.
If there’s still room on the teams, interested new players will be able to try the program by attending a training session and have their skill level assessed. A member of our staff will determine suitability. The suitability of new players based on various factors, with skill level being one of the primary considerations. However, it’s important to note that coaches may also evaluate other attributes such as attitude, teamwork, physical fitness, tactical understanding, and potential for improvement when selecting new players for a select team. Ultimately, the goal is to create a well-rounded team that can perform effectively on the field.
We will not be holding tryouts or Open Development Sessions. Interested players are encourage to contact the coordinator: Yunes at [email protected].
Team Formation (to be confirmed for 2025)
U9 Teams (players born in 2016)
– 5v5 team: maximum squad per festival 12
U10 Teams (players born in 2015)
– 7v7 team: maximum squad per festival 12
U11 Teams (players born in 2014)
– 7v7 team: maximum squad per festival 12
U12 Teams (players born in 2013)
– 9v9 team: maximum squad per festival 16
Call Up Opportunities
There could be the opportunity to call up to a Nitros Development team for one of their games. If a Nitros Development 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.
Fees & Registration
The fee is $1460 and includes a ball and full kit. Click on arrow below for details. Registration is by invite only.
Select Player Fee Includes
| Festival Fees | |
| Training Fields | 2 weekly training sessions |
| Coaching Staff | 2 weekly training sessions and festivals |
| Registration Cost | Includes Toronto Soccer, Ontario Soccer and Canada Soccer fees |
| Adidas Training Kit | Kit includes a practice jersey, 2 x game jerseys, shorts, and socks. |
| NTSC Player Subsidy Fund | Assisting committed players from families with limited financial resources |
Cancellation, Refund, Credit Policy
There are no refunds or make-up sessions for weather-related cancellations. We may make changes to the program or activities in an effort to keep sessions on. Field locations may change due to field permit exclusion dates.
Refunds and/or credits are only issued in limited circumstances:
- If the team does not continue to operate and no suitable alternative is found within the club for the player.
- If the player suffers a major injury which prevents the player from participating in 50% or more of the season’s activities.
- Must be reported in writing within 7 days of the injury being diagnosed.
- Must be supported by medical records as requested.
- A pro-rated refund will be calculated.
- The injury must occur during Nitros activities.
- Refund requests must be in writing and addressed to [email protected].
- Fees will not be pro-rated or adjusted for players who miss part of the season.