FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q1. How does the Children's Fitness Tax Credit work?
A1.
The children’s fitness tax credit is a non-refundable tax credit based
on eligible fitness expenses paid by parents to register a child in a
prescribed program of physical activity. Hotspur's soccer registration
fees qualify as eligible fitness expenses.
The children's fitness tax credit lets parents claim up to $500 per
year for eligible fitness expenses paid for each child who is under 16
years of age at the beginning of the year in which the expenses are
paid. For 2009, the valid age to claim the children’s fitness tax
credit is 1993 or later.
For Hotspurs' teams participating in programs within the Superdome that
require them to make graduated Dome payments, team 'player lists' need
to be completed and submitted to the Club no later than Dec 15, 2009.
This is necessary to permit payment recording to occur and have the
data available for the tax receipt production job the Club runs to
produce the receipts. Receipts will be mailed out early February 2010
for the 2009 taxation year.
For more detailed information about the criteria for prescribed
programs or physical activity and the fees that qualify for the credit,
see the regulations;
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/whtsnw/fitness-eng.html
Q2. When do the competitive try-outs begin for summer leagues?
A2.
Open competitive try-outs begin in March on the indoor turf and may
continue into April on Dome turf or on the Minto Field behind the
Nepean Sportsplex. Sometime in February/March team schedules for the
year are posted on the Club web site. Teams are generally finalized by
the end of the open competitive try-outs.
Q3. When do the competitive and recreational leagues begin and end?
A3.
The competitive league begins Victoria Day when the City declares the
fields are available for play and ends anywhere from mid-August to
mid-September depending upon the league the player is signed to and the
game schedules. There are 2 exceptions to this; the OYSL league
kicks-off with their Markham Showcase opener for all teams and the ERSL
U21 league kicks-off with all teams playing at Ottawa University
mid-May [basically one week ahead of all other competitive league
starts]. The recreational league begins the first week of June and
concludes at the end of August.
Q4. Which nights do house league teams play?
A4. When the season schedules are developed the Coach will distribute them to the players.
Q5. Where do Nepean Hotspurs teams play?
A5.
The Nepean Hotspurs play on City and Carleton Board of Education fields
which the Club rents by the hour. Usually the Club is assigned fields
at Centrepointe, Charmaine Hooper, DesLauriers, Wallenberg, Ben
Franklin Park, Pine Glen and Country Place. Click on the link, ‘Map to Hotspurs’ Fields’ to view. If there are inter-city teams involved, travel to opponent’s field.
Q6. How often do the teams’ play?
A6.
The teams play a game each week with minimum one practice per week
generally Sunday through Thursday depending upon field availability.
Competitive teams may have additional practices and may also
participate in weekend tournaments.
Q7. We sent in our cheque a long time ago, it was cashed and we haven’t heard from anyone.
A7.
Once teams are assigned, you will be contacted by the Coach designated
for that age group. This should happen late March early April for
competitive teams and towards the end of May for recreational teams.
Q8. What are the age categories for the outdoor season?
A8. Recreational Age Breakdown - 2010
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AGE
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GENDER
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GENDER
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U4
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Boys & Girls
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U5
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Boys & Girls
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U6/7
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Boys & Girls
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U8/9
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Boys
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Girls
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U10/11
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Boys
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Girls
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U12/13
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Boys
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Girls
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U14/15
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Boys
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Girls
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U16/17/18
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Boys
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Girls
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Open Age
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Co-educational - tentative
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Open Age
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Men
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Women
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Competitive Age Breakdown - 2010
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GENDER
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AGE
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GENDER
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U9
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Boys
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Girls
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U10
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Boys
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Girls
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U11
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Boys
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Girls
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U12
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Boys
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Girls
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U13
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Boys
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Girls
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U14
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Boys
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Girls
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U15
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Boys
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Girls
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U16
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Boys
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Girls
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U18
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Boys
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Girls
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U21
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Junior Men
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Junior Women
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Open Age
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Men
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Women
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Q9. Are there player uniforms?
A9.
All recreational league players are issued team uniforms [jersey,
shorts and socks] which become the property of the player. Senior
divisions are excluded.All
competitive league players are required to purchase their uniforms [2
sets home and away - jersey, shorts and socks] which become the
property of the player. For all information pertaining to uniforms
please check with the team coach and/or manager.
All
players are required to provide their own soccer cleats and shin
guards, which must be worn at all practices and games. Shin guards are
mandatory under the Ontario Soccer Association [OSA] regulations. The
only exception is U4-U6 who do not have use shin guards and may use
regular running shoes if they wish.
Q10. Who are the instructors/Coaches?
A10.
The instructors/coaches for Recreational league players hold a minimum
childrens coaching certification. The Let the Kids Play Program,
Hotspurs Indoor Development Program and all Competitive league teams
are led by minimum level 3 senior level certified coaches. All coaches
must pass the OSA [Ontario Soccer Association] volunteer screening
process and each coach has a police check not older than 2 years. The
Hotspurs Soccer Club is recognized for its highly experienced coaches
specialized in youth soccer development of young athletes.