As some of you may be aware, the OCSL Grandmasters Working Group has been trying to launch a 60+ division the last two summers. While there were a dozen teams interested each year, only 2-3 of them could put together a roster of players that were all over the age of 60 - not viable. 

The working group continued to meet in the fall. After lengthy discussions, the OCSL is pleased to announce that we will be running a Grandmasters 55+ division for the upcoming summer.

The minimum age for the 2026 season will be 55 (born 1970 or earlier). The following year the minimum age will be 56 (born in 1971 or earlier). This progression will continue until the division naturally becomes a 60+ league in 2031. For more information and insight into the rationale for the yearly progression, have a read over the December 9th Meeting Minutes. We already have verbal confirmation from five (5) teams, and would love to see eight or more for the inaugural season. 

We ask you to help spread the word to any of your current or former teammates who may be interested.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out - manager@ocslonline.ca. There will be further discussions at the AGM in January. 

This year's AGM will be held virtually on January 10, 2026 at 10:00am.

Attendance is required. The AGM Package (Booklet, Financial Statements and LMB Nomination form) and instructions on how to register were emailed to club officials in December.

Thanks,

-Your OCSL Team

Attached is a happy photo of almost all the Nepean Hotspurs MOT4 team at our last league game of the season in Richmond.

We the team and the Nepean Hotspurs Soccer Club would like to thank the OCSL (in particular the hard working General Manager) for maintaining the framework for our one small piece of a very large picture, structured senior recreational soccer for this season and all previous ones for that matter.

Our small band enjoyed a 3 for 4 win/loss record at the of the season dues to the League enabling a two tier end year round robin, which might explain some of the smiles, but we would be smiling no matter the result, we enjoy the games and getting together for kick around once a week in the summer months.

I've (Greg Elliott) have been involved with Nepean Hotspurs OCSL teams, both OT and Masters and before that multiple Senior Competitive) teams with the OCSL going back to 1997. I have been able also to serve on the Boards of both our Club and the OCSL as well. Our Masters team was one of four in the inaugural season (2013 or 2014 hard to remember). Some of these lads have been involved as far back as that first Masters season and two (including myself) date back to that 1997 first OT season.

Anyhow kudos to Elliot and his summer staff and the Board for keeping the train on the track when often there are difficulties cropping up that required cerebral traction to solve.

Greg Elliott

Gloucester Celtic secured a 2-0 victory over Woodbridge S.C. to claim the Men’s MilkUp Ontario Cup Final title on Sunday, September 7 at the Zanchin Automotive Centre. You can watch the full match highlights on Ontario Soccer's YouTube Channel.

With the win they have earned the right to return to Nationals and try to repeat as Canadian National Champions at this year's competition in St. Johns Newfoundland. This is the top level of senior amateur soccer in the country where Men’s and Women’s teams from across Canada will be arriving on the week of October 7 - 14 to compete for the National Title.

As Gloucester moves in to high gear in preparation for this grueling week long competition, there is also a new challenge - funding! Travel and accommodations for the week will run over $30,000 (St. Johns is far!). If you are in a position to help, you can donate through their Fundraising Page - every bit helps!

Congratulations and best of luck in St John's - make Ottawa proud!