About Gloucester Skating Club

With a storied history of over 50 years (est. 1971), the Gloucester Skating Club (GSC) has grown to become one of the largest skating clubs in Canada. With outstanding professional coaching staff, alongside talented and hard-working skaters, have produced countless success stories, including 1988 Olympic silver medalist Elizabeth Manley, after whom the home ice rink is named.

GSC is committed to personal excellence through skating. We support and strive to embrace the passion for skating in each individual within our community by providing a full range of quality programs, skilled and dedicated coaches, in a safe, fair and inclusive environment.

Visit us online at: https://www.gloucesterskatingclub.ca

About our programs

From youngsters getting on the ice for the first time up to competitive athletes preparing for the highest levels in figure skating, Gloucester Skating Club offers programs for all.

Kids as young as 3 can begin in CanSkate programs, which features six ‘stage’ badges to complete. Each stage incorporates skills focusing on the fundamental movements of Agility, Balance and Control, the A B Cs of skating. Each stage also includes ‘extreme’ skills to challenge the skaters. The skaters are evaluated on a day-to-day basis and awarded badges as they learn the required elements.

Skaters progress at their own speed as coaches assess on a continual basis. Skate Canada certified coaches provide a “focus on fun” that creates the best quality- learning environment possible. A maximum skater to coach ratio of 10:1 is maintained. Hockey and ringette players can also enhance their game by improving their skating skills within this program.

STARSkate (Skills, Tests, Achievement, Recognition – this is what STARSkate is all about!) offers opportunities for skaters of all ages to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of ice dance, skating skills, free skate and interpretive skating.

CompetitiveSkate is a program for skaters in singles, pair and ice dance wishing to compete in qualifying events within Skate Canada. It’s more than just skating! Skaters enrolled in CompetitiveSkate learn a variety of life skills as they progress up the competitive ladder. These include goal setting, focus, ability to deal with success/failure, time management and principles of fair play and sportsmanship.

A year-round competitive daytime training program is available for competitive, dance teams and pairs skaters.

Program features include: National and International Professional Coaching Staff, Private Lessons & Group Lessons, On-Ice Simulations, Athletic Support System, Video Analysis, Jump Harness Training, Performance Coaching, Enrichment Programming for STAR and Competitive Skaters, Off-Ice Conditioning/Personal Fitness Trainers, Weight Room/Cardio Studio, Mental Training Consultant, Nutritional Consultant (upon request), Annual Club Competition, and Ice Shows.

SynchroSkate provides skaters the opportunity to figure skate in a team setting. At Gloucester, there are two adult teams at the Adult 2 and Adult 3 level.

Our programs are based out of the Bob MacQuarrie Recreational Complex – Orléans. The Elizabeth Manley Rink offers a mirrored wall, jump harness and heated seating area.

Bob MacQuarrie Recreational Complex – Orléans, 1490 Youville Dr.

Learn more about our programs via: https://www.gloucesterskatingclub.ca

About our summer camps

The Nepean Hotspurs Soccer Club offers two types of exciting opportunities – Summer Soccer Camps focused on Fun, Skill-Building and Active Play for All Levels, as well as FC Bayern Camp, where the road to the Bundesliga runs through Ottawa!

The Hotspurs’ Summer Soccer Camps are an exciting and active way to spend your summer, as fun, fitness, and skill development come together in a safe and supportive environment. Led by certified coaches, our camps focus on physical literacy and soccer fundamentals, aligned with Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles. Whether your child is new to soccer or already plays, the Hotspurs offer the perfect balance of learning and fun for all skill levels.

And the Hotspurs are also thrilled to present Ottawa’s exclusive FC Bayern 2026 Soccer Camp! Learn from the world’s best. Train like the pros. Be seen by FC Bayern Academy Coaches and showcase your talent for the FC Bayern Pathway! With a legacy of producing world-class players, FC Bayern’s youth academy is recognized globally for excellence in player development. Their methods have shaped legends of the game — and now, they’re bringing that elite experience directly to you. FC Bayern Camp is open to all players, all clubs, all genders.

Ages:

Summer Soccer Camps: U4–U6 (Half-day camp) & U7–U15 (Full day)
FC Bayern Camp: U13–18 (Birth Years 2008–2013)

Dates/Times:

Summer Soccer Camps:
July 6-10 & July 27-31, 2026
Half-day: 9 a.m.-noon (extended hours free! – early drop off at 8 a.m., late pickup by 1 p.m.)
Full day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (extended hours free! – early drop off at 8 a.m., late pickup by 5 p.m.)
FC Bayern Camp: 
July 13-17 & July 20-24, 2026
9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost:

$220/week (Full day Summer Soccer Camps)
$150/week (Half-day Summer Soccer Camps)
$549/week (FC Bayern Camp) – 10% off Multi-week and Sibling Discount

Location:

Merivale High School (Summer Soccer Camps)

Julian De Guzman Park (FC Bayern Camp)

About our programs

The Nepean Hotspurs are proud to offer many levels of play and programs for any age. More than just a name, the “Let the Kids Play” summer youth recreational program for players under age 12 is guided by a philosophy that focuses on fun and carries the primary objective of building a love for the sport for life. No standings or scores are kept in the LKP program, which helps encourage players to try new skills.

Players at similar levels of development are placed together for training, and small-sided games ensure players frequently touch the ball. Hotspurs recreational players in the U12-U18 age group take part in the South Side Soccer League alongside recreational players from other clubs, with the focus remaining on fun and exercise.

Our TOP DAWG program is for U9-U12 players who want more practice time, which can provide a boost for those who aspire to play in the competitive ranks. We have a strong competitive history and own one of the deepest collection of nationally-certified coaches of any Canadian community soccer club.

Read more about the Let the Kids Play program:
Let The Kids Play program lights up summer soccer nights in Nepean

Learn more about our programs at: http://nepeanhotspurs.ca/programs/

About the Nepean Hotspurs Soccer Club

For over 50 years, the Nepean Hotspurs Soccer Club has been a pillar in our community, introducing the “beautiful game” to thousands and thousands of players and delivering quality programs to players of all ages and skill levels. Ingrained in our culture, we have become known as a hotbed of coaching excellence, which enhances the development of all of our members.

We have a legion of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers, who have received honours for positive impact they’ve had on participants’ lives. Top Canadian national team talents such as Charmaine Hooper, Lyndon Hooper and Kristina Kiss have worn the distinctive Hotspurs red and white stripe during their careers and many alumni have gone on to outstanding careers at colleges and universities across North America.

While we take pride in their achievements, we take even greater pride in the impact we’ve had on our wider community through the club’s efforts over many years.

Visit us online at: http://nepeanhotspurs.ca