The Pirates Select are a competitive midget hockey team located in the Nepean suburb of the City of Ottawa. New players are drawn from house-league Bantam A and B levels but comeptitve league players are also welcome. Our active playing season is from May to August in the Ottawa SHL - a non-body checking league.

DraftEach year we draft 5 to 8 players from first and second year Bantam A or B house league.

Prospects. Ages 12 to 13. Players as young as 12 can start participating in on-ice practices and our weekly dry-land training sessions. Additionally, Prospects and their family members are welcome to participate in any of our non-hockey events throughout the year.

Pirates. Ages 13 to 18 are considered full-rostered members. They have full access to all training and ice-times. They also have minimum attendance requirements to maintain their rostered status.

Blackbeard’s. Ages 19 to 22. Our program has been so successful that many of our players are reluctant to leave. So, we’ve added another category for these ‘old’ guys.

Ah yes, the age old question. How much does all of this awesomeness cost? The Selects are a private club run. There are no fundraisers and currently, we do not have any corporate sponsorship. So, what does it cost you?

• Prospects - $75.00 monthly

• Selects - $125.00 monthly

• Blackbeards - Free

What you get. The $125.00 monthly charge covers the costs for weekly practices and dry-land training, team insurance, two sets of game socks, dryland training shirt and shorts, practice jerseys, tournament fees, SHL registration fees, a team golf shirt, entry fees for the annual Perth Kilt Run and, Pirates Annual Golf Tournament, a team baseball cap, tie with clip, jersey name bars and finally, retirement plaque.

What you don't get. You need a Pirates Select hockey bag with your jersey number on it. This bag costs $130. It is a one-time purchase and therefore, not included in the monthly fees.

We draw players from house league programs in Nepean and the surrouding area. We have an active and ongoing recruiting program through social media, our parents, our current players and our coaches.

The Selects are looking for team players that exhibit good sportsmanship, respect and dedication. Prospects are drawn from first and second-year Bantam A or B levels in house leagues. Occaisionally we will select palyers entering their first year of midget.

If you know a player with these attributes, contact us through our webpage, Facebook or Instagrams accounts.

Players. How would you like to get your highschool volunteer hours while having the time of your life?

Currently we have an annual Christmas event that earns your player 7 hours. And, here's more:

Blogger - 5 hours per month

Instagram Influencers - 3 hours per month

Not only are you earning volunteer hours but you're accumulating valuable experience that you can use on your resume.

Parents. The Select are always looking for volunteers. Please contact us through our website to get a full list of volunteer opportunities.

Non-parent. The Selects have quite a few of non-parent volunteers. If you are a non-parent and want to coach or volunteer, contact us through our website.

Our program runs year-round. The hockey season begins in April and runs to mid-August.

Training and practices run year-round including during the playing season.

There are 2 training sessions per week - dryland and ice time. Dryland training takes place on Wednesday evenings from 6:30PM to 7:15PM. Practices are generally early Saturday mornings - this allows the older players to hold a part-time job.

During the active playing season, the Select participate in the SHL - games are late Sunday evenings.

Additionally, we particpate in 2 away tournaments - one in early July and the second in mid-August.

Our program runs year-round unlike camps and summer hockey leagues. This allows the coaches to tailor practices and training for your player.

Your player will have more opportunities to develop indivdual skills and advanced team systems.

And most importantly, they play on the same team, with the same friends year-after-year.

We are neither an outlaw team nor do we belong to an outlaw league. We have full player insurance. We abide by all Hockey Canada and Easter Ontario Hockey rules, by-laws and constitutions.