OSU New Clubhouse Officially Opened at George Nelms Park

The latest phase of Ottawa South United’s home field at George Nelms Park in Manotick has been unveiled.

The new clubhouse was officially opened in a ceremony that included club executives, city councillors, and players.

The new facility will house the club’s administration offices, which for nearly two decades had been located in the village. The clubhouse includes a gym, meeting rooms, and a wall with pictures of OSU’s most notable players, and another wall with the logo of every college or university that an OSU player has gone on to be a student-athlete with. There is also a large trophy case featuring some of the most impressive local, provincial, national and international awards won by club teams in the 21 years since the club was founded.

The clubhouse was a long time in the making, according to OSU President Bill Michalopulos. The building had been in the club’s plans since they opened George Nelms Park 13 years ago. The project had been delayed by COVID-19 and the labour and material shortages that followed as a result of the pandemic.

City councillors Wilson Lo, George Darouze, OSU president Bill Michalopulos and Coun. Steve Desroches were at the OSU Clubhouse official opening at George Nelms Park, while coaches and staff showcase the new building. OSU / Facebook photos