League1 Ontario Men’s playoff spots still up for grabs |
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Everything is still in the balance coming down to the final matchweek of the 2018 League1 Ontario men’s division.
Sigma FC and FC London are the two teams with first place still within their grasp heading into their sixteenth and final match of the season while four teams – Alliance, Unionville, Darby and Sanjaxx – could still qualify for or slide out of the playoff zone.
Click here to get caught up all things League1 Ontario.
   
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The OPDL Spotlight Series – Featuring: Whitby Iroquois SC |
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The OPDL Spotlight Series, presented by Toronto FC, highlights stories, teams and initiatives from around the league.
This week features comments from David Thorburn, Technical Director with Whitby Iroquois Soccer Club on why their club continues to have successes.
Click here to read this week’s spotlight.
   
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Details released for three upcoming coaching courses |
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Ontario Soccer is pleased to announce the date and location of three upcoming Coach Development opportunities.
Information is now available for an upcoming C License Course, Technical Director Diploma and Goalkeeper Diploma courses.
Click here for information on the courses and how to register.
   
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Grassroots Practices You Can Use – Fundamentals |
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The Player Development department puts together practices for coaches to use with their players across the province.
Each week focuses on one of the three LTPD development stages at the Grassroots level, which includes Active Start, Fundamentals and Learn to Train.
In this week’s session, the Player Development department has focused on Fundamentals.
Click here to find and download this week’s practice.
   
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PISL accepting applications for 2018-2019 indoor season |
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The Provincial Indoor Soccer League is currently accepting team applications for its 2018-2019 season.
The league is open to Ontario Soccer club teams and OASL academies for U14-U18 boys and girls teams.
Click here for more information on applying.
   
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Applications now open for 2018-2019 Learning Facilitators |
Ontario Soccer is continuously looking for experienced and passionate technical leaders with progressive approaches who can help shape the new Player and Coach Development pathway and is now asking for applications for Learning Facilitators (LFs) for 2018-2019.
Ontario Soccer’s LF holds a tremendously important role in implementing the delivery of the current Long Term Player Development (LTPD) pathway.
Click here for information on how to apply and role requirements.
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7 teams win Ontario Cup titles, 6 teams punch their ticket to Toyota National Championships |
Seven teams have been crowned Ontario Cup champions, with six of those now moving on to the Toyota National Championships.
The provincial soccer for life championships concluded for a number of divisions in Vaughan this past weekend, with thrilling action taking place across the board.
Click here to find out who won and stories, photos and highlights from every game.
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Have you purchased your tickets yet for the Canada vs Dominica? |
Canada will play their first home match in 2018-2019 CONCACAF Nations League qualifying on Oct. 16 at BMO Field.
Canada will face Dominica in the first 2018 home match with a 7 p.m. kick-off. Tickets are already on sale.
Click here to read more about this game and the CONCACAF Nations League.
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Over 20,000 soccer leaders now certified in Activity Leader program |
Ontario Soccer is continuing to show that the safety of their athletes and participants are a priority to the community.
This week, Respect in Sport revealed that Ontario Soccer has surpassed 20,000 certifications in the Respect in Sport Activity Leader program.
This is in addition to the 10,000 parents who have already been certified in the Respect in Sport Parent Program.
Click here to read more about Ontario Soccer’s commitment to keeping kids safe.
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What are Ontario Soccer’s partners saying about working with us? |
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Ontario Soccer’s partners recently weighed in on the benefits of working with a leading Provincial Sport Organization and how this province is helping them Play, Inspire and Unite in our communities.
Click here to watch the video.
Click here for more information on becoming an Ontario Soccer partner.
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