Ontario Soccer has indefinitely suspended all sanctioned soccer activities in the province due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Ontario Soccer, in consultation with Canada Soccer, has been continually monitoring the most recent developments with COVID-19 and the emerging public health crisis.
Following discussions with the national governing body, input from the relevant government agencies and medical experts, Ontario Soccer has made the difficult decision to immediately suspend all sanctioned soccer activities in the province until further notice.
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Ontario Soccer has received a number of questions from membership since our notice of March 12.
We have prepared the following frequently asked questions (FAQ) based on inquiries received.
Click here to read the FAQs or review the Coaching, Match Official,High Performance and Competition and Events specific updates.
The Nominations Committee is seeking qualified candidates who are able to contribute to Ontario Soccer that reflects the values of inclusiveness, respect, integrity, high ethical standards, community building and a focus on what’s best for the athletes.
The following positions are up for election in 2020: Vice-President, Regional Director – West, Independent Director and Designated Director.
Click here for more information on Expressions of Interests.
Centre Circle Awards deadline extended to March 23. Nominate your peers
The Centre Circle Awards are Ontario Soccer’s highest level of recognition and are presented annually to deserving soccer leaders and organizations nominated on the basis of their outstanding contributions to the development of soccer in Ontario and Canada.
Ontario Soccer recognizes leaders annually through the Centre Circle Awards and this year the 2020 Centre Circle Awards will be presented in Toronto on June. 14, 2020.
The deadline for submitting nominations is extended to March 23, 2020.
Need something to do in the shutdown? Take this online course
Click here for more information on how to nominate someone in your community.
| Ontario Soccer is pleased to announce the brand new Ontario Soccer online Goalkeeper Coach Certificate. For all aspiring Goalkeeping Coaches, this online course is your first step into Goalkeeper development and will cover the basics of developing goalkeepers. Click here to read more about the course and how to apply. |
| WATCH – The Road to 2026 panel discussion |
| The Ontario Soccer Summit 2020 may be over but the learning opportunities will continue for the next month. Ontario Soccer is releasing select videos from keynote speeches, technical sessions and panel discussions. Today, hear from some of the sport’s biggest leaders in Canada on where the game is going, what we can do on the Road to 2026 and the impact hosting a World Cup will have on Canada. Click here to watch. |
| WATCH – Dr. Norm O’Reilly’s keynote speech on sport data |
| The Ontario Soccer Summit 2020 may be over but the learning opportunities will continue for the next month. Ontario Soccer is releasing select videos from keynote speeches, technical sessions and panel discussions. Dive into Dr. Norm O’Reilly’s keynote speech where he looks at the sport trends of today and tomorrow and goes deep on data and who is moving the needle in sports. Click here to watch Dr. Norm O’Reilly’s keynote speech. |
| WATCH – Kelly Murumets keynote on the female leaders in sport |
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Ontario Soccer Summit 2020 may be over but the learning opportunities will continue for the next month. Ontario Soccer will be releasing videos from select keynote speeches, technical sessions and panel discussions over the coming weeks. Plunge back into the keynote speech of Kelly Murumets, the former CEO of Tennis Canada and CEO and ParticipACTION spoke about her high-level career in sport as a female leader and a variety of wise tidbits to take back to their communities. Click here to watch Kelly Murumets Ontario Soccer Summit keynote speech. |
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The Play Inspire Unite Podcast – Featuring: Johnny Misley and Peter Augruso
The Play Inspire Unite Podcast is an interview series that features
conversations with influential people from within Ontario Soccer and the
Ontario Soccer membership.
Discussing
issues which impact the province, it’s designed to highlight the work
of those who are showing us to Play, Inspire and Unite others
in our community. This week we are joined by Johnny Misley, Ontario Soccer Chief Executive Officer and Peter Augruso, Ontario Soccer President and Chair of the Board of Directors, for a special State of the Union podcast where they cover important initiatives in 2020, Ontario Soccer’s Road to 2026, challenges in the Northern Districts, futsal and lots more. Click here to watch the full podcast. |
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WATCH – Ontario Soccer Strategic Plan: Reflections and Ambitions
Ontario
Soccer announced its 2019-2021 Strategic Plan early in 2019. At the Ontario Soccer Summit, delegates got a first look back on the recent successes at Ontario Soccer and a deeper dive into the areas Ontario Soccer will target over the next three years. Click here to watch the Ontario Soccer Strategic Plan: Reflections and Ambitions. |
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Rowan’s Law Mandatory Implementation
The Province of Ontario, at the present time, is the only province
in Canada to enact Concussion Safety legislation throughout its sport system. ‘Rowan’s Law’ received Royal Assent on March 7, 2018, and Section 5 of the Act, proclaiming a ‘Rowan’s Law Day’ was the only section that came into effect at that time. However, in 2019, the remaining parts of the Act and the regulation have now come into effect in phases. Click here to read more about Rowan’s Law and your organization’s responsibility from it. |
| Find the latest updates on OSCAR |
Ontario Soccer has added an additional page to its website where regular updates and changes to OSCAR can be found for those who are active in using the registration platform on a more consistent basis.
Recently, there have been updates, support insights, tip of the week and spotlight on an Ontario club.
Click here to read more about OSCAR and how to find updates.