Host Guidelines
The success of the tournament format depends on obtaining the required number of Tournament Host Organizations. If there are not enough hosts, then the tournaments will be cancelled and regular knock-out rounds will be played.
In 2010, all youth divisions are scheduled to operate as Tournament Rounds. Therefore, there are 17 divisions that will require a minimum of 95 tournaments. The Ontario Soccer Association, as a result, needs 95 Tournament Host Organizations.
District Associations, Clubs, Leagues, and Referee Associations may host one or more Ontario Cup tournaments.
District Associations, Provincial Leagues and Regional Leagues apply directly to the OSA while all other organizations apply through their District Association.
If your organization is interested in hosting an Ontario Cup Tournament, please complete the following
Host Application Form (pdf) and send it to your District Association.
Why Host a Tournament?
- the home team will have less travelling to do
- your team can play at home in the tournament
- opportunity to host a prestigious event and to get involved
- it promotes your community and its economy
- you can ensure good facilities
- your organization has an opportunity to give something back to the Ontario Cup
- you can be part of managing an O.S.A./Provincial event
- opportunity to fundraise with concession sales, etc.
What is involved in hosting an Ontario Cup Tournament?
An Ontario Cup Tournament may be hosted by any one of, or any combination of, the following organizations:
- District Association
- Club
- League
- Referee Association
Applications to Host an Ontario Cup Tournament must be submitted to the OSA Provincial Office by a District Association, Provincial League or Regional League. The application deadline is January 8, 2010.
The Tournament Host Organization responsibilities are to:
- Apply to its District Association to host an Ontario Cup Tournament by the January 8, 2010 deadline*
- Attend the Ontario Cup Tournament Workshop (Saturday, May 1, 2010)
- Supply the OSA Competitions and Events Department with the following by May 10, 2010:
- a map illustrating the location of the field(s) (preferably a google map link, with address)
- the kick-off time and the field for each game on the schedule
- hotel information for teams travelling
- any other relevant information
- Erect the nets and corner flags and ensure that the field is properly lined
- Ensure that washroom facilities are available for the teams and spectators
- Provide game balls for each game
- Communicate results to the D.O.C.C. by 7:00 p.m., Sunday night of the tournament weekend
- Collect the referee fee payments from each team and pay the game officials
- Pay all expenses incurred in hosting the tournament
