To clarify recent questions from our membership, please be reminded that there are no “call ups” for grassroots players.

As per OSA Operational Procedures (Section 7.0 Game Types Procedure 5.0 Grassroots Soccer):

5.4 Playing with an older age group squad

An Under 12 and younger aged player may only play with an older age group under one of the following conditions:
a) he/she is evaluated to play with an older age group:
i. an under 7 player wishing to play with an under-8 squad must complete the appropriate evaluation process/form
ii. an under-8 player wishing to play with an under-9 squad must complete the U8 to U9 evaluation process/form
iii. Under 9 to Under 11 players wishing to play to an older age group must complete the U9-U11 evaluation/form
iv. an under 12 player wishing to play to an under 13 team must complete the U12 to U13 process/form.

Grassroots players are prohibited from being evaluated to play more than 1 year older.

5.4.1 If a player is evaluated and approved to play with an older age group that player shall be registered in that age group.

If a player is evaluated to play up to a higher age group, they should be registered to that age group for the entire season and/or remainder of the season.

U12 players are not permitted to be used as “call ups” to U13 teams for The Ontario Cup and/or any other form of competition.

For more regarding this topic please view the Grassroots Webinar: Fast Tracking and Player Development or contact Bobby Lennox.