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Ontario Soccer calls on Premier Doug Ford to address the Hidden Pandemic impacting youth athletes across the province
By Staff 05/14/2021, 2:30am EDT
On behalf of 500,000 sidelined participants, Canada’s largest provincial sports organization urges a stop to the physical and mental neglect that is disproportionally harming children in the fight against COVID-19
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OPDL Charity Shield renamed OPDL Gary Miller Charity Shield to mark the one-year anniversary of the soccer leader’s tragic passing
By Staff 05/13/2021, 10:30am EDT
Miller was a staunch advocate for Long-Term Player, Coach, Match Official development and a pioneer in helping to modernize soccer across the province
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Ontario Soccer's Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford
By Staff 05/05/2021, 9:00am EDT
Ontario Soccer urgently renews pleas to Government of Ontario to rescind ban on organized outdoor sport. Every passing day that children are kept away from soccer pitches, baseball diamonds, basketball courts, and other outdoor playing fields and facilities, a mental health crisis grows.
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Respect in Sport Recertification Reminder and Launch of Respect in Sport RTP Incentive Program
By Staff 05/04/2021, 6:30pm EDT
Respect Group understands the devastating impact that the Covid-19 Pandemic had on amateur sports organizations across Canada. As a show of its commitment to support you with your Return to Play plans, they are offering extra support for Ontario Soccer member organization in two key ways
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Play ON! e-Learning Series - Session #10 - How to thrive in the new normal
By Staff 05/04/2021, 5:15pm EDT
To address these unprecedented challenges, the second sequel session to the original Play ON! eLearning Series presented by Respect in Sport on Wednesday, May 12th will introduce a brand-new soccer leader to the audience with a fresh perspective on change management and inclusion.
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Ontario Soccer Launches SoccerX Preferred Retail Partner Fundraising Program
By Staff 05/04/2021, 9:45am EDT
Through the SoccerX Preferred Retail Partner Program, your organization can empower its participants to save 15% off online at soccerx.com on all the footwear, equipment and gear they need to get back on the pitch this outdoor season, while also supporting your organization.
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Take this Ontario Soccer Futsal Survey, help us grow the game
By Staff 05/03/2021, 9:45am EDT
Districts, Clubs, Academies, Coaches and Match Officials are being invited to complete a Futsal survey about the status of the sport in their organization, or with their individual experience with other organizations
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Play ON! e-Learning Series - Session #9 - Resiliency and Mental Health in Young Athletes
By Staff 04/30/2021, 4:45pm EDT
In recognition of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week (May 3rd to 9th), the first sequel session to the original Play ON! eLearning Series presented by Respect in Sport on Thursday, May 6th will bring back two powerhouse presenters
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Sandra Riberdy, Leadership Expert and Well-Known Advocate for Cultural Change, named Diversity Officer for Ontario Soccer
By Staff 04/26/2021, 10:15am EDT
The Diversity Officer will work closely with the CEO and the Ontario Soccer Membership to implement the Anti-Racism, Access and Equity Committee’s work
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Play ON! e-Learning Series - Session #8 - Fostering Diversity and Combatting Racism in Soccer
By Staff 04/25/2021, 3:30pm EDT
The next session features Paul Martin, Director - Ontario, Canada Soccer Board of Directors, to highlight a leader's role in fostering diversity and combatting racism in soccer
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Player News

Player Development News

Update to 2022 IModel Pilot Project
By Staff 03/05/2021, 9:30am EST
Peter Augruso, President and Chair of the Board of Directors, has provided an update on the IModel Pilot Project.
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2020 GTA Talent on Location Days and Provincial Screening Competition
By Staff 09/10/2020, 8:45am EDT
In light of the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Soccer has made the difficult decision to suspend efforts to resume the GTA Talent on Location and Provincial Screening Events in 2020.
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Cancellation of the 2020 Ontario Academy Soccer League Season
By Staff 07/24/2020, 2:00pm EDT
Ontario Soccer took into account the feedback received from Academies over the last two months and the ability for the organizations to Return to Play in 2020.
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Update on Player Recommendation Process for 2020
By Staff 05/05/2020, 1:00pm EDT
Ontario Soccer has made two postponements and one cancellation for the High Performance Program
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How does Ontario Soccer scout and track athlete development?
By Staff 02/25/2020, 10:30am EST
Ahead of this weekend’s Provincial Projects, Ontario Soccer is sharing how it tracks, evaluates and brings together talent to help athletes elevate to the next level
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Match Official News

Match Official News

May 17 is the deadline to register for 2021 Match Official Accreditation Clinics
By Staff 03/29/2021, 3:45pm EDT
Each guide has step-by-step instructions, with the appropriate screenshots for clarity, to ensure it is user friendly.
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Register for April Match Official webinars
By Staff 03/23/2021, 3:00pm EDT
There will be three more Match Official webinars held in April that will focus on Law Review, Self Evaluation and Preparation and Info for New Match Officials
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Register for March Match Official webinars
By Staff 02/17/2021, 4:00pm EST
Ontario Soccer will host five webinars over March to help Match Officials get ready for the outdoor season
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2021 Match Official Accreditation Clinics
By Staff 02/12/2021, 11:00am EST
The system, which was scheduled to launch in February 2021, has been delayed until April 2021, as the upgraded system requires further testing before it is released.
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2021 Match Official Registration
By Staff 02/12/2021, 11:00am EST
This year, Ontario Soccer are offering early bird registration fee prices, which begin on Feb. 19, 2021 and will run through to Mar. 31, 2021. After April 1, 2021, the full fees will apply.
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Coach News

Coach News

Soccer Fitness Trainer Diploma Level 1 Announced
By Staff 05/06/2021, 10:15am EDT
The Soccer Fitness Trainer Diploma Level 1 content involves theoretical and practical components focusing on Coordination Development, Energy System Training, Fitness Assessments, Periodization of Training, and Strength Training.
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COVID-19 Specific Coaching Certification Adjustment
By Staff 04/26/2021, 2:30pm EDT
In order to allow our Coaches to continue with their education and to work towards their Coach Education Program Certifications, Ontario Soccer has temporarily delayed the requirement to complete the practical component in order to coach in 2021.
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Canada Soccer launches online Grassroots Coach Education Program
By Staff 04/15/2021, 3:15pm EDT
Ontario Soccer is continuing to review this new platform with Canada Soccer and will be providing further updates to the membership once they have been provided, to assist with this transition.
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A fourth Canada Soccer ‘C’ Licence Announced
By Staff 02/24/2021, 9:30am EST
The previous three courses have sold-out in record time. If you're interested in investing in your development, be sure to act quickly
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Canada Soccer “C” Licence Announced
By Staff 02/16/2021, 4:30pm EST
The first two courses of 2021 sold-out in record-time so if you’re interested in investing in your coaching development this year, make sure that you act fast.
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Clubs/Districts News

Club/Academy/District News

Ontario's Carla Chin Baker inducted into Canada Soccer Hall of Fame
By Staff 04/29/2021, 12:45pm EDT
Canada Soccer Hall of Fame celebrates early legends of the Women's National Team
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Dino Rossi appointed L1O Executive Chairman
By Staff 04/07/2021, 6:15pm EDT
Today the league boasts Men’s and Women’s Premier Divisions as well as a growing reserve league competition and has seen its clubs graduate more than 150 players, male and female, into professional leagues worldwide.
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John Gibson appointed to L1O Board of Directors
By Staff 04/07/2021, 2:30pm EDT
Currently acting as Director of Inter-Provincial Affairs for the Canadian Premier League, Gibson brings a vast array of experience into his new role with League1 Ontario.
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Canada Soccer Club Licensing Program – Applications Update
By Staff 03/30/2021, 8:45am EDT
While monitoring the status of Return to Play across the Province, Ontario Soccer is assessing the strategy and plan to re-open the window of applications to the program.
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CANADA SOCCER ANNOUNCES HOSTS OF THE 2022-24 TOYOTA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
By Staff 03/22/2021, 12:00pm EDT
Three Ontario cities will play host from 2022-24
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