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Government of Ontario moves nine Public Health Units to new levels
By Staff 02/26/2021, 6:30pm EST
Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit; and Thunder Bay District Health Unit are moving to Lockdown while seven other Public Health Units are moving to new colours as well
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League1 Ontario Welcomes Barrie’s 1812 Football Club to the Men’s Premier Division for the 2021 Season
By Staff 02/24/2021, 11:00am EST
1812 Football Club is a newly formed high-performance football club from Barrie, Ontario, Canada. The Club was launched in partnership with Innisfil Soccer Club and in membership with the Huronia District Soccer Association.
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Government of Ontario announces York Region exiting Lockdown
By Staff 02/19/2021, 4:00pm EST
Lambton is moving to Red-Control, Toronto, Peel and North-Bay Parry Sound remain in Lockdown
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Canada Soccer announces Women's National Team roster for 2021 SheBelieves Cup
By Staff 02/16/2021, 4:15pm EST
16 Ontario players selected to the national team side
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Government of Ontario announces further regions exiting Lockdown
By Staff 02/12/2021, 4:00pm EST
As a result of this decision, Ontario Soccer has announced that Return to Play can commence for the 27 Public Health Units, permitted to end their Lockdown, beginning on Feb. 16
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Applications for Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities’ Sport Relief Fund are now open
By Staff 02/12/2021, 11:00am EST
Ontario Soccer is encouraging member organizations in need to apply to the Jumpstart Sport Relief Fund.
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Preparing for Return to Play and Outdoor Season 2021
By Staff 02/08/2021, 4:45pm EST
Ontario Soccer is preparing for the Outdoor Season 2021, in whatever form that Government Public Health protocols will allow, and is encouraging the membership to begin their own Return to Play preparations based on today's announcement.
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League1 Ontario Welcomes Three New Clubs to the Women’s Premier Division for the 2021 Season
By Staff 02/03/2021, 11:00am EST
The League welcomes the following clubs: Guelph Union (Guelph), Tecumseh SC (Windsor) and Waterloo United (Waterloo)
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Return to Play Membership Survey Results
By Staff 02/01/2021, 12:30pm EST
Thanks to the membership of Ontario Soccer, we received a significant response to our Return to Play Survey and that data has directly assisted us in reviewing the impact that the Return to Play Guide and Plan had on the community as well as how membership have managed through the pandemic.
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League1 Ontario adds four men's teams for 2021
By Staff 01/29/2021, 10:00am EST
There are currently 20 clubs approved to return for 2021 season
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Player News

Player Development News

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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Canada Soccer announces four new National Youth Club Licence holders in Ontario
By Staff 02/03/2020, 11:00am EST
The announcement follows the initial cohort of 39 National Youth Club Licence holders and their acceptance into the OPDL for 2020-2021.
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Match Official News

Match Official News

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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Four new webinars for Registered Match Officials
By Staff 01/14/2021, 5:45pm EST
Match Officials will have the opportunity to attend a webinar a week for the next month
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Webinar - Adjusting to the new normal
By Staff 01/11/2021, 1:45pm EST
On Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. match officials will learn about how to get prepared for the 2021 season. There are only 100 spots available so be sure to register soon
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Coach News

Coach News

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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Next National Coach C Licence Course Open for registration
By Staff 02/02/2021, 9:00am EST
Coaches who obtain a C Licence Certification will be able to be a Head Coach in some Regional Leagues and Assistant Coach in the OPDL.
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New National Coach C Licence Course Open for registration
By Staff 01/25/2021, 12:45pm EST
The course will offer a theory component, which will be delivered online and an in-person practical component, which will take place at the Ontario Soccer Centre, once it is safe to resume in-person activities under the Ontario Soccer Return to Play Guidelines.
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Canada Soccer announces expanded Coach Education Schedule for 2021
By Staff 01/12/2021, 4:45pm EST
Expanded offering in 2021 includes new Youth Licence – Goalkeeping
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Clubs/Districts News

Club/Academy/District News

Canada Soccer announces first-ever eNational Championships
By Staff 02/05/2021, 10:30am EST
Inaugural eNatChamps competition to take place 20-28 February
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Play ON! Spotlight Series - Featuring: Guelph Soccer Club
By Staff 11/09/2020, 4:00am EST
Sara Orrell, General Manager of Guelph Soccer Club, shares how her organization is navigating COVID-19
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District Presidents/Ontario Registered Academies Working Group Update
By Staff 11/01/2020, 3:30pm EST
Since the start of planning back in 2019, the onset of the global pandemic in 2020 has had and will continue to have a very considerable impact on soccer in Ontario.
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Play ON! Spotlight Series - New Hope in North Bay
By Staff 10/26/2020, 9:30am EDT
Looking at the groups who have come together to do more together.
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Registration is now open for 2021 Outdoor Season
By Staff 10/19/2020, 2:00pm EDT
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