The Ontario Soccer Board of Directors is comprised of twelve (12) Directors including a Chair and Vice-Chair, five (5) Regional Directors and five (5) Independent Directors, all elected by the Voting Members (District Associations) with support from the independent Nominations Committee of Ontario Soccer.

The Board of Directors do not duplicate the role of Ontario Soccer’s executive management; the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the day-to-day business of Ontario Soccer and the implementation of strategy and policies adopted by the Board of Directors.

Ontario Soccer is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse Board working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity sports organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

The Nominations Committee is seeking qualified volunteer Board candidates who are able to contribute to soccer in Ontario that reflects the values of inclusiveness, respect, excellence, integrity, high ethical standards, community building and a focus on what is best for the game. If you have experience in the sport and a passion for quality soccer, the Nominations Committee encourages you to check out and share widely this opportunity to get involved. 

The following positions are up for election in 2025:

1. Appendix A– Expression of Interest Form 
2. Appendix B– Skills and Competency Form 
3. Appendix C– Nomination Form (Note: Voting Members can nominate more than one candidate)
4. Brief résumé(maximum two pages) outlining your soccer/sporting and professional/business background 
5. References or endorsementsfrom at least two (2) individuals (not related to you) who have known you for a minimum of five (5) years

1. Self-Identification Form (voluntary)
2. Police Record Check – Facilitated by Ontario Soccer, if required

Note: As per Ontario Soccer By-laws, listed on the Governing Documents section of our website, please note the following sections:

• 5.3 Eligibility (page 13)
• 5.4 Qualifications (page 14)
• 5.5 Director’s Consent to Act (page 14)
• 8.5 Nominations Committee (Process) (page 21)

 Candidates must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for only one (1) position on the Board of Directors (forms can be found HERE). To be eligible, candidates must submit a COMPLETE EOI application package consisting of the following five (5) mandatory items:

Submission Deadline: Submitted electronically on or before Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Candidates EOI application package must be submitted to Elections@ontariosoccer.net. All application forms can be found HERE.  A confirmation email will be sent in response to confirm that a candidate’s EOI package has been received and is complete.  Please note that late applications will not be considered.

Additional information about By-Laws and processes for the election can be found on OntarioSoccer.net/elections.

If you have any questions about the EOI application package or the nominations process, please contact Elections@ontariosoccer.net.