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Life Members

The Life Membership Award recognizes an individual, who has exemplified the values of Ontario Soccer and has acted as a pinnacle example of the Association. This individual has rendered special service and significant overall contribution to the game of soccer in Ontario to an extent beyond normal participation.

Criteria: A Past President of Ontario Soccer (minimum 1-year term) or an individual with Minimum 25 years of service to the Ontario Soccer community

Selection: Ontario Soccer Board of Directors

Note: Does not need to be awarded annually

Active Life Membership Recipients

  • Bill Spiers, Toronto
  • John Knox, Scarborough
  • Colin Linford, Kitchener
  • Les Wilkinson, Callander
  • Edward Grenda, Kingston
  • Clive Wilkinson, Sault Ste. Marie
  • Tom Doyle, Thunder Bay
  • Lewis Edwards, Niagara Falls
  • George MacDonald, Burlington
  • Joyce Steward
  • Sandy Arrowsmith

Ontario Soccer Life Members Passed Away But Not Forgotten

  • Lois Brewer
  • Ian Dickson
  • Les Digby
  • William Hoyle
  • Jim Ellis
  • John Henderson
  • Terence Kelly
  • Bert Lipsham
  • Harry Pollard
  • Bill Simpson
  • Alan Southard
  • Jack Strachan
  • John Traganitis
  • Casey van Maris