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Annual Report - 2009

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Introduction

Message from the President & the CEO Committees. In addition, many of the District AGM's were We continued to build upon a communication platform with the introduction of OSATv, an on-line project utilizing the covered by Executive members and the rest by staff. Finally, I wish to thank all staff -- especially CEO, Guy YouTube portal. This includes OSATv TouchLine, an The OSA Executive Committee, as in Bradbury -- for their hard work for, and dedication to, The interview program. OSATv received 10,171 channel views previous years, continues to work Ontario Soccer Association. On a personal note, I wish to and OSATv TouchLine, 4,902 channel views, in less than 4 extremely hard dealing with many thank Gerry Jennings and Cathy Watt for keeping me on months. day-to-day decisions via either phone the straight-and-narrow. or e-mail. Its constant help and This year we implemented the distribution of major news support during this term makes one Bryan Rosenfeld deserves special recognition for his items in a weekly distribution list of over 700 recipients. aware of how fortunate The Ontario professionalism and excellent work coaching Canada’s Supporting organizational development to enhance and Soccer Association is to have such National Women's Under 17 Team and for leading their assist the administrative capacity of the soccer community, dedicated volunteers at all levels. Clive Wilkinson, Pres. World Cup campaign for two consecutive appearances. we have worked with eight districts and 71 clubs through

the organizational development unit and the Club Throughout the year, the Executive was involved in many It has been a pleasure serving Excellence program respectively. projects -- AIMS being one that continually taxed the with the Executive and Staff Committee's patience and work ethic. I truly commend and I wish them and The Recently, we announced the hiring of Randy Ragan as new the Executive Committee for its perseverance and Ontario Soccer Association the Chief Technical Officer to provide support for creating a dedication in this matter. It is very understandable that very best in the years to come. new vision and implementing a series of initiatives to this project has caused much frustration for everyone at achieve this vision. The primary focus will be to ensure every level within the organization. However, thanks to Financially, 2009 was a very strong that participation in soccer is a positive experience through the work of the Board, Staff and AIMS Committee, our year as The Association continued to efficient coach development programs supporting both difficulties are being overcome. The Executive Committee achieve positive results during a global recreational and competitive players. The introduction of wishes to thank the membership for their patience in this recession. The balance sheet is the Canadian Soccer Association’s Wellness to World Cup matter. reflective of such with a Total Fund strategy will provide the cornerstone for future

Balance of $5,310,000 which is development. In other areas, the members of the Executive were inclusive of general operations of The involved in major discussions on a new governance model Ontario Soccer Association, Ontario The success of any sporting organization is what is and new methods for raising funds other than through a Soccer Centre and The Soccer Hall of achieved on the field of play. Recently, eleven Ontario recreational player levy for CSA projects. Both initiatives Guy Bradbury, CEO Fame and Museum. For 2009, The female athletes were selected to Canada’s National U-17 are still in the early stages, but the Executive believes that Ontario Soccer Association (inclusive of the Hall of Fame) Women’s Team to play in the qualification round for the they will have a positive effect on how The Association generated a surplus of $533,000 and The Ontario Soccer 2010 Women’s U-20 FIFA World Cup. With a dramatic conducts its business. Centre maintained a healthy surplus of $259,000, for a penalty shoot-out win over the U.S.A, the team qualified

combined total of $792,000. for the World Cup; and then with a 1-0 victory over Many of the Executive serve on standing committees: Ugo Mexico, the team won the CONCACAF U-17 Championship. Difederico on the CSA Finance Committee; Dan Tomlinson Again, this year we continued to achieve the objectives This team is the only Canadian team to qualify for a World on the CSA Constitutional Committee, the body that is in identified within the strategic framework based upon its Cup in 2010. A major part of this success was the charge of the CSA Governance Renewal Project; myself on principles of organizational development, volunteer leadership provided by Bryan Rosenfeld, (Manager of the CSA Professional and OSA Technical Committees; Ron development, soccer technical development, promotion Player Development and Provincial Teams) as Head Coach Smale and Naurice Baldwin on the Finance Committee; and sustainability. The results of these initiatives are and Paulo Pacione, the OSA’s and Bill Spiers with Ron Smale on League Management published on our website. Strength and Conditioning Coach.

2009 Ontario Cup

About the OSA

Soccer is currently the most popular organized To this end, the priorities include: The OSA comprises 2 Corporate Divisions: team sport in Canada with over 825,000 registered players. Ontario comprises almost 50% • • of this total. Currently, one out of three children in Grass-roots Coach Preparation & Certification (involving The Soccer Centre (Ontario) community volunteers) • The Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum (Ontario) Ontario play organized Soccer, two out of five • Grass-roots Referee Preparation & Certification players are female and over a million parents and (promoting community interaction) The OSA operates a state-of-the-art training, other family members play supporting roles. • Regional Training Centres (facilitating excellence) • Facilities Development (increasing capacity) competition and events facility: • Play Soccer (the OSA’s community outreach program) The Ontario Soccer Association was founded in • The Ontario Soccer Association manages and operates 1901 and is the largest provincial Sport The OSA works in affiliation with key international, The Ontario Soccer Centre facility as a high- organization in Canada with over 900 Clubs national and multi-jurisdictional partners: performance training venue for our Provincial Boys and servicing some 24,000 Teams with 500,000 Girls U-14, U-15 and U-16 Teams and Ontario’s U-17 registered Players, 70,000 Coaches and Canada Games squad. It is also the National Training • Centre (NTCO) for Ontario’s talented Team Canada Managers, 10,000 Referees and countless The Canadian Soccer Association prospects. Volunteers, Parents and Supporters comprising a • The National Coaching Certification Program direct, multi-cultural community reach of over • Everton Football Club (UK) • The Ontario Soccer Centre provides opportunities to • 1,000,000 citizens. Toronto FC play, coach, officiate and experience Soccer for more than 700,000 participants every year. The Staff’s The OSA works in partnership with key provincial expertise and extensive experience in Facility Management and Event Promotion combined with its The Association develops, supports and delivers agencies: understanding of the Soccer Community as a whole Programs and Services throughout Ontario in support the continuing development of Soccer at all partnership with grassroots Communities, District levels in Ontario. • The Province of Ontario, Ministry of Health Promotion Associations, Municipal, Provincial and National • The Province of Ontario Trillium Foundation Governments, University, College, School and The OSA operates The Soccer Hall of Fame and

Professional Soccer organizations. Museum which was established to: The OSA works in partnership with major Corporate Sponsors: An overall goal of The Ontario Soccer Association • collect, record, interpret and commemorate the Soccer Heritage is to assist with the development of Soccer for the • Bank of Montreal • celebrate individual and organizational benefit of its members and stakeholders while • FieldTurf Tarkett promoting Soccer as a healthy lifestyle choice • achievements in the game Sports Injury Rehabilitation Centres • which encourages community involvement at all • The Farley Group recognize the contribution of Soccer levels. • Umbro Canada to the athletic and cultural institutions • Via Rail

OSA Members

District Associations Associate Members

1. Canadian S.L. 1. Durham Region S.A. 2. Central Girls S.L. 2. East Central Ontario S.A. 3. Central S.L. 3. Eastern Ontario District S.A. 4. East Region S.L. 4. Elgin Middlesex S.A. 5. North Region S.L. 5. Essex County S.A. 6. Ontario Colleges Athletic Association 6. Hamilton & District S.A. 7. Ontario Indoor S.L. 7. Huronia District S.A. 8. Ontario S.L. 9. Ontario Soccer Referees’ Association 8. Lambton Kent S.A. 10. Ontario University Athletics 9. Niagara S.A. 11. Ontario Women’s S.L. 10. North York S.A. 12. Ontario Youth S.L. 11. Peel Halton S.A. 13. South Region S.L. 12. Sault Amateur S.A. 14. Western Ontario Youth S.L. 13. Scarborough S.A. 14. Soccer North District Association 15. Soccer Northeastern Ontario 16. Soccer Northwest Ontario 17. Southeast Ontario S.A. 18. South-West Regional S.A. 19. Sudbury Regional S.A. 20. Toronto S.A. 21. York Region S.A.

Strategic Plan 2006-2010

Vision for Soccer in Ontario by 2020 Values for Soccer in Ontario Operating Principles for The OSA

Soccer is Ontario’s sport of choice, the game • Player-centered The OSA conducts its business under these everyone plays. operating principles: Players are the primary focus in the

development of the game of soccer. • Soccer provides an enjoyable experience in a • Operating in a spirit of collaboration and positive environment, is affordable and access- • Enjoyable co-operation ible to all and contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Having fun is an integral part of a rewarding Players’ needs and aspirations guide the soccer experience. • Recognizing the diversity among members and directions of the sport. Trained and competent treating all fairly and with respect coaches and referees support players, allowing

all involved to achieve their full potential. • Inclusive Soccer welcomes all who wish to participate. • Providing timely and accurate communication

• Committed and capable administrators work together as a team to guide the development • Integrity and Ethical Behaviour • Being open, transparent, and accountable and promotion of the game. Clarity of roles and Soccer promotes fair play, high moral principles responsibilities ensures efficient use of human and professional standards. • Being an efficient and effective business with a

and financial resources and positive working strong customer focus relationships among the network of • Respect organizations involved. Soccer builds a respect for others. • Encouraging the highest standards of excellence

• and professionalism Soccer, the world’s game, is recognized and • Community Pride valued in Ontario for its contribution to Soccer contributes to developing healthy and developing individuals and communities. As a responsible individuals with a sense of pride for result it has a huge fan base and public their communities. support.

Mission Statement

The Ontario Soccer Association provides leadership and support for the advancement of soccer in collaboration and cooperation with our membership, partners and other stakeholders by providing exceptional and sustainable programs and services.

Outcomes & Measurements

OUTCOME MEASUREMENT 1. Organizational Development: Network of organizations has capable and committed Increased clarity of roles, responsibilities & accountabilities people, appropriate and efficient processes and systems, effective use of technology, Improved systems & processes to support management capacity supported by shared and useful documentation Increased effective in use of technology within the OSA network Increased sharing & availability of documentation 2. Volunteer Recognition : All volunteers can contribute effectively to the leadership and Increased number of volunteers management of their organization with the required skills, loyalty and confidence Increased satisfaction by volunteers Increased recognition of volunteers 3. Technical Development Increased satisfaction of coaches a) Coach Development : Coaching soccer is seen as a positive opportunity, resulting in more Increased number of coaches improving knowledge through professional coaches and more training courses. Guided by a Coach development model, the increase in development number and quality of coaches has a direct impact on the improved skills and caliber of play in Ontario soccer Increased retention of players b) Referee Development: There are enough qualified referees to meet the needs of the Increased retention by rates by age & classification sport. The climate of mutual respect and tolerance has resulted in a positive experience for Increased number of active, certified referees referees, and increased their length of tenure Decreased harassment of referees c) Player Development: With an Athlete Development Model from U4 to U21, players have Increased number of players the opportunity to participate to the level of their choice within the many programs offered. Increased satisfaction of players Talented athletes who seek excellence are supported to participate in the high performance opportunities within Ontario soccer Improved flow of athletes from clubs to high performance opportunities Increased number of athletes playing at higher level beyond OSA supported 4. Sustainability: The network of organizations has adequate financial and human Increased financial capacity to ensure sustainable operating funds for the network of organizations resources to sustain programs and services for the soccer membership. Ontario has adequate indoor and outdoor facilities to meet the membership needs Increased support to the membership to build sustainability Decreased waiting lists at Clubs, with a goal of eliminating waiting lists Increased number of facilities – indoor & outdoor 5. Promotion : Soccer is recognized as contributing to the health, social and economic Increased amount of media coverage of soccer development of Canadians and their communities. The OSA is recognized as the preeminent Decreased number of non-sanctioned clubs organization for soccer in Ontario with increasing membership and profile of the sport and organization. Soccer is included in the school curriculum across Ontario and there is a strong Increased number of school based programs relationship between school based soccer and organized soccer. Increased awareness of the benefits of membership within the OSA

Coach Development

Coach Development • inspire new coaches at the grass root level quality programs that ensure enjoyable lifelong playing opportunities for players of all levels of The Ontario Soccer Association Coach • influence and retain coaches ability, as well as development pathways for elite Development Program is committed to developing • maintain coaches through a progressive players who pursue excellence. a stronger and better soccer culture via Coaching development plan Education. The goal is to: • As it is implemented, LTPD will have a broad encourage coaches to reach their potential influence on soccer across Canada. It will through education • develop coaches and leaders positively impact Coaching Education Programs at • Stay current with international trends in all levels of the game and unite Coaching • train and educate players more effectively coaching soccer Educators nation-wide.

The OSA supports coaches through quality Player and Coach registration is at an all-time high educational programs and events using best in Ontario and the Coach Development practices which facilitate growth, development and department continues to positive personal improvement to effectively coach promote the importance soccer skills to our youth. of providing & delivering quality coaching The Coach Development Program offers education education at all levels of opportunities across Ontario through the provision the game. of: Long-Term Player • nationally recognized technical soccer credit Development (LTPD) courses (NCCP) With the LTPD Program • a Grass Roots Road Show as a guide, the OSA • advanced and specialized Diploma courses Coach Development • Preparatory & Introductory Licence courses department provides online resources for (Part 1 of the National "B" Licence coaches working at all • annual Instructor and Assessor Workshops levels of the game in Ontario. The Coach Development department also hosts special free events like the Annual Play Soccer Under CSA leadership, Coaching Conference which is open to all coaches LTPD can provide the at all levels to: framework for high-

Referee Development

Referee Development through these certification levels requires a The development and education of these referees combination of attendance at education sessions, requires a commitment from all levels of the The OSA Referee Development Program is focused written examinations, fitness tests and in-game referee community, from OSA Staff to Assessors, on developing and servicing referees of all levels evaluations. Instructors, DRCs, and Club Head Referees. for the betterment of the game of soccer in Ontario. For a select number of top Provincial Referees, This development will continue to move forward certification may move beyond the Ontario with the OSA’s long-term commitment to The development of referees begins with a promotional scheme to the National and developing top level referees in Canada. uniform approach to the training and certification International List of Match Officials. There are of Referee Instructors and Referee Assessors. currently 5 National and 4 International Referees in Ontario. There are over 250 OSA Instructors and Assessors across the province -- all active and former Across the province, the referees -- who attend on-going education OSA works with a sessions run by the OSA to continually develop District Referee their knowledge and skills. Coordinator (DRC) to implement and run This uniform standard of instruction is provided to development programs our leaders in the game to increase consistency in within each of the 21 what is being taught to referees as they progress Districts in Ontario. The through a referee’s promotional path to improve DRCs attend regular the quality of refereeing in the province. training and workshops and are an essential Referee development may begin for individuals as aspect of the training young as 12 years of age at which point they are and development of eligible to take the first referee course to become referees in communities a 7v7 Mini Soccer Referee. At the age of 14, across Ontario. individuals are eligible to take a course to become certified as a full field, 11v11 referee. With over 10,000 registered referees in The course is a combination of in-class instruction Ontario, OSA referees as well as on-field practical skills training. Once make up more then half certified, a referee may begin moving through the of all referees in OSA’s promotional path from a Youth to District, Canada. Regional and finally, Provincial Referee. Promotion

Player Development

Player Development Via the District Program and/or through approximately thirty in each group by mid- recommendations from Club Head Coaches or November. The selection process for Canada's National Teams Coaches who possess a minimum of a Provincial B relies heavily on the Provincial Player -Licence, the Regional Coaches select and prepare The final group of players report to The Soccer Development Programs. Many National players are Regional Squads to compete in the U13 Provincial Centre on a regular basis for training with the U14 first identified representing their Provinces at the I.D. Camp held every September at The Ontario Program training four times weekly from October U14 and U16 National All-Star Championships Soccer Centre. through to April end at which time the U14's conducted annually in July. return to the program of their choice.

With Ontario representing 45.0% of Canada’s The U15 and U16 Programs also commence in playing population, the Province has always had a October and like the U14s train four times weekly very high representation of players on National through to the end of April, after which they also Teams. return to the program of their choice.

Provincial Teams development in Ontario begins at The players in these age groups are made up of the U13 age category via the Regional players from the previous year’s Provincial Players Development Program. Every September the Pool as well as players that are scouted by the Regional U13 boys and girls teams compete at the Regional and Provincial Teams Coaches and also Provincial Identification Camp. through follow-up to recommendations from Club Head Coaches or Coaches who possess a The best players from this event are selected to minimum of a Provincial B-Licence. progress to the U14 Provincial Development Program. The intent of this program is to fulfill the All provincial teams participate in international soccer aspirations of those young players who training and exhibition game tours during March have ability and desire to play at a higher level. Break and a series of inter-provincial games against Québec all-star teams. It is important that parents and coaches are aware and understand the Ontario Soccer The U14 and U16 Programs conduct a week long Development Structure. At U12 the District training camp one week prior to the National players are identified and brought into train with Provincial Coaches and Scouts select, based on All-Star Championships held at the the District Staff as they prepare to compete each technical and tactical skill, the best prospects for end of July. It is at the All-Star September/October at the District I.D. inclusion in the U14 Provincial Development Championships that the Canadian Tournament within their Region where they are Program. Development Squads of approximately National Coaches scout for players. scouted by the Regional Coaches. fifty girls and boys are selected for further screening with this number being reduced to

Club Excellence

Club Excellence Program Awards Overview 2009 Bronze Award Ancaster Youth Soccer Club Club Development is comprised of three pillars: Awarded to Soccer Clubs meeting Brock Soccer Club OSA mandatory requirements Cambridge Soccer Club 1. Soccer Development Staff Carleton Place Soccer Club 2. The OSA Club Excellence Award Cataraqui Clippers Soccer Club 3. Club Development Workshops Fergus Elora Soccer Club Georgetown Soccer Club Following its launch in the fall of 2008, The Awarded to organized Clubs looking Guelph Soccer Ontario Soccer Association’s Club Excellence to develop good administrative Innisfil Soccer Club Award continues to grow. Twenty-six Clubs were policies and procedures Lakehead Express Soccer Club recognized with a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award in Milton Youth Soccer Club early 2009 and thirty more are working towards Oshawa Turul Soccer Club an Award in 2010. The Club Excellence Award is a Scarborough Blizzard Soccer Club province-wide recognition program for Clubs that Awarded to Clubs with sound plans Tecumseh Soccer Club are run efficiently and offer a safe, healthy and for development and an interest in Teutonia Soccer Club enjoyable environment for anyone involved in providing community-based Windsor Soccer Club soccer. Awards are reviewed every 2 years. programs 2009 Silver Award The Club Excellence Award program is promoted Whitby Iroquois Soccer Club through a team of four Soccer Development Staff Capital United Soccer Club who meet Clubs and Districts on a regular basis. Kanata Soccer Club The Soccer Development Staff help club officials Oshawa Kicks Soccer Club and volunteers improve standards of soccer club Russel Soccer Club governance in Ontario by sharing Best Practice, guidance and support from The OSA. 2009 Gold Award Pickering Soccer Club Club Development Workshops are being developed Aurora Youth Soccer Club to help address issues specific to Ontario’s far- Glen Shields Soccer Club Oakville Soccer Club flung communities. Of note is that many club The Club Excellence Program is made possible with a grant from issues are similar from one corner of Ontario to another and the Workshops will help provide support to the grassroots volunteers.

Futsal

Futsal Development Long-Term Player Development (LTPD)

The Ontario Soccer Association is committed to • The OSA Referee Department developed Toronto will be hosting the 2015 Pan Am Games developing and promoting Futsal throughout the and introduced Futsal Referee courses in which will release additional funding for sports province. Ontario is a leader in Futsal 2007 to provide education and on-field that benefit long-term athlete development in development and is currently the top region for training to individuals interested in Ontario. Futsal in Canada. becoming Futsal referees This major sporting event will translate into FIFA has designated Futsal the official indoor additional program and certification opportunities • Planning is currently underway to hold a soccer game and the popularity of Futsal for Futsal coaches and referees in Ontario and Futsal course for new referees during continues to increase around the world and across Canada. the fall of 2010 the province of Ontario. Futsal leagues have been • Between the months of October and flourishing in the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Owen Sound, December 2009, 7 Futsal courses were Sudbury and other centres for a number of years conducted by the OSA in Ajax, and the OSA is striving to continue this Waterloo, Ottawa, North York, Sarnia, momentum. The plan moving forward is to London and Sudbury • introduce Futsal in regions where it is not Over 100 individuals have received their currently offered and to support the growth of the Futsal Referee certificates or were sport for the benefit of The Association’s entire recertified in clinics conducted by membership. certified OSA Futsal instructors • 121 Futsal referees with 40-50 from the Currently in Ontario, there are some 4,000 Ottawa and Kitchener areas are in line registered Futsal players with an estimated 5,000 for final certification playing recreationally. • A Futsal Coach certification program is the next priority under discussion with The Futsal committee has developed a strategic The CSA framework to increase the capacity of the game with a focus on coach, player and referee development combined with an awareness campaign.

Long-Term Player Development

Rationale Benefits The Program

• Eliminates gaps in the player development • Information and education on effective coaching With LTPD as the guide, the OSA Coaching system. and practice methods. Department has launched new online resources for coaches working at all levels of the game in • Guides planning for optimal athlete • Guidelines for appropriate game structures. Ontario. performance at all stages. • Guidelines on appropriate competition levels.

• Provides a framework for program alignment • Established pathways for player development Under CSA leadership, LTPD can provide the and integration, from volunteer club coaches to for all levels of ability and ambition. framework for high-quality programs that ensure national and professional teams. • Affirmation of best practices for coaches and enjoyable lifelong playing opportunities for players • Follows scientific principles and practical club administrators. of all levels of ability, as well as development coaching experiences. pathways for elite players who pursue excellence.

As it is implemented, LTPD will have a broad influence on soccer across Canada. It will positively impact Coaching Education Programs at all levels of our game and unite Coaching Educators nation-wide.

LTPD is a program for soccer player development, training, competition, and recovery based on biological age (i.e.physical maturity) rather than chronological age.

It is player-centred, coach-driven, and administration-, sport science-, and sponsor- supported.

Canada Wins CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Championship

CANADA

Head of Delegation : Francis Millien Head Coach : Bryan Rosenfeld Assistant Coach : Lewis Page Goalkeeper coach : Owen Braun Manager : Jose Valdes

Video Coordinator : Linda Hathom

Doctor : Dr. Darrell Menard Athletic Therapist : Maria Xenos Strength and conditioning coach : Paolo Pacione

Bryan Rosen- Rachelle Sabrina Chantale Haisha Nour Shannen Zakiya Kinley Yazmin Haillie Price Diamond Paolo Pacione feld Beanlands D’Angelo Campbell Cantave Ghoneim Jainudeen McIntosh McNicoll Ongtengco- Simpson Hintzen

Saturday, March 20, 2010

ALAJUELA, Costa Rica — Canada won the 2010 centre circle and played an excellent through ball players were often behind the ball. Mexico was

CONCACAF Under-17 Women’s Championship with to a streaking McNicoll. McNicoll picked up the ball maintaining the majority of the possession, but for a 1:0 victory over Mexico on Saturday night. in stride and chipped Mexican goalkeeper Santiago the most part was limited to the peripheral of the Canada ’s Kinley McNicoll scored the lone goal of to put Canada into the lead. Canadian penalty area. the match in the 8th minute and Canada survived going down to 10-players in the 56th minute to Canada continued to press for a second and Forward Claudia Fabiola Ibarra squandered Mexico win the championship. Simpson and Cantave both had chances to extend ’s best chance of the match in the 85th minute as the lead before the 20 minute mark. she pushed her shoot wide when well placed 15 “We are ecstatic,” said national coach Bryan yards out from goal in Canada ’s box. Rosenfeld. “To come out as CONCACAF Mexico began to come back into the match and champions, winning a gold medal through all the enjoyed extended periods of possession inside the Canada survived a second late scare when an 88th adversity… we definitely took the hard road. It Canadian half without ever seriously threatening minute long free kick hit the top of the cross bar. showed a lot of character from our Canadian the D’Angelo’s goal. The play was very similar to the one on which girls.” Mexico scored its lone goal in a 1:0 victory over As the first half neared completion Canada began Canada in the group stage at the competition. This Canada finished the tournament with three wins, to regain its early dominance with Cantave in time however, D’Angelo looked well placed to one draw and one loss. Canada lost 0:1 to Mexico particular looking dangerous each time she make the save had the shot been on goal. in the group phase, but came back to win 1:0 touched the ball. Indeed it was Cantave who came when it counted most in the final. agonizingly close to doubling the lead in at the An uneventful three minutes of additional time stroke of halftime. Simpson made a weaving run were played and the referee blew the final whistle “Third time is the charm,” said coach Bryan through midfield before laying off to Cantave who as Canada celebrated its first CONCACAF Rosenfeld after Canada defeated Mexico for the burst into the box and rolled a low shot off the Championship at this level. first time in three tries in the past month. inside of the Mexican post before it was cleared from the goal mouth area. Coach Rosenfeld made two second half For the final match of the competition, coach substitutions as Cantave made way for Kylie Davis Rosenfeld’s starting XI featured Sabrina D’Angelo An even start to the second half saw plenty of in the 63rd minute and Ghoneim came off to be in goal, Sophie Thérien at left back, Alison Clarke endeavor but few clear cut chances for either side. replaced by Raymer in the 69th minute. and Nicole Setterlund at centre back, Yazmin The match changed complexion in the 56th Ongtengco-Hintzen at right back, Caroline minute as Ongtengco-Hintzen was ejected from Canada will now look forward to Beaulne, Chantale Campbell and Diamond the match for receiving a second yellow card for a participating in the FIFA Women’s Simpson at midfield, and Haisha Cantave, Nour tackle her Mexican opponent. Ongtengco-Hintzen’s U-17 World Cup Trinidad and Ghoneim and Kinley McNicoll up front. ejection meant that the Canadian squad had to Tobago 2010 this September. play the remaining 34 minutes down a player. Mexico and host Trinidad and Canada started the match brightly and was Tobago will also represent rewarded for its excellent start with a goal in the Canada reverted back into a defensive shell CONCACAF at the competition. eight minute. Ghoneim picked up the ball in the following the sending off as all 10 of Canada ’s

Hall of Fame Inductees

Players Joan McEachern was born in Saskatchewan and began playing Ted Slade was a player, coach and official in Ontario soccer for a organized soccer at the age of 17 at Lanigan Central High School, period of 60 years. He began his Canadian playing career with where she helped the team win the provincial championship in 1981. Toronto Willys Overland in 1913, but early in 1915 enlisted on the John Limniatis played 44 times for the national team between 1987 Later she played for the University of Saskatchewan and after Canadian Army and served in the First World War where he was and 1997 and in the Canadian Soccer League for the Ottawa club graduating moved to Alberta to join the Edmonton Angels, where she seriously wounded. During a coaching career that spanned 23 years where he appeared in 30 games in the 1987 and 1988 seasons before won the Jubilee Shield, the Women's National Championship, in 1985 Ted coached numerous university and professional teams, including moving to Greece. There he played for Aris Salonika in the First and 1986. She made her international debut for Canada against Western Technical Institute in Toronto from 1938 to 1951. Along the Division during the 1988-89 season and again in 1991-92. Returning Sweden in 1987 in the North American Cup, and one year later played way became a pioneer of youth soccer in Canada when in 1949 he was to Canada he played for the Montreal Impact from 1993 to 1998 and for Canada in China in the test tournament that led to the first ever appointed to the Committee for Minor Soccer Development. During then, following a season on loan to the Charleston Battery, until 2001. Women's World Cup. She was a member of the national team squad that time he wrote what was probably the first coaching manual He became head coach of the Impact summer 2008 and has led them at the 1995 Women's World Cup in Sweden. published in Canada, "Soccer Coaching for Schools and Colleges." He through the CONCACAF Champions League competition eliminating also coached the Toronto Greenbacks of the North American Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps, Real Esteli of Nicaragua, Joe Public Professional Soccer League in 1946 and 1947. of Trinidad and Tobago and Olimpia of Honduras to reach the quarter- Builders finals. Bob Sawtell was appointed to the FIFA list of referees in 1990, and Team of Distinction Mike Stojanovic was a star in the old North American Soccer League, remained on the list until 1995. His first appointment was for the at first with the Rochester Lancers, and later with the San Diego game between Honduras and Guatemala in the Olympic Qualifying The Team of Distinction Award will go to the 1986 Canadian national Sockers and Golden Bay Earthquakes. However, he first attracted Tournament in 1991. In that same year he handled the U.S. vs team that was the first and only team to qualify for the finals of the attention while playing for the Toronto Serbian White Eagles of the Mexico game in the Women's CONCACAF Tournament and the Men's World Cup to date. Coach Tony Waiters, assistant coach Bob Bearpark National Soccer League where he scored 52 goals in the 1973 season. exhibition games between Mexico and Colombia and the United States and manager Les Wilson have already been inducted into the Hall of With the three NASL clubs he scored 83 goals in 180 appearances vs Argentina, as well as being an official at the FIFA World U-20 Fame, as have many of the players including Captain Bruce Wilson. during the regular season. With the San Diego Sockers in 1981 he Tournament in Portugal. He refereed the Canadian Soccer League was named North American Player of the Year. Prior to coming to final in 1989, was presented with the Ray Morgan Award in 1991 and In 1924, the team left Victoria on the R.M.S. Niagara on April 10th and Canada he played in the First Division in the former Yugoslavia for was the recipient of the Sport BC Official of the year award in 1994. returned on August 23rd. They played 26 games Down Under, Radnicki Kragujevac and Vardar Skopjie, and on acquiring Canadian winning 11 and losing eight with seven ties. Six of the games were citizenship played for the Canadian national team and scored 5 goals Derek Wisdom is known throughout New Brunswick as "Mr. Soccer." internationals against Australia, with Canada winning two and losing in 14 games as Canada narrowly missed qualifying for the World Cup His involvement in soccer in the province began in 1965 and spanned three, with one tie. Overall the team scored 46 goals and conceded finals in 1982. 41 years. He helped establish Soccer New Brunswick in the mid 1960s 31. The team was captained by Bob Harley of Winnipeg. and served as Executive Director from 1992 to 1998. His Neil Ellett had an outstanding youth career in Burnaby, B.C. and later organizational skills and passion for the sport are credited with its went on to play 20 times for his country in international competition, phenomenal growth throughout the province from 350 registered three times as captain. At the age of 17 he moved from the juvenile players in 1966 to over 17,000 in 2005. league to the Pacific Coast League where he spent six years with Vancouver North Shore before joining Eintracht and then Croatia. He Colin Jose has been a diligent and prolific researcher and author for played in the Pan American Games in Winnipeg in 1967 and the 1971 over 40 years and is recognized internationally as the pre-eminent games in Colombia. He scored the only goal of the game when authority on the history of soccer in North America. Colin’s painstaking Canada beat Mexico in Vancouver in Olympic qualifying in 1971. He research and writing forms the basis of most contemporary writing on also played in World Cup qualifying in 1972 and when the Vancouver the subject. He was North American correspondent for 'World Soccer' Whitecaps were formed in 1974 in the North American Soccer League. for almost 20 years and has contributed to almost every major English When his playing career was over he turned to officiating and later language soccer publication and to 'The Canadian Encyclopedia'. He was elected a life member of the British Columbia Soccer Association has authored more than ten books, including 'Keeping Score - and elected to the Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame. Canadian Encyclopedia of Soccer' and remains a regular contributor to match programs, magazines, newspapers and official soccer publications. He is the historian for The Soccer Hall of Fame & Museum Back Row L to R and Historian Emeritus for the National Soccer Hall of Fame in the John Limniatis, Bob Sawtell, Bob Lenarduzzi, Dr. Ed Johnson, U.S., whose Media Award is named in his honour. He also operates a Kevin Muldoon, Colin Jose, Joe Parolini, Les Wilson, Derek Wisdom, website covering Canadian soccer history. Joan McEachern, Dave Slade, Mike Stojanovic Front Row L to R Neil Ellett, Jamie Lowery, George Pakos, Mike Sweeney, Randy Ragan

Ontario Cup Competitions & Events

Background In the Ontario Cup, youth age divisions, Under 12 Finals staggered through January and February. to Under 18, play in Tournament Rounds which Beginning in 1901, with the exception of 14 years lead to Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals and the Cup Ontario Futsal Cup during the war, the Ontario Cup has been Finals. The Under 21 Men's and Under 21 Wom- Ontario's most prestigious award. The largest en's play a Single-Game Knock-out Format leading The Ontario Soccer Association ran the first-ever competition of its kind in Canada, the Ontario Cup to the Semi-Finals and Cup Finals on one weekend Ontario Futsal Cup in 2006. Futsal has become an is every Club's shared passion. No other sport in late July. The Men's, and Women's divisions increasingly popular sport both around the world boasts greater geographical representation in play a Single-Game Knock-out Format leading to and across the province of Ontario. FIFA has Ontario at more age levels and in both genders. the Cup Finals in September. named Futsal as the official indoor soccer game. Futsal leagues have been developing in the The Ontario Cup, the provincial soccer champion- National Championships take place in four age Greater Toronto, Ottawa and Western Ontario ships, has recently involved over 600 teams. The levels, Under 14, Under 16, Under 18 and Senior Regions for a number of years now. competition begins in May, and finishes with the Open. The Ontario Cup winners in those age Cup Finals in September to determine a divisions advance to the National Championships Futsal is an exciting addition to the sport and the championship team in each of the twenty two which are usually played on Thanksgiving Ontario Soccer Association has added the Ontario divisions. The Ontario Cup is open to any weekend in various provinces across Canada. Futsal Cup to its panoply of high-profile events to competitively registered team in Ontario. Entry encourage participation and to facilitate player Forms are available online in early March and the Ontario Indoor Cup development and soccer excellence at all levels in deadline for entering is the end of March. Ontario and Canada. The Ontario Indoor Cup is a young competition in comparison to the outdoor cup which was first As with the Ontario Cup and the Ontario Indoor Under 12 Boys Under 17 Boys Tier 1 played in 1901. The Indoor Cup was first played Cup competitions, Ontario Futsal Cup participants Under 12 Girls Under 17 Boys Tier 2 1987. Over the years it has moved from boarded can expect the same high standard and quality of service in promoting, coordinating, officiating and Under 13 Boys Under 17 Girls facilities to the Skydome and then to soccer specific no board facilities. The popularity of the hosting the event. Under 13 Girls Under 18 Boys indoor game has resulted in a demand for the Under 14 Boys Under 18 Girls Ontario Indoor Cup in most age divisions. Under 14 Girls Under 21 Men Under 15 Boys Tier 1 Under 21 Women The level of participation has taken the Under 15 Boys Tier 2 Men competition from a centrally staged Round-Robin Under 15 Girls Women format to regional play-downs across the province Under 16 Boys Tier 1 Masters culminating with the Final Round hosted at the Under 16 Boys Tier 2 Classics Ontario Soccer Centre in Vaughan.

Under 16 Girls Special Olympics The application process begins in November with

Ontario Cup

2009 Ontario Cup Champions 2009 Ontario Indoor Cup Champions 2009 Ontario Futsal Cup Champions

Under 12 Boys Ajax Venom Under 13 Boys Woodbridge Strikers 96 Under 14 Girls Vaughan Azzurri Under 12 Girls Oakville Girls 1997 A Under 13 Girls Glen Shields Sun Devils Red Under 16 Girls Etobicoke Energy 94A Under 13 Boys Ajax Thunder Under 14 Boys Erin Mills Eagles Women Toronto Eagles Under 13 Girls Pickering Green Lightning Under 14 Girls Erin Mills B Lady Eagles Men North Ottawa Geese Under 14 Boys Markham Lightning Under 15 Boys Ajax Strikers ‘94 Under 14 Girls Ajax Strikers Under 15 Girls Erin Mills Eagles A Under 15 Boys Tier 1 Oakville Boys 1994 A Under 16 Boys Erin Mills Eagles B Under 15 Boys Tier 2 Richmond Hill Raiders White Under 16 Girls Oshawa Kicks Extreme Under 15 Girls Newmarket United G94A Under 17 Boys Woodbridge Strikers Under 16 Boys Tier 1 Ajax Gunners Under 17 Girls Unionville Milliken Strikers Red Under 16 Boys Tier 2 Oak Ridges SC Knights Under 18 Boys Vaughan Azzurri Under 16 Girls Ajax United Magic ‘93 Under 18 Girls Erin Mills Eagles ‘91 Under 17 Boys Tier 1 Scarborough Wexford United Under 17 Boys Tier 2 Thunder Bay Chill Under 17 Girls Ajax Storm Under 18 Boys Niagara Falls Titans Under 18 Girls Scarborough West Rouge Storm Under 21 Men Oakville SC Under 21 Women Waterloo Hawks Men Real Toronto Women North London Galaxy Masters Markham Lightning Classics Rexdale Reunited Elites Special Olympics (Division A) Windsor Italian Canadian Handicapable Association Spirit (Division B) Brampton Panthers

National Championships

Club Champions Fourth Place Ontario Referees — Club Nationals U-18 GIRLS GOLD Sherwood Park, Alberta Name Championship Game Position U-14 GIRLS Scarborough West Rouge Storm David Barrie U18 Club M Bronze 4th Sydney, Nova Scotia John Oliva Senior Club W Gold Referee Ajax Strikers Fifth Place Michael Lambert Senior Club W Gold AR1 WOMEN Pierre Cantave Senior Club M Bronze Referee MASTERS Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Pierre Cantave Senior Club M Gold 4th Vaughan, Ontario North London Galaxy Markham Lightning Tenth Place Ontario Referees — National All-Stars SILVER MEN U-14 BOYS Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Name Championship Sydney, Nova Scotia Real Toronto Allison Enright All Star Girls Markham Lightning Marie-Soleil Beaudoin All Star Girls All-Star Championships Sharon Welsby All Star Girls U-16 GIRLS Damir Kostic All Star Boys Winnipeg, Manitoba GOLD Andrew Wiles All Star Boys Ajax United Magic Team Ontario Under 14 Girls U-18 BOYS Sherwood Park, Alberta Team Ontario Niagara Falls Titans Under 14 Boys

BRONZE Team Ontario U-16 BOYS Under 16 Boys Winnipeg, Manitoba Ajax Gunners SILVER Team Ontario CLASSICS Under 16 Girls Edmonton, Alberta Rexdale Reunited Elites

MASTERS GOLD — Markham Lightning

Center Circle Awards

Life Members 2005 - Dan McClenaghan, Brampton 1994 - Dave Morrison, Brampton 1989 - Teutonia SC, Windsor 2004 - Tony Casole, Woodbridge 1993 - Alex Tough, Georgetown 1988 - Camera Craft SC, Sault Ste. Marie 2006 - Les Wilkinson, Callander 2004 - Alf Huggins, Bowmanville 1993 - Dan McCormack, Temagami 2004 - Edward Grenda, Kingston 2004 - Jim McPherson, Scarborough 1992 - Bill Shayler, Kitchener Meritorious Service - Corporate 2002 - Clive Wilkinson, Sault Ste. Marie 2004 - John Morgan, Bolton 1992 - Ted Coombs, North York 2001 - Tom Doyle, Thunder Bay 2003 - Eric Bessler, Mississauga 1992 - Les Wilkinson, Callander 2009 - Town of Georgina 1999 - Les Digby, Toronto 2003 - Mary Dunleavy, Thorold 1992 - Harry Newman, Burlington 2002 - Magna International, Aurora 1998 - Lewis Edwards, Niagara Falls 2003 - Pino Furfaro, Thornhill 1991 - Rita & Cecil Baker, Belleville 2000 - City of Vaughan, Vaughan 1992 - Jack Strachan, Milton 2003 - Ed Kohl, Oakville 1991 - William Law, Oshawa 1998 - City of Belleville, Belleville 1988 - William Hoyle, Etobicoke 2003 - Lynne McGarrigle, Markham 1991 - William Spiers, Concord 1997 - Kiwanis Club of North Bay, North Bay 1981 - Jim Ellis, Toronto 2003 - Henry Nelson, Ajax 1990 - David Slade, Etobicoke 1995 - Scarborough Recreation & Parks 1981 - Alan Southard, Scarborough 2002 - Laurie Bell, Brampton 1989 - John Traganitis, Aurora 1990 - St. Lawrence Cement, Oakville 1975 - George MacDonald, Burlington 2002 - Harold Fortis, Cobourg 1988 - Robert Machin, Kingston 1969 - Terrence Kelly, Oshawa 2002 - Joe Martino, Mississauga 1988 - Steno Rossanese, Ottawa Meritorious Service - Media

1968 - Lois Brewer , Toronto 2002 - Nick Springer, Whitby 2001 - Jean Claude Cadieux, Mississauga Meritorious Service - Club 2006 - Alf De Blasis, Toronto 2001 - Dave Donaldson, Burlington Meritorious Service - Individual 2004 - Rogers Sportsnet Inc., Toronto 2001 - Ronald H.R. Maxwell, Elmira 2009 - Brock SC, Brock 2000 - George Gross, Toronto 2001 - Bennardus Jan Steenhorst, Aurora 2009 - Gordon Arrowsmith, Whitby 2009 - Hamilton Serbian SC, Hamilton 1994 - Al Craig, Hamilton 2001 - Gunther Zemanek, Guelph 2009 - Paul Avis, Ottawa 2009 - Pickering SC, Picking 1989 - Scarborough Mirror, Scarborough 2000 - Brian Heslington, Brampton 2009 - Winnie Brown, Brampton 2009 - Sudburnia SC, Sudbury 1988 - Hamilton Spectator, Hamilton 2000 - Peter Vanwensem, Peterborough 2009 - Frank Espinoza, Toronto 2007 - Croatia Hamilton SC, Hamilton 1999 - Joseph Agnew, London 2009 - Mladen Moric, Windsor 2007 - Whitby Iroquois SC, Whitby 1999 - John Frow, Scarborough President’s Award 2009 - David S. Parr, Ottawa 2006 - Erin Mills SC, Mississauga 1999 - Angelo Magliocco, Hamilton 2009 - Dragan Zagar, Toronto 2006 - Toronto Lynx SC, Toronto 1999 - Marvin Buckan, Peterborough The Robbie International Tournament 2009 - Greg Zorbas, Sudbury 2006 - Windsor SC, Windsor 1998 - Clifford Dell, Belleville 2007 - Harry Gauss, London 2005 - Newmarket SC, Newmarket 1998 - Harry Poree, Hamilton 2007 - Bernie Huxter, Courtice 2004 - Saltfleet Go Ahead SC, Stoney Creek 1998 - Bob McGee, Hamilton 2007 - Colin Rising, Sault Ste. Marie 2004 - German Village SC, Niagara Falls 1998 - Bill Rutlidge, Hamilton 2007 - Tammie Thibault, Sudbury 2004 - Darlington Soccer League, Durham 1997 - Tom Dunleavy, Thorold 2007 - Dan Tomlinson, Burlington 2002 - East York SC, East York 1997 - Dieter Lesemann, Cambridge 2006 - Ada Edwards, London 2001 - Markham SC, Markham 1997 - Klaus Zander, Mississauga 2006 - Jack Blasutti, Toronto 2000 - Etobicoke Youth SC, Etobicoke 1996 - Jeff Dawson, Barrie 2006 - Alberto Di Giovanni, Toronto 2000 - Glanbrook Youth SC, Glanbrook 1996 - Tom Doyle, Thunder Bay 2006 - Walter Eadie, Milton 1997 - Dunnville United SC, Dunnville 1996 - William H. Johnson, Hamilton 2006 - Erik Jepsen, Ajax 1995 - Northern Heights SC, Sault Ste. Marie 1995 - Malcolm Hamon, Newcastle 2006 - Roy O’Connor, Scarborough 1994 - G. Caboto SC, Windsor 1995 - Nancy McCorquodale, Oakville 2006 - Marcellienne Rowe, Peterborough 1993 - Clairlea Westview SC, Scarborough 1995 - Robert Rathwell, Ottawa 2006 - Tom Ryan, Sudbury 1992 - St. Andrews SC, Scarborough 1995 - Ronald Thompson, Peterborough 2005 - Tony Pavia, Woodbridge 1991 - Wexford SC, Scarborough 1995 - Louise Van Nest, Hamilton 2005 - Jim Pitfield, Tecumseh 1990 - Dundas United SC, Dundas

OSA Staff

Corporate Technical Services Facilities CEO Guy Bradbury Chief Technical Officer Randy Ragan Director of Facilities Dan Berger

Corporate Service Coordinator Gerry Jennings Operations Manager Ken Travis Finance Manager Ron Kenny Coach Development Administrative Coordinator Brittney Evans Accountant Coordinator Rose Ciarrocchi Technical Coordinator Ian Skitch Facility Supervisor Tara Wright Play Soccer Help Desk Coordinator Jamie Smith Technical Coordinator Estelle Nicholls Senior Custodian Augusto Alarcan Taco

Communications Coordinator Wolf Ruck SPACE SPACE Custodian Nick Somsanith

SPACE SPACE Player Development Custodian Dan Nagy Operations Manager Bryan Rosenfeld Building Operator Nick Bowley Director of Operations Tony Nacev Technical Coordinator Kevin Small Food Services Manager Gilda Coppola

SPACE SPACE Region 1 Coach Dave Peak

Organizational Development Region 2 Coach Ruben Flores

Director of Organizational Development Bruce Henderson Region 3 Coach Joey Lombardi

SPACE SPACE Region 4 Coach Patrick Tobo Club Excellence Region 5 Coach Alex McNutt Special Projects Coordinator Matthew Greenwood Region 6 Coach Brian Ashton Development Coordinator Region 1 Jennifer Granger Region 7 Coach David Colistro

Development Coordinator Region 2 Fabian Abele SPACE SPACE Development Coordinator Region 4 Charonne Thomasos Referee Development Manager Andrew Backer Member Services Program Coordinator Lyndon Hooper Program Coordinator, Member Services Cathy Watt Program Coordinator Kathleen McCarthy Program Coordinator, Operations Brett Knox

SPACE SPACE Competitions & Events Director Robyn McComb Program Coordinator Robyn Gmeindl Program Coordinator Rob Ferrari Futsal Coordinator Chantal Poulin

Information Systems Manager Tom Wilkinson Information Services Coordinator Mark Cristante Project Manager Marshal Fernandes Technical Analyst Ashwin Kaushal

Board of Directors

Name Board Position Clive Wilkinson President Ugo DiFederico Vice President Dan Tomlinson Secretary Ron Smale Treasurer Bill Spiers Director at Large Bill Condy Director at Large Naurice Baldwin Director at Large Brenda Brown District Representative - Durham Region S.A. Dana Nahrgang District Representative - East Central Ontario S.A. Ian Duncanson District Representative - Eastern Ontario District S.A. John Dutot District Representative - Elgin Middlesex S.A. Mladen Moric District Representative - Essex County S.A. Al Carrafiello District Representative - Hamilton & District S.A. Alwyn Vanden Berg District Representative - Huronia & District S.A. Barry Goodwin District Representative - Lambton Kent S.A. Nick Palomba District Representative - Niagara S.A. Mandy Aparicio District Representative - North York S.A. Ed Kohl District Representative - Peel Halton S.A. Terry Zeppa District Representative - Sault Amateur S.A. Jim Barnes District Representative - Scarborough S.A. Rachel Matthews District Representative - Soccer North District Association Rob Zanette District Representative - Soccer Northwest Ontario Mark Ling District Representative - Soccer Northeastern Ontario Savas Kekkas District Representative - Southeast Ontario S.A. Graham Williams District Representative - South-West Regional S.A. Gail Arbic District Representative - Sudbury Regional S.A. Michael Allison District Representative - Toronto S.A. Russ Turnbull District Representative - York Region S.A.

Financials

2009 Sources of Revenue THE ONTARIO SOCCER ASSOCIATION

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position December 31 March 31 2009 2009

ASSETS Current assets Cash $2,147,943 $1,851,377 Investments - 2,818 Accounts receivable 254,225 262,346 Prepaid expenses and inventories 168,352 142,582 2,570,520 2,259,123 Property and equipment 7,660,752 7,385,259 Total assets $10,231,272 $9,644,382 2009 Expenses LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $666,055 $406,069 Deferred revenue 334,006 486,815 Notes payable 706,100 736,100 Current portion of long-term debt 404,489 382,547 2,110,650 2,011,531 Long-term debt 2,810,674 3,115,162 Total liabilities 4,921,324 5,126,693 Fund balances (note 10) Invested in property and equipment 4,445,589 3,887,550

Internally restricted 196,053 146,053 Unrestricted 668,306 484,086 Total fund balances 5,309,948 4,517,689 Total liabilities and fund balances $10,231,272 $9,644,382

Registrations

Outdoor Players Indoor Players

450,000 100,000

400,000 90,000

80,000 350,000

70,000 300,000

60,000 250,000 50,000 Players Players 200,000 40,000

150,000 30,000

100,000 20,000

50,000 10,000

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Outdoor Coaches Indoor Coaches

30,000 5,000

4,500 25,000 4,000

3,500 20,000

3,000

15,000 2,500 Players Players

2,000

10,000 1,500

1,000 5,000

500

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Partners

Ontario Soccer Centre

The Ontario Soccer Centre is Canada's leading competition, training, education, and exposition soccer facility. The site is like no other in Canada. It features a 130,000 square foot field house that can accommodate three indoor soccer fields or one full size www.soccer.on.ca 11-a-side game. It has two international size outdoor grass fields, one international size outdoor artificial turf field, a sports therapy clinic, a restaurant and lounge, and is located on a 25 acre parcel of land that is easily accessible from Ontario's major highways. Tenants include The Ontario Soccer Association, The Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum, and all of Ontario's Provincial Leagues.

The Ontario Soccer Centre is ideal for leagues, tournaments, and clinics. There are meeting rooms that can accommodate as many as 100 people, and a restaurant and lounge that can be made available for special events. In addition to soccer, the facility has played host to several sports which include field hockey, lawn bowling, lacrosse, football, rugby, and aerobics. The Soccer Centre can also be made available for events such as rallies, company outings, and tradeshows.

Our goal is to provide opportunities for any person to play organized soccer in the Province of Ontario and to assist participants at all levels in reaching their full potential by providing programs for players, coaches, referees and administrators designed to improve performance and enhance enjoyment of “The Beautiful Game”.

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Annual Report - 2009

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