Annual Report - 2008 7601 Martin Grove Road VAUGHAN, Ontario L4L 9E4 Introduction Message from the President & the CEO healthy position regarding the sustainability of our human and financial resources, managing the finances. Our corporate sponsors have remained organizational expectations of The Association The Ontario Soccer Association is committed to committed to the development of soccer in regarding the size, complexity and diversity of improving the level of service delivery to our Ontario with long term agreements in place, soccer in Ontario, and the continuing execution of members and stakeholders. The 2009 Annual membership numbers remain constant and we the Strategic Framework while reviewing the General Meeting is one example of this with the continue to offer and maintain all current program needs of the future. hosting of the annual meeting in Ottawa in and service levels. The 2008 balance sheet partnership with the Eastern Ontario District indicates a strong financial position as we remain To the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and Soccer Association. This will be only the second sensitive to the consequence of the current other stakeholders, we offer a heartfelt “thank you time in 108 years that The Association has hosted economic pressures upon Ontarians and will and well done”. To our members and the annual meeting outside of Toronto and the continue to be prudent in the management of our stakeholders, we pledge to first time in eastern Ontario. The Association is finances. continue doing our best to deliver committed to improving our outreach, improving the services that you require. communication and increasing the awareness of Our athletes, coaches and referees continue to soccer throughout Ontario. succeed at the international level. In the past eight months more than 90 Ontario athletes have It is our pleasure to report that The Association been part of Canada’s World Cup teams’ player pools with many coming through the Ontario Club continues to build upon the strong foundation established over the past four and half years. The and Provincial Team programs. Patrick Tobo introduction and adherence to the Strategic travelled as assistant coach with boy’s team in John Knox, President Framework and long-term financial strategy preparation for the U-17 World Cup qualification initiated in 2004 and approved in 2007 has tournament and Bryan Rosenfeld was Team created a platform for the sustainability and Canada’s Head Coach leading the U-17 Women to improvement of services. This, combined with the a Quarter Final placing in the 2008 FIFA U-17 improvements resulting from ongoing program Women’s World Cup in New Zealand. Also, Steve re-organization, greater membership participation De Piero, Silviu Petrescu and Joe Fletcher were resulting in an improved insurance and benefit re-nominated to the 2009 FIFA Referees list. program, the new information management system (2008) and the organizational develop- As The Association continues to focus on day-to- ment program has positioned soccer in Ontario to day provision of policy and procedural support, face today’s economic and service level there will be an increased emphasis upon Guy Bradbury, CEO challenges. improving membership service especially in the areas of the development of players for Canadian While unable to predict the outcome or the timing National Teams, the development of coaches at all of the global economic recession, we are in a levels to improve player development, enhancing 2008 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 (promoting Soccer as a lifestyle) 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 Museum which was established to: Professional Soccer organizations. 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 • achievements in the game promoting Soccer as a healthy lifestyle choice • GOL TV which encourages community involvement at all • Sports Injury Rehabilitation Centres • 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 develop- ment of the game of soccer. • Soccer provides an enjoyable experience in a • Operating in a spirit of collaboration and co- positive environment, is affordable and access- • Enjoyable 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 develop- Soccer contributes to developing healthy and ing individuals and communities. As