Annual Report - 2009 7601 Martin Grove Road VAUGHAN, Ontario L4L 9E4 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 covered by Executive members and the rest by staff. the introduction of OSATv, an on-line project utilizing the 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 • Everton Football Club (UK) • The Ontario Soccer Centre provides opportunities to direct, multi-cultural community reach of over • 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 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.