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| Two teams are building Ontario Cup dynasties and all the other stories you might have missed from the first weekend |
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The Ontario Cup Finals came to a conclusion for eight divisions over the weekend at the Ontario Soccer Centre in Vaughan.
What began as over 300 teams and 6,000 athletes, was down to a final two teams, who were facing off in the 105th running of the Soccer for Life competition.
As a variety of storylines played out across the youth divisions, the two senior divisions were writing their name in the history books.
Click here to find video, match reports, photos and highlights from every Ontario Cup final on the first weekend.
   
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| Catch all the action. Here’s how you can watch the second weekend of Ontario Cup Finals |
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The Ontario Cup has staged a triumphant comeback in 2021, as the 105th running of the Soccer for Life competition has played out across the province.
On the Sept. 18-19 weekend, the U-13 Boys, U-13 Girls, U-14 Girls, U-16 Boys, U-16 Boys District and U-16 Girls finals will get their chance to etch their names on the Ontario Cup.
Click here to find out how you can take in all the action.
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| Peter Augruso elected to second term as Ontario Soccer President and Chair of the Board of Directors |
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Ontario Soccer has elected new members to its Board of Directors at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Members (AMM) on Saturday. This event marked the organization’s 120th annual meeting of the members since Ontario Soccer was established in 1901.
Peter Augruso of Thunder Bay was re-elected to the Ontario Soccer Board of Directors as President and will now serve his second term.
Three new faces were also elected to the Board.
Click here to find out who the new board members are and read more about the AMM.
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| Government of Ontario announces further details of proof of vaccine requirements and exemptions |
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The Government of Ontario has clarified further details of its proof of full vaccination (two doses play 14-day waiting period) for access to select indoor facilities, beginning on Sept. 22.
Ontario Soccer has reviewed the new regulations with the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture industries to confirm the interpretation for sport.
Click here to read and understand the official regulations from the Government of Ontario.
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| Ontario Soccer Player Membership Registration Fees for 2022 Outdoor Season |
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| On Dec. 12, 2020, the Voting Members of Ontario Soccer (District Presidents) approved new player membership registration fees for Ontario Soccer’s Outdoor Season. The Voting Members, noting the impact of the pandemic and to minimize the effect on their members, approved the new fees to go into effect for the 2022 Outdoor Season.
For the last decade, as the demand for better services and programs has grown, Ontario Soccer’s resources have not kept pace to match that demand, not to mention the cost of inflation over this period of time. Since 2012, there has been no increase in the Ontario Soccer Outdoor player membership registration fees.
Click here to learn more, or read about Ontario Soccer Membership Benefits.
Click here to watch a short video explaining the changes.
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| Canada Soccer “C” Licences Announced |
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| Ontario Soccer is pleased to announce registration is now open for two new Canada Soccer Coach C Licence courses, which will begin on Sept. 22 and Oct. 5.
These courses offer a theory component (delivered online) and an in-person practical component, which will take place at the Ontario Soccer Centre, under the Ontario Soccer Return to Play Guidelines.
These courses always sell out quickly so be sure to act quickly if you want to book your spot.
Click here for more information on the course and how to register.
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| Congratulations to the Canadian Olympic Women’s Soccer Team for Winning Gold |
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| The Canadian Women’s National Team has won a Gold Medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, defeating Sweden in penalties 1-1 (3-2).
It would be hard to overstate the momentous nature of this accomplishment. History has been made.
First, congratulations to Team Canada and Canada Soccer. You have inspired a nation of young women and athletes who will now grow up with the vision of Canadian Soccer players standing atop the Olympic podium.
“You need to see it to be it” is a phrase we often use when discussing the development of young women in soccer. The accomplishment shall leave an enormous legacy for future generations to come.
Click here to read the full message of support from Peter Augruso, President/Chair Ontario Soccer Board of Directors and Johnny Misley, Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Soccer.
Click here for more coverage of the win.
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| Return to Play is underway. Here is how your organization can take part in this summer’s action |
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| The Government of Ontario moved the province to Step 3 of their Roadmap to Re-Open, beginning on July 16, 2021, and competition has begun across much of the province.
Ontario Soccer has reviewed the regulations with the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries and we have confirmed the sport specific interpretations for Return to Play in Step 3.
Click here to find the updates on Step 3 and how to get your organization ready.
Click here to find the updated Return to Play Guide, including a new Declaration of Compliance Form.
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| COVID-19 Liability Protection Legislation receives Royal Assent |
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| The Government of Ontario has announced that the Supporting Ontario’s Recovery Act 2020 has now received Royal Assent.
This Act, which is now law, will provide liability protection for workers, volunteers and organizations that make an honest effort to follow public health guidelines and laws relating to exposure to COVID-19.
This topic has been a top priority among amateur sport organizations in Ontario. Ontario Soccer has been actively advocating for months, in front of various key decision making bodies, to protect all levels of amateur sport who are following Return to Play Safety protocols during the global pandemic.
Click herefor more on this and the protection it now provides for Clubs, Academies and Districts.
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