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Know anyone who would be a good fit for this Volunteer Leadership Opportunity on League1 Ontario Board of Directors? |
The League1 Ontario Board of Directors is searching for a passionate volunteer involved in women’s soccer to serve on the Board of Directors and be a liaison to the Women’s Division.
League1 Ontario is the province of Ontario’s pro-am, standards-based, senior league and serves as a stepping-stone between the high-performance youth level and elite amateur and professional levels of the game.
Click here to read more about this position.
   
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Government of Ontario announces State of Emergency |
The Government of Ontario has announced that it has declared a State of Emergency, issued Stay-At-Home orders and introduced enhanced enforcement measures to deal with organized public gatherings.
As a result, all in-person soccer activities remain suspended until further notice. Ontario Soccer will announce when in-person Return to Play activities can once again commence.
Click here for more on this announcement.
   
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Review this Ontario Outdoor Cup 2021 Information |
With the ever-evolving changes to the COVID-19 situation, Ontario Soccer is planning for a 2021 Ontario Cup, which is similar to other years.
However, there may be a need for greater flexibility and potential modifications to the competition structures as time progresses.
Click here to read updates on the Ontario Cup 2021.
   
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Upcoming Webinar – Adjust to the new normal for Match Officials |
Ontario Soccer is pleased to announce the first in a series of webinars for Ontario Soccer registered match officials.
Designed to assist officials in preparing for Return to Play in 2021, Ontario Soccer will be offering sessions on Preparation, Considerations, Communication and Law reviews in the upcoming months.
Click here for more on this webinar and how to register.
   
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Review the Return to Play Guide |
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There have been a number of updates to the Return to Play Guide throughout 2020.
Individuals and organizations are encouraged to review the most up-to-date Return to Play Guide and review any updates that you may have missed throughout the year.
Ensure your organization’s Return to Play plan is aligned with the Return to Play Guide so that when we’re able to safely return to the field, your organization will be ready.
Click here to review the Return to Play Guide.
   
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Want to be a Game Leader? How about getting your start as a goalkeeper coach? |
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Not sure what to do with yourself during the COVID-19 shutdown? Why not continue your coaching education during the break so that you can come back sharp?
Game Leaders play an important role in enabling children to have fun competing in a small side game environment. Click here for more information and how to take this online course.
Or if you’re interested in goalkeeping, why not get your start as a goalkeeper coach with this course, which can also be taken online? Click here for more information and how to take this online course.
Also, Ontario Soccer has compiled a list of online coaching courses which can be taken at your pace and from home.
Click here for the list of all the Online Coaching Courses.
   
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Community Coach Workshops still Available Online |
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Ontario Soccer is pleased to announce that the Community coaching workshops are still available online.
To ensure that the Community Coaching Workshops are more accessible and to allow greater flexibility on when these courses can be delivered, the coaches will be able to work at their own pace to complete the course material.
Online learning is now available for Active Start, Fundamentals, Learn to Train and Soccer For Life.
Click here for more information on these courses and how to register.
   
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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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2020 Centre Circle Award winners announced |
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Soccer leaders from all over the province were recognized at the 2020 Centre Circle Awards @ Home virtual event on Sunday.
This year’s Centre Circle Awards, presented by Nothers – The Awards Store, was conducted as an online virtual event in accordance with Public Health Orders and was a special evening to honour those who have made an outstanding contributions to the game in our province and country.
Clubs, Academies, Leagues, Coaches, Match Officials, Administrators and those who have dedicated a lifetime to the game, all had a moment to shine in the spotlight of the Centre Circle.
Click here to read more about the winners.
   
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