Host Guidelines
The success of the tournament format depends on obtaining the required number of Tournament Host Organizations. If there are not enough hosts, then the tournaments will be cancelled and regular knock-out rounds will be played.
In 2013, all youth divisions up to and including Under 17 are scheduled to operate as Tournament Rounds. Therefore, there are 13 divisions that will require a minimum of 75 tournaments. The Ontario Soccer Association, as a result, needs 75 Tournament Host Organizations.
District Associations, Clubs, Leagues, and Referee Associations may host one or more Ontario Cup tournaments.
District Associations, Provincial Leagues and Regional Leagues apply directly to the OSA while all other organizations apply through their District Association.
If your organization is interested in hosting an Ontario Cup Tournament, please complete the following Tournament Host Application(pdf) and send it to your District Association.
For a schedule of the 2013 Ontario Cup Dates, click here.
Why Host a Tournament?- the home team will have less traveling to do
- your team can play at home in the tournament
- opportunity to host a prestigious event and to get involved
- it promotes your community and its economy
- you can ensure good facilities
- your organization has an opportunity to give something back to the Ontario Cup
- you can be part of managing an O.S.A./Provincial event
- opportunity to fundraise with concession sales, etc.
What is involved in hosting an Ontario Cup Tournament?
An Ontario Cup Tournament may be hosted by any one of, or any combination of, the following organizations:
- District Association
- Club
- League
- Referee Association
Applications to Host an Ontario Cup Tournament must be submitted to the OSA Provincial Office by a District Association, Provincial League or Regional League. The application deadline is January 10, 2013.
The Tournament Host Organization responsibilities are to:
- Apply to its District Association to host an Ontario Cup Tournament by the January 10, 2013 deadline*
- Attend the Ontario Cup Tournament Workshop
- Supply the OSA Competitions and Events Department with the following by May 10, 2013:
- a map illustrating the location of the field(s) (preferably a google map link, with address)
- the kick-off time and the field for each game on the schedule
- hotel information for teams traveling
- any other relevant information
- Erect the nets and corner flags and ensure that the field is properly lined
- Ensure that washroom facilities are available for the teams and spectators
- Provide game balls for each game
- Communicate results to the D.O.C.C. by 7:00 p.m., Sunday night of the tournament weekend
- Collect the referee fee payments from each team and pay the game officials
- Pay all expenses incurred in hosting the tournament
What is required to host an Under 13 Ontario Cup Tournament in 2013?
The Ontario Soccer Association will be introducing a new pilot format for the 2013 Ontario Cup in the Under 13 Boys and Under 13 Girls Divisions. The new format will modify the existing Ontario Cup blueprint to align with Long-Term Player Development principles.
The pilot program will look similar in structure to the traditional Ontario Cup format:
- Preliminary Round Tournaments will still exist where the number of registered teams warrants it.
- Round Robin Tournaments will still determine which teams move on to the Quarter-Final Round.
What will change is the scheduling of the Preliminary and Round Robin Tournaments:- Teams will no longer be placed into groups of five, and will no longer be playing multiple games in one day.
- All tournament groups will consist of four teams, and each team will play one game Friday, one game Saturday, and one game Sunday at prearranged times.
These changes are intended to give more rest time to the players, reduce risk of injury, and to elevate the level of play. This new format will be a great learning experience for everyone involved, and is a key step to further the transition to a more “player-centered” mentality.
Under 13 Preliminary Round Format, Dates and Times: - Friday, May 24, 2013 – kick-off between 5:00pm and 7:00pm
- Saturday, May 25, 2013 – kick-off between 11:00am and 6:00pm
- Sunday, May 26, 2013 – kick-off between 11:00am and 6:00pm
- One 4-team group per tournament host, one field required
- Top team(s) advance to Tournament Round
- All games – 2 x 35 minute halves
- Each team will play one game per day in accordance with set tournament schedule
Under 13 Tournament Round Format, Dates and Times:
- Friday, July 19, 2013 – kick-off between 3:00pm and 7:30pm
- Saturday, July 20, 2013 – kick-off between 11:00am and 6:00pm
- Sunday, July 21, 2013 – kick-off between 11:00am and 6:00pm
- Two 4-team groups per tournament host (total of 8 teams at one location) - One field required
- Total of four tournament hosts required
- Top team in each group advances to Quarter-Final Round
- All games – 2 x 35 minute halves
- Each team will play one game per day in accordance with set tournament schedule
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