The EODSA is currently accepting applications for the role of Coordinator. This is a 35 hour per week position for 8
weeks over the summer. The successful candidate will assist with administration and registration for the EODSA. This
position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Grant and applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 30.
The EODSA has an expressed intent to hire recent immigrant youth and recent refugee youth, youth with disabilities,
visible minorities, or LGBTQ youth.
DUTIES
QUALIFICATIONS
REMUNERATION
Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Vicki Lowe by email only at executivedirector@eodsa.ca.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
The EODSA is an equal opportunity employer. Should you require accommodations throughout the application process, please contact us.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The EOSL will be holding 2 pre season meetings for Team Managers. Both meetings will be held virtually on Zoom. Team managers are asked to attend just one of the meetings.
At the meeting League Manager Dawn Dinsdale will demonstrate how to use the EOSL League Management System.
EODSA Executive Director Vicki Lowe will also be attending and she will be able to answer any questions that you may have on league rules and policies.
The meeting details are as follows.
Monday May 6th - 12pm
meeting link - Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89696772835
Wednesday May 8th - 7pm
meeting link - Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81478682932
Eastern Ontario Soccer League
Regional, District and Development
Outdoor 2024 Program
Divisions:
| U9 | Premier | Development 1 | Development 2 | |
| U10 | Premier | Development 1 | Development 2 | |
| U11 | Premier | Development 1 | Development 2 | |
| U12 | Premier | Development 1 | Development 2 | |
| U13 | Regional | Competitive 1 | Comp2 | |
| U14 | Regional | Competitive 1 | ||
| U15 | Regional | Competitive 1 | Comp2 | |
| U16 | Regional | Competitive 1 | ||
| U17/18 | Regional | Competitive 1 | Comp2 |
Game Days
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| U9P | BU9D1 BU9D2 | GU9D1 GU9D2 | ||
| U10P | GU10D1 GU10D2 | BU10D1 BU10D2 | ||
| U11P | BU11D1 BU11D2 | GU11D1 GU11D2 | ||
| U12P | GU12D1 GU12D2 | BU12 D1 BU12D2 | ||
| U13R | U13C1 | U13/14C2 | ||
| U14R | U14C2 | U14C1 | ||
| U15C2 | GU15/16C1 | U15R | ||
| U16R | BU16C1/C2 | |||
| U17C1 GU17/18C1 | U16/U17/U18C2 | |||
| BU17/18R | GU17/U18R | U18C1 |
Game Times
For all weeknight games standard kick-off times will be as follows:
*Later kick-off times will be permitted only on fields with lights. The latest permissible kick-off time on fields with lights will be 20:30.
Weeks (Week starts on Monday):
| Week | Starts |
| 1 | 20-May |
| 2 | 27-May |
| 3 | 03-Jun |
| 4 | 10-Jun |
| 5 | 17-Jun |
| 6 | 24-Jun |
| 7 | 01-Jul |
| 8 | 18-Jul |
| 9 | 15-Jul |
| 2 week break | |
| 10 | 5-Aug |
| 11 | 12-Aug |
| 12 | 19- Aug |
| 13 | 26-Aug |
| 14 | 2-Sep |
U18 games will conclude by August 18th – they can start a week early if teams would like
Fee:
$330.00 per District and Development team
$380.00 per Regional team
Application Deadline:
March 24th
U8 Program:
The U8 program is being operated by Clubs during their festivals. Be sure to include U8 in your festival applications.
We love it when it’s obvious that coaches care about their players.
When U11 teams from Seaway Valley Soccer Club and West Ottawa Soccer Club realized that they were going to have an unfair match up for a game, the coaches got together and came up with a plan that saw both teams have a great experience.
In Grassroots soccer (U8 to U12) one of the reasons we don't keep score is so that coaches feel empowered to adjust the game however it needs so that the players have a good, safe experience. We know that parents and players keep score anyway, but the game is about so much more than that.
” it made all the difference in the world surrounded by positive and encouraging people”.
Well done, Rob, Binh, Mindy and Kwame
Thank you for being ambassadors of player focused soccer
Ontario Soccer is proud to pave the way for a cultural change in treatment of Match Officials through the No Ref, No Game program.
No Ref, No Game strives to stop the cycle of abuse and bullying towards match officials through culture change.
Click here to find out more
Match Official (Referee) retention and recruitment numbers has seen a drastic depletion of officials at all levels.
Although historically low in all sports, if they continue at current levels, they will threaten the viability of our game. When surveyed, the number one reason for Match Officials not returning to the game is maltreatment. Research also confirms that Match Officials are at increased risk for mental health challenges.
At Ontario Soccer, we strive to create programming and policy that will protect our Match Officials from the physical and mental health impacts of bullying and harassment. As such we, are announcing a multi-year program surrounding Match Official Bullying and Harassment that will holistically address policy and discipline changes and public/participant education. This will be supported by a marketing and awareness campaign. We will gather input from the officiating community through focus groups, surveys and meetings. Additional research and data from University and Research partners will drive change throughout all levels of the game in Ontario.
As a first step in this program, we are releasing our Charter of Match Officials; one signed by the Ontario Soccer Board of Directors, and the other signed by our District Association Leaders. These Charters are a small first step in addressing the change in perspective, and adjustment to the current culture. By signing these charters, our membership leaders are publicly committing to supporting our Match Officials with “a zero-tolerance approach and to delivering the anti-bullying and harassment programs we are developing.
Click here to view the Charter and for more program information.
In addition to this Charter, more resources will be released in the coming weeks and months.
If you have any questions, please contact Nicky Pearson, Sr. Manager of Match Officials Development npearson@ontariosoccer.net.
Please read - Important message from Vicki Lowe, Executive Director concerning team official behaviour
