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As of December 26th, 2020, all in-person soccer activities are suspended until further notice.
As of Nov 12th, 2020, EODSA Clubs can now Return to Phase 2 under the updated Return to Play Guide and Plan.
The Ontario Soccer Return to Play Guide (Updated Nov 22nd) consists of a three-phase approach that includes:
Phase
1: Return to Training (modified training) - Some EODSA Clubs have started Phase 1
Conditions: All Phase 1 Return to Train conditions are met
Restrictions: No contact, no league, exhibition, festival or
tournament games
EODSA Clubs in Phase 1 and Eligible for Phase 2:
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AC
Fiorentina
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Ottawa
South United
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| Carleton Place SC |
Ottawa St. Anthony SC |
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NCISL
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Ottawa TFC
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Perth United SC |
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Nepean
Hotspurs
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Rockers United SC
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Ottawa
City SC
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Russell SC
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Ottawa
Futsal Club
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Seaway Valley SC
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Gloucester Dragons
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West Carleton SC
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Ottawa
Gloucester Hornets
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West Ottawa SC
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Ottawa
Internationals
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Westboro Wolves SC
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As of Nov 12th, 2020, EODSA Clubs can now Return to Phase 2 under the updated Return to Play Guide and Plan. Check Return to Play Guide/Plan for full details.
As of Oct 10th, 2020, EODSA Clubs in Ottawa have now gone back to Phase 1 for a 28 day period until Nov 12th, 2020.
As of July 17th, 2020, EODSA Phase 1 Clubs can move into
Phase 2.
Phase 2: Return to Training and Modified
Games (enhanced training & modified games)
Conditions: All Phase 2 Return to Train conditions
are met
Inter-squad and Intra-squad modified games
permitted (only within the Club/Academy)
Restrictions: No league, exhibition, festival or
tournament games
As of September 17th, 2020, enhancements to
Ontario Soccer’s Return to Play Guide/Plan (Updated Oct 10th) Phase 2
will now incorporate modified games between different Clubs/Academies within
the same region. See Return to Play Guide/Plan for full details.
Phase 2: Return to Training and Modified Games
(enhanced training & modified games)
Conditions: All Phase 2 Return to Train conditions are met.
Age and Stage modified competition between Clubs/Academies
permitted for Inter-Squad play AND/OR within the same Region (EODSA, SOSA and
SNE).
Restrictions: League, exhibition, festival or tournament
games within the Club/Academy AND/OR Region only and following conditions as
set out in Phase 2.
Phase 3: Return to Soccer (regular competition, games and training)
Conditions: Social distancing restrictions have been lifted
Restrictions: None
The phases outlined above apply equally to all recreational, competitive and high performance level soccer.
Note: Ontario Soccer will determine timelines for each Phase in alignment with the Province of Ontario provincial health authorities involving government orders, restrictions and guidelines. This will be communicated via future Action Bulletins when applicable.
The Return to Play Guide also includes:
- Training and Competition Recommendations & Guidelines for Soccer Organizations
- Recommendations and Guidelines for Players
- Recommendations and Guidelines for Parents
- Recommendations and Guidelines for Coaching
- Recommendations and Guidelines for Match Officials
Additionally there is information on:
- Equipment Safety
- Provide a Safe and Clean Environment - Fields, Clubhouse, Offices
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Emergency Response Plan
- Legal Considerations
Ontario Soccer has also included information on Technical Resources, such as Sample Training Sessions, Return to Play Participant waivers, which may be used by your organization and links to COVID-19 Public Health Resources.
https://www.ontariosoccer.net/returntoplay
https://www.ontariosoccer.net/page/show/5787197-ontario-soccer-return-to-play-guide
https://www.ontariosoccer.net/page/show/5787200-frequently-asked-questoins
Effective September 17th, 2020:
Nov 22nd Update:
