EMSA District and Ontario Soccer through Canada Soccer have finalized the team official (coaching) certification requirements for the 2023 Outdoor Soccer season. For Competitive teams the standards will need to be in place before the applicable team official can be added to the final team roster. For recreational teams the home club is responsible for ensuring the standards are in place for all coaches and are subject to audit verification from both the District and Ontario Soccer. More information can be found at: http://www.emsadistrict.com/DisplayPage.aspx?PageID=5072
For reference we have included the summary chart below that is also available on the District Website. Note that any questions regarding coaching qualification requirements should go to your club representative first. If they are not able to answer your inquiry they can than contact the District on your behalf.
Please see the game days below for the 2023 outdoor season. Note that depending on the number of registrations per age group and gender some divisions may be combined or not offered.
Please see below dates to mark in your calendar for the 2023 Outdoor Soccer Season.
Sunday March 26, 2023 | Outdoor Team Registration Deadline |
Sunday April 16, 2023 | Draft Outdoor Game Schedule Released |
Saturday April 29, 2023 | Mandatory Coaches Meeting at the BMO Centre |
Sunday April 30, 2023 | Final Outdoor Game Schedule Released |
Saturday-Sunday May 27-28, 2023 please note updated date | Tier 3 Festival at the BMO Centre |
Monday May 15, 2023 | Outdoor Season Kicks Off |
Saturday-Sunday June 24-25, 2023 | Tier 1 and 2 Grassroots Festival |
Saturday-Sunday August 19-20, 2023 | District Cup U13+ All Tiers |
Sunday September 17, 2023 | Indoor Registration Deadline |
Sunday October 22, 2023 | Indoor Season Kicks Off |
Saturday November 4, 2023 | Annual General Meeting |