http://soccer.on.ca/ The Ontario Soccer Association News en-ca http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/rssv2.xml WebMaster@soccer.on.ca (OSA WebMaster) WebMaster@soccer.on.ca (OSA WebMaster) http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/907DB7A8DC87BAE6852575A6005A4B7C The Honourable Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Bill Hoyle TORONTO, ON – Nominated by the Hall Of Fame Board, Bill Hoyle was presented the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism in Ontario at a gala ceremony in Toronto on April 24th, 2009. The Award is a well-deserved recognition of Bill’s 50+ years of volunteer involvement with The Ontario Soccer A... WebMaster@soccer.on.ca (Wolf Ruck) Tue, 28 Apr 2009 24:26:15 EST http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/907DB7A8DC87BAE6852575A6005A4B7C http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/41A39BE5E3C3B64B852575A10014926A VAUGHAN, ON -- The Ontario Soccer Association announced the launch of its new website at the 2009 Play Soccer Conference held in Ottawa over the weekend. A key part of the OSA's strategic consultations involved a Communications Audit which revealed that the membership wanted a more user-friendly website. Key OSA IT and Member Services personnel worked closely with consultant Charles Came... WebMaster@soccer.on.ca (Wolf Ruck) Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:44:42 EST http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/41A39BE5E3C3B64B852575A10014926A http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/0D4AB39C040FB3BC8525759B004FB50F VAUGHAN, ON -- Canada's men's U-17 team has announced its final roster for the upcoming 2009 CONCACAF Men's U-17 Championship. The roster includes 8 graduates of the Ontario Soccer Association's Player Development Program as well as Assistant Coach Patrick Tobo, Ontario Region 4 Coach and Ontario U15 Boys Coach. The team will head to Tijuana, Mexico this Sunday to take part in the confederation ... WebMaster@soccer.on.ca (Wolf Ruck) Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:30:36 EST http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/0D4AB39C040FB3BC8525759B004FB50F http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/F0EE465A1207CB418525754E0055AC94 OTTAWA, ON -- The recent 2009 Federal Budget announced a new and dedicated $500 Million fund for the building and updating of sport and recreation facilities in Canadian communities.  The program is a 50/50 matching initiative through regional development agencies (e.g. ACOA in Atlantic Canada) whereby provinces, municipalities and community sport organizations may apply for matching funds infra... WebMaster@soccer.on.ca (Wolf Ruck) Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:35:47 EST http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/F0EE465A1207CB418525754E0055AC94 http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/D07AC6F6F37E983A852575440064B1C6 The Soccer Hall of Fame & Museum was established at The Soccer Centre in Vaughan, Ontario in 1999 and is dedicated to preserving and researching Canada's soccer history The first Induction Banquet took place in 2000. The 2009 Ceremony will take place at the The Country Club in Woodbridge on Saturday June 6, 2009 At this time there will be a total of 113 players and builders, 7 Teams of Distinc... WebMaster@soccer.on.ca (Robyn McComb) Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:19:51 EST http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/D07AC6F6F37E983A852575440064B1C6 http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/7F37602AA672EEFB8525753D00741901 VAUGHAN, ON -- The Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum was incorporated in Ontario by The Ontario Soccer Association on September 24, 1997. The organization was established to collect, record, interpret and commemorate the Soccer Heritage; to celebrate individual and organizational achievements in the game; and to recognize the contribution of Soccer to the athletic and cultural institutions in Canada... WebMaster@soccer.on.ca (Wolf Ruck) Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:08:05 EST http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/7F37602AA672EEFB8525753D00741901 http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/150987C41D2C0FB88525753D006A666B VAUGHAN, ON – The Ontario Soccer Association (OSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Jamie Smith as Play Soccer Help Desk Coordinator. The Help Desk was previously handled by Jonathan Frankel who assumed new responsibilities with the Ontario Minor Hockey Association in December, 2008. Jamie is a graduate of Barrie Central Collegiate and Career Canada College. She has worked as a Sale... WebMaster@soccer.on.ca (Wolf Ruck) Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:22:10 EST http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/150987C41D2C0FB88525753D006A666B http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/826E7820BC8E477B852575390068D1B4 Julian de Guzman Photo: Pépé OTTAWA, ON -- The Canadian Soccer Association announced today that Julian de Guzman is the male selection for the 2008 adidas Canadian Players of the Year award. De Guzman was honoured in a vote shared by Canadian media (50%) and Canadian coaches who have taken the Canadian Soccer Association’s national course at the B and A levels (50%). De Guzman of Scarboro... WebMaster@soccer.on.ca (Wolf Ruck) Fri, 9 Jan 2009 14:04:54 EST http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/826E7820BC8E477B852575390068D1B4 http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/C04FD87222BAEE4285257538007044CA OTTAWA, ON -- The Canadian Soccer Association announced today that Christine Sinclair is the female selection for the 2008 adidas Canadian Players of the Year award. Sinclair was honoured in a vote shared by Canadian media (50%) and Canadian coaches who have taken the Canadian Soccer Association’s national course at the B and A levels (50%). Sinclair is a member of Canada's national team whose t... WebMaster@soccer.on.ca (Wolf Ruck) Thu, 8 Jan 2009 15:26:16 EST http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/C04FD87222BAEE4285257538007044CA http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/2E0759FA606D8FC8852575360058273E Nana Attakora-Gyan & Jonelle Filigno OTTAWA, ON -- The Canadian Soccer Association announced today that Nana Attakora-Gyan and Jonelle Filigno have been named Canadian U-20 Players of the Year for the 2008 soccer season. The two stars were honoured in a vote shared by national-team coaches (50%) and Canadian coaches who have taken the Canadian Soccer Association’s national course at the B ... WebMaster@soccer.on.ca (Wolf Ruck) Tue, 6 Jan 2009 11:02:52 EST http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/2E0759FA606D8FC8852575360058273E http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/B2008B8A7B443C718525753500682E5A Russell Teibert & Monica Lam-Feist OTTAWA, ON -- Canadian teenagers Russell Teibert and Monica Lam-Feist have been named Canadian U-17 Players of the Year for the 2008 soccer season. The two stars were honoured in a vote shared by national-team coaches (50%) and Canadian coaches who have taken the Canadian Soccer Association’s national course at the B and A levels (50%). Teibert is a memb... WebMaster@soccer.on.ca (Wolf Ruck) Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:57:56 EST http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/B2008B8A7B443C718525753500682E5A http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/3013C4C7C42543E685257535005A494A VAUGHAN, ON -- Long-time soccer executive William Hoyle is hanging up his boots. Founding Chairman of The Soccer Hall of Fame & Museum since 1997 and President of The Ontario Soccer Association (OSA) from 1979 to 1986, Bill has been dedicated to the promotion, development and history of soccer in Ontario and Canada for over 50 years. Bill leaves behind an impressive array of achievements, a... WebMaster@soccer.on.ca (Wolf Ruck) Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:26:10 EST http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/3013C4C7C42543E685257535005A494A http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/3DA813A38D0F1E2E852575350053C3C2 HAMILTON, ON -- The Ontario Soccer Association has lost one of its best clinicians, a pioneer who continued to the end believing in what coaches all aspire to accomplish in our great game. Frank Donlavey passed away at 8.30 am on January 1, 2009 at the age of 64. Born in Scotland, Frank played in the North American Soccer League for the Washington Darts, Miami Gators, Toronto Metros and, in 197... WebMaster@soccer.on.ca (Wolf Ruck) Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:14:56 EST http://soccer.on.ca/osn.nsf/feature/3DA813A38D0F1E2E852575350053C3C2