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L1O REFEREE TANYA CANDIDO DISCUSSES THE CAMARADERIE WITHIN THE MATCH OFFICIAL GROUP AND HOW THE GAME HAS DEVELOPED HER AS A PERSON AWAY FROM THE FIELD.

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INFORMATION BULLETIN
Bulletin #: I2023-28
Date: August 3, 2023
To: Ontario Soccer; District Membership and Associate Members
CC: Ontario Soccer Board of Directors, Staff
From: Matt Ferreira, Director, Development
Subject: Grassroots Coach Education and National C Licence Registration Open
Ontario Soccer is pleased to announce new Grassroots Coach Education courses and National “C”
Licence courses. The National “C” Licence courses are a hybrid-delivery format with a theory
component delivered online and in-person practical component will take place at the Ontario Soccer
Centre.
Grassroots Coach Education Courses
To support coaches in the membership seeking to meet minimum requirements to be assigned as a
Team Official, Ontario Soccer is offering the practical component of all grassroots coach education
courses. These courses offer an introduction to coaching, at each respective age stage as defined by
Canada Soccer’s Long-Term Player Development Framework, in order for coaches to provide a safe
and fun environment for all players in their Club’s programs.
Module Location Date Time
Active Start In-Person Saturday, September 30, 2023 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Fundamentals In-Person Saturday, September 30, 2023 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Learn to Train In-Person Saturday, September 30, 2023 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Soccer for Life In-Person Saturday, September 30, 2023 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The in-person, on-field sessions shall be held at the Ontario Soccer Centre’s Indoor Field (7601 Martin
Grove Rd, Vaughan, ON L4L 9E4). For more information on each of the grassroots coach education
courses, please visit the Ontario Soccer website.
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National C Licence Courses
Overview:
The National “C” Licence is the entry-level course for the Licensing Stream pathway that prepares the
coach to progress to the Advanced Coach Education Program whether in the Development Stream
(Children or Youth) or Performance Stream (National B & A). The “C” Licence involves the facilitation
of learning opportunities for the coach to develop an understanding of the coaching process.
What do you learn?
The “C” Licence content involves theoretical and practical components focusing on holistic, effective
coaching. The workshop modules cover content including:

• Vision, Mission, Values;
• Understanding the Person, the Practice & the Play;
• Safe Sport, Mental Health & Well-being in coaching;
• The Coaching Process;
• Designing and delivering a training session;
• Introduction to the Principles of Play;
• Developing the Individual Player; and,
• Introduction to the use of Technology in Coaching.
  Coaches who obtain a “C” Licence Certification will be able to be a Head Coach in some Regional
  Leagues and an Assistant Coach in the Ontario Player Development League (OPDL). Please refer to
  each league’s rules & regulations for up-to-date information on Coach Licensing Requirements.
  What are the course pre-requisites?
  Prior to registering for the C Licence course, coaches must complete the following:
• Learn to Train Theory OR Soccer for Life Theory (certified preferred)
• Make Ethical Decisions Course + Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation
• Respect in Sport Online Module
• Making Headway in Soccer Online Module
• NCCP Emergency Action Plan
• Rule of Two
  Structure of the C Licence course
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  Hybrid Delivery: the course will consist of eight (8) online sessions, two (2) hours in duration, and
  concluding with a single, full in-person day on-field.
  Course start dates
  Tuesday, August 15, 2023 (Course 1); Wednesday, September 6, 2023 (Course 2); Thursday,
  September 28, 2023 (Course 3)
  Dates & Location – Course #1
  Module Location Date Time
  Introduction, Course
  Outcomes & Role of the
  Coach
  Zoom Online Tuesday, August 15, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM
  Understanding the Game Zoom Online Tuesday, August 22, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM
  Session Design, Coaching
  Styles & Learning
  Outcomes
  Zoom Online Tuesday, August 29, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM
  The Warm-up and Role of
  the Goalkeeper
  Zoom Online Tuesday, September 5, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM
  Four Moment Player Zoom Online Tuesday, September 12, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM
  Individual Attacking Skills Zoom Online Tuesday, September 19, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM
  Individual Defending
  Skills
  Zoom Online Tuesday, September 26, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM
  Observation of
  Competency
  Zoom Online Tuesday, October 3, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM
  Practical Delivery In-Person
  On-Field*
  Saturday, October 14, 2023 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
  Practical will be held at the Ontario Soccer Centre (7601 Martin Grove Road - Vaughan, Ontario) Dates & Location – Course #2 Module Location Date Time Introduction, Course Outcomes & Role of the Coach Zoom Online Wednesday, September 6, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM Understanding the Game Zoom Online Wednesday, September 13, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM Session Design, Coaching Styles & Learning Outcomes Zoom Online Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM The Warm-up and Role of the Goalkeeper Zoom Online Wednesday, September 27, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM 4 Four Moment Player Zoom Online Wednesday, October 4, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM Individual Attacking Skills Zoom Online Wednesday, October 11, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM Individual Defending Skills Zoom Online Wednesday, October 18, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM Observation of Competency Zoom Online Wednesday, October 25, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM Practical Delivery In-Person On-Field
  Friday, November 3, 2023 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
  Practical will be held at the Ontario Soccer Centre (7601 Martin Grove Road - Vaughan, Ontario) Dates & Location – Course #3 Module Location Date Time Introduction, Course Outcomes & Role of the Coach Zoom Online Thursday, September 28, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM Understanding the Game Zoom Online Thursday, October 5, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM Session Design, Coaching Styles & Learning Outcomes Zoom Online Thursday, October 12, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM The Warm-up and Role of the Goalkeeper Zoom Online Thursday, October 19, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM Four Moment Player Zoom Online Thursday, October 26, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM Individual Attacking Skills Zoom Online Thursday, November 2, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM Individual Defending Skills Zoom Online Thursday, November 9, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM Observation of Competency Zoom Online Thursday, November 16, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM Practical Delivery In-Person On-Field
  Friday, November 24, 2023 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
  *Practical will be held at the Ontario Soccer Centre (7601 Martin Grove Road - Vaughan, Ontario)
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  Please note: 100 per cent attendance and engagement is required for the duration of these courses.
  Coaches must be in a workspace that allows them to actively participate in the course online with
  their cameras on.
  What is the cost?
  $850
  Application and registration
  Coaches are required to apply for these courses via Coach Centre, providing proof of their completion
  of the pre-requisites. Upon being approved, coaches are then able to register for the course they are
  interested in.
  If you have any questions, please contact Lyndon Hooper, Coordinator, Coach Development.
  How do I stay connected to Ontario Soccer?
  If you have not subscribed to our weekly e-Newsletter, Subscribe to INSIDE THE 18. Follow us on
  Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

The playing up rules for grassroots players (Under 7 to Under 13) has been updated for the 2023 season. Please see the attached document for details

Ontario Soccer has made the attached referee fees mandatory for 2023-2024. 

On July 1, 2019, new rules came into effect through Rowan’s Law, to improve concussion safety in amateur competitive sport.

Everyone can help recognize a possible concussion if they know what to look for.

A person with a concussion might have any of the signs or symptoms listed below. They might show up right away or hours, or even days later. Just one sign or symptom is enough to suspect a concussion. Most people with a concussion do not lose consciousness.

Get to know the "Red Flags" of a concussion

“Red flags” may mean the person has a more serious injury. Treat red flags as an emergency and call 911.

Red flags include:

• Neck pain or tenderness
• Double vision
• Weakness or tingling in arms or legs
• Severe or increasing headache
• Seizure or convulsion
• Loss of consciousness (knocked out)
• Vomiting more than once
• Increasingly restless, agitated or aggressive
• Getting more and more confused

To find out more about concussion awareness and Rowans Law please visit this website

We will be using a new website for the 2022 season. The system is the latest league management platform from E2E Soccer so it retains a lot of the features that you have used in previous years.

The biggest change is that the web site is now responsive so it will display much better on a smart phone or tablet.

The new platform uses Word Press technology so we are able to take advantage of some of that technology to improve your online experience.

You will also have the opportunity to customize your home page.

At the top right of the home page you will see a cog icon. Click on this to configure your home page.

There are currently two features to use

• Team selector
• Schedule ticker

We hope to add other home page configuration tools in the near future