OSA Ontario Cup Rules 2015

Ontario Cup
Competition Rules
Revised February 20, 2015
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1.0
Competition Name and Divisions
11.0
Home Team Responsibilities
12.0
Travel Assistance
13.0
Protests
14.0
Rule Contravention Without Protest
15.0
Discipline
16.0
Ontario Cup Tournaments
17.0
Ontario Summer Games
18.0
Tie Breaking Procedures
19.0
Ontario Cup Finals
20.0
National Club Championships

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2.0
Management of the Competition

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3.0
Procedures for Entering The Competition

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4.0
Format for the Competition

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5.0
Team Eligibility
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6.0
Player Eligibility
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7.0
Scheduling and Rescheduling of Games Played

Under "Single-Game Knockout" Format
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8.0
Team No-Shows and Team Withdrawals

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9.0
Match Officials
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10.0
Duration of Play
New or Revised Ontario Cup Rules for

2015
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1.0....
COMPETITION NAME AND DIVISIONS
1.1 The name of the competition shall be the ONTARIO CUP, hereinafter referred to as the competition .
1.2
The competition shall be divided into the following divisions:

Under 13 Boys
For teams registered as Under 13 Boys
Under 14 Boys
Under 15 Boys Tier 2
Under 18 Boys
Under 21 Men
For teams registered as Under 21 Men
For teams registered as a Senior Open team
Men
Under 13 Girls
For teams registered as Under 13 Girls
Under 14 Girls
Under 15 Girls
Under 16 Girls
Under 17 Girls
Under 18 Girls
Under 21 Women
For teams registered as Under 21 Women
Women
For teams registered as a Senior Open team
1.3
In the event that there is not a division for a specific Team Age Classification, the team shall be permitted to enter the
division for the next highest Team Age Classification, with the exception of the Under 13 Division. Teams that have an
age/gender classification of Under 12 or lower, will not be permitted to enter the Competition .
1.4
The competition will be played in each of the above divisions providing that there is a minimum of eight entries in the
division.
1.5
Subject to age restrictions, a female player may play on a team in any one of the above divisions.
1.6
Subject to age restrictions, a male player may only play on a team in one of the Boys' divisions or the Men's division.
1.7
Requirements for teams entering tiered divisions are as follows:
1.8
Tier 1
only teams playing in Provincial or Regional Leagues or in District Associations with no

teams in Provincial or Regional Leagues, teams which finished in first or second place in
the top division of the 2014 Youth Level 4 Leagues.
Tier 2
teams playing in District Competitive Leagues.
In the event that the league status of a team in a tiered division changes after the Ontario Cup Draw, the team will have
the option of deciding whether to remain in the Ontario Cup and not accept the new league position, or to accept the
new league position. If the team accepts the new league position, it must withdraw from the Cup and the team's Entry
Fee will be refunded.
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MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPETITION
2.1
The Competitions Committee shall be responsible for developing the rules, policies, and procedures governing the
competition. The Chair of the Competitions Committee shall be accountable to the Executive Committee for the
Competition Rules, Policies, and Procedures.
2.2
The O.S.A. staff shall be responsible for managing and implementing the operational functions of the competition. The
staff shall be accountable to the Executive Director for these operational functions.
2.3
Protests shall be managed by the Ontario Cup Protest Committee.
2.4
Discipline shall be managed by the Ontario Cup Discipline Committee.
2.5
The District Ontario Cup Coordinator, hereinafter referred to as the D.O.C.C., shall be responsible for the operations of
the competition within his/her District. The D.O.C.C. shall be accountable to his/her District Association. Each District
Association shall appoint a D.O.C.C., failing which, entries (to participate in the competition) from that District shall be
rejected.
2.6
The Competitions Committee shall be the final decision maker on all issues related to the Competition. Decisions made
by the Competitions Committee shall be deemed final and are not subject to an appeal process.
3.0....
PROCEDURES FOR ENTERING THE COMPETITION
3.1
Teams must obtain permission from their club to apply for the 2015 Ontario Cup.
3.2
Teams must register on-line for the 2015 Ontario Cup by no later than April 1, 2015 and must include full team
identification.
3.3
The entry fee is $375.00, the entry fee can be paid on-line using a credit card. Payment will also be accepted in the
form of cheque or money order payable to The Ontario Soccer Association. Payment must arrive at the OSA office
or a District Association office by no later than April 1, 2015 prior to the entry deadline. If a team has submitted an
online Entry before the deadline, but payment has not been received by the OSA Provincial Office or a District
Association Office by the Entry Deadline that team will be denied entry into the Competition.
3.4
Teams participating in the Ontario Cup must have two uniforms of different colour at all Ontario Cup games to avoid
colour conflicts. These uniform colours will be registered with the O.S.A.
3.5
A Supplementary Entry Fee will be charged to each Club which has a team qualify for the Ontario Summer Games.
(See Rule 17.0)
3.6
Each entry form must be approved by the teams Club. When a team or club completes the Online Entry Form and
submits it, a copy will be sent to the team's Club. The Club must then forward approval to its District Association by no
later than April 8, 2015. A team will not be entered in the Ontario Cup if its Club does not approve the Entry by
the April 8, 2015 Club Approval Deadline.
3.7
Entry Fees will not be reimbursed to teams that enter the competition but do not receive club approval.
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4.1
FORMAT FOR THE COMPETITION
The competition shall be organized in five regions with a series of open draws. The regional breakdown of the District
Associations is:
REGION A:
REGION B:
REGION C:
REGION D:
REGION E:
4.2
Durham Region, Hamilton and District, Huronia District, Toronto, Niagara, North York, Peel
Halton, Scarborough, South-West Regional, York Region
Elgin Middlesex, Essex County, Lambton Kent
East Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario and District, Southeast Ontario
Sault Amateur, Soccer Northeastern Ontario, Sudbury Regional, Soccer North Ontario
Soccer Northwest Ontario
For each division, the competition shall consist of:

a) "single-game knockout" format only; or
b) a combination of "round-robin tournament" format and the "single-game knockout" format.
4.3
For each division using the "single-game knockout" format only, a minimum of one team from each Region shall
qualify for the Third Round (ie., last 16 teams). Further representation by each Region in the Third Round of each
division shall be based on the percentage of total entries from that Region for that division.
4.4
Regional representation will not be a requirement for divisions using the "round-robin tournament" format.
4.5
For each division, other than the Under 13, 14 and Under 15 Divisions, using the "round-robin tournament" format to
qualify eight teams for the Quarter-Final Round, in the event that 41 or more teams enter that division, a Preliminary
Tournament Round shall be played at least two weeks prior to the Tournament Round in order to qualify the teams for
the Tournament Round. For the Under 13, 14 and Under 15 Divisions, using the "round-robin tournament" format to
qualify teams for the Quarter-Final Round, a Preliminary Tournament Round shall be played at least two weeks prior
to the Tournament Round in order to qualify the teams for the Tournament Round. The requirement for a Preliminary
Tournament Round in these divisions will depend on the number of teams entered.
4.6
For each division using the "round-robin tournament" format, a minimum of 12 teams must enter that division of the
competition. If 8-11 teams enter the division, the "single-game knockout" format shall be implemented for that
division.
4.7
In a 5-team round-robin tournament , a team travelling in excess of 300 kilometres one way to the tournament shall
not be drawn as Team #2 or Team #5 in the tournament group unless four of the teams must travel in excess of 300
kilometres.
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TEAM ELIGIBILITY
5.1
The competition shall be open to all competitively registered youth and senior amateur teams whose clubs are affiliated
with The Ontario Soccer Association, hereinafter referred to as the O.S.A.
5.2
A team may only be entered in the division for which it is registered with the O.S.A. (i.e. team age classification and
team gender classification).
5.3
Notwithstanding Rule 5.2, if there is no division provided for a specific age/gender classification, the team will be
permitted to enter the division for the next highest age division of the same gender with the exception of the Under 13
Division. Teams that have an age/gender classification of Under 12 or lower, will not be permitted to enter the
Competition.
5.4
A team playing in a Non-Amateur or Professional Soccer League is not eligible to participate in the Ontario Cup.
5.5
A team which plays in an amateur league at a higher level than any other offered in Ontario, as determined by The
Ontario Soccer Association, may not enter the Ontario Cup.
5.6
A team playing in the Ontario Player Development League (OPDL) is not eligible to participate in the Ontario Cup.
5.7
Each team entered in the competition must have a registered team head coach who has completed the:
1. Respect in Soccer certification; and
2. Senior Level of the Community Coaching Program (giving her/him full certification as a Community
Coach) by no later than September 1, 2011 or after that date, the Soccer for Life course plus MED (Making Ethical
Decisions).
Assistant Coaches registered to the team must also have completed the:
1. Respect in Soccer certification; and
2. Senior Level of the Community Coaching Program (giving her/him full certification as a Community
Coach) by no later than September 1, 2011 or after that date, the Soccer for Life course plus MED (Making Ethical
Decisions).
5.8
All teams must have a minimum of two team officials listed on the Ontario Cup Entry Form, one of which must be a
certified coach.
5.9
Each team must have at least one team official registered to the team that is the same gender as the players.
5.10 If a team has entered another tournament on the same weekend as an Ontario Cup round for its division, the team shall
be denied entry into the competition. (The O.S.A. Published Rules prohibit a team already entered in the Ontario Cup
from entering a tournament scheduled for the same weekend as a scheduled round for its division of the Ontario Cup.)
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6.1
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
For the competition, eligibility shall be defined as the following:

a) A player may only play for the club to which he/she is registered, subject to Competitions Procedure 22.1
c) of the O.S.A. Published Rules and Rule 6.1 c) below.
b) A player shall be deemed registered for the competition if his/her registration form has been properly
registered by his/her District Association (in accordance with the O.S.A. Published Rules) one
calendar day before a game in which he/she plays in the competition.
c) A player shall NOT play for more than one team in the competition.
d) Save for provision of proof to the contrary, a player whose name and signature appears on the teamsheet
shall be deemed to have played in the game.
e) Trial Permit Forms (T.P.F.'s) and Temporary Registration Permits (T.R.P.'s) shall not be permitted in the
competition.
f)
Each player shall be:

i) registered with the team not later than July 31
or
ii) transferred to the team not later than July 31, providing the player has
not played for another team in the Ontario Cup .
g) Notwithstanding Rule 6.1 f) and subject to Competition Procedure 22.0, a player may, with permission of
his/her club, play for another Club Team within the same Club to which he/she is registered
provided the player plays up to a higher level Club Team. A higher level team shall be defined as a
team which meets any of the following criteria:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
Registered in a higher team age classification;

Registered in a higher player classification;
Registered in a higher team classification
Playing in a higher league level, or
Playing in a higher division of the same league
Any player playing up to a higher level team in the Ontario Cup must be registered to the Club not later
than July 31.
h) Subject to Rule 6.1 c) , a transferred player shall be deemed registered for the competition if his/her
transfer form has been properly registered by his/her District Association (in accordance with the
O.S.A. Published Rules) one calendar day before a game in which he/she plays in the
competition, provided the player is registered on or before July 31.
i)
6.2
A player who has been a professional or non-amateur player and who has been reinstated by the
Canadian Soccer Association shall be eligible to participate in the competition provided that he/she
has been a registered amateur player with his/her Club for a period of thirty days prior to the game.
The player may not register as an amateur player until his/her reinstatement has been approved by
the Canadian Soccer Association.
An ineligible player shall be defined as one or more of the following:

a) a player who does not conform with one or more of the requirements in Rule 6.1 ;
b) a player who plays during a time period in which he/she is suspended;
c) a player who plays when he/she requires an International Transfer ;
d) a player who plays under an assumed name;
e) a player who plays for a team of a Club with which he/she is not registered except for 6.1 a); and
f)
a player who is not registered or is improperly registered.
g) a player who is registered to a team in the OPDL.

6.3
Each player and team official shall be identified on the teamsheet, in accordance with the following procedures:
a) Ontario Cup teamsheets shalll be available online at www.ontariosoccer.net for all teams to download and print prior
to the competition. Each team must print three copies of the teamsheet for each game, only one of which
must include signatures of all players and team officials participating in the game. Each team must also print
one copy of the online "Teamsheet - Referee Report".
b) If an Ontario Cup teamsheet is not available prior to the start of the game, a substitute teamsheet may be used. The
following information must be included on a substitute teamsheet :
- division
- for each player, his/her:
- game number
- name
- date of game
- O.S.A. Registrant Number
- kick-off time
- signature
- venue (location of game)
- jersey (sweater) number
- name of Home Team
- name and signature of coach
- name of Visiting Team
- name and signature of manager
- name and signature of assistant manager
- name and signature of assistant coach
c) A representative of each team shall, no later than 20 minutes prior to the kick-off time, hand to the referee all three
copies of his/her team's teamsheet along with the "Teamsheet - Referee Report".
d) The teamsheet shall list all eligible players (including potential substitutes) and up to four team officials.
e) One copy of teamsheet must be signed by all players and team officials.
f)
6.4
After checking the teamsheets for proper completion, the referee shall hand one copy of both teamsheets to a
representative of each team. The signed copy of the teamsheet shall remain with the referee.
a)
In each game of the competition, a team shall be permitted to dress and play up to 18 players.
b) Only the 18 "dressed" players and the four team officials included on the teamsheet may sit on the team bench or
in the area designated for that team.
c) Unlimited substitution shall be permitted but can only be made during the following stoppages in play,
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6.5
when a goal is scored

at a goal kick
on possession throw-ins
at the beginning of the second half
at the referee's discretion, for an injured player
Each player/team official must produce his/her O.S.A. Registration Book before being eligible to participate in a game of
this competition, subject to the following:
a) In games up to, and including, the quarter-final round and including the tournament rounds, one
representative from each team shall inspect the Player Registration Books of the players on the
opposing team. It shall be the responsibility of the team representative to notify the referee of any
discrepancy prior to the game. The referee shall record such discrepancies in his/her report to the
O.S.A.
b) In games played in the Semi-Final Round, Cup Final Round and the Ontario Summer Games, the
O.S.A. representative(s) shall inspect the Player/Team Official Registration Books of both teams. In
such cases, the O.S.A. representative(s) may declare a player ineligible to play in the game.
c) Notwithstanding Rule 6.5 a) above, in extenuating circumstances where the books are not present at the
start of the game, the Player/Team Official Registration Books may be checked at any time prior to
the beginning of the second half. In such cases, it shall be the responsibility of the (opposing) team
representative to notify the referee of any discrepancy immediately after the Player Registration
Books have been checked; and the referee shall record such discrepancies in his/her report to
the O.S.A.
d) Notwithstanding Rules 6.5 a) and 6.5 c) above, a player, whose name is included on the teamsheet but
is not present at the time when the Player Registration Books are checked by the (opposing) team
representative, shall not play in the game until after his/her Player Registration Book has been
checked (by the opposing team representative) in his/her presence and he/she has signed the
teamsheet. In such cases, it shall be the responsibility of the (opposing) team representative to
notify the referee of any discrepancy immediately after the Player Registration Book has been
checked; and the referee shall record such discrepancy in his/her report to the O.S.A. A player
that arrives after the start of the second half shall not be eligible to participate in the game.
e) When a team representative has reported a player eligibility discrepancy to the referee (in accordance
with Rules 6.5 a), 6.5 c), and 6.5 d), above) , the referee shall have the player complete the section
on the reverse side of the teamsheet (regarding "player eligibility" ), in which the player must write
his/her date of birth and signature.
7.0....SCHEDULING AND RESCHEDULING OF GAMES PLAYED UNDER "SINGLE-GAME

KNOCKOUT" FORMAT
7.1
The home team's D.O.C.C. shall be responsible for scheduling the game:
a) ten days prior to the scheduled date; or
b) five days prior to the scheduled date, in the case when a team's game is scheduled to be played within
ten days of its previous Ontario Cup game.
7.2
If the home team's D.O.C.C. is unable to provide a suitable venue by the required deadline, as stipulated in Rule 7.1 ,
the away team shall become the home team and its D.O.C.C. shall become responsible for providing, within 72 hours, a
suitable venue. In such cases, the team originally scheduled as the home team will still be responsible for paying the
full match official fees.
7.3
In the event that a scheduled game cannot be played at the scheduled venue because of unplayable field conditions
(as determined by the referee or the facility manager) , it may be moved to an alternate venue provided that the field
conditions of the alternate venue are acceptable to the referee and provided that the game commences within 30
minutes of the originally scheduled kick-off time.
7.4
In the event that a scheduled game cannot be completed on the designated date because of unplayable field conditions,
it shall be rescheduled to be played on a date determined by the O.S.A. The home team's D.O.C.C. may be responsible
for providing, within 72 hours, a suitable venue for the rescheduled game.
7.5
If the home team's D.O.C.C. is unable to provide a suitable venue by the required deadline, as stipulated in Rule 7.4 ,
the away team shall become the home team and its D.O.C.C. shall become responsible for providing, within 72 hours, a
suitable venue for the rescheduled game.
7.6
If a team has at least three players competing on the Provincial Team or the National Team on the same day as a
scheduled Ontario Cup game, the game shall be rescheduled if:
a) the Provincial/National Team duty is a player development camp, or game(s) arranged by, or on behalf of,
Provincial or National authorities for that team;
b) the team advises its D.O.C.C. of the schedule conflict at least ten days prior to the scheduled game; and
c) the D.O.C.C. notifies the O.S.A. within 24 hours after being notified by the team.
7.7
For games played under the "single-game knockout" format, the following divisions shall have their games scheduled
for:
a) SATURDAY:
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Under-13
Under-14
Under-15
Under-16
Under-18
Under-21
b) SUNDAY:
- Under-17
- Men
- Women
with the exception of rescheduled games, Semi-Finals and Finals.
7.8
Notwithstanding Rule 7.7 , when a team travels by air (subject to the approval of the O.S.A. ) to a game played under
the "single-game knockout" format,:
a) in a division subject to Rule 7.7 b) , the game shall be scheduled to be played on Saturday and the
Sunday shall be scheduled as the "rain date" ; and
b) in a division subject to Rule 7.7 a) , the Sunday shall be scheduled as the "rain date" .
7.9
Except for the Ontario Summer Games Round, Semi-Final Round , and Cup Final Round , the kick-off time cannot be
scheduled:
a) before 11:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m.. for games played under the round-robin tournament format on
a Saturday or Sunday, and before 4:00 p.m or after 9:00 p.m.. for games played on Friday; or
b) before 11:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. for games played under the single-game knock-out format
c) In extreme weather condition situations refer to rule 16.6.8
7.10 Notwithstanding Rule 7.9 ,:

a) in a game played under the "single-game knockout" format, where the Visiting Team must travel in
excess of 300 kilometres one way, the kickoff time cannot be scheduled before 1:00 p.m. or after
3:00 p.m. unless the Visiting Team requests otherwise. Such requests must be made in writing and
be received by the O.S.A. no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday following the previous round;
7.11
a)
A team or its Club shall be informed about the time, date, and location of its game(s) by the D.O.C.C. of its
District Association.
b) The D.O.C.C. shall provide this information at least five days prior to the game.
c) Failure by a D.O.C.C. to fulfil the requirements of Rule 7.11 shall not constitute grounds for an appeal or protest.
8.0....
8.1
TEAM NO-SHOWS AND TEAM WITHDRAWALS
If a team fails to appear at its scheduled Ontario Cup game in the "single-game knockout" format:
a) the team's Club shall:
i) forfeit its Ontario Cup entry fee
ii) pay the applicable match officials' fees and travel expenses
iii) pay a penalty of $600.00 to the O.S.A.; and
b) the manager and the coach of the team may be subject to further disciplinary action.
8.2
If a team fails to appear at its scheduled Ontario Cup game in the "round-robin tournament" format:
a) the team's Club shall:
ii) pay the applicable match officials' fees and travel expenses
iii) pay a penalty of $1,100.00 to the O.S.A.; and
b) the manager and the coach of the team may be subject to further disciplinary action.
8.3
If a team is unable to fulfil its scheduled Ontario Cup game in the "single-game knockout" format but,
a) has notified its D.O.C.C., five or more days prior to the scheduled game, that it is withdrawing from the
competition, the team's Club shall:
ii) pay a penalty of $350.00 to the O.S.A.; or
b) has notified its D.O.C.C. four or less days prior to the scheduled game that it is withdrawing from the
competition, the team's Club shall:
ii) pay a penalty of $500.00 to the O.S.A..
8.4
If a team is unable to fulfil its scheduled Ontario Cup game in the "round-robin tournament" format but,
a) has notified its D.O.C.C., twenty one or more days prior to the scheduled tournament weekend, that it is
withdrawing from the competition, the team's Club shall:
ii) pay a penalty of $600.00 to the O.S.A.; or
b) has notified its D.O.C.C. twenty or fewer days prior to the scheduled tournament weekend that it is
withdrawing from the competition, the team's Club shall:
ii) pay a penalty of $850.00 to the O.S.A.
8.5
Notwithstanding 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 or 8.4, teams withdrawing from or failing to appear at a scheduled Ontario Cup game may
not be accepted into the Ontario Cup the following year, pending a review by the Ontario Cup Committee.
8.6
Notwithstanding 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 or 8.4, a team withdrawing from or failing to appear at a scheduled Ontario Cup game
where it is required to travel over 1000km one way will be fined an additional 50% of the applicable penalty outlined in
8.1, 8.2, 8.3 or 8.4.
8.7
Teams must produce the minimum number of required players (7) in order for them to be considered as fulfilling their
scheduled game.
9.0....MATCH OFFICIALS
9.1
A referee and two assistant referees shall be appointed to each Ontario Cup game, except for the Semi-Finals and Cup
Finals where a fourth official will also be assigned.
9.2
In the event that one or both of the appointed assistant referees are not present at the game or unable to act,:
a) the referee may recruit "registered O.S.A. match official(s)" to serve as assistant referee(s);
b) if no "registered O.S.A. match official(s)" is/are available, the referee shall recruit "club referee
assistant(s)" to serve as assistant referee(s);
c) the game shall still be played.
9.3
In the event the appointed referee is not present at the game or is unable to act,:
a) 1.
2.
3.
b)
1.
2.
c)
9.4
the senior assistant referee, providing that he/she is qualified (as per O.S.A. Published Rules) to
referee that level of game, shall assume the duties of referee;
a replacement assistant referee shall be recruited, in accordance with Rule 9.2 ;
the game shall still be played or continued; or
if the "senior assistant referee" is not qualified (as per O.S.A. Published Rules) to referee
that level of game, a "registered O.S.A. match official" (who is qualified to referee that level
of game) may be recruited to referee the game;
the game shall still be played or continued; or
in the event that a) and b) above are not applicable, the game shall only be played, or
continued, if both teams agree to play, or continue, the game with the assistant referee or
some other person serving as the referee.
With the exception of Senior level games, the Ontario Summer Games, Semi-Finals , and Cup Finals ,:
a) the D.O.C.C. shall be responsible for ensuring that the match officials are appointed to all games in which
one of his/her District Association's teams is the home team;
b) the District Referee Coordinator (hereinafter referred to as the D.R.C.) is responsible for appointing the
match officials to all games in which one of his/her District Association's teams is the home team;
and
c) the D.R.C. shall ensure that all appointments are completed no less than 72 hours prior to game start
time, and are assigned on The Ontario Soccer Association's electronic assigning system.
9.5
For games in the Men's, Women's, Under 21 Men, Under 21 Women, Ontario Summer Games, Semi-Finals , and Cup
Finals ,:
a) the O.S.A. Manager of Officiating or assigned designate shall be responsible for appointing the match
officials to all games and will ensure that all appointments are completed no less than 72 hours prior
to game start time, and are assigned in The Ontario Soccer Association's electronic assigning
system. All assignments must meet the Assigning and Game Fees Protocol Document and Ontario
Cup Assigning Chart.
9.6
Except as specified in Rules 9.2 b) and 9.3 c) , all match officials officiating Ontario Cup games shall be a registered
Match Official in good standing with The Ontario Soccer Association.
9.7
With the exception of Semi-Final or Final Games, Match Officials must arrive a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the
game. For Semi-Final or Final Games, Match Officials must arrive a minimum of 1 hour prior to kick-off and report to
the on-site Referee Coordinator.
9.8
Dress Code for Ontario Cup Semi Finals and Finals competition is business casual. Track suits, halter tops, sweats
and jeans are not permitted.
9.9
The "Match Officials Fees" shall be paid in accordance with the following:
a) For games played in the Ontario Summer Games and the Semi-Final Round , the O.S.A. shall be responsible for
paying the "Match Officials Fees" and any approved (by the O.S.A.) expenses to the Match Officials.
b) At the Cup Final Round , the Match Officials shall be paid and a suitable memento of the occasion shall be presented
to each Match Official. The O.S.A. shall be responsible for paying any approved (by the O.S.A.) expenses to
the Match Officials.
c) For other games played under the "single-game knockout" format, the "Match Officials Fees" shall be paid,
prior to the commencement of the game, by the Home Team to the Match Officials. If the home team is
unable to provide a suitable venue by the required deadline, the away team shall become the home team and
and will provide a suitable venue. In such cases, the team originally scheduled as the home team will still be
responsible for paying the full match official fees.
d) For other games played under the "round-robin tournament" format, the "Match Officials Fees" shall be paid
by each participating team to the Tournament Host Organization prior to the commencement of the
tournament round. The Tournament Host Organization shall be responsible for paying the "Match
Officials Fees" , upon completion of the Match Officials' duties after the game, including the submission of
the teamsheets and all misconduct reports, and his/her attendance at any discipline hearing(s) .
e) The "Match Officials Fees" shall be:
Under-13 Divisions:
Referee
Each Assistant Referee
$40.00
$25.00
Under-14, Under-15 and Under-16 Divisions:

Referee
$55.00
$40.00
Under-17 and Under-18 Divisions:

Referee
$65.00
$40.00
Referee
$70.00
$45.00
Under-21, Men and Women's Divisions:
f)
In the Semi-Finals and Finals only, a Match Official is entitled to a travel allowance of 0.45 cents per kilometre
(return trip) for each kilometre. When possible and practical, the Match Officials shall travel in one vehicle, in
which case only the driver is entitled to the travel allowance . As per the OSA Officiating Department Expense
Policy, car pooling is mandatory and will be enforced.
g) In the Semi-Finals and Finals only, for travel over 200 kilometres one way, a Match Official shall be entitled to a
meal allowance of $10.00. This allowance must be claimed on the Official Expense Claim as per 9.9 a) and
no receipt is required.
h) If for any reason, the game is not played, each Match Official present shall be paid one half of his/her "Match
Official Fee" and the full applicable allowances/expenses, in accordance with Rules 9.7 a), b), c), d), and
e) .
9.10 In Tournament Rounds, Ontario Summer Games, Semi-Final Rounds, and Cup Finals, the teamsheets, and misconduct
reports must be completed by the Referee immediately after the game and submitted to the Event Coordinator at the
game. The Referee shall also be required to attend the discipline hearing of any player dismissed during the game who
requests a hearing. Such hearing shall take place within 30 minutes after it is requested and no later than one hour after
the game.
9.11 With the exception of 9.8 above, the teamsheets and misconduct reports must be mailed by the referee to the O.S.A.
within 24 hours after the conclusion of the game. Failure to do so shall result in the referee being referred to his/her
District Association for discipline. (If a copy of the discipline summary form cannot be given to a team at the game for
any reason, that copy should be mailed along with the other reports to the O.S.A.)
9.12 The Match Officials and the District Referee Coordinator shall have other duties which are specified in the Policy
Document called: "Ontario Cup Rules For Match Officials" .
10.0....DURATION OF PLAY
10.1 For games played under the "single-game knockout" format, the duration of play shall be:
Division
Under-13
Under-14
Under-15
Under-16
Under-17
Under-18
Under-21
Men
Women
Regulation Time
two periods of 40 minutes
Overtime
No Overtime
No Overtime
No Overtime
No Overtime
No Overtime
No Overtime
No Overtime
No Overtime
No Overtime
10.2 For games played in the Ontario Summer Games , the duration of play shall be:
Division
Under-15 (Summer Games Round-Robin)
Under-15 (Summer Game Semi-Final Round)
Under-15 (Summer Games Final Day)
Regulation Time
Overtime
No Overtime
No Overtime
No Overtime
10.3 Except for games applicable to Rule 10.2 , for games played under the "round-robin tournament" format, the
duration of play shall be:
Division
Under-13
Under-14
Under-15
Under-16
Under-17
Regulation Time
Overtime
No Overtime
No Overtime
No Overtime
No Overtime
No Overtime
10.4 Notwithstanding Rule 10.3 :

a)
in a 4-team or 6-team group in an Under 16 or Under 17 division, if each team does not play its first Saturday
game because of unplayable field conditions (See Rule 16.5 1. b) ), the entire schedule of games will be
played on the Sunday (as per Rule 16.5 ), in accordance with the following abbreviated game duration times:
Division
Under-16
Under-17
3 Games In A Day
Overtime
No Overtime
No Overtime
b) in a 3-team or 5-team group in an Under 16 or Under 17 division, if any team does not play its first Saturday game
because of unplayable field conditions (See Rule 16.5 2.. b) ), the entire schedule of games will be played on
the Sunday (as per Rule 16.5 ), in accordance with the following abbreviated game duration times:
Division
Under-16
Under-17
c)
4 Games In A Day
Overtime
No Overtime
No Overtime
in a 3-team or 5-team group in an Under 16 or Under 17 division,:

-
if the entire schedule of Saturday games cannot be played because of unplayable field condition
but, if every team has played at least one of its Saturday games (See Rule 16.5 2. a) )
10.5
The referee shall be the sole judge of the amount of time played and his/her decision on this matter shall NOT be
subject to appeal or protest. Allowance shall be made in either period for all time lost through substitution, the
transport from the field of injured players, time-wasting or other cause, the amount of which shall be a matter for the
discretion of the referee.
10.6
In accordance with Rule 10.1 and 10.2 , if the game is tied at the end of Regulation Time , a winner shall be
determined by "the taking of penalty kicks from the penalty mark" , in accordance with the current edition of the
F.I.F.A. Laws Of The Game.
10.7
In games played under the "round-robin tournament" format at the Ontario Summer Games and at the
Ontario Cup Tournaments , the "drawing of lots" may be necessary as part of the tie-breaking procedure to
determine the Group Winner , in accordance with Rule 18.0 . In this event, the Match Officials from the last
tournament game would officiate this procedure. Such procedure should commence within 20 minutes after the last
game.
10.8
In the event that a game cannot be played for the full duration of time, the game shall be considered complete if at
least 75% of the game has been completed. This rule will not apply if the game does not run its full duration
because the referee has abandoned the game as a result of the actions of one or both teams; and in such a case,
the Ontario Cup Discipline Committee shall determine the status of the game. As the sole judge of the amount of
time played, the referee shall report how much time had lapsed before the game was terminated.
10.9
In the event that Kicks from the Penalty Mark cannot be played to conclusion in a game which requires a winner,
then the winner of the game will be decided by the "drawing of lots" . This rule will not apply if the kicks from the
penalty mark do not run the full duration because the referee has abandoned the game as a result of the actions of
one or both teams; and in such a case, the Ontario Cup Discipline Committee shall determine the status of the
game.
11.0....HOME TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

11.1
The Home Team shall be designated on the draw chart and shall be responsible for the following at all games,
except for the games in the tournament round, Semi-Finals, and Cup Finals:
a) the provision of nets and corner flags;
b) properly lined fields;
c) the provision of a suitable game ball which shall be a Size 5 Ball for all divisions;
d) the reporting of the game result to its D.O.C.C. within four hours after the conclusion of the game;
e) the payment of all expenses in staging the game including, but not limited to,:
- "Match Officials Fees" ;
- if for any reason the game is not played, 50% of the "Match Officials Fees" plus the
full travel and meal allowances (if applicable) to each match official present;
(NOTE: The home team may claim reimbursement of these amounts from the O.S.A.)
- facility rental
- damages to the facility
- security expenses (if necessary)
11.2
The Visiting Team must wear its registered main colours and if the colours of the two teams are similar (as judged
by the referee), the Home Team must wear alternate colours. The Visiting Team is only permitted to wear alternate
colours to its main colours, providing that such colours are not similar to the colours worn by the Home Team. Only
jersey colours will be considered a conflict and therefore, the team would only be required to change its jerseys. (
NOTE: The main colours and alternate colours of each team have been registered with the O.S.A. )
11.3
Except for games in the Tournament Round , Ontario Summer Games, Semi-Final Round , or the Cup Final Round ,
the Home Team may charge an admission to its Ontario Cup game. Ten percent of the gross gate receipts shall be
payable to the Home Team's District Association; and the Home Team may retain the balance of the gate receipts.
12.0....TRAVEL ASSISTANCE
12.1
Each Club whose team is required to travel more than 200 kilometres one way to play in an Ontario Cup game in
one of the following rounds:
-
Tournament Round
Third Round
Quarter-Final Round
Ontario Summer Games
Semi-Final Round
Cup Final Round
may apply to the O.S.A. for a travel grant , in accordance with the following policies and procedures:
a) claims for reimbursement shall be submitted using the Ontario Cup Trave Grant Application Form
available to download off the OSA webisite. Each form must be completed in its entirety.
b) an expense claim must be accompanied by receipts
c) an expense claim submitted after October 31, 2015 will not be accepted.
12.2
The amount of the grant shall be based on the following rates:

a) for a team which travels by road , the grant to the Club shall be 27 cents per kilometre return trip for one
vehicle only;
b) for a team travelling over 1000 km one way which travels by air and which has received approval (in
advance ) from the O.S.A. to travel by air , the O.S.A. will:
1.
2.
3.
make the travel arrangements;

provide funding for 60% of the air travel expense for a maximum of 18 persons ;
if the team also is required to travel by road after the flight, provide a grant toward the cost
of ground transportation, subject to O.S.A. approval, in advance ;
c) for a team which is required to stay overnight , the grant to the Club shall not exceed $150.00 ;
12.3
For games involving teams from Sault Ste. Marie Rule 12.2 shall NOT be in effect and the following special grants
shall be in effect:
a) for a team travelling from Region B (Elgin Middlesex S.A., Essex County S.A., and Lambton Kent S.A.) to
Sault Ste. Marie , there will be a flat grant of $600.00 for travel and accommodation expenses;
b) for a team travelling from Sault Ste. Marie to a game played in Region B , there will be a flat grant of
$600.00 for travel and accommodation expenses;
c) for a team travelling from Region A (Durham Region S.A., Hamilton and District S.A., Huronia District
S.A., Toronto S.A., Niagara S.A., North York S.A., Peel Halton S.A., Scarborough S.A., South-West
Regional S.A., and York Region S.A.) or from Region C (East Central Ontario S.A., Eastern Ontario
and District S.A., and Southeast Ontario S.A.) to Sault Ste. Marie , there will be a flat grant of
$800.00 for travel and accommodation expenses; and
d) for a team travelling from Sault Ste. Marie to a game played in either Region A or Region C , there will be
a flat grant of $800.00 for travel and accommodation expenses.
Notwithstanding Rules 12.1 b) and c) , a Club may apply for these special grants in advance of the game.
12.4
For games involving teams from Timmins Rule 12.2 shall NOT be in effect and the following special grants shall be
in effect:
a) for a team travelling from Region B (Elgin Middlesex S.A., Essex County S.A., and Lambton Kent S.A.) to
Timmins , there will be a flat grant of $900.00 for travel and accommodation expenses;
b) for a team travelling from Timmins to a game played in Region B , there will be a flat grant of $900.00 for
travel and accommodation expenses;
c) for a team travelling from Region A (Durham Region S.A., Hamilton and District S.A., Huronia District
S.A., Toronto S.A., Niagara S.A., North York S.A., Peel Halton S.A., Scarborough S.A., South-West
Regional S.A., and York Region S.A.) or from Region C (East Central Ontario S.A., Eastern Ontario
and District S.A., and Southeast Ontario S.A.) to Timmins , there will be a flat grant of $700.00 for
travel and accommodation expenses; and
d) for a team travelling from Timmins to a game played in either Region A or Region C , there will be a flat
grant of $700.00 for travel and accommodation expenses.
Notwithstanding Rules 12.1 b) and c) , a Club may apply for these special grants in advance of the game.
13.0....PROTESTS
13.1
With the exception of games played at the Ontario Summer Games , each protest arising from a game in the
competition shall be sent in accordance with the following policies and procedures:
a)
by 12:00 p.m. on the Tuesday following the game , the protesting club shall advise the O.S.A. Provincial
Office by:
telephone (905) 264-9390
or
fax (905) 264-9445 or
e-mail [email protected] or
in person
(Please note that the O.S.A. is not responsible for protest sent by fax or e-mail that are not received by 12:00
p.m. on the Tuesday)
(In the event that a game has been rescheduled and is not played on a weekend, the protesting club shall
advise the O.S.A. Provincial Office by 12:00 p.m. two days following game)
b)
within TWO days (Saturdays, Sundays, and Legal Holidays excepted) of the conclusion of the game being
protested , the protesting club shall send:
the written protest to the O.S.A. Provincial Office (7601 Martin Grove Road, Vaughan, Ontario, L4L
9E4 ) by:
registered mail or registered courier service,
hand delivery,
fax to (905) 264-9445 or
e-mail to [email protected]
that it is protesting the game and provide the following information:
name of protesting club
date of game
game number
division
name of club's team
name of opposing team
rule(s) which were violated
additional information to support protest
name and position (within club) of person advising the O.S.A.
to the O.S.A. Provincial Office accompanying the protest, a protest fee in the amount of $500.00
(if letter of protest is faxed or e-mailed, the fee must be received within five response days
after the receipt of the e-mail or fax)
c)
in cases of disputed delivery date regarding protests submitted by hand delivery, fax or e-mail, it is
the responsibility of the protesting Club to prove which date the protest was received at the O.S.A.
Provincial Office.
13.2
If the terms of Rule 13.1 are not met, the protest shall be declared to be out of order .
13.3
The protesting club must provide evidence to substantiate the protest.
13.4
Upon receiving the initial notification of the protest (in accordance with Rule 13.1 a) ), the O.S.A. staff shall notify
the D.O.C.C. (or an alternate person in that District Association) of the opposing team's club about the nature of the
protest. The D.O.C.C. (or the alternate person) shall advise the opposing team's club about the nature of the
protest.
13.5
Upon receiving the written protest, (in accordance with Rule 13.1 b)) , the O.S.A. staff shall provide the opposing
teams club with a copy of the Protest.
13.6
Protests shall be dealt with by the Ontario Cup Protest Committee .
13.7
Officials from both clubs/teams and both D.O.C.C.'s have the right to send written submissions to the O.S.A.
Provincial Office regarding the protest. Such submissions shall be considered, providing they arrive prior to the
meeting of the Ontario Cup Protest Committee .
13.8
The Ontario Cup Protest Committee , in reviewing the protest, shall consider all written submissions including:
the written protest from the protesting club
any submissions received in accordance with Rule 13.7
the referee's report
any other submissions received
and shall render a decision based on the evidence presented and there shall be no further appeal of any kind
against its decision(s).
13.9
Notwithstanding Rule 13.8 , at its discretion, the Ontario Cup Protest Committee may convene a protest hearing at
which officials from both clubs/teams, the match officials, or other persons may be required to attend. There shall
be no further appeal of any kind against its decision(s).
13.10
13.11
In the event a team is found to be in contravention of the competition rules as a result of a protest, the Ontario Cup
Protest Committee has the authority to:
a)
decide, on the basis of the evidence provided, which team (if any) will be declared the winner of the game;
and
b)
levy a fine against an offending team to a maximum of $1,100.00 per game .
Protests will not be entertained if the issue is, according to the laws of the game, at the discretion of the referee (i.e.
field conditions)
14.0....RULE CONTRAVENTION WITHOUT PROTEST

14.1
Notwithstanding Rule 13.0 , the Ontario Cup Protest Committee may:

a)
reverse a game result of a team
for that team's contravention of a competition rule(s) , even if a protest has not been lodged correctly, or lodged at
all, providing the Ontario Cup Protest Committee makes such decision by no later than the Monday preceding the
next game of that team . The Ontario Cup Protest Committee may also:
b)
fine a team
c)
take any other disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the Committee
15.0....DISCIPLINE
15.1 Jurisdiction
15.1.1
The Ontario Cup Discipline Committee shall be responsible for handling all cases of reported misconduct with the
Ontario Cup, except for:
1.
match official assault
2.
physical assault or attempted physical assault of a youth aged player by a team official or administrator
3.
immediate discipline of players at games played in Tournament Rounds
15.1.2
It is the responsibility of each Club to ensure that its Players and Team Officials are aware of the Ontario Cup
Discipline rules and of the discipline systems used at different levels of the competition
15.2 Discipline Systems

15.2.1
Ontario Cup Discipline shall be rendered in accordance with the Discipline by Review (D.B.R.) system for all
Misconduct Types listed in 15.6.1 and some sections in 15.6.2
15.2.2
All other misconduct shall be referred to the Ontario Cup Discipline Committee and discipline shall be rendered in
accordance with the Discipline By Hearing (D.B.H.) system with penalties as specified in OSA Discipline Policy
9.0
15.2.3
At Tournament Rounds, an Ontario Cup Tournament Discipline Hearing/Review Panel shall be appointed by the
District Association in which the tournament is being played and shall use the Discipline by Review (D.B.R.)
system to review all cases of player misconduct reported by a match official, except for:
a) match official assault
b) misconduct by a player which occurred in his/her team's last game in the tournament, unless the player requests
a Discipline Hearing;
c) misconduct which falls under the Discipline By Hearing (D.B.H) System ;
and shall render discipline in accordance with the mandatory suspensions, as specified in 15.6.1
(Note: Except for Match Official Assault or physical assault/attempted physical assault of a youth registered
player by a team official or administrator, there shall be no discipline rendered for team officials or
administrators at a Tournament Round )
15.2.4
At the Ontario Summer Games, Semi-Finals or Cup Finals, a Discipline Hearing/Review Panel shall be
appointed by the Ontario Cup Discipline Committee and shall use the Discipline by Review (D.B.R.) system to
review and render discipline in all cases of reported misconduct occurring in these rounds, except for:
a) match official assault
b) misconduct which falls under the Discipline By Hearing (D.B.H) System ;
c) caution(s)
and shall render discipline in accordance with the mandatory suspensions, as specified in 15.6.1
15.3 Reporting and Review of Discipline

15.3.1
Within one day after the conclusion of a Tournament Round, the Tournament Host Organization shall mail the
following items to the O.S.A. Provincial Office:
- teamsheets for all games
- misconduct report for each incident of misconduct by a player, team official, administrator, or match
official
- Ontario Cup Discipline Summary Form for all games
- Minutes of all Discipline Hearings conducted at the tournament
- the Request For Hearing Fee(s) for any hearings conducted at the tournament
- the Tournament Discipline Summary Report for each team which participated in the tournament,
including the number of tournament games from which each player was suspended.
15.3.2
The Ontario Cup Discipline Committee shall review all cases of reported misconduct and shall render discipline in
accordance with the mandatory penalties, as specified in Rule 15.6.1 , after taking into consideration the number of
games suspended at the tournament, as reported by the Tournament Host Organization , in accordance with Rule
15.3.1, or the number of games suspended at the Ontario Summer Games, Semi-Finals or Cup Finals
15.3.3
In the event that (based on the reports which it reviews) the Ontario Cup Discipline Committee decides that
additional misconduct has occurred or that a Serious Foul Play or Violent Conduct misconduct warrants more than
the mandatory suspension, it shall advise the person (either directly or through his/her Club) that additional charges
are being laid and that a Discipline Hearing is being scheduled in accordance with the following procedures:
1)
the discipline hearing shall be heard by an Ontario Cup Discipline Hearing Panel prior to the
next round being played
2)
the accused shall receive at least 48 hours notice of the hearing and the hearing shall proceed
with or without the attendance of the accused or his/her representative
3)
if the Discipline Hearing Panel finds the accused guilty of the reported misconduct, discipline
shall be rendered in accordance with OSA Discipline Policy 9.0
15.4 Request for Discipline Hearing

15.4.1
An accused Player subject to Discipline by Review has the right to request a Discipline Hearing:
a) In Tournament Rounds, Semi-Finals, Cup Finals and the Ontario Summer Games, such request, and
subsequent hearing, must adhere to the following procedures:
1) the request may pertain to any game including Semi-Finals, Cup Finals and Ontario Summer Games,
except the last game of the player's team in a Tournament Round. Requests pertaining to the last game
of the player's team in a Tournament Round shall be made in accordance with Rule 15.4.1 b).
2) the Request For A Hearing must be made in writing
3) the request must be submitted within 30 minutes after the conclusion of the game in which the player
committed the alleged misconduct
4) a $50.00 Request For Hearing Fee must be included with the request
5) the Discipline Hearing must convene within 30 minutes after receipt of the request.
6) the player must attend the hearing. The referee must attend the hearing if requested by the discipline
hearing panel
7) the player may not participate in any soccer activities until the decision of the Discipline Hearing Panel
has been communicated
b) for all other games, such requests must adhere to the following procedures:
1) the accused or his/her Club's representative must advise the O.S.A. of the intent to request a hearing
by one or more of:
- telephone to (905) 264-9390
- fax to (905) 264-9445
- e-mail to [email protected]
- in person at the O.S.A. Provincial Office
by no later than 3:00 p.m. on the first Monday following the game in which the alleged misconduct
occurred
2) the Request For A Hearing must be forwarded in writing, by registered mail, certified mail, trace mail,
or courier service within one day of the conclusion of the match in which the alleged misconduct
occurred, to the O.S.A. Provincial Office
3) a $50.00 Request For Hearing Fee must accompany the Request For A Hearing
4) the Discipline Hearing shall be heard by an Ontario Cup Discipline Hearing Panel prior to the next round
being played
5) the accused person shall receive 48 hours notice of the hearing and the hearing shall proceed with,
or without, the attendance of the accused person or his/her representative
c) If the Discipline Hearing Panel finds the player to be guilty of the reported misconduct, the mandatory discipline
shall be rendered, in accordance with Rule 15.6.1
If the Discipline Hearing Panel finds the player to be not guilty of the reported misconduct, the player shall be
refunded his/her $50.00 Request For Hearing Fee .
15.4.2
An accused Coach or other Team Official subject to Discipline by Review has the right to request a Discipline
Hearing:
a) In Semi-Finals, Cup Finals and the Ontario Summer Games, such request, and subsequent hearing, must
adhere to the following procedures:
1) the request may pertain to any game including the last game of the team
2) the Request For A Hearing must be made in writing
3) the request must be submitted within 30 minutes after the conclusion of the game in which the coach
or team official committed the alleged misconduct
4) a $50.00 Request For Hearing Fee must be included with the request
5) the Discipline Hearing must convene within 30 minutes after receipt of the request
6) the coach or team official must attend the hearing. The referee must attend the hearing if requested by
the discipline hearing panel
7) the coach or team official may not participate in any soccer activities until the decision of the Discipline
Hearing Panel has been communicated
b) for all other games (including tournament rounds ), such requests must adhere to the following procedures:
1) the accused or his/her Club's representative must advise the O.S.A. of the intent to request a hearing
by one or more of:
- telephone to (905) 264-9390
- fax to (905) 264-9445
- e-mail to [email protected]
- in person at the O.S.A. Provincial Office
by no later than 3:00 p.m. on the first Monday following the game in which the alleged misconduct
occurred
2) the Request For A Hearing must be forwarded in writing, by registered mail, certified mail, trace mail,
or courier service within one day of the conclusion of the match in which the alleged misconduct
occurred, to the O.S.A. Provincial Office
3) a $50.00 Request For Hearing Fee must accompany the Request For A Hearing
4) the Discipline Hearing shall be heard by an Ontario Cup Discipline Hearing Panel prior to the next round
being played
5) the accused person shall receive 48 hours notice of the hearing and the hearing shall proceed with,
or without, the attendance of the accused person or his/her representative
c) If the Discipline Hearing Panel finds the coach or team official to be guilty of the reported misconduct, the
mandatory discipline shall be rendered, in accordance with Rule 15.6.2
If the Discipline Hearing Panel finds the coach or team official to be not guilty of the reported misconduct, the player
shall be refunded his/her $50.00 Request For Hearing Fee .
15.4.3
Failure to request a Discipline Hearing , in accordance with Rule 15.4.1 or Rule 15.4.2 shall mean that any
suspension levied under the Discipline By Review (D.B.R.) System may NOT be appealed to the O.S.A. or any
other organization.
15.5 General Discipline Rules

15.5.1
In all cases of match official assault , the accused shall be immediately suspended from all soccer activities ,
the report shall be referred to O.S.A., and discipline shall be handled by an O.S.A. Discipline Hearing Panel , in
accordance with the O.S.A. Published Rules.
15.5.2
In cases where a team official or administrator is reported by a Match Official, or if charges are laid by the police, for
Physical Assault or Attempted Physical Assault of a youth registered player, the team official or administrator in
question shall be immediately suspended from all soccer activities and discipline shall be handled by an O.S.A.
Discipline Hearing Panel , in accordance with O.S.A. Published Rules
15.5.3
In a case of mistaken identity , the accused person must prove to the Discipline Hearing Panel at a Discipline
Hearing that he/she was incorrectly identified and must identify and prove the correct identity of the player/team
official who actually committed the reported misconduct; and in such case the player/team official will not be
suspended but the player/team official who actually committed the reported misconduct shall be disciplined, in
accordance with Rule 15.6.1 or 15.6.2
15.5.4
Cautions shall be recorded in the O.S.A.s Ontario Cup Discipline database. The accumulation of cautions shall only
apply to the Ontario Cup competition.
15.6 Mandatory Penalties

15.6.1 a) Players (only Players may be disciplined at Tournament Rounds) : For the Misconduct Types found on Table 5 of
section 9.0 of the Published Rules and occurring in Ontario Cup games, discipline shall be rendered under the
Discipline by Review system and the mandatory penalties as outlined in Table 5 shall apply. Where suspensions in
Table 7 of section 9.0 of the Published Rules are quoted as a range, application of a suspension within the range is
required and the misconduct will be dealt with under the Discipline by Hearing system.
.
b) If the match official's report indicates that a charge of 1.16A is justified, the Review Hearing Panel will deal with
the player under 1.16 and forward the report to the Ontario Cup Committee for further disciplinary action at a
subsequent hearing. If the match official's report indicates that there was intent to injure i.e. types 1.19A and 1.21A,
the Review Hearing Panel will deal with the player under types 1.19 and 1.21 and forward the reports to the Ontario
Cup Committee for further disciplinary action at a subsequent hearing.
c) For the Misconduct Types found on Table 6 of section 9.0 of the Published Rules and occurring in Ontario Cup
games, discipline shall be rendered under the Discipline by Hearing system and the mandatory penalties as outlined
in Table 6 shall apply. This discipline shall be referred to the O.S.A. and handled by an O.S.A. Discipline Hearing
Panel.
15.6.2
a) Coaches and other Team Officials(Coaches and other Team Officials will not be disciplined at Tournament
Rounds) : For the Misconduct Types found on Table 7 of section 9.0 of the Published Rules and occurring in Ontario
Cup games, discipline shall be rendered under the Discipline by Review system and the mandatory penalties as
outlined in Table 7 shall apply. Where suspensions in Table 7 of section 9.0 of the Published Rules are quoted as a
range, application of a suspension within the range is required and the misconduct will be dealt with under the
Discipline by Hearing system.
15.7 Suspensions Levied by the Ontario Cup Discipline Hearing/Review Panel

15.7.1
On misconduct being proved to its satisfaction, the Ontario Cup Discipline Committee shall have the power to order
the offender:
a)
to be suspended from all or any specific soccer activity for a stated period of time;
b)
to be suspended for a specific number of games in the Ontario Cup competition; and
c)
to be fined and/or bonded (with or without suspension).
15.7.2
An Ontario Cup Discipline Hearing Panel may only suspend an accused from all soccer related activity when a
finding of guilty is rendered for one or more of the OSA Misconduct Types listed in OSA Discipline Policy 9.4.1
15.7.3
In the case of "suspensions for a stated period of time" ,:

a) The "beginning date" of a suspension shall be the Wednesday following the Discipline Hearing in which the
coach, player, team official was found guilty.
b) It is the responsibility of the player/team official's Club to:
1. check with the District Association and/or the team's League to find out what the suspension is (i.e. the
beginning date and expiry date); and
2. bring the player's Player Registration Book, or the coach's Coach Registration Book, to the Club's
District Association, in order for the "discipline page" of such book to be updated by the District
Association (ie., the suspension period must be recorded in the book).
15.7.4
In the case of "suspensions for a specific number of games" ,

a) A player suspended for a specified number of games shall serve such suspension in the Ontario Cup competition
(i.e. shall be suspended from a specific number of Ontario Cup games) until the player's team has concluded its
participation in that years Ontario Cup. After a team has concluded its participation in that years Ontario Cup, the
player's remaining number of suspended games shall be served in his/her team's league, league cup, and league
playoff games.
b) For each player who has a remaining number of suspended games to be served after his/her team has concluded
its participation in that years Ontario Cup, the O.S.A. shall transfer the suspended games (still to be served) to the
teams league and the O.S.A. (for Provincial, Regional and Multi-Jurisdictional District Leagues) or District
Associations (for its District Leagues) shall designate the specific games in that league from which the player will be
suspended.
c) It is the responsibility of the player/team official's Club to:
1. check with its Clubs District Association and/or the team's League to find out what the suspension is
(i.e. the specific games from which the player is suspended); and
2. bring the player's Player Registration Book, or the coach's Coach Registration Book, to the Clubs
District Association or the team's League (only if the League is responsible for handling its own discipline),
in order for the "discipline page" of such book to be updated by the League (ie., the specific games
from which the player/coach is suspended must be recorded in the book by no later than the second
Tuesday after the game in which the offence occurred.
15.7.5
If the player/team official's team plays in a Provincial League , Regional League , or Multi-Jurisdictional District
League , the O.S.A. shall enter the data in the Soccer Discipline System database by no later than the Monday
preceding the suspension . The teams League and District Association are required to check the Soccer Discipline
System database for suspensions levied against their players or team officials.
15.7.6
If the player/team official's team plays in a District League , the league's District Association shall advise it about the
suspension period or suspended games levied to the player or team official by no later than the Tuesday
preceding the suspension period . The District Association shall then enter the suspension information into the
Soccer Discipline System database.
15.7.7
By no later than the Monday preceding any suspensions, a listing of all suspensions (resulting from misconduct
in the Ontario Cup ) shall be entered in the Ontario Cup Discipline database by the O.S.A. The suspension is
e-mailed to the team contact after obtaining a game number for the Ontario Cup, the corresponding league or
District.
15.7.8
Any suspended games transferred to a League shall be indicated in the Ontario Cup Discipline database by the
O.S.A. For Provincial Leagues, Regional Leagues , and Multi-Jurisdictional District Leagues , the league shall
indicate game numbers for the suspended games transferred to it. For District Leagues , the District Association
shall indicate the game numbers for suspended games transferred to it.
15.8 Fines, Bonds and Penalties

15.8.1
In the event a team, including team officials, contravenes the competition rules as contained herein, the Ontario
Cup Committee and/or the Ontario Cup Discipline Hearing/Review Panel , has the authority to levy fine(s)
against the offending team, up to a maximum of $1,100.00 per game.
15.8.2
A club representative required to attend a discipline hearing for one of its players, coaches or administrators who fail
to appear at the hearing will be fined $200.00 for non appearance.
15.8.3
If a game is abandoned due to the action(s) of its players, coaches, administrators or spectators and such actions
are warranted as invalid reason(s) for abandoning the game, the Ontario Cup Committee may declare a team
ineligible to enter the Ontario Cup in the subsequent year and the team will be fined in accordance with Discipline
Policy 9.0 Table 9
15.8.4
Bonds may be levied at the discretion of the Ontario Cup Discipline Committee for a specified period of time and
purpose. No interest will be paid on any bond levied.
15.9 Forfeiture of Game

15.9.1 In cases of severe team misconduct, the Ontario Cup Discipline Hearing Panel has the authority to reverse a game
result of a team .
16.0....ONTARIO CUP TOURNAMENTS

16.1
For the following divisions, the competition will begin with the "round-robin tournament" format and then, the
tournament group winners will play under the "single-game knockout" format.
Under 13 Boys
Under 16 Girls
16.2
Under 13 Girls
Under 14 Boys
Under 15 Girls
Under 17 Girls
Under 14 Girls
The locations and dates of the tournaments shall be finalized after the Cup Draw on April 13, 2015 .
In the event that any of the groups are unable to play at the designated location, the O.S.A. may assign the group to
another tournament host organization and play the games at another location.
16.3
Based on the total number of team entries in a division, a tournament group will be comprised of one of the
following:
3 teams
4 teams
5 teams
6 teams
16.4
The number of games to be played on a Saturday and Sunday for an Under 16 or Under 17 division are as follows:
Teams in Group
Saturday Games
Sunday Games
3 teams
4 teams
5 teams
6 teams
In the Under 13, Under 14 and Under 15 divisions, there will be 4 teams in each group. The number of games
played on each day are as follows:
Teams in Group
3 teams
4 teams
16.5
Friday Games
Saturday Games
Sunday Games
One game in two out of the three days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
1
Notwithstanding Rule 16.4 , in the event that the referee or the facility manager declares that the field conditions are
unplayable and there is no alternate field on which to play the games, the Tournament Host Organization may
re-schedule the unplayed games to be played on the Sunday, in accordance with the following policies:
1) in a 4-team or 6-team group in an Under 16 or Under 17 division:
a) if each team has played at least one game,:
i) the games played shall count in the standings;
ii) the remaining (Saturday) game(s) shall be re-scheduled to be
played on the Sunday; and
iii) the duration of play for all games played on Sunday shall be in
accordance with Rule 10.3 ;
b) if none of the Saturday games are played, or if one or more teams have not played
their first game,:
i) any games played shall be struck from the record;
ii) the entire Saturday schedule shall be re-scheduled to be played
on Sunday; and
accordance with Rule 10.4 a) .
2) in a 3-team or 5-team group in an Under 16 or Under 17 division:
played on the Sunday;
iii) the duration of play for all (Saturday) games played on Sunday
shall be in accordance with Rule 10.3 ; and
iv) the duration of play for all (Sunday) games played on Sunday
shall be in accordance with Rule 10.4 b) .
b) if none of the Saturday games are played, or if one or more teams have not played
their first game,:
i) any games played shall be struck from the record;
ii) the entire Saturday schedule shall be re-scheduled to be played
on Sunday; and
accordance with Rule 10.4 b) .
3) in a 3-team or 4-team group in an Under 13, Under 14 or Under 15 Division:

played on the Sunday; and
b) if none of the Friday games are played, or if one or more teams have not played their
first game,:
ii) the remaining Friday game(s) shall be re-scheduled to be played
on Saturday; and
iii) the duration of play for all games played on Saturday shall be in
c) if all the Friday games are played, but none of the Saturday games are played, or if
one or more teams have not played their second game,:
i) the games played Friday shall count in the standings; any games
played Saturday shall count in the standing;
ii) the remaining Saturday game(s) shall be re-scheduled to be
played on Sunday; and
accordance with Rule 10.3 .
d) if one or more teams have not played their first game, or if none of the Friday games
are played, and none of the Saturday games are played:
ii) the remaining game(s) shall be re-scheduled to be played on
Sunday, provided teams do not play more than two games
on the Sunday
iii) any games that cannot be played because it would be a third
game for a team, shall be rescheduled to a date and venue
determined by the O.S.A. before the next round.; and
iv) the duration of play for all games played shall be in accordance
with Rule 10.3 ;
16.6
Scheduling Games Played Under The "Round-Robin Tournament" Format
16.6.1
The schedule shall be a generic schedule prepared by the O.S.A. prior to the Ontario Cup Draw . The schedule shall
identify the order of games for teams designated as Team #1, Team #2, Team #3, Team #4, and Team #5 (if
necessary) in each Tournament Group .
16.6.2
At the Ontario Cup Draw , the following shall be determined (by a draw) for each team:
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16.6.3
the group
the other teams in the group
the city/town where the games will be played
the team number (eg., Team #1, Team #2, etc. )
the location of the group in the overall draw chart for the division
The Tournament Host Organization for each Group shall schedule the times and field locations for the games,
providing that:
i) the team numbers (as drawn at the Ontario Cup Draw ) are not altered
ii) the order of games (as per the generic O.S.A. schedule) is not changed;
iii) the first game on Saturday or Sunday does not kick-off before 11:00 a.m.; the first game on Friday does
not kick-off before 4:00 p.m.;
iv) the last game on Saturday or Sunday does not kick-off after 5:00 p.m.; the last game on a Friday does not
kick-off after 9:00 p.m.; and
v) each team has at least 90 minutes between the end of its game and the beginning of its next game.
16.6.4
Notwithstanding Rule 16.6.3 iii ,:

a)
when there is/are teams which must travel in excess of 700 kilometres one way , the kick-off time for the
Sunday games may be scheduled before 11:00 a.m.;
b)
when there is/are teams which must travel in excess of 300 kilometres one way , the kick-off time for the
Sunday games may be scheduled before 11:00 a.m., providing that the Tournament Host
Organization and all participating teams agree to the scheduling of earlier kick-off times;
16.6.5
c)
when some, or all, of the scheduled games for Saturday have been moved to Sunday (because of
unplayable field conditions on Saturday), the kick-off time for the Sunday games may be scheduled to
begin before 11:00 a.m..
d)
when some, or all, of the scheduled games for Friday have been moved to Saturday (because of
unplayable field conditions on Friday), the kick-off time for the Saturday games may be scheduled to
begin before 11:00 a.m..
The Tournament Host Organization shall enter on the Ontario Cup website , by no later than May 20, 2015, the
following:
1. the schedule of times and locations for each game of the Tournament Group it is hosting
2. the site details of all fields being used to host the Tournament Group
16.6.6
The O.S.A. shall be responsible for publishing on the O.S.A. website, all other Ontario Cup competition information .
16.6.7
Format of the Six Team Round Robin Tournament

In a six team round robin tournament group , two groups of three will play a round robin tournament on Saturday.
The top team in each group of three will play-off on Sunday to determine which team will advance to the next round
of the Cup. The second place teams and the third place teams will also play-off to determine group placings. If a
play-off game on Sunday is tied after regulation time, there will be a maximum of two periods of ten minutes of
overtime or until the first goal is scored. If the game is still tied after extra time, then the game will be decided by the
taking of "Kicks from the Penalty Mark " in accordance with the FIFA Laws of the Game.
16.6.8
Field Conditions are Unplayable
a)
In the event that some or all games of a tournament group cannot be played due to the referee or the facility
manager declaring that the field conditions are unplayable , the unplayed games shall be rescheduled to a date
and venue determined by the O.S.A. before the next round.
b)
Every attempt should be made to complete the entire schedule of games of a tournament group, including:
i) implementation of Rule 16.5 ;
ii) moving the games to an alternate location where the field conditions are playable ;
iii) if Rule 16.5 is implemented, then Rule 7.9 can be waived on the Sunday;
iv) the 5:00 p.m. kick-off deadline in Rule 7.9 can be waived on the Saturday;
v) changing or delaying the scheduled kick-off times to adapt the schedule so that it can be completed;
vi) if all teams and the Tournament Host Organization agree, waive Rule 16.6.3 ii ; and
vii)if all teams and the Tournament Host Organization agree, waive Rule 16.6.3 v.
16.7
If a team does not appear at any one of its scheduled games at a Tournament or, if a Club withdraws its team from
the Ontario Cup prior to its participation in a Tournament Round , the team's Club shall be fined, in accordance with
Rules 8.2 or 8.4 .
16.8
Notwithstanding 6.7, in a 4- team tournament in the Under 13, Under 14 or Under 15 divisions, if a team drops out by
the Tuesday before a Tournament , the schedule will be revised to a 3-team single round robin. The team numbers
will be revised so that the host team or most local team will be Team #2 . The other two teams will be allocated to
Team #1 and Team #3 positions and that position will be determined by the number they are closest to. If a team
withdraws from the tournament after the Tuesday, the schedule will not change and games involving the withdrawn
team will be cancelled.
16.9
If a team has at least three players competing on the Provincial Team or the National Team on the same day as a
scheduled Ontario Cup game, the game shall be rescheduled if:
a)
the Provincial/National Team game is an official competition game for that team;
b)
the team advises its D.O.C.C. of the schedule conflict at least ten days prior to the scheduled game; and
c)
the D.O.C.C. notifies the O.S.A. within 24 hours after being notified by the team.
16.10
The duration of play at games in the Tournament Round shall be in accordance with Rules 10.3, or 10.4 ,
depending on the conditions which apply.
16.11
The Tournament Host Organization shall be responsible for the following:

a)
the provision of nets and corner flags on all fields used in the tournament;
b)
properly lined fields;
c)
the provision of a suitable game ball which shall be a Size 5 Ball for all divisions;
d)
the reporting of the game results to the D.O.C.C. within four hours after the conclusion of the tournament;
e)
the posting of the game results on the Ontario Cup website as soon as possible after each game;
f)
the collection of the match official fees from each team prior to the commencement of the tournament;
g)
the payment of the match official fees to the referee and referee assistants after the completion of all
duties by the match officials ;
h)
the payment of all expenses in staging the game including, but not limited to,:
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facility rental
game balls
damages to the facility or equipment
security expenses (if necessary)
St. John's Ambulance or other medical services (if provided)
i)
the Chair of the Tournament Host Organization's Local Organizing Committee (L.O.C.) shall serve as the
O.S.A. Representative at the tournament;
j)
the Tournament Host Organization's District Association shall appoint the Ontario Cup Tournament
Discipline Hearing/Review Panel ;
k)
the Tournament Host Organization's District Association's District Referee Coordinator shall appoint the
Match Officials to officiate the games in the tournament;
l)
shall supervise the competition, control the schedule, implement the competition rules , act as an
information resource for the teams, and generally, host the participating teams; and
m)
provide special events , especially for teams which require overnight accommodation .
16.12
Travel assistance to attend a tournament shall be in accordance with Rule 12.0 .
16.13
Protests of games played in a tournament shall be dealt with by the Ontario Cup Protest Committee , in accordance
with Rule 13.0 .
16.14
a)
Discipline
The immediate discipline for misconduct occurring in a tournament shall be dealt with by the Ontario Cup
Tournament Discipline Hearing/Review Panel (appointed by the District Association of the Tournament Host
Organization ), in accordance with Rules 15.1.2, 15.2, and 15.3 .
b)
In addition to the immediate discipline rendered at the tournament, all misconduct occurring in a tournament shall
be dealt with by the Ontario Cup Discipline Committee , in accordance with Rules 15.1.1, 15.2, 15.5, 15.6, and
15.7 .
16.15
Prior to the commencement of the tournament, each team shall pay, to the Tournament Host Organization , 50% of
the match officials fees IN CASH for all of the games to be played during the tournament.
16.16
Late For Game Rule
16.16.1
A grace period of fifteen minutes will be given to each team that is late for the scheduled kick-off time of its game.
16.16.2
If a team is more than fifteen minutes late for any game in the tournament, it will be disqualified from the tournament .
16.16.3
In the event that a team is disqualified from the tournament , all games involving that team shall be declared null and
void .
16.16.4
In the event that a team is late for a game and that game is forfeited, that team may be subject to further disciplinary
action.
16.17
The verification of Player Eligibility is the responsibility of the representative of the opposing team , in accordance
with Rules 6.5 a), 6.5 c), 6.5 d), and 6.5 e) .
16.18
In the event that two or more teams are tied for first place in a Tournament Group , the higher standing shall be
determined in accordance with Rule 18.0 .
16.19
In the event that wild card teams are selected for play in the next round, the second place team in
each group will be identified and the following procedure will be applied:
a)
the second place team which has the best goal difference average
(determined by finding the goal difference ("goals-for" minus
"goals-against") and dividing the difference by the number of games
played) will be selected, failing which:
b)
the team which, in the"drawing of lots", draws the higher placing, in

accordance with Rule 18.2.
17.0....ONTARIO SUMMER GAMES

The Ontario Summer Games is a multi-sport competition which is held every other year, and therefore, the following
rules only apply in a Summer Games year. The next Ontario Summer Games will be held in 2016 in Mississauga,
Ontario.
Modelled after the Canada Summer Games and the Olympic Games, the Ontario Summer Games will be a
festival of sport, providing the athletes much more than "just sports". Many cultural, community, and social events
are planned, making it a truly exciting experience for all athletes.
For this reason, all soccer teams entering the competition must be prepared to participate in all events, including
the Opening Ceremony and the various social activities.
The 16 soccer teams (8 boys' teams and 8 girls' teams) will be accommodated near the Games site. The teams
will be provided ground transportation and meals during the period they are at the Games. The teams will arrive on
Thursday. All teams will depart on Saturday or Sunday afternoon.
Living at the Athlete's Village and attending the various ceremonies and social events will enable the participants
(ie., players and team officials) to really experience the "Games atmosphere".
The Ontario Summer Games is much more than the Ontario Cup. In addition to the extra benefits, it is
imperative that the team coaches and managers are aware of the extra responsibilities (such as attending the
Games' events) in addition to playing the soccer games. The team officials are also responsible for the conduct of
the players, on and off the field. In fact, the Games Host Society has the authority to expel an individual player, a
group of players, or an entire team from the Games due to misconduct "off the field" and if this happens, those
individuals would be disqualified from the Ontario Cup.
The teams MUST stay until eliminated from the competition. Any team which leaves early will be financially
responsible for ALL ACCOMMODATION AND MEAL EXPENSES for the period of time they are absent as well as
penalties for withdrawal from the Ontario Cup.
In addition to the "Ontario Cup Team Entry Fee" which you have already paid, each team shall be responsible for
paying an "Ontario Summer Games Participant Fee". The fee is a requirement of the Ministry of Tourism,
Culture and Sport. There are no other fees, such as "Match Officials Fees", to pay. For the meals,
accommodation, and special events you will receive, the Participant Fee is well worth it.
17.1
Responsibilities of Team and Club Entered in Summer Games Divisions of Ontario Cup
17.1.1
Each team entered in the Ontario Cup's Summer Games Divisions shall, if it qualifies for the Ontario Summer
Games:
1. participate in the Ontario Summer Games;
2. pay the Ontario Summer Games Participant Fee" to the O.S.A. Provincial Office;
3. have each of its players and team officials complete the Ontario Summer Games Participant Registration
Form and submit such forms to the O.S.A. Provincial Office;
4. have its players and team officials stay in the Games' Athletes Village until the team is eliminated from
the competition. In the event that the team's players and team officials depart prior to the the team
being eliminated from the competition, the team shall be financially responsible for all
accommodation and meal expenses for the period of time they are absent;
5. have its players and team officials participate in the Opening Ceremonies in the appropriate dress code,
as stipulated by the Games' Organizing Committee;
6. participate in all scheduled games of the Ontario Summer Games' soccer competition (ie., Ontario Cup);
7. have its players and team officials participate in any other scheduled special events; and
8. have its team officials ensure good conduct by the team's players both, on and off the field for the entire
period the team is at the Ontario Summer Games.
9. have a Police Check for each of its Team Officials. Team officials who do not have this Police Check will
either not be allowed to travel to any of the "vulnerable sectors" such as change rooms, bathrooms,
residences, etc. or in extreme cases, if a head coach or team manager does not complete the Police
Check, that individual will be escorted if required to visit any portion of the described "vulnerable
sectors."
17.1.2
Where participation is required in any of the above conditions, it shall mean a minimum of 75% of all team
members (ie., players and team officials).

17.1.3
For failure to comply with Rules 17.1.1 and/or 17.1.2 the team's Club shall be fined $500.00 for each incidence of
violating the rule.
17.2
Competition Format
17.2.1
Upon completion of the Tournament Round , the eight remaining teams in the Summer Games Divisions shall
qualify to play in the Ontario Summer Games. In the event that one of the qualifying teams elects "not to
participate in the Ontario Summer Games" , that team shall be disciplined in accordance with Rule 8.4 , and the
Runner-Up Team in the Qualifying Tournament shall be eligible to replace it. If the Runner-Up Team elects not to
participate as a replacement team in the Ontario Summer Games, the O.S.A., at its discretion, may select another
team to participate in the Games.
17.2.2
For each division, the teams will be divided into two groups of four teams each, in accordance with the Ontario Cup
Draw .
17.2.3
Each group will play a "round-robin tournament" format (ie., each team will play each other team in the group once).
17.2.4
At the end of the "round-robin tournament" , the group standings shall be based on:
- 3 points for a win
- 1 point for a draw
- 0 points for a loss
If two or more teams are tied in the standings, the higher standing shall be determined by Rule 18.0 .
17.2.5
The winner and second place team of each group will advance to the Semi-Final Round .
17.2.6
The winner of each Semi-Final Game will advance to the Gold Medal Game .
17.2.7
The losing team in each Semi-Final Game will advance to the Bronze Medal Game .
17.2.8
Each game in the Round-Robin and Semi-Final Round shall consist of two periods of 35 minutes each . Gold and
Bronze Medal Games shall consist of two periods of 45 minutes each.
17.2.9
There shall be no overtime in the "round-robin tournament" games. In the Semi-Final Round games, if the score is
tied at the end of regulation time, the winner shall be determined by "the taking of kicks from the penalty mark" ,
in accordance with the current FIFA Laws of the Game.
17.2.10
In the Gold Medal Game and the Bronze Medal Game , in the event that the score is tied after regulation time, the
winner of the game shall be determined by "the taking of kicks from the penalty mark" , in accordance with the
current FIFA Laws of the Game.
17.3
The schedule of games for the Ontario Summer Games shall be the responsibility of the O.S.A. In the event that
some or all games are not played, the unplayed games shall be rescheduled by the O.S.A.
17.4
The Match Officials for the Ontario Summer Games shall be appointed by the O.S.A. Manager of Referee
Development or his/her designated appointee .
17.5
The Match Officials Fees' shall be paid for by the O.S.A., in accordance with Rules 9.7 a) and 9.7 b) .
17.6
Discipline shall be handled by the appointed Ontario Cup Discipline Hearing/Review Panel , in accordance with
Rules 15.1, 15.2, 15.4, 15.5.3, 15.6, and 15.7 .
17.7
Protests shall be handled by the representatives of the Ontario Cup Protest Committee , in accordance with Rule
17.11 .
17.8
In accordance with Rule 6.5 b) , thirty minutes before each game, the O.S.A. Representative(s) shall inspect the
Player Registration Books (P.R.B.'s) of the players on both teams. In such cases, the O.S.A. Representative(s) may
declare a player ineligible to play in that game.
17.9
The Ontario Summer Games Organizing Committee shall be responsible for the following:
a)
the provision of nets and corner flags
b)
properly lined fields;
c)
the provision of suitable Size 5 game balls
d)
the provision of security
e)
the provision of dressing rooms and washrooms
17.10
f)
the reporting of the game results to the news media;
g)
the provision of accommodation and meals to the players and team officials of all 16 teams;
h)
the provision of medical treatment for all participants;
i)
the provision of special events , including the Opening Ceremony and social activities.
Representatives of the Competitions Committee shall be present at the Ontario Summer Games and shall be
responsible for:
- supervision of the competition
- all final decisions pertaining to the competition format, schedule, and implementation of rules
- protests
- discipline, in conjunction with the Ontario Cup Discipline Hearing/Review Panel
17.11
Protests
Protests at the Ontario Summer Games must be submitted in accordance with the following procedures:
a) within 30 minutes after the conclusion of the game being protested , the protesting club shall submit:
- the written protest to the O.S.A. Representative at the competition
- a protest fee in the amount of $500.00
b) the O.S.A. Representative shall notify the opposing team that the game has been protested and shall advise it about
the details and grounds on which the protest is based
c) the O.S.A. Representatives shall convene a Protest Hearing within one hour after the receipt of the protest
d) both teams shall be invited to send a representative(s) to the Protest Hearing and the O.S.A. Representative(s)
may invite other persons to provide testimony at the Protest Hearing .
e) the Protest Hearing Panel shall consist of a minimum of three persons which shall consider all testimony and
reports presented to them; and shall render a decision; and there shall be no further appeal of any kind against
its decision(s).
f) in the event that a team is found to be in contravention of the competition rules as a result of the protest, the Protest
Hearing Panel has the authority to:
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decide, on the basis of the evidence provided, which team (if any) shall be declared the winner of the
game; and/or
levy a fine against an offending team to a maximum of $1,100.00 per game.
18.0....TIE BREAKING PROCEDURES

18.1
For games played under the "round-robin tournament" format at the Ontario Summer Games and in Tournament
Rounds , the Tournament Group winners, the Tournament Group Runners-Up , and the other placings in the
standings shall be determined by the following formula:
i) The team standings shall be based on:
3 points for a win
1 point for a draw
0 points for a loss
ii) If two teams accumulate the same number of points, the higher standing shall be awarded to:
a)
the team winning the match(es) between the tied teams, (The team with the most points
accumulated in Head to Head matches; please note in a three or six team group, an
aggregate Goal Difference between two teams is not used to determine a Head to Head
winner) failing which:
b)
the team with the highest goal difference (determined by deducting the "goals against"
from the "goals for" ), failing which:
c)
the team with the most goals scored, failing which:
d)
the team which, in the drawing of lots , draws the higher placing, in accordance with Rule
18.2 .
iii) If three, four, or five teams accumulate the same number of points at the completion of the
round-robin tournament format, the team position standings shall be determined by the following:
a) the team with the highest goal difference (determined by deducting the "goals against"
from the "goals for" ) shall have the highest standing. If all teams have the same goal
difference then proceed to 18.1 iii) b. If some teams remain tied for goal difference but some
positioning has been determined, the positioning that has been determined stands, and the
remaining teams tied for goal difference proceed to 18.1 iii) b to determine the remaining
positioning.
b) the team with the most goals scored shall have the higher standing. If all teams have the
same goals scored then proceed to 18.1 iii) c. If some teams remain tied for goals scored but
some positioning has been determined, the positioning that has been determined stands, and the
remaining teams tied for goals scored proceed to 18.1 iii) c to determine the remaining
positioning.
c) the team which, in the drawing of lots , draws the higher placing, in accordance with Rule
18.2 .
Note: Head to Head is not considered if three or more teams are tied.
18.2
In the event that two or more teams are still tied after applying criteria a), b), and c) of Rule 18.1 , the "drawing of
lots" shall be handled as follows:
1)
the name of each team will be placed on a small piece of paper;
2)
each team name will be placed in a bowl or similar object;
3)
the first team to be drawn from the bowl shall be awarded the "higher group standing" ;
4)
the next team to be drawn from the bowl shall be awarded the next highest placing;
5)
if applicable, the remaining team shall be awarded the next highest placing.
18.3
Rule 18.2 shall be implemented within 20 minutes following the final game of the Tournament Round for that
Tournament Group or the final game of the Ontario Summer Games Group . The match officials of the final game
shall conduct the "drawing of lots" .
18.4
Each team involved in the drawing of lots has the right, at its discretion, to have a team representative present
when the draw is made. The draw shall still be conducted in accordance with Rule 18.3 even if a team
representative for each team is not present.
19.0....ONTARIO CUP FINALS

19.1
In the event that a player/team official is dismissed in the cup final or is suspended from the cup final, that
player/team official may or may NOT receive his/her medal during the Trophy/Medal Presentations after the game
at the discretion of the Competitions Committee. If the player/team official is not permitted to participate in the
Trophy/Medal Presentations he/she shall receive his/her medal at a later time.
19.2
Both finalists teams in an Ontario Cup Final shall participate in the Trophy/Medal Presentations which are held after
the game.
19.3
If a team does not participate in the Trophy/Medal Presentations , without a valid reason, it shall be severely
disciplined, in accordance with Rules 15.7 and 15.8 .
20.0....NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

20.1
20.2
The National Club Championships shall be played at the following locations:

Under-14 Boys and Girls
Newfoundland and Labrador
Surrey, British Columbia
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Men and Women
Calgary, Alberta
The Ontario Cup Winners in each of the following divisions shall participate in the National Club Championships.
Under-14 Boys
- shall play in Under 14 Boys National Club Championships
Under-14 Girls
- shall play in Under 14 Girls National Club Championships
Under-16 Boys Tier 1
Under-16 Girls
Under-17 Boys Tier 1
Under-17 Girls
Men
- shall play in Men's Challenge Cup National Club Championships
Women
- shall play in Women's Jubilee Trophy National Club Championships
20.3
In the event that an Ontario Cup Winner in one of the following divisions:
Under-14 Boys Division
Under-14 Girls Division
Under-16 Boys Tier 1 Division
Under-17 Boys Tier 1 Division
Men's Division
Women's Division
does not participate in the National Club Championships , its Club shall be fined $1,500.00.
20.4
A player who has been registered as a professional player or a non-amateur player and who has been reinstated,
but subsequently re-registers as a professional player or a non-amateur player, shall not be eligible to play in the
National Club Championships .
20.5
Each player shall be either a:

* Canadian citizen
* landed immigrant
* refugee claimant
20.6
Each player shall be:

a)
registered with the team not later than July 31

or
b)
transferred to the team not later than July 31, providing the player has not played for another team in the
Ontario Cup .
20.7
No team shall register previously unregistered players after qualifying for the National Championships.
20.8
Each team must have one member of the team staff complete the CCES E-learning online education. For teams
participating in the Under 18, Men's or Women's divisions, the team captain must complete the CCES E-Learning
online education. These online education modules focus on the anti-doping program, including information about
banned substances and methods, the sample collection process, and the whereabouts program. A copy of the
CCES certificate must be submitted to the Canadian Soccer Association prior to the National Championships.
20.9
Any team travelling to a National Competition is responsible for 40% per person of the cost of return airline tickets
and 100% of hotel accommodation and meals.
Expenses paid by The Ontario Soccer Association for travel will only cover the following team party: 18 team
members, and shall not be less than 60% of the travel cost. The O.S.A. will not pay for accommodation or meals.
The team shall be responsible for all other expenses incurred.
20.10
The Ontario Soccer Association will make all necessary arrangements. Teams should be prepared to travel at least
one day ahead of the dates on which games are to be played. Increases in fares, service charges or other
expenses incurred as a result of a request for change in time, date or duration of travel must be paid by those
requesting the changes, otherwise no changes will be permitted.
NEW OR REVISED ONTARIO CUP RULES IN 2015

Rule 6.1 g)
Rule 9.4 c)
Rule 13.1 b)
Rule 16.4
Rule 16.5
Rule 16.8

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Ontario Cup

Competition Name and Divisions

Home Team Responsibilities

Rule Contravention Without Protest

Ontario Cup Tournaments

Ontario Summer Games

Tie Breaking Procedures

Ontario Cup Finals

National Club Championships

Management of the Competition

Procedures for Entering The Competition

Format for the Competition

Scheduling and Rescheduling of Games Played

Team No-Shows and Team Withdrawals

New or Revised Ontario Cup Rules for

COMPETITION NAME AND DIVISIONS

The competition shall be divided into the following divisions:

Requirements for teams entering tiered divisions are as follows:

only teams playing in Provincial or Regional Leagues or in District Associations with no

teams playing in District Competitive Leagues.

MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPETITION

Protests shall be managed by the Ontario Cup Protest Committee.

Discipline shall be managed by the Ontario Cup Discipline Committee.

PROCEDURES FOR ENTERING THE COMPETITION

FORMAT FOR THE COMPETITION

For each division, the competition shall consist of:

For the competition, eligibility shall be defined as the following:

Each player shall be:

Registered in a higher team age classification;

An ineligible player shall be defined as one or more of the following:

a player who is not registered or is improperly registered.

g) a player who is registered to a team in the OPDL.

when a goal is scored

7.0....SCHEDULING AND RESCHEDULING OF GAMES PLAYED UNDER "SINGLE-GAME

7.10 Notwithstanding Rule 7.9 ,:

TEAM NO-SHOWS AND TEAM WITHDRAWALS

Under-14, Under-15 and Under-16 Divisions:

Under-17 and Under-18 Divisions:

Under-21, Men and Women's Divisions:

10.4 Notwithstanding Rule 10.3 :

in a 3-team or 5-team group in an Under 16 or Under 17 division,:

11.0....HOME TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

The amount of the grant shall be based on the following rates:

make the travel arrangements;

The protesting club must provide evidence to substantiate the protest.

Protests shall be dealt with by the Ontario Cup Protest Committee .

levy a fine against an offending team to a maximum of $1,100.00 per game .

14.0....RULE CONTRAVENTION WITHOUT PROTEST

Notwithstanding Rule 13.0 , the Ontario Cup Protest Committee may:

reverse a game result of a team

take any other disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the Committee

15.2 Discipline Systems

15.3 Reporting and Review of Discipline

15.4 Request for Discipline Hearing

15.5 General Discipline Rules

15.6 Mandatory Penalties

15.7 Suspensions Levied by the Ontario Cup Discipline Hearing/Review Panel

to be fined and/or bonded (with or without suspension).

In the case of "suspensions for a stated period of time" ,: