HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR THE ELITE PARENT
ALL Elite teams play in sanctioned leagues governed by Peel Halton Soccer Association and sanctioned by Ontario Soccer
U8 to U9 – PHSA Festivals – 5v5 Format
U10 to U11 – PHSA Festivals – 7v7 Format
U12 to U13 – PHSA Festivals – 9v9 Format
U14+ – IModel or PHSA Regional – 11v11 Format
U8 to U9 – D-League Festivals – 5v5 Format
U10 to U11 – D-League Festivals – 7v7 Format
U12 to U13 – D-League Festivals – 9v9 Format
U14+ – PISL or MYSL – 11v11 Format
ALL age groups (U13 and under) are ONLY permitted to have up to 3 players play up 1 year, and subject to an approval process.
Ref. Ontario Soccer Procedure 6.5.2
OUTDOOR
ALL players grassroots and youth) may ONLY be registered to one (1) competitive team per season
Ref. OS operating procedure 2.11
INDOOR
A grassroots Player (U13 and under) may ONLY be registered to one (1) team per season
A Youth player (U14 and older) may have a maximum of three (3) registrations with one (1) or more clubs
Ref. OS operating procedure 2.12
OUTDOOR
Call ups at the grassroots level (U13 and younger) are not permitted, as all teams are based on a player pool
IMODEL
1. A total of four (4) players may get called up per game
2. Each player may get called up to six (6) games for the entire season
3. Players registered to U13 teams, are NOT permitted to be called up
INDOOR
Call ups at the grassroots level (U13 and younger) are not permitted, as all teams are based on a player pool
Players may get Called up unlimited times in the PISL from a younger (min. U14) and/or lower level from the team they registered/rostered to, to the higher level of older team being called up to.
Ref. Rule 9 in the PISL rules
The academy’s standard term is based on a full year from October of the current year to August 31st of the following year. Although the month of September is excluded from the standard schedule, teams may opt to continue activities at their leisure.
Indoor Season:
October (Tuesday after Thanksgiving) to March 31
Outdoor Season:
April 1 to August 31
Player Transfer/Release: $125.00
Temporary Eligibility Permit: $50.00
Short-Term Registration: $50.00
Travel Permit: $25.00
Incident Report Submission: $50.00
Disciplinary Hearing: $100.00
Late Payment 15 Days: $15.00
Late Payment 30 Days: $30.00
Late Payment 30+ Days: Membership Suspension
For all intents and purposes, the team bond is an I”insurance fund” that is set aside by each team as a precautionary measure to potential fines as of result of disciplinary action imposed on the respective team. Use of such funds ONLY occur when a disciplinary report is received, the players/respective team have been subject to disciplinary action from the league that resulted in monetary penalties.
While all players are free to move at any given time, Elite Soccer Academy reserves the right to refuse a release or transfer of a player within any one season, should there be any outstanding balances (moneys owed)
From time to time academy staff may decide to cancel a training session where current weather conditions pose a risk to the player.
Rescheduling of such activities may be done on a best effort basis but not guaranteed.
Refunds for cancelation of activities due to inclement weather are not applicable.
Coaches are instructed to keep the players’ well-being as the top priority. Where as the coach may determine the play is uncomfortable to adequately participate in activities (training or games), he/she may exclude the player from activities until further notice/clearance.
Head injuries are required (mandatory) to have a doctors note clearing the athlete to resume activities.
Communication regarding player concerns and/or incidents must be done through the Incident report form in this page.
It is strongly recommended that when submitting any level of report, to take 24-48 hours to reflect, and construct the communication in the most clear and constructive manner.
Harassment of any level towards players, parents, coaches, referees, etc. will not be tolerated. Anyone that is reported for harassment will be called in for disciplinary action and risk potential dismissal.
BE MINDFUL…
WE CAN ALL DO OUR PART!
INCIDENT REPORTING
The incident report process is intended to collect and streamline the resolution process on matters outside of the standard day-to-day activities that may hinder further participation.
Incident reports, fees and resolution process will vary depending on the type of incident.
COST: $0.00
Incidents regarding a staff coach are internal and informal.
COST: $50.00
Incidents pertaining to leagues and/or opposing players/teams (including parents of opposing team) are likely of administrative purposes that may require external investigation and review with members of the subject of the incident. Therefore, an administrative fee is applied.
COST: $100.00
Incidents pertaining to match discipline and game officials are considered valid and subject to review when:
1. A player or coach is cautioned or ejected
2. A parent is ejected
3. The club/academy receives an incident report that extends to a disciplinary hearing where a club representative is required (mandatory) to attend
Such outcomes require investigation, composition of a case and review of materials that are later discussed at the scheduled hearing. Therefore an extended administrative fee is applied.
Incidents pertaining to match discipline and game officials where as an official report is received, it is subject to disciplinary hearings and potentially subject to fines and suspensions. Any fees incurred are of the responsibility of the accused..
NO REF, NO GAME!
RESPECT THE GAME OFFICIALS
Match Official abuse is a common problem that can be felt across most sports at all levels, around the world. It is an issue that threatens the viability of our sport systems given games cannot take place without officiating. Moreover, recent data confirms that maltreatment is the number one factor affecting retention in soccer and that Match Officials are at increased risk for mental health challenges.
Unfortunately, soccer in Ontario is not immune to said problem which spiked following the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to this growing issue, Ontario Soccer has embarked on a multi-year program surrounding Match Official Bullying and Harassment that will holistically address the problem through policy and discipline changes, and public/participant education. The program, currently underway, is being led by a marketing and awareness campaign called #NoRefNoGame.
Although we cannot control the behaviour of others, we can always do our part to ensure a) our children and enjoying the game for what is intended to be…
a) FUN and healthy competition
b) parents are enjoying their children enjoying themselves
c) everyone enjoying the beautiful game.
Players, coaches and parents may not always agree with the officiating, BUT that is the person assigned to maintain a level of discipline and organization within the game, and should be respected.
The game official a person to respect, that game official could be a youth at their first part-time job, someone’s father or mother or a grandparent offering their time to ensure our children can enjoy the game in an organized manner.
