We have assembled some of the questions we get asked most frequently on this page for your convenience.
Q1. When will the schedule be published?
The schedule will be published on the tournament website by 6 p.m. on the Sunday before the tournament.
Q2. What day/time does the tournament start and finish?
Games run from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There are no games on Friday. Tournament teams will play two games on Saturday and at least one game on Sunday morning in round-robin format. Then, depending on the standings, the top teams advance to the knock-out rounds for one or more games to reach the final championship game on Sunday afternoon. The first three games are guaranteed.
Q3. What is the level of play? Is it tiered? What is the average level of the teams? We are a district team. I just want to ensure we are entering a tournament with an appropriate level of play.
We usually get a mix of Regional (IModel) and District Div 1 and Div 2 teams. Tiering will depend on the number and quality of teams that sign up for the age division. We will not be able to make a final assessment until registration closes and we know which teams are participating. Once we get to U16 and older it is rare that we have enough teams to make two tiers. In the older age groups, it is more likely that there will be only one division, meaning there would be a mix of skill levels, Regional and District, so you would get to play a variety of teams. Teams enter tournaments for different reasons, including challenging themselves beyond their previous comfort level, often with surprising results.
Q4. What is the rule for rostering an extra player or two as cover for injuries?
You can list up to 20 players on your tournament master roster, including eligible call-ups and guest players. Your must bring player ID and an OS Team Roster that lists your call-ups and guest player(s) as evidence of registration and eligibility.
U12 and younger players are not eligible for call-up without the written consent of your district, which would be rare.
Q5. My club requires that we pay by cheque. How do I hold a spot?
We suggest that you pay by credit card when you register. We will reimburse your credit card when we receive the cheque.
Q6. How do I know that you received our application, payment and travel permit?
In addition to receiving a system generated email to confirm your application and payment, you can check the status of your registration, payment and travel permit on the Registered Teams page.
Q7. We were under the impression that travel permits are only required if traveling from outside the province. Do you still require a travel permit from EODSA?
Absolutely you will need a travel permit. OS regulations stipulate that you need a travel permit whenever you travel outside your own district for a tournament or an exhibition game.
Q7A. We are a DRSL team that regularly plays in Peterborough for league games. Why do we need a travel permit to attend the tournament?
Although teams in the DRSL league (and most other leagues) have blanket travel permission for out-of-district league games, unfortunately that does not carry over to tournaments and exhibition games. Only clubs located within the ECOSA district boundary are exempt from a travel permit.
Q8. Our District has not completed the player roster uploads for our outdoor season just yet. I have been told by our Club Admin that I cannot submit an application to travel until the outdoor rosters are populated. How can I hold a spot?
You are welcome to submit a Team Entry Form and make payment now to hold your spot. You can forward your travel permit later once your roster is approved.
Q8A. This is my first time applying for a travel permit. How do I go about it?
In the world of soccer, getting a travel permit (ATF) should be one of the easiest tasks. However the first time can be a bit daunting for new managers. You can follow the step-by-step instructions in the AFT Guide available on the tournament website. Your players must be entered into the Ontario Soccer player registration system and you have at least a preliminary team roster. Usually your club administrator is your best source of help and would be able to provide guidance. When your travel permit is approved, please save it as a PDF file on your computer and forward a copy to us at . The turnaround time for a travel permit can be as little as 24 hours but it can take up to a week.
Q8B. Our travel permit was approved and submitted, however we recently added a new player to our roster. Do I need to apply for a new travel permit?
No need. The travel permit is for you team, not a particular group of individual players. Just bring a stamped copy of your updated OS roster to the registration.
Q9. What documents do I need to bring to registration?
Please check the Registration page for detailed requirements. In short, you will need a stamped OS team roster with photos (plus an OS team roster for any call-ups and guest players), a tournament master roster (2 copies) and one game sheet for each game (5 in total). Templates for the tournament master roster and game sheet can be downloaded from the Registration page.
Q10. Do you have any hotels that you would recommend in the area?
You can check our directory of local hotels on the Accommodations page. We don’t endorse or recommend any particular accommodation but you should find somewhere suitable on the list.
Q11. We have a few hours between games. Can you recommend some activities to make the most of our visit?
Located in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes tourism region, Peterborough offers plenty to choose from. Please check out our Visitor Information page.
