Canada soccer national championships
| Founded | 1913 |
|---|---|
| Region | Canada (CONCACAF) |
| Television broadcasters | CanadaSoccerTV |
| Website | canadasoccer.com |
Canada Soccer's National Championships,[1] is an annual amateur soccer competition in Canada. The multi-division competition is hosted in three venues each October: the open-age adult competitions (men's Challenge Trophy and women's Jubilee Trophy); the U-17 Cup competition for boys and girls; and the U-15 Cup competition for boys and girls.
The men's competition was originally known as the Dominion of Canada Football Championship when it was inaugurated in 1913 (winners were presented the Connaught Cup). Over time, different divisions have been added, starting with the Youth Championship in 1966. The women's championship was added in 1982.
Amateur eligibility
[edit]As Canada Soccer's premier amateur competition, only Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons may compete in the National Championships.[2] Only amateur players (including reinstated amateurs) may compete in the competition and they must be assigned to their respective clubs by August 31 of that year (or an earlier date if stipulated by the province or territory).
Host cities
[edit]Canadian communities have the opportunity to bid on hosting the National Championships. As explained by Canada Soccer, "events will be organized and executed by Canada Soccer in collaboration with the Local Organizing Committee."[3] Bidders are evaluated across nine different categories: Background; Support and partnerships; Facilities; Competition; Finance; Communication, hosting services & activities; Operation Organization; Legacy; and Overall Bid Presentation.
Once a Host City is selected, the hosts set up a Local Organizing Committee that stages the competition. Canada Soccer remains the "rights holder and has the overall responsibility for these events."
The 2024 Toyota National Championships will be hosted in Surrey, British Columbia (adult competitions), Cape Breton, Nova Scotia (U-17 Cup), and Quinte West, Ontario (U-15 Cup).[4]
Youth Cup Hosts
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National championships
[edit]Since 2017, Canada Soccer has featured six active divisions at the National Championships.
Active Divisions - Adult Amateur Championships
[edit]| Division | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Men's Challenge Trophy (Previously Connaught Cup Series) |
1913 to present |
| Women's Jubilee Trophy | 1982 to present |
Active Divisions - Youth Championships
[edit]| Division | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Boys U-17 Cup | 1993 to 2000 / 2017 to present |
| Girls U-17 Cup | 1993 to 2000 / 2017 to present |
| Boys U-15 Cup | 1993 to 2000 / 2017 to present |
| Girls U-15 Cup | 1993 to 2000 / 2017 to present |
Retired Divisions - Youth Championships (Club Football)
[edit]| Division | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Boys U-18 Cup (Previous: Youth Championship) |
1966 to 1992 / 2001 to 2016 |
| Boys U-16 Cup | 1973 to 1992 / 2001 to 2016 |
| Boys U-14 Cup | 1973 to 1992 / 2001 to 2016 |
| Girls U-19 Cup | 1993 to 2000 |
| Girls U-18 Cup | 1978 to 1992 / 2001 to 2016 |
| Girls U-16 Cup | 1978 to 1992 / 2001 to 2016 |
| Girls U-14 Cup | 1978 to 1992 / 2001 to 2016 |
Retired Divisions - All-Star Selects
[edit]| Division | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Men's Schreyer Cup | 1979 to 1982 |
| Boys U-18 All-Stars | 1972 to 1987 / 1998 to 1999 |
| Boys U-17 All-Stars | 1988 to 1997 / 2000 to 2003 |
| Boys U-16 All-Stars | 2004 to 2013 |
| Boys U-15 All-Stars | 1975 to 2003 / 2011 to 2013 |
| Boys U-14 All-Stars | 2004 to 2010 |
| Women’s All-Star Championship | 1986 to 1987 |
| Girls U-19 All-Stars | 1990 to 1996 / 1999 |
| Girls U-18 All-Stars | 1998 |
| Girls U-17 All-Stars | 1999 to 2003 |
| Girls U-16 All-Stars | 2004 to 2013 |
| Girls U-15 All-Stars | 1998 / 2000 to 2003 / 2011 to 2013 |
| Girls U-14 All-Stars | 2004 to 2010 |
Other amateur competitions
[edit]Canada Games Soccer Tournaments
[edit]Youth competitions organized each four years by Canada Games, in conjunction with Canada Soccer, featuring provincial and territorial all-star teams.
| Division | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Men's Tournament (Youth) | 1969 to present |
| Women's Tournament (Youth) | 1993 to present |
University & College Soccer Championships
[edit]University and college competitions organized each year by U Sports and the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association.
| Division | Seasons |
|---|---|
| U Sports Men's Soccer (Previous: CIAU or CIS) |
1972 to present |
| U Sports Women's Soccer (Previous: CIAU or CIS) |
1987 to present |
| CCAA Men's Soccer | 1983 to present |
| CCAA Women's Soccer | 1991 to present |
Futsal Canadian Championship
[edit]Adult amateur futsal competition organized each year by Canada Soccer.
| Division | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Men's Futsal | 2015 to present |
| Women's Futsal | 2023 to present |
See also
[edit]- Men's Amateur Champions for the Challenge Trophy
- Women's Amateur Champions for the Jubilee Trophy
References
[edit]- ^ "National Championships". Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ "National Championships Regulations" (PDF). Canada Soccer. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ "National Championships Hosting RFP" (PDF). Canada Soccer. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Canada Soccer announces hosts". Canada Soccer. March 8, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ^ Yearbook of Champions, Records & Results. Canada Soccer. 2022.
- ^ "Ontario Supporting National Soccer Championships in Vaughan". Ontario. October 4, 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ "Canada Soccer Toyota National Championships U-15 Cup". Explore Waterloo Region. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ "Moncton to host the 2023 Canada Soccer Toyota National Championships U-17 Cup". City of Moncton. September 6, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ "Canada Soccer announces hosts". Canada Soccer. March 8, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
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