For Immediate Release
August 8, 2023
Football Ontario Announces Seeks Application Bids to Host 2024 and 2025 Summer Cup Championships
Football Ontario Announces Seeks Bids Provincial Championships in 2024 and 2025
Hamilton, Ontario – Football Ontario and the Ontario Summer Football League are announcing that bids are open to host sites for the 2024 and 2025 Football Ontario Summer Cup Provincial Championships.
Football Ontario is seeking to host the 2024 Summer Cup in Eastern Ontario and the 2025 Summer Cup in Western Ontario.
The Football Ontario Summer Cup is the culmination of the playoffs in the Ontario Summer Football League (OSFL) with the victors of the Summer Cup being crowned the OSFL and Provincial Champion at each age group. The Football Ontario Summer Cup is the largest amateur tackle football event held in Ontario with 38 teams, and 1500+ participants taking part in the event this season.
The Summer Cup will take place over the span of two weekends and consists of four tiers of championships at each age group.
In 2022, the event had over 8000 spectators and sold 6000 tickets (Kids Under-12 Free). To go along with these in-person spectators, the 2022 Summer Cup stream also had another 10 000 unique viewers over this two week period of games.
The chosen host facility must have in place:
- Turf Field
- Change Rooms
- Stands/Spectator Area
- Concessions
- Press Box
- Volunteer Infrastructure
- Other Amenities to be Considered
The most competitive and comprehensive bids will be reviewed by the selection committee for consideration.
“We’re proud of the growth and the increasing impact of the Summer Cup every year. It’s more than just a championship; it’s a celebration of Ontario’s rich football tradition and a showcase of the future talent of our province. Hosting this event is an opportunity for cities to be part of that legacy, and we’re eagerly anticipating the bids.” says Aaron Geisler, Executive Director of Football Ontario
“The passion, dedication, and skills displayed at the Summer Cup are a testament to the hard work of our players, coaches, and communities across Ontario. As we open bids for the next two years, we’re looking for partners who share our commitment to elevating the sport and offering an unforgettable experience for all participants and fans alike.” says Marny Sharpen, Chair of the OSFL.
All bids will be reviewed and decided upon based on favourable host support and amenities. The deadline to submit applications is October 1/23.
All applications should be submitted to Aaron Geisler, Executive Director of Football Ontario, via email at ageisler@footballontario.net and Marny Sharpen, President of the OSFL, at msharpen@msn.com.
If your organization/business is interested in partnering with Football Ontario, the OSFL, and/or the Football Ontario Summer Cup please contact ageisler@footballontario.net or msharpen@msn.com.
Ontario Summer Football League (OSFL): WEBSITE
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ABOUT FOOTBALL ONTARIO: Football Ontario is the sanctioned provincial governing body for football in Ontario, through its focus on transparency, growth, alignment and excellence, is engaged in providing football opportunities for all of Ontario. Football Ontario is driven by a commitment to deliver football programming, opportunities and resources for its members and the provincial football stakeholders. Please visit: footballontario.net
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