Policies & governing documents
Every Football Ontario policy, by-law and guideline in one place, for member associations, coaches, officials, parents and athletes.
New for 2026: the Football Ontario Safe Sport Policies v2.0 are the latest version of our Code of Conduct, screening and athlete protection policies.
Governance
How Football Ontario is structured and run.
Constitution & By-laws (2023)PDF · Football Ontario↗Transition to the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations ActPDF · Football Ontario↗Organizational Structure PolicyPDF · Football Ontario↗Privacy PolicyPDF · Football Ontario↗Confidentiality PolicyPDF · Football Ontario↗Crisis Management PolicyDocument · Football Ontario↗
Safe Sport & conduct
Expected behaviour, protection from maltreatment, screening and inclusion.
Safe Sport Policies v2.0 (2026)PDF · Football Ontario↗Social & Electronic Communication PolicyDocument · Football Ontario↗Harassment & Abuse PolicyPDF · Football Ontario↗Ethics & Equality PolicyPDF · Football Ontario↗Member Conduct PolicyPDF · Football Ontario↗Code of Conduct: Players & SpectatorsPDF · Football Ontario↗Volunteer Screening PolicyPDF · Football Ontario↗Inclusion PolicyPDF · Football Ontario↗Diversity & Inclusion PolicyPDF · Football Canada↗Transgender Inclusion PolicyPDF · Football Canada↗Canadian Anti-Doping ProgramWeb page · Sport Integrity Canada↗Tobacco-Free PolicyPDF · Football Ontario↗
Health & safety
Concussions, equipment, weather, emergencies and medical coverage.
Concussion ProtocolPDF · Football Ontario↗Rowan’s LawWeb page · Football Ontario guide→Concussion Awareness ResourcesWeb page · Government of Ontario↗Concussion: Return to PlayPDF · Football Ontario↗Helmet Recertification & Maintenance PolicyDocument · Football Ontario↗Severe Weather PolicyPDF · Football Ontario↗Emergency Action PlanPDF · Football Ontario↗Medical Coverage PolicyDocument · Football Ontario↗Coaching SafelyWeb page · Football Ontario guide→
Leagues & competition
Rules for member leagues, rosters, games and team selection.
League ResponsibilitiesPDF · Football Ontario↗Roster Size PolicyPDF · Football Ontario↗Roster Age Policy (2024)PDF · Football Ontario↗Player Recovery PolicyPDF · Football Ontario↗Penalty StructurePDF · Football Ontario↗Game DefaultsPDF · Football Ontario↗Waiver & ReleasePDF · Football Ontario↗Team Selection PolicyPDF · Football Ontario↗NCCP Compliance PolicyPDF · Football Ontario↗2026 Tackle RulebookPDF · Football Canada↗2026 Flag RulebookPDF · Football Canada↗
ArchivePrevious versionsOlder documents kept for the record.
Questions about a policy? Contact the Football Ontario office. For Safe Sport policy questions, SafeZone can help you interpret them.
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Last reviewed: October 2026