OSC is thrilled to announce that the Club's storied Scholarship Program will return in 2023. 

The Oakville Soccer Club prides itself on being committed to providing dedicated members of the Club and community with assistance in their pursuit of post-secondary education. In 2023, the Club will award $10,000 to a pool of 10 successful applicants. Since the inception of the Scholarship Program, the Club has awarded over $110,000 to worthy recipients. 

As in previous years, scholarships will be awarded to Club members (players, referees, volunteers) who have made a positive contribution to soccer, OSC and the community. We encourage every eligible OSC participant to apply.

Please click here to view the complete 2023 Scholarship Program Brochure and to begin the application process.

Please note that applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023.

If you have any questions about the 2023 Scholarship Program, please contact Greg Sinclair, Manager of Marketing and Community Relations via email at gsinclair@oakvillesoccer.ca or phone at 905-849-4436 ext. 4431.

The Oakville Soccer Club and Burlington Soccer Club partner to create the Battle of Halton.

What is the old adage, two is better than one? Well, that is certainly the case when it comes to Burlington Soccer Club (BSC) and Oakville Soccer Club (OSC). These two storied clubs, who both hold National Youth and Ontario Player Development League (OPDL) licenses, are excited to “team up” on a friendly competition that is sure to provide great value for both communities.

This collaboration brings the Battle of Halton to fruition. The Battle of Halton will seek to enhance the member experience, with both Club’s OPDL teams in focus. In each game, the teams will not only play for a win in the OPDL standings, but will also “battle” to win a point for their Club in this newly created competition. Throughout the OPDL season, each time BSC faces OSC, the scores will be recorded and added to an overall total which will be used crown the champion in the Inaugural Battle of Halton.

Katryna Indewey, the Executive Director of Oakville Soccer, expects a fantastic start to this new chapter for the friendly rivalry, noting “OSC can’t wait for some friendly competition with the Bayhawks! Watching these talented teams go head-to-head throughout the summer will be fun for our players, parents, and membership as a whole.” This sentiment rang true for the Executive Director of Burlington Soccer, Amal Chauhan, who added “BSC is always looking for fun ways to collaborate with other like-minded clubs who want to see the growth of the game. The Battle of Halton will allow us to not only fulfill that, but enhance the player experience on the pitch and unite all members within the club.”

At the end of the OPDL season, the total score will be calculated and the losing club will see its Executive Director pied in the face with the opposing teams colours. Should a tie-breaker be needed, overall goal differential will be applied (goals for less goals against).

The Battle of Halton kicks-off on Saturday, April 29^th at City View Park. All members of both BSC and OSC are encouraged to come out to cheer on their respective squads, as each point will matter in what we can only foresee as an epic battle for years to come.

So, grab your blue and yellow or red and white, your teammates and family members, and cheer along throughout the season. Make sure to follow both clubs on their social channels for details, updates, and prizes (@burlsoccer & @oakville_soccer_club)!

Click here to view the full press release. 

Join the Oakville Soccer Club for some fun on Family Day (Feb. 20th) from 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.!

BONUS: The first 200 youth participants who arrive will receive a free family day themed T-shirt, provided by our friends at Entripy! 

Bring the whole crew to the Pine Glen Soccer Centre (1520 Pine Glen Road, Oakville) to try out some OSC soccer programs, enjoy some family free play on the indoor field and try out the soccer obstacle course and the accuracy station!

Active Start Program Sessions & Family Free Play – Ages 2-7
Try out some Active Start programming which includes fun, play-based physical literacy skills while learning the fundamentals of soccer! As this is a parented program, all members of the family are welcome to participate before engaging in some free play!

There will be three 45-minute active start sessions taking place throughout the morning. These will start at 9:00a.m., 10:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. Feel free to join in at anytime throughout the sessions!

Skill Development Program Session & Family Free Play – Ages 7+
Enjoy some activities that are featured in OSC’s Skill Development Program – a program designed to help players expand their individual skillset in preparation for game play! After the demo for players, enjoy some family play and pick up games!

There will be three 45-minute Skill Development Program sessions taking place throughout the morning. These will start at 9:00a.m., 10:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. Feel free to join in at anytime throughout the sessions!

Soccer Obstacle Course & Free Play – All Ages
Enjoy a fun obstacle course and the wide-open field! A fun accuracy shooting station will also be available to players ages 8+.

We can’t wait to see you there!

OAKVILLE, ON – The Oakville Soccer Club was honoured to host the Club’s Volunteer Recognition Event and Annual General Meeting on Saturday, January 28^th. This marks the first time the Club held both events in person for since 2019. During the event, OSC celebrated the $37,500 Resilient Communities fund grant they received in August 2022. This funding has been utilized to support the creation of the Club’s 2023-25 Strategic Plan which was revealed at the event. Additionally, the funds were used to conduct a policy review and update for the Club as well as to invest in updating some technological systems and hardware to improve efficiencies for staff.

"Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Oakville Soccer Club and the driving force behind the success of our youth sports program. Without their tireless efforts, dedication and passion, our players would not have the opportunity to develop as athletes and as individuals. We are forever grateful for the impact they make on the lives of our young people,” said Effie Triantafilopoulos, MPP for Oakville North—Burlington.

“Our government is delighted to make this investment in the Oakville Soccer Club through a Resilient Communities Fund grant,” added Oakville MPP Stephen Crawford. “The club’s loyal group of volunteers and coaches work with youth and young adults to consistently strive for excellence while enjoying the sport of soccer. We are proud to have this highly valued club based in Oakville.”

As a leader in the Canadian Soccer Landscape, OSC strives to provide an inclusive and positive soccer experience for all. Volunteers play an essential role in this process, and the Club could simply not succeed without the hard work and dedication of these fantastic individuals. OSC was thrilled to acknowledge the 2022 Volunteer Award recipients for their dedication to the Club.

“We are so pleased to have been able to celebrate our Trillium Funding, our AGM and our amazing volunteers in person this year! We have been able to make significant improvements to policy and process thanks to this generous funding and the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation,” says Katryna Indewey, OSC’s Executive Director “The board and staff of OSC are extremely excited about our new Strategic Plan and the future of the Club. Congratulations to our amazing award winners, and thanks to everyone who donates their time and talents to us – we wouldn’t be able to do it without them!”

Congratulations to this year’s Volunteer Award recipients:

House League Volunteer Coach of the Year: Andrew Mason
House League Volunteer Coach of the Year: Owen Lough
House League Volunteer Coach of the Year: Francis Mongeon
House League Volunteer Coach of the Year: Milos Bulatovic
House League Volunteer Coach of the Year: Heidi Avery
House League Volunteer Coach of the Year: Pablo Abarca

Volunteer Competitive Coach of the Year – Female Team: Daniel Peric
Volunteer Competitive Coach of the Year – Male Team: Josh Villa

Volunteer RDP Team Manager of the Year – Sonya Rotondi

Youth Volunteer of the Year: Despina Nicolopoulos
Youth Volunteer of the Year: Patrick Filler

Volunteer of the Year: Greg Norkett

The Oakville Soccer Club, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1972, is one of the largest amateur soccer clubs in Canada, with over 10,000 members coached by over 900 volunteer and professional coaches annually. OSC is based at the 100,000 square foot indoor Pine Glen Soccer Centre in North Oakville.

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations celebrates 40 years of grantmaking in Ontario and making a lasting impact in communities. Last year, OTF invested nearly $209M into 2,042 community projects and partnerships, which included funding for the Government of Ontario’s Community Building Fund. Visit otf.ca to learn more.

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